Archive for January, 2007

WINTER ARRIVES ON HATTERAS ISLAND!

Tuesday, January 30th, 2007

Well, it looks like winter has finally arrived on Hatteras Island.  After a wonderful autumn and a mild early winter with temperatures sometimes in the 70s, a cold front came through a few days ago and abruptly reminded us that it really is the end of January.
 
Winter is a very special time on Hatteras Island. [...]

HOMEOWNER INSURANCE RATES TO INCREASE THIS YEAR

Saturday, January 27th, 2007

 
The Virginian-Pilot newspaper reported this morning that the premiums for homeowners insurance will increase 25 percent this year for properties located on Hatteras Island and in counties along the North Carolina coast. The justifications for the increase were rising home prices, higher repair costs, and recent storm loss experience. The new rates are scheduled to take [...]