We have a Winner! ACM Video of the year shot on the Outer Banks!

It’s true, Brad Paisley’s award winning country music video, “Waitn’ on a Woman” was filmed right here on the Outer Banks.

The video stars Brad Paisley and our own, Andy Griffith. The mall clips were shot at the Tanger Outlet Mall and the ending part was shot on Pea Island’s Wildlife refuge.

The Academy of Country Music gave the video one of its highest honors; “Video of the Year”

Watch the video here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvKgnkIN8C8

We’re being discovered more and more lately. You should come discover us too.

Are you addicted to the Outer Banks? Take this simple test…

What’s the best thing to be addicted to? Why, it’s the Outer Banks of course, and once it gets under your skin, you will never want to leave.

Two of our beaches didn’t win “best beach” by Dr Beach for nothing you know. you can view that result here: http://www.drbeach.org/drbeach/


Are you addicted to it? Let’s find out...

10. Do you book your reservation a year in advance, (and are sad when you can’t book it 2 years in advance?)

9. Are the pictures of your kids all on the Outer Banks? Or should this be more like-Do you have more photos of your children taken on the Outer Banks than any other location?

8. Do you go to youtube and check out Outer Banks more then twice a week?

7. Do you have an OBX license plate even thought you don’t live in NC?

6. Is your screen saver of the Outer Banks?

5. Do you love seagulls?

4. Do hear the phrase ‘sound’ and think of water, not noise?

3. Would you rather come here than Disney?

2. Do you know all the Outer Banks Legends better than the Locals do?

1. ...And of course the number one way you know you are addicted…You’ve been coming so long and so often that the business owners remember your name.

If you said yes to all these, you’re practically a local, so come on, move down and join us on the Outer Banks! You’ll be glad you did.

If you said no to all these, what do you mean you haven’t been down here yet? What are you waiting for? Come see for yourself how great it is.

Any number between 10-0, you need to make a few more trips here. Don’t worry, it’ll happen.

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Special Tax Day Edition; $787 Billion - Right or Wrong?

In ‘honor’ (and I use that word loosely) of tax day, I have posted this special Tax day edition, and I would like to thank my friend and today’s Guest Beth Urch

Market Matters by Beth Urch, Sales Manager reprinted from an article written on 2/10
Beach Realty & Construction / Kitty Hawk Rentals

$787 Billion - Right or Wrong?

$787 Billion is an unfathomable number to most of us and whether you supported the bill or were opposed, it’s a part of our lives now. What does it mean for Outer Banks property owners? For those who use their Outer Banks homes as their primary residence it may mean the opportunity to refinance and the ability to stave off foreclosure and that will be a wonderful thing for everyone. In order for the market to stabilize and return to a desirable steady, slow appreciation, the bank-owned properties and foreclosures must dry up, disappear, go away and hopefully never be seen again! As long as banks are willing to accept low-ball offers, our market values will continue to decline. The stimulus plan may help out enough homeowners to make a difference on the rate of foreclosures and thus turn this market around.

On the Outer Banks, buyers are still hungry for deals and the bank owned properties and short sale transactions remain popular due to pricing. So far in 2009, we’ve seen 72 single-family homes sell and 23, or 31% of these transactions were bank owned properties. March 4th marks the eligibility date for the stimulus package offerings and I predict we will see a decline in the rate of foreclosed properties almost immediately. Lien holders will be less likely to foreclose if there is a chance the loan can be restructured creating an affordable alternative for the buyer. If you want to read more on the details of the stimulus plan follow this link to the www.realtor.org site:
http://www.realtor.org/government_affairs/gapublic/homeowner_afford_stability_plan?lid=ronav0019

What can Beach Realty do for you? Give us a call. Our team of knowledgeable real estate professionals can prepare a detailed report on market activity, create a CMA and keep you informed. If you’ve been waiting to put your home on the market, I encourage you to give us a call. We’re here to help.

