About Dare County, NC

Fishing Season on the Outer Banks - There's surf fishing, pier fishing, or enjoy a half or full day fishing in the Gulf Stream. Fall here on the Outer Banks is truly awesome. While we have 4 seasons based on nature's color changes, we also have seasons based on the type of visitors we have.

Fall probably is the favorite for men. They either rent a small cabin and spend several days fishing with their buddies. As you can see by the 2 photos below, the choice for surf or pier fishing is fun and relaxing.

While there certainly a number of women who enjoy the sport, when spouses come for the fishing season, many women are content to let the men have the fishing fun while they shop. Many bargains are found in the shops that want to reduce inventory and plan for next season. Fall is a winning season on the Outer Banks ... for everyone

Photos by your Outer Banks Realtors with Resort Realty. Contact us today with your real estate questions.

Outer Banks' NC 12 Highway is Nationally Acclaimed for Scenic Beauty as reported by Catherine Kozak in The Virginian-Pilot. Of course anyone who has ever visited the Outer Banks and driven from Corolla and Duck then through Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head can tell you all about it.

Once a visitor arrives at the south of Nags Head and begins the drive into Cape Hatteras National Seashore. the real treat begins. You will understand why the Outer Banks' NC 12 Highway is Nationally Acclaimed for Scenic Beauty. The drive takes you past Bodie Island Lighthouse and on to Oregon Inlet. The real adventure begins as you drive over the bridge and on to Hatteras Island.

If you have ever visited the Outer Banks you know it doesn't take a national designation from the Federal Highway Administration to tell anyone this is one of the most diverse and breathtaking drives anywhere.

The drive continues past Pea Island Bird Sanctuary and on to little communities like Rodanthe, Waves and Salvo then on to Avon and Buxton (home of the famous Cape Hatteras Light with its spiral black and white stripes). From there the drive continues through Frisco and Hatteras. Please take the ferry ride. It's is the only way to access Ocracoke Island. And, you will be so glad you took the time.

Now each of these intriguing communities offers their own specialties, but it is simply the scenery along the way that makes the trip so worth it. Come and visit. Come and stay.

Mike and Linda Powers are broker associates at Resort Realty in Duck. They have given many years of service to clients and friends who buy or sell Outer Banks property and know how to help. Do you want additional information on the Outer Banks? Just contact them.

The Outer Banks Seldom Seen by Visitors is not far from view. After all, this piece of paridise is not that wide. On your next visit take some of the side streets and ... enjoy the "quiet side" of the island.

The next photo is obviously on ocean side, yet still a rare site for our visitors.

Come and let us share the Outer Banks with you. For questions or comment please e-mail us or visit our web site. Mike and I are associate brokers at Resort Realty in the Duck office. Drop in and say hello on your next trip.

Transactions involving a lender outside our local area have been a nightmare! Here on the Outer Banks of North Carolina the market is mostly second homes, retirement homes and/or investment properties. In most cases, my buyer and seller clients do not live here. Because of the logistics, sometimes a client will want to use “their bank” in their own hometown to purchase property hundreds of miles away. That is when the trouble begins.

Here are the reasons I argue for using a lender familiar with the area of the subject property.

1. Appraisals have become more complicated as they are more closely regulated. An appraiser sent by a lender not familiar with the area will hold up the transaction and/or not be able to appraise so another appraiser is sent. I know this is not supposed to happen, but it has. Deals die this way!
2. Lack of local market knowledge is harmful. It has been my experience that local lenders have an intimate knowledge of their own area which positively influences their decisions. Especially in coastal areas, knowledge of local geography, flood zones, etc. is critical.
3. Difficulty gaining access to decision makers can be a deal breaker. We all have relationships with our local bankers. It is such a waste not to be able to call on these folks for assistance. The lenders I suggest to my clients are the best in every way and enhance the experience for everyone.
4. Our clients don’t get all the services we can provide when the lender is not part of the local team. I find my hands are tied when my clients really need my help.
5. Finally, on-line lenders are just another breed altogether! I don’t even know where to start with this one.

I would love to hear about your own experiences in this area. Perhaps you have some tips for me to use when I must deal with non-local lenders! Thanks!

Duck NC on the Outer Banks homes for sale under $500,000 give today's buyers an opportunity to finally own a beach home in this premier town. Duck is known for a sleepy village atmosphere filled with first class restaurants and quaint shops close to both the ocean and sound. And ... of course the beaches.

Look at all you can own in Duck NC under $500,000. There are great buys to be had in all price ranges. Take a look at these homes between $500,000 and $750,000.

Duck NC on the Outer Banks homes for sale under $500,000 opens the door to second home investment ownership while you also enjoy the pride of ownership on the Outer Banks. Let us provide the names of some local lenders and insurance providers to help you with questions you may have. Of course there is no obligation. Just contact me.

For help in searching Duck NC on the Outer Banks homes for sale under $500,000, contact Mike and Linda Powers, Broker Associates with Resort Realty in the Duck office. They provide their clients with helpful and timely information to help you make an informed decision. Mike and Linda work with both buyers and sellers from Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills to south Nags Head. They can help with residential investment property, second homes, permanent homes, and second homes with income. Visit their web site or e-mail them. For immediate help, call 252-599-2845.