Dare County Arts Council is pleased to present the 38th Annual Frank Stick Memorial Art Show, presented by Southern Insurance Agency. Established in 1978 by Dare County Arts Council, this is the longest running visual art exhibition in the county and includes a wide variety of local fine art, ranging from conceptual to realistic.An opening reception and awards ceremony will be Saturday, January 30, 2016 from 6-8pm at Glenn Eure’s Ghost Fleet Gallery, located at 210 E. Driftwood Street in Nags Head, NC. The reception will feature hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and live music by Chape Whitman. Many of the participating artists will also be in attendance. Dare County Arts Council wishes to thank the sponsors, including Presenting Sponsor Southern Insurance Agency, Outer Banks Ace Hardware, The Be... 01/23/2016

Looking at the median price of the condos sold in The Landings at Sugar Creek indicates prices are not going up. The charts below show the sales for the last 2 years but they do not operate the condos out by their location in the buildings which we all know are a major factor of price. If you are thinking of selling your condo in Sugar Creek, give us a call so we can give you a better indicator of the market for your particular unit.     Sold Market Sugar Creek Condos 2015          No. of Listings     Dollar Volume     Average Price     Median Price     Average DOM       RESIDENTIAL                   Conventional     1     $245,000     $245,000     $245,000     263                   Cash     2     $589,000     $294,500     $294,500     79          Analysis By Area                   Nags... 01/21/2016

 Oh yea, home prices in North Ridge Estates are going up. If you own a house in North Ridge this should come as good news. This doesn't mean prices are back to where they were during the real estate boom, but they are heading in the right direction.     Sold Market North Ridge Estates 2015          No. of Listings     Dollar Volume     Average Price     Median Price     Average DOM       RESIDENTIAL                   Conventional     2     $577,000     $288,500     $288,500     95                   FHA     2     $455,000     $227,500     $227,500     144          Analysis By Area                   Nags Head Westside     4     $1,032,000     $258,000     $252,500     119                   Totals     4     $1,032,000     $258,000     $252,500     119                        Non Co-op Sales... 01/18/2016

 Southridge home prices are going up and have been for a while. One of the brite spots in the Nags Head real estate market has been the community of Southridge on the westside of Rt158 behind the Nags Head post office.2015 saw an increase all across the board, as demonstrated in the 2 charts below. The median price of a home sold in Southridge went from $280K in 2014 to $305K in 2015, an increase of 9%. The average price went from  $285 to $313K for an increase of 10%.      Sold Market Southridge 2015          No. of Listings     Dollar Volume     Average Price     Median Price     Average DOM       RESIDENTIAL                   Conventional     8     $2,391,000     $298,875     $305,000     108                   Cash     3     $1,055,023     $351,674     $294,023     151          Analy... 01/17/2016

It is looking like home prices in The Village at Nags Head are starting to go up. The median price rose by 11% from $446,950 in 2014 to $499,000 in 2015. The charts below show the sales activity for single family homes in The Village at Nags Head for the past 2 years. The real estate market all across the Outer Banks is experiencing improvements. Good news for home owners and a warning to would be home buyers, the time to get a deal is running out.     Sold Market Village at Nags Head 2015          No. of Listings     Dollar Volume     Average Price     Median Price     Average DOM       RESIDENTIAL                   Conventional     18     $8,622,900     $479,050     $492,500     257                   FHA     1     $378,000     $378,000     $378,000     116                   Cash     6... 01/12/2016

The real estate market in Old Nags Head Cove saw an increase in the number of single family home sales last year. In total, 18 homes were sold in 2015, up two from 16 home sales in 2014. Overall, prices for single family homes are stagnant with the median price falling slightly last year.The good news in Old Nags Head Cove is with the waterfront properties. Homes situated on the sound front and canals saw an increase of 15% in the median price from the year before and the average price rose by an incredible 40%.Someone looking for a home on a salt water canal in Nags Head has only one choice and that is Old Nags Head Cove, thus driving the demand. Waterfront properties are in high demand!     Sold Market Old Nags Head Cove 2015          No. of Listings     Dollar Volume     Average Pric... 01/11/2016