Please call or contact me, Beth Urch, Sales Manager (252) 261-3815 or beth@beachrealtync.com. I’ll match you with the Beach Realty & Construction / Kitty Hawk Rentals real estate professional that specializes in the area your home is located.

Dogs at the Beach

They’re your fur babies. You can’t imagine leaving them home. But there’s more to bringing dogs to the beach then just putting them in the car. Below you will find some tips to make it a more enjoyable, hassle free experience for all.

Rent a pet house
This seams obvious, but what it really means is that if a home does not specifically say that pets (dogs) are welcome, then they’re not. However, we do have a large variety of pet homes and they can be viewed here.

http://www.beachrealtync.com/rental/results.html?User=BRC8023&Photos=1&Limit=10&Start=1&Avail=2009-04-13&Stay=&NR=149&msg=

*Pet homes are for 2 dogs. If you are bringing more, please contact us. *

Know your dog and your beach
Is your dog happy just to stay in the house all day and be near you, or does he/she love playing on the beach? The answer to this question might determine where you should stay. Once the season starts, (Memorial Day to Labor Day) dogs are only allowed on the beach in Corolla, Duck and Nags Head; leashes are required.

Bring water and snacks to the beach
It’s not a good idea to let your dog drink salt water or eat the stuff he/she finds on the beach. So bring water and snacks for him/her, you’ll be glad you did.

The sun is strongest between 12pm-3pm
I mention this because a very strong sun can give a dog a sunburn on the ears and other parts of the face. Also, the sand is at its hottest. If it’s too hot for you, it’s too hot for your dog.

Careful of the grass
I’m not saying keep off it, you can go on it, but many times, the grass can have sandspurs that can get caught in your dog’s fur or paws. Always check your dog for them after a romp in the grass.

Give your dog a flea treatment before you come
It’s not that we have a big problem with fleas or ticks, but we’re more rural, so if you’re from a city, there might be few more pests that can affect your pet than you’re used to.

Pick up after your dog
I know you probably would anyway, but it bears being redundant. Dogs are welcome on the beaches, and we would like to keep it that way.

Check out the local stores
There are lots of stores down here that cater to dogs. They feature everything from “Yappy Hour” to “Barking Parking” from handmade gourmet dog biscuits to organic…well everything for dogs. Every town from Corolla to Manteo has at least one of these types of stores, so be sure you and your dog check one out.

Keep these tips in mind and you and your dog(s) can have a blast at the beach for many years to come.

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Rental terms, demystified

If you check a variety of websites before renting a home on the Outer Banks, you will notice that all rental companies use very similar terminology. Once you begin renting in the Outer Banks on a regular basis, you will become familiar with our terms and phrases. However, the terms are largely unfamiliar to first or second timers. I’d like to offer some explanations and clarifications of the most commonly used rental terms.

Oceanfront - No intervening homes or lots between home and ocean. Distance varies and ocean view not guaranteed.


Semi-Ocean Front- Only one lot, house or unit between subject and ocean. Some areas will have a road to cross to get to ocean but still only one property between it and ocean. Distance varies and ocean view not guaranteed.


Ocean Side- Two or more houses between subject property and ocean. No roads to cross, but distance varies greatly. Access to ocean usually direct via dedicated easements and/or private roads.


Between the Highways- House located between the Beach Road (2 lanes) and the main road, (4 lanes) Access to beach by public access areas only!


Soundside- House closer to Sound than Ocean. Sound view is usual, but not guaranteed, and distance to Sound (and ocean) varies.


Sound front- means that you are right on the sound and have access to it. Many soundfront homes have private dock, (great for crabbing)


Master bedroom-bedroom with a private bathroom accessible only by the bedroom. If it has a second door, it is not true master.


Half bath-bathroom with a toilet and sink, no tub or shower


Grills-all grills are charcoal unless otherwise noted, usually they are park grills


Park Grill-stationary grill on a post usually located away from the home, that you see in, well, parks.

Park grill

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