An Outer Banks vacation often brings once in a lifetime memory to many visitors. Sometimes it can simply be watching your grandchild play in the sand. Have you ever seen an endangered sea turtle head for home?   Perhaps it's the couple strolling on the beach that have just gotten engaged. Remember the time your first saw the wild horses in the Corolla area, or climbed a lighthouse ... to the top.   I'm sure everyone who has vacationed here on this awesome sanctuary of life has some special Outer Banks memory to tell. And now ... let me tell you about Mr. Kevin Davis from Indiana, who saved a piece of our  wonderful Outer Banks wildlife population. Somehow a small fawn was seen in the ocean in south Nags Head last week. Mr. Davis swam out and brought this beautiful (and grateful) creatur... 09/22/2009

While the overall number of Nags Head residential property sales is still down below the historic highs of the boom years, the prices in most areas of Nags Head have started to make a rebound. The median prices for properties located between the roads in Nags Head is now higher than it was in 2005 and the average price is back at 2004 levels. Likewise the median price for a residential property located on the west side of Nags Head is higher than it was in 2004, which was a banner year and the average price is almost where it was in 2005. The Nags Head oceanfront continues to suffer both in sales volume and in price. Part of the problem has to do with the expense of the high end loans and part of the problem is the ongoing debate over beach nourishment. All of the publicity surrounding ... 05/05/2009

        Why are some homes selling quickly and others NOT even getting a showing? - maybe a nice flyer will do it!! LOL- I actually saw that nonsense in a real estate column recently!  Here on the Outer Banks the price of an average middle class home went from 80k to 120k in 1998 to 280k-350K in a matter of three short years !!  My little home on Palmetto street was worth 80k for about 7 solid years in the 90's - then all of a sudden BANG $295,000!! Let's remember that historic appreciation in real estate is 6 to 8% . This is reality - THAT other thing was a very quick dream - or a nightmare for some.   One reason The Outer Banks market has a higher than normal absorption rate is because we are primarily a second home market. The real reason is that so many people are stuck in that fant... 03/31/2009

If you have ever dreamed of retiring to the Outer Banks but still wanted something to do I have the perfect opportunity for you!!! I just listed a wonderful piece of property that consists of 2, attached but separate entrance, single family homes with a wonderful art gallery on the bottom of one of the units. That's right you don't even have to leave you home to go to work!! The Sally Huss Gallery has been a local and visitor favorite for over 15 years and now the owner is ready to pass on this amazing business to someone else. The gallery is on the bottom floor of a 5Bd/4Bth home, you just walk down stairs and your at work. There is another 4Bd/3Bth residence that can be used for guests or rent out for extra income. Plus one of the best parts about this property is that you can walk to... 07/02/2008

The 25th installment of the Nags Head Woods 5K is set to take place on Saturday May 10th.  This Outer Banks tradition is something that should not be missed.  If you enjoy a good early morning sweat this is your weekend event.  The course winds through the beautiful Nags Head Woods.  These woods are one of the most picturesque places of the Outer Banks   The race is sponsored by the Outer Banks Kiwanis the race starts 8 am.  If you are ready to sign up you can do so at www.active.com.If you are thinking of staying for the week or just the weekend there are still some great off-season deals to be had.  If you can't make the race remember the Outer Banks Marathon is coming in November.     05/01/2008

My friends at Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty tell me that deals abound in the Outer Banks. Bank owned and foreclosed properties are on the market. While this is a definite letdown from the high flying market there over the past few years, it is a great opportunity for those who want to invest in properties on the coast. Interest rates are extremely favorable, which sweetens the pot even more.Check out the The Doshier Team online at http://www.thedoshierteam.com/. 01/31/2008

22 Nags Head oceanside properties sold in 2007 with an average price of $990,522 a median price of $1,060,000 and 220 days on the market.Currently there are 67 properties for sale in Nags Head on the oceanside of the road with an average price of $1,247,916 and a median price of $1,048,999.There are enough houses for sale right now to last the next 3 years and that doesn't take into account all of the properties that will be coming on line this Spring. Sellers need to look at this data and be realistic in their expectations. 01/21/2008

Between the roads in Nags Head saw 33 sold residential properties in 2007 with an average price of $499,212 a median price of $475,000 and 155 days on the market.Currently there are 58 residential properties for sale with an average price of $712,922 and a median price of $707,475. It looks like there are a lot of sellers still not being realistic about selling their properties. 01/21/2008

There were 68 residential properties sold on the westside of Nags Head during the year of 2008.The median price was $375,000 the average price was $421,837 with 128 days on the market.Currently there are 69 residential properties for sale.The median price is $429,000 with an average price of $494,444.Sellers need to be realistic about their prices if they want to become one of the sold statistics. 01/21/2008

