Ocracoke Articles

Low-Key Like an Outer Banks Local

By Hannah Lee Leidy
My mom and I took a mini trip to Ocracoke last year in the springtime. In typical Ocracoke fashion, we knew better than to check the ferry schedule, trusting instead that one would be along eventually. We waited in the line of cars at the ferry station, waiting for the next boat to arrive. One man among us grew... Read More

Outer Banks Things to Do: Scenes of Solitude & Places of Peace

By Hannah Lee Leidy
For many of us, our day-to-day lives are filled with bustle: Go to work, run errands, pick up kids from school, make meals, oops – did you remember to grab more milk from the grocery? Even on vacation we may find ourselves calming squabbling relatives, making six different lunches at a time or trying to amuse a house... Read More

Maximizing the Value of Your Outer Banks Property

By Anonymous
By F. Jeffrey Scott A buyer recently viewed a house for sale that set high on a hill overlooking the ocean in Southern Shores. From the outside this house looked fabulous. It had the highest grade siding, beautiful landscaping and a large pool. It looked like the perfect second home. The buyer’s hopes were dashed,... Read More

The Outer Banks … An Investment in a Lifestyle

By Anonymous
By F. Jeffrey Scott It’s not difficult to fall in love with the Outer Banks. From combing the beach for shells as the sun rises over the Atlantic to watching the sunset over the sound, there are a myriad of activities here that somehow allow you to relax and forget about life’s worries back on the mainland. It is... Read More

Buying Bank-Owned Properties on the Outer Banks

By Anonymous
By F. Jeffrey Scott Bank-owned properties have traditionally been known as great opportunities for buyers to purchase a property at significantly less than current market value. It is possible to purchase a great valued foreclosure property on the Outer Banks, but buyers must be very careful because there are many... Read More