The market for oceanfront condos in Nags Head is getting hot and the prices for Quay Condos is increasing along with the sales activity. The median price of a condo in the Quay went up 7% from $360,000 to $385,000 and the average price went up slightly from $376K to $378K. The big news is the number of sales doubled from 3 in 2014 to 6 in 2015. If you are thinking about selling your Quay Condo, give me a call or click one of the links below to find out what I can do for you.     Sold Market Quay Condos 2015          No. of Listings     Dollar Volume     Average Price     Median Price     Average DOM       RESIDENTIAL                   Conventional     4     $1,544,000     $386,000     $385,000     204                   Cash     1     $337,000     $337,000     $337,000     532          ... 02/27/2016

 Home prices in South Nags Head seem to be holding steady with the median price almost the same for the past 2 years. The median price dropped slightly to $400,000 from $405,000 the year before, however the average price saw an increase from $479,000 in 2014 to $530,000 this past year, an increase of 115. If you are thinking of selling your house in South Nags Head, give me a call or click one of the links below to find out what I can do for you.     Sold Market South Nags Head 2015          No. of Listings     Dollar Volume     Average Price     Median Price     Average DOM       RESIDENTIAL                   Conventional     27     $15,251,786     $564,881     $425,000     227                   FHA     1     $320,000     $320,000     $320,000     118                   Cash     7     $... 02/21/2016

 It looks like home prices in Hollywood Beach are increasing. The median price jumped 40% to $925,000 from last year's $659,000 and the average prices went up from $667,000 to $795,000 this year. If you are thinking about selling your home in Hollywood Beach, give me a call or click one of the links below to see what I can do for you.     Sold Market Hollywood Beach 2015          No. of Listings     Dollar Volume     Average Price     Median Price     Average DOM       RESIDENTIAL                   Conventional     2     $1,350,000     $675,000     $675,000     480                   Jumbo Loan     1     $1,035,000     $1,035,000     $1,035,000     463          Analysis By Area                   S. N.H. East/Old Oregon R     2     $1,960,000     $980,000     $980,000     666             ... 02/21/2016

 Home prices in Bodie Isle Beach are definitely on the increase. Even though the number of homes sold remained the same, the total dollar volume went up considerably. The median price also increased by 14% from $645,000 to $731,000. The average price also experienced an increased a whopping 21% to $815,000 from $676,000 a year ago.If you are thinking of selling your home in Bodie Isle Beach, give me a call or click one of the links below to find out what I can do for you.     Sold Market Bodie Isle Beach 2015          No. of Listings     Dollar Volume     Average Price     Median Price     Average DOM       RESIDENTIAL                   Conventional     4     $3,426,000     $856,500     $778,000     248                   Cash     1     $650,000     $650,000     $650,000     247         ... 02/21/2016

 Not only have the home prices in Goose Wing gone up, sales are booming. 2015 saw an increase in the median price and a huge increase in the number of sales. There was only 1 home sold in Goose Wing in 2014 but in 2015 there was an increase and 7 homes were sold. If you are thinking of selling you home is Goose Wing, give me a call or click one of the links below to find out what I can do for you.     Sold Market Goose Wing 2015          No. of Listings     Dollar Volume     Average Price     Median Price     Average DOM       RESIDENTIAL                   Conventional     5     $2,142,000     $428,400     $400,000     202          Analysis By Area                   S. N.H. East/Old Oregon R     5     $2,142,000     $428,400     $400,000     202                   Totals     5     $2,142... 02/06/2016

 The number of home sales in Old Nags Head Place has really picked up but the prices are still on the decline. If you have enough equity built up in your home then and you want to sell, there are plenty of buyers, but not for overpriced homes. If you are contemplating selling your Old Nags Head Place house, give me a call or click one of the links below to see what I can do for you.     Sold Market Old Nags Head Place 2015          No. of Listings     Dollar Volume     Average Price     Median Price     Average DOM       RESIDENTIAL                   Conventional     5     $3,051,500     $610,300     $600,000     214                   Cash     2     $888,250     $444,125     $444,125     61          Analysis By Area                   Nags Head between hwys     7     $3,939,750     $562,... 02/06/2016

 Here are the new listing for the town of Nags Head for the week of January 25 through the 31st. MLS # Area Subdivision Address Asking Price Bedrooms Full Baths Headline     90919 Nags Head Oceanside Vil-NH Beach Haven South 6307 Virginia Dare Trail $910,000 7 5 Spacious Ocean Front 90921 Nags Head Oceanside 6607 S Virginia Dare Trail $2,900,000     Classic NH Cottage Court 90942 Nags Head Westside Old Nags Head Cove 516 S Hesperides Drive $469,000 3 2 SOUNDFRONT WITH CHARM 90957 Nags Head Westside Hills Of Nags Head 124 W Woodhill Drive $397,500 4 3 Not Your Typical Beach Box 90903 Nags Head Westside Vil-NH Marsh Links 104 Marsh Cove Drive $339,000 3 2       01/31/2016

 One sign of the improving real estate market in Nags Head is the decline in the number of distressed properties. The charts below show the single family homes that were sold by a bank, in the foreclosure process, in Nags Head going back to 2005. The statistics for each year show us that the peak in the distressed market was in 2010 when there were 43 foreclosures sold. The 14 foreclosure sales during this past year, prove the market is no longer distressed with sales and prices up.If you are contemplating selling your house in Nags Head, now might be a good time to start getting familiar with the market. I can show you what your home would sell for now and set you up to receive email updates when a neighbor's house sells. Knowing what the other houses are actually selling for, and not ... 01/25/2016

 212 Woodhill Drive in Nags Head     MLS #: 90535212 W Woodhill DriveNags Head, NC 27959 Asking Price: $657,500Status Date: 12/17/2015 Listing Information   Headline High Hills of NH PERFECTION! Area Nags Head Westside Beds 4 Full Baths 4 Partial Baths 0 Asking Price $657,500 Price Date 1/11/2016 Original Asking Price $672,500 Total Tax Assessed Value $497,900 Land Tax Assessd Value $109,000 Price Per Square Foot $175 Days On Market 29 Cumulative Days On Market 29 Listing Date 12/15/2015 Listing Type Exclusive Right Sell Input Date Date 12/17/2015 Update Date 1/12/2016 12:29:00 PM Sale Or Rent For Sale Ownership O Primary Residence Y/N N    Building Details  Type Single Family - Detached Class RESIDENTIAL Style Contemporary,Coastal Year Built 2007 Heated Living Area 3751 Air Conditonin... 01/23/2016

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