OBX Neighborhood

CALL TO ACTION - SAVE HATTERAS ISLAND BEACH ACCESS!

I am writing today to inform you of an issue that has been brewing and one you ALL need to have a say in . . .

Everyone loves the Outer Banks.  No one loves it any more than those who visit here, grew up here, relocated here, or just passed through our beautiful area.  Many areas on the Outer Banks are protected in one form or another by the Federal Government.  Pea Island, Oregon Inlet, and the entire Cape Hatteras National Seashore fall under the purview of the National Park Service which has always allowed "on-beach" access to everyone, including the privilege of driving responsibly on the beach.  How many times have you driven out on one of the Hatteras Island beaches for a day of sunning, surfing, fishing or just soaking in the magnificence of this special place.  This may all come to an end soon.

In the Fall of 2007, the National Audubon Society, the Defenders of Wildlife, and the Southern Environmental Law Center filed suit in Federal Court against the United States to limit or ban access to many of the primary areas of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore including Oregon Inlet, Cape Point, and most of Ocracoke Island.  On March 13, 2008, the Department of Justice Declined to contest the lawsuit which will be heard on April 4, 2008 in Elizabeth City.  This effectively means that vehicular beach access will be closed -- think about the impact this will have on the local economy. 

We on the Outer Banks are asking for your help.  Go to SAVEHATTERAS.COM to get informed on this issue.  Join our fight and click on the "PleaCast" to send a letter to the lawmakers and politicians who can help us protect access to OUR beaches. 

IF YOU CAN'T SELL IT . . . MOVE IT!

The Outer Banks Real Estate Market is full of properties that are "For Sale."  Many are trying anything to sell them . . . price reductions, incentives, bonuses, cars, boats and even a new Hummer H3 have been attempted (The H3 worked!).   Here's a creative approach to getting rid of an older home - move it!  This home most likely left an oceanfront location to make way for a new home with all the bells and whistles. 

Nothing takes the place of a property in great condition.  This one was in a state of "demolish it" or "move it."  Obviously, someone made the choice to move it.  Homes like this one are usually free to anyone willing to take on the expense of moving it.  A licensed house mover will give you the energy needed and perform the job for a reasonable fee.  The power company will charge you plenty - this one cost $11,000 just to raise wires and other utility obstacles as it moved down the Bypass towards it's new location on the westside of Kill Devil Hills.

After arriving at it's new home, this house will be professionally renovated; brought up to current building codes and hopefully, find a new family!

To sell your home, you will need to make its appearance look the best it can . . . buyers are really critical!  If you cannot attract them from the street, you have lost the battle before you even start.  Another crucial weapon is effective marketing from your Realtor -- great photos, effective marketing campaigns, exposure on mulitple web sites, and the ability to reach a nationwide and even a worldwide audience.