About Carteret County, NC

Emerald Isle, NC Market Report for January 29, 2012 to February 4, 2012

Homes sold in Emerald Isle, NC shows that four homes were put under contract to be sold in Emerald Isle, NC during the week of January 29, 2012 and February 4, 2012. Homes sold shows that one of the properties that was put under contract to be sold in Emerald Isle, NC was located in Bell Cove Village subdivision in Emerald Isle, NC. The other three homes were located in Emerald Isle, NC general city limits.

What does your Mailbox say about you?

Each morning as I drive to the office (yes, I go to the office everyday), I feel blessed that when I look to my left, I see the Atlantic Ocean and to my right are glimples of Bogue Sound. Life on an island is pretty special (even in Hurricane season).

Many of the mailboxes I pass are a reflection of life at the Crystal Coast... Pelicans, Egrets, Sailboats, Flamingos (although I have never seen an actual flamingo here), Lighthouses, etc. Yesterday, I drove around and captured a few of my favorites, and a few that are a little bit lacking. Is your mailbox an extension of you or your home? Maybe you couldn't care less? I can definitely tell you that my mailbox is way over due for a makeover.... hmmmmm, what shall I do with it!? I'm thinking I'll paint it to match my new front door!

If you are looking for the perfect address to get your mail, give me a call or visit our website at www.pineknollshoresrealty.com to view homes for sale on the Crystal Coast.

Emerald Isle, NC Market Report for January 22, 2012 to January 28, 2012

Homes sold in Emerald Isle, NC shows that one home was sold and closed in Emerald Isle, NC during the week of January 22, 2012 and January 28, 2012. Homes sold shows that the property that was sold and closed in Emerald Isle, NC during that week was located in WIndfall Subdivision in Emerald Isle, NC. Homes sold also shows that two other properties were put under contract to be sold during that week in Emerald Isle NC. One of the properties put under contract to be sold in Emerald Isle NC was located in The Sands subdivision and the second property put under contract to be sold in Emerald Isle was located in Wyndtree subdivision in Emerald Isle NC.

Secrets of the Crystal Coast!

I absolutely love living, working & playing on the Crystal Coast of North Carolina! I hope it's obvious and I hope other folks living here agree with me. I often share my favorite spots, my favorite "secret" hiking trails, some of the best views (unknown to most), and I feel great about sharing those things.

There is actually a place that we locals call "Sand Dollar Island". Every time I have had the pleasure of visiting Sand Dollar Island, I have been greeted by thousands & thousands of Sand dollars and other wonderful treasures from the sea! The island only appears at lowest of tides and always remains slightly underwater. I was thrilled that My brother-in-law trusted me enough to share it with me and my family. I wish I could share it with you, but he has told me in no uncertain terms, that if I tell anyone where it is, He will have to kill me (and I think he was serious)! But... if you move to the Crystal Coast of North Carolina, or maybe you just visit often, ask around..... Maybe you will catch a local in a weak moment, and they will spill the beans! If not, I highly recommend exploring the Crystal Coast to discover your own secrets!

We definitely have the beauty, and the history, and sweet southern hospitality here on the Crystal Coast, and yes.... We have a few secrets too! To find out more about the Crystal Coast, or to view homes for sale on the NC Coast, visit our website at www.pineknollshoresrealty.com.

If You Think Being a REALTOR is Tough.... try judging a father/son cake baking contest!

WOW! Last night was the Boy Scouts of America Pack 130 of Morehead City, Bake Off. Each young man was to bake a cake with his dad and decorate it for the pack meeting. As my family and I entered the meeting, I was asked to Judge the Contest. No Problem! Well, it was a problem! How do you choose between so many wonderful, creative and well.... Yummy looking cakes?

The good news is that each cake won an award. Tanner's Dirt Cake took the prize for the Greenest (or was it dirtiest) cake. There was also a Gooiest, a Most Realistic, A Best Dressed, a Most Adventurous, The Yummiest, the Hootiest, the Sportiest, the Quackiest), the Fishiest, the Most Patriotic, etc.

And of course, a 1st Place Overall Winner: