Real Estate News

July 14, 2026

July Market Update

June by the Numbers

June closed with 161 sales, nearly identical to May in both volume and year-over-year performance. That's not a slowdown; it's a market that has found a rhythm and is holding it through the heart of the summer season.

Homes are also moving a little …

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March 14, 2026

March 26' Market Stats

February MLS Fun Facts

  • 204 properties were listed, compared to 214 the previous month.
  • As of today, 52 of those 204 properties are either under contract (50) or sold (2).
  • 123 properties went under contract in February, slightly below the 130 that went under contract in January.
  • On average, properties …
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May 26, 2025

June 25' Outer Banks Market Update - Chad Vaphides

We want to list our home,
but what if we get a lowball offer?

This is a common question I get, especially in a market like today.  For the first time in many years, last week we clocked in MORE price reductions than new listings in a month.  …

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April 2, 2025

Mortgage News

 

This just in: April CPI clocked in at 3.8%, the hottest reading in three years, and the 2026 rate-cut party everyone RSVP'd to in January has officially been canceled.

 

Quick primer: CPI (Consumer Price Index) is the government's monthly measure of how much more expensive …

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Feb. 23, 2024

You are ready to own a home on the Outer Banks if...

Tags: Invest in Outer Banks Real EstatehomesforsaleRick DrummOuter Banks BlueOuter Banks homes for saleOuter Banks Real Estateouterbanksrealestate 

 

If it is hard to leave the Outer Banks after a visit.... then you are ready to buy …

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June 30, 2023

Unlocking the Potential: Renovations that Add Value to Outer Banks Homes

Are you a homeowner on the Outer Banks looking to increase the value of your property? Renovations can be a great way to unlock the potential of your home and attract potential buyers or renters. In this article, we will explore various renovation ideas that can add value to Outer …

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April 23, 2023

7 Reasons to buy a home on the Outer Banks right now….

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