In the course of meeting many prospective buyers and sellers over the years, my real estate colleagues and I are asked a wide range of questions. Two of the more recent inquiries were – “When did significant amounts of residential development occur on the island?” and “How built-out is Hatteras Island?” These conversations often develop […] Real Estate |  Full Article

Considering that Hatteras Island has experienced two major storm events this year, the island’s economy is doing quite well. Meal tax receipts, which reflect the results of food service businesses on the island, showed an increase of nearly 8 percent through July when compared to the same period last year. Occupancy tax receipts, which provide […] Real Estate |  Full Article

Each year, I like to publish an updated version of an article that addresses some of the most frequently asked questions that I hear from prospective buyers and sellers. Many of the issues remain unchanged, but occasionally a new question will make its way into the list. As an example, prospective buyers have been inquiring […] Real Estate |  Full Article

For most individuals and families, buying and selling real estate is an event that takes place only a few times over the course of a lifetime. I thought it might be helpful to provide a brief overview of some of the ways in which real estate agents assist buyers and sellers when these important events […] Real Estate |  Full Article

My sense is that most analyses tend to focus on snapshots of what is taking place in the current real estate market when a moving picture of what is happening over time can often contribute to our understanding of market trends. With this perspective in mind, I thought it might be interesting to look at […] Real Estate |  Full Article

By TOM HRANICKA