Yes, Nags Head home prices are going up. Comparing the sold data from the past two years shows an increase in Nags Head all across the board. The median price for a home in Nags Head went up 5% to $376,000, the average price is up 2% and the number of single family homes sold went up 6%.If you are looking to buy a home in Nags Head, you need to pay attention. With prices going up along with interest rates it won't take long before the cost of buying puts you into a different category of home.  For every 5% rise in home prices there will be 5% fewer houses available in your price range.For those who are waiting for the real estate market to hit bottom before buying a house in Nags Head, you are too late. The bottom is behind us.      Sold Market 2015 Nags Head          No. of Listings   ... 01/10/2016

Is it worth it to even try to sell a house in the winter? Do houses in Nags Head ever sell in the winter? Is winter a good time to sell my house in Nags Head? Stop worrying and go ahead and put it on the market for sale. Home sale activity stays fairly active throughout the winter at the beach. Often, busy professionals find it more convenient to shop for an investment property during the winter when traffic and vacationers do not get in the way. Winter shopping for homes in Nags Head is only restricted by the weather back home, which sometimes keeps the buyers trapped up north.The 3 graphs below show the number of homes sold in each month in Nags Head from July 2014 thru July 2015. Winter sales in Corolla peaked around Jan 15 and then dropped off until February when sales began to pick... 01/08/2016

Sea Bass Court in Southridge in Nags Head MLS #: 88289 0 Sea Bass Court Nags Head, NC 27959 Asking Price: $107,500 Status: Active Status Date: 10/18/2015         Listing Information Headline SUPER SOUTHRIDGE SPOT! Area Nags Head Westside Asking Price $107,500 Price Date 5/29/2015 Original Asking Price $107,500 Total Tax Assessed Value $107,500 Listing Type Exclusive Right Sell Input Date Date 5/29/2015 Update Date 10/18/2015 3:26:00 PM Sale Or Rent For Sale Type Residential Class LOTS/LAND   Address Sea Bass Court Subdivision Southridge County Dare City Nags Head State NC Zip 27959 Deed Page 0013 Deed Book 1469 Doc Timestamp 1/1/1900 Pin Number 989108882593 Tax Property ID 989108882593 Lot Square Feet 20000 Lot Size/Dimensions 71x275x73x272 Lot Faces E Street Frontage 71 Distance To Wat... 12/11/2015

   Headline Ocean Views w/Pool, 8% Return! Area Nags Head between hwys Beds 4 Full Baths 2 Partial Baths 1 Asking Price $499,000 Price Date 9/23/2015 Original Asking Price $499,000 Total Tax Assessed Value $421,900 Land Tax Assessd Value $231,100 Price Per Square Foot $250 Days On Market 17 Cumulative Days On Market 17 Listing Date 9/22/2015 Listing Type Exclusive Right Sell Input Date Date 9/23/2015 Update Date 9/23/2015 9:38:00 PM Sale Or Rent For Sale Ownership O Primary Residence Y/N N       Type Single Family - Detached Class RESIDENTIAL Style Reverse Floor Plan Year Built 1989 Heated Living Area 1994 Air Conditoning Central,Heat Pump,Zoned Heating Heat Pump Appliances Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator w/Ice Maker,Washer Garage Carport Interior Features All Window ... 12/04/2015

Beach house owners considering selling might ask, 'Does it matter when I put my home up for sale in Nags Head?' In most home towns, the sale of a residential home would be timed around the closing and opening of the schools with nothing happening in the winter. Not here at the beach.The difference here in Nags Head is the timing of the school sessions doesn't matter to people buying a second home. No moving of people or belongings is involved as the second homes are mostly sold fully furnished and already in a rental program.So, looking at the chart below, you can see that for the year 2014 home sales peaked in mid May and mid September. Let's look at this a little closer. The sales activity started to pick up in February and continued at a fairly brisk pace until mid May. The graph tra... 12/02/2015

Property owners in Nags Head are still waiting for the real estate market to turn around so they can start to recoup some of the equity they lost in the crash. Home prices have stopped spiraling out of control like a piece of paper in the toilet,  and the beginning stages of leveling off have begun, but home prices in Nags Head have not started to go back up just yet.Still, the Nags Head home sales activity is consistently strong and in some areas the sales activity is the same or higher than it was in 2005 during the height of the real estate boom. More homes sold in Nags Head on the oceanfront and on the sound-side during the 1st half of 2015 than sold in the 1st half of 2005 and homes in between the roads have doubled over last year..All this sales activity is creating some demand an... 10/30/2015