This is a partial list of the Nags Head homes and properties that were sold and recorded with the Dare County Tax Dept.Search all Nags Head real estate for sale here.District: 14 Year: 2007 Date: 11/1/2007 Number: 4378-07 DeedDate: 11/1/2007 Book/Page: 1748 \ 52 Sale Price: 0 TaxAmt: 0 Seller: HOFFERT WILLARD W E TUX Buyer: HAVERSTOCK MARY E ET AL Parcel: Lot: Code: GT MAP No: Description: 5/40 DUNES SOUTH District: 14 Year: 2007 Date: 11/13/2007 Number: 4505-07 DeedDate: 11/13/2007 Book/Page: 1749 \ 30 Sale Price: 1000 TaxAmt: 10 Seller: CAMPBELL CHRISTOPHER A E TUX Buyer: GILLIES BRUCE T ET UX Parcel: Lot: Code: TS MAP No: Description: 6/23 OCEAN VILLAS District: 14 Year: 2007 Date: 11/13/2007 Number: 4504-07 DeedDate: 11/14/2007 Book/Page: 1749 \ 137 Sale Price: 0 TaxAmt: 0 Seller: M... 12/31/2007

Despite the fact that the beach nourishment referendum was defeated by the Nags Head voters in April, the Nags Head board of commissioners are continuing in it's efforts to obtain the permits necessary to proceed with a beach nourishment project.The Outer Banks has been trying to get the federal government to pay for a beach nourishment program but those efforts have failed. The Nags Head commissioners have decided to try it alone.When commissioner Bob Oakes commented "But the voters spoke loud and clear", referring to the referendum defeat in April, commissioner Anna Sadler said "I don't care about the voters." She went on further to explain "We need to raise taxes and put sand on the beach."It looks like the citizens of Nags Head might end up paying for beach nourishment after all.   06/16/2007

The Town of Nags Head is still pursuing permits for a beach nourishment project even though the Town of Nags Head voters overturned the funding referendum.  The meeting held on June 7th had commissioners discussing the permits and some potential ways of funding the project.  I am sure things will be heating up with the local papers and bloggers in the coming days.   06/13/2007

The Dare Home Health and Hospice will host its fourth annual Beach Memory Walk in Nags Head on Sunday June 3rd. The walk will start at the beach access at MP 14 near Village Realty in Nags Head at 2 p.m. and run until 5 p.m. Memory flags displaying the names of loved ones will line the beach and are available by calling Fran Veihmeyer at 252-475-5028.The Wilder Brothers will perform at 2 p.m. and the Free Grace Church Youth Choir at 3 p.m. and Latino Dancers at 3:30 p.m. and Echoes of Heritage at 4 p.m. and at 4:50 there will be a closing ceremony. All proceeds will benefit the hospice program of the Dare Home Health and Hospice. 06/01/2007

Now that the election on the referendum to increase property taxes in Nags Head for beach nourishment is over I am left wondering.This is to the residents of Nags Head. If you did not vote. Why not?If you voted against the tax. Why?If you live on the oceanfront why did you vote for or against beach nourishment and why?  05/01/2007

Sign up for you free evaluation of your properties value. Prices in Nags Head are up in some areas and down in other areas. Find out where your house or lot fits in today's market.There are no obligations and you can learn from my 18 years experience selling real estate on the Outer Banks. 05/01/2007

Search all Nags Head real estate and homes for sale in one location. You can search all you want without having to sign up or register.There are 10 listings per page with a digital satellite map of the area next to the properties. Zoom in on your new home from outer space.You can search in any area or any town or any subdivision in any price range. 05/01/2007

Lone Cedar Restaurant in Nags Head was destroyed by fire last night.  For those not familiar with the restaurant, it was known for excellent food and great service. There were not many details from bystanders and fire personnel.  There were a few news trucks from Tidewater Virginia reporting on the story so we might get a clearer picture this evening.  It is awful timing - the tourist season is just around the corner.  They had just completed a major remodeling of their bar.             05/01/2007

The people on the Outer Banks have always dreamed of a convention center and it looks like we might finally get one. A 9.6 acre site at MP 16 in Nags Head has been purchased by the Outer Banks Tourist Bureau in conjunction with the town of Nags Head.There are no plans to build the convention center just yet but at least we now have a big enough piece of land set aside. 04/26/2007

The Beach Nourishment Vote results are in and beach nourishment has been voted down in Nags Head.  The special district (those closest to the ocean and the ones that would pay a majority of the tax 39 cents per $100 value) narrowly approved the plan with a preliminary vote of 56 yes and 53 no.The rest of Nags Head (the owners that were asked to only pay 5 cents per $100 value) soundly defeated the issue with 324 voting yes (40%) and 478 voting no (60%)  Both districts had to approve the plan in order for it to pass.  Visit Outer Banks Real Estate for updates.   04/18/2007

The residents of Nags Head on the Outer Banks of North Carolina are casting their vote today on Beach Nourishment.  The papers have had plenty of letters to the editor to publish from both sides of this issue.  One of the local blogs I read - Bill's OBX Beach Life has posted an online poll about support for beach nourishment.  As of 2 PM this afternoon - his readers are not supporting the beach nourishment program.  Current status:5 votes for beach nourishment13 votes against beach nourishement1 vote - never heard of it - this person cannot possibly be from the beach - it must be one of Bill's windsurfing buddies from up north.6 votes for - Not sure if I am against it or for it 1 vote for otherNow I know this is not a scientific poll - the margin of error is probably high.  It will be i... 04/17/2007