Yesterday, the Dare County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an ordinance that will ban the possession, sale or use of fireworks on Hatteras Island. The new ordinance will take effect on June 1, 2007. The fine for violating the ordinance will be $250.00 The Commissioners’ action was taken in response to concerns voiced by a [...]
One of our Realtor® friends in Everett, Washington, Karen Schweinfurth, sent us this informative guide for dealing with the new daylight savings time dates and the potential impact on our computers. Together with us, Karen is a member of an elite group of real estate professionals, the Allen F. Hainge CyberStars, who focus on using [...]
The proposed new bridge over Oregon Inlet appeared to move one step closer to becoming a reality last week. According to an article in The Virginian-Pilot newspaper, a recent updated environmental assessment of the project included two new options. One alternative was a bridge through Rodanthe; the other terminated south of the Pea Island National [...]
If you are on the island the evening of Thursday, February 15th, one of the most enjoyable and informative educational opportunities of the year will be taking place at the Fessenden Center in Buxton at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Stan Riggs of East Carolina University will be offering a presentation titled, “Climate Change and the North [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
According to a report in the Virginan-Pilot newspaper, effective January 1, 2007 anglers fishing in public waters will have to purchase a coastal recreational fishing license. The annual fishing license will cost $15 for residents and $30 for non-residents. A 10-day license will cost $5 and $10 respectively. Licenses can be purchased at tackle shops, hunting supply stores, [...]
We hope that you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration! The Thanksgiving holiday on Hatteras Island was interesting to say the least. As you probably heard on the news or read about in the paper, we had one of our famous nor’easters come in starting on Tuesday morning. After blowing all day, the storm [...]
Did you ever wonder about which states our property owners come from? Currently, there are about 9,000 real estate parcels on Hatteras Island, excluding government owned properties, utilities, cemeteries and lots that are classified as being overwashed by the ocean. Here are the approximate ownership statistics: - 32 percent are owned by individuals with Hatteras Island [...]
Welcome to the Hatteras Island Real Estate Blog! Our goal in creating the blog is to establish an interactive online forum for the discussion of issues related to Hatteras Island and its real estate market. We hope that you will feel comfortable adding your comments and observations to the blog, and we invite you to participate [...]