Today we unveiled the new Red Sky Realty Group commission structure for North Carolina Realtors. We are beyond excited about the prospects our new program offers. Our program is simple, yet progressive. Simple put, it allows brokers to keep more of the money they earn. For more information visit our Outer Banks Brokers Page 12/01/2011

It is once again time to shop for Outer Banks real estate and your home on the beach. Really. Throughout this year single family homes for sale from Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and through Nags Head have averaged 1% above the average sales price for 2010. Considering that this is the first year out of several that the prices have not fallen, it is time for serious buyers to come back and get the best of the buys! Some buyers have already taken advantage of Outer Banks real estate  once again being a good buy. The number of sales have increased 5% over 2010. With this boring read of statistics, let me show you some exact numbers. While resort real estate remains higher than traditional home sales, just remember there is only so much beach property ... an... 10/25/2011

Red Sky Realty Group is excited to announce our Outer Banks Flat Fee MLS Listing Program.  In these tough economic times we realize people are looking to save money how ever they can.  We hope our Flat Fee Listing Program offers those selling their Outer Banks home, For Sale by Owner, access to the Outer Banks MLS and Red Sky Realty Group's unparallaled Internet Marketing presence. Perhaps the greatest strength of placing your your home on the Outer Banks MLS is access to all the Realtors on the Outer Banks.  Once we list your home on the Outer Banks MLS, our syndication service will begin to populate your home on the highest trafficked national real estate websites.  In addition to national exposure our Flat Fee Listing Program offers your home placement on our company website, www.red... 09/21/2011

Beach nourishment will begin in Nags Head on June 4th according to the town website. The town has posted a time schedule so residents and visitors will know when particular areas will be affected. This will be a 24hr/7 day a week process and will run from June-October 2011. There will be some temporary beach closures while equipment is being moved so tourists are advised to contact their rental agency or the Town of Nags Head for the most up to date nourishment activity. Below is the current schedule: 05/17/2011

It has been a long time coming but finally the Town of Nags Head has received the go ahead to start their beach nourishment project. Beach nourishment has been a controversial topic on the Outer Banks for the last 15yrs. The project will begin in June and start in South Nags Head, an area that has seen the worst beach erosion over the last 2 decades, and will span 10 miles. Only time will tell if it was worth it or not. Below is the beginning of an article from The Outer Banks Voice on the project: Beach nourishment is officially a go for Nags Head Rob Morris | April 6, 2011 "Other than the weather or equipment failure, no more obstacles appear to be in the way of Nags Head starting to pump sand onto 10 miles of beach this spring and finishing by October.Pending litigation will not affe... 04/08/2011

The Outer Banks real estate market continues to heat up at the start of 2011. The number of listings that went under contract in January was up 20% from this same time last year. 2010 ended up as the best year the Outer Banks market has seen since 2006. With inventory continuing to decline, down 14% from 2010, and home sales increasing I am starting to see signs of a fundamental shift in the market towards neutral from the buyers market we have seen for the last 5 years. Mortgage rates have moved above 5% for the first time in a few years with many experts saying that by the end of year rates could be close to 6%. The number of distressed property sales has been stable for the last 3 months still hovering around 40%(30% Foreclosures & 10% Short Sales) of all properties sold on the Outer... 02/15/2011

My wife was watching an episode of the NBC sitcom "30 Rock" last night and in the first 30 seconds of the show Liz(played by Tina Fey) is talking with Jack(Alec Baldwin) about going on a trip to Nags Head. My wife almost fell off the sofa!!! Can you belive the Outer Banks has made it to Prime Time TV!! You can check ou the episode here     02/11/2011

    Each summer I get asked this question in multiple variations. There was a time when the  shops would close up for the off season once Labor Day hit and everything would all but come to a stop. Not any more. The Outer Banks (OBX) has really become a 10 month resort with different groups coming at different times. There is the pattern as I see it.   June, July, & August: These are definitely the busiest months down here with families getting away while the kids are off from school.  They will often spend 6 hours traveling through 5 states just to spend another 2 hours covering the last 20 miles.   September & October: The big families have all gone back home to work & school. Now you see many “empty nesters” coming down to enjoy a quieter, less expensive Outer Banks. The weather on t... 09/09/2010