Wednesday, March 18, 2015

New Listing! 3104 Columbia Avenue Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

13New Listing!! 

3104 Columbia Avenue 

Kill Devil Hills, NC

MLS# 87201        $240,000

This charming beach box is located in a prime area in Kill Devil Hills. The garage was converted to a work area/laundry room/game area and additional bedroom with private bathroom. Take the interior stairs up to an open great room with kitchen and dining area. Two additional bedrooms are on the south side of the top floor with a hall bath. A large master bedroom and bath with walk in closet are on the north side. The fenced in back yard makes this a great choice for buyers with dogs or small kids. Plenty of room to play. Maintenance free vinyl siding is a plus!
 

Thursday, March 5, 2015

Fall in Love with this Cozy Beach House in the Heart of Duck!

OBARMLS86752New Listing!! 

124 Marlin Drive, 

Duck, NC

MLS #: 86752        $325,000

You will love this cute and cozy beach house right in the heart of Duck. This home sits right in the middle of Marlin Drive. Easy access to the beach or the foot/bike path into Town for shopping and restaurants. Enjoy three bedrooms and 2 full baths on the top floor. Along with an open concept kitchen, living and dining area. Relax on the screened porch for shade or sun on the huge, open back deck. The ground floor offers an outside shower, storage and another large bedroom and bathroom. The septic was updated in 2005 to accommodate the additional bedroom. This home has been well cared for and it shows.
 Never rented, just used by family and friends.

This is the perfect house to call your own 

for an incredible price in Duck!


Contact me for more details!

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Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Great View and Privacy Provided with your Huge Corolla Lot!

526 Sandbucket Arch Front Exterior526 Sandbucket Arch 

Corolla, NC

MLS#85193    $695,000

What a home!!! So many updates and upgrades have been done to this great Section C home. Within the last 3 years there was a new kitchen with granite countertops, all new tile flooring on the top level, new carpet in 4 bedrooms, new wood floors in hallway and steps, updated bathrooms with tile shower, pool, and furniture. New for 2014 is the roof, elevator, front deck with Trex material. Move in ready and CLEAN! It’s a great rental home or second home. HUGE lot with excellent privacy it feels like it’s the only home around. Enjoy the ocean views and extremely short walk to direct beach access. The top floor features a HUGE and open living/dining/kitchen area with more than enough room to spread out. In the off season you can relax by the wood burning fireplace.

Thursday, February 26, 2015

Would you like to sit by Your Fireplace Daydreaming about Summer in Corolla?

526 Sandbucket Arch Front Exterior526 Sandbucket Arch 

Corolla, NC

MLS#85193    $695,000

What a home!!! So many updates and upgrades have been done to this great Section C home. Within the last 3 years there was a new kitchen with granite countertops, all new tile flooring on the top level, new carpet in 4 bedrooms, new wood floors in hallway and steps, updated bathrooms with tile shower, pool, and furniture. New for 2014 is the roof, elevator, front deck with Trex material. Move in ready and CLEAN! It’s a great rental home or second home. HUGE lot with excellent privacy it feels like it’s the only home around. Enjoy the ocean views and extremely short walk to direct beach access. The top floor features a HUGE and open living/dining/kitchen area with more than enough room to spread out. In the off season you can relax by the wood burning fireplace.

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Winter Blues? Think of the Summer Possibilities in Duck!

101 Snow Geese Dr S Duck, NC 27949101 Snow Geese Dr S 

Duck, NC

MLS# 85192          $329,000

This home is the perfect getaway just North of “downtown” Duck. Enjoy a short bike ride or stroll into town for shopping or restaurants. Lovingly updated just a few years ago you’ll find laminate wood floors, newer carpet and furnishings throughout the home. Ground floor game room with separate entrance is a great place to hang out after a day at the beach. Enjoy the hot tub or rooftop deck at sunrise! The open concept kitchen/dining/living room is perfect for entertaining with floor to ceiling windows facing the Sound for plenty of natural light.

Keep it as a second home or generate some 

rental income on this true cutie.

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Look Out from Your Rooftop Deck at the Breathtaking Sound Views in Corolla!

OBARMLS86504A440 Brant Road, 

Corolla, NC

MLS #: 86504      $415,000

This home is everything you’re looking for in a private getaway! Bulkheaded, tile floors on top level, lots of windows, great furniture package and more! Enjoy a covered entry leading up to the mid level with 3 very nice bedrooms and bathrooms, tile foyer entry way and two bedrooms with deck access. The top floor features a nice open kitchen, living room, dining area and full master bedroom/bath. Step out on the deck to enjoy the serenity and quiet ambience of 4 wheel drive living. Take it up to the rooftop deck for the most breathtaking sound views! You won’t be disappointed.

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

New Listing!! 124 Marlin Drive, Duck, NC 27949

OBARMLS86752New Listing!! 

124 Marlin Drive, 

Duck, NC

MLS #: 86752        $325,000

You will love this cute and cozy beach house right in the heart of Duck. This home sits right in the middle of Marlin Drive. Easy access to the beach or the foot/bike path into Town for shopping and restaurants. Enjoy three bedrooms and 2 full baths on the top floor. Along with an open concept kitchen, living and dining area. Relax on the screened porch for shade or sun on the huge, open back deck. The ground floor offers an outside shower, storage and another large bedroom and bathroom. The septic was updated in 2005 to accommodate the additional bedroom. This home has been well cared for and it shows. Never rented, just used by family and friends.

This is the perfect house to call your own 

for an incredible price in Duck!

Thursday, February 12, 2015

Vendor List

It’s that time of year again!  Time to start planning those spring cleans and updates to get the house ready for the season.  Below is a list of vendors I can personally verify to do a good job, show up and charge a reasonable fee. Be sure to give them my name!!!

If you need a vendor not listed below, let me know!

Small Construction & Repair:

Lee Clark
252-305-5017
Micheleclark13@gmail.com
Joe Foti
Goodfellas Property Services
252-573-8946
goodfellasmaintenance@hotmail.com

Landscaping:

Chase Patterson
Albemarle Landscapes
252-256-1883
landscapepro55@gmail.com
Jason WoodardGreen Gator Lawn Care
252-204-1537
greengatorobx@yahoo.com

Carpet Care/Upholstery Cleaning:

 Steve HowardHowards Flooring & Upholstery
252-305-2293

Painting:

Carl NewtonThe Wood Doctor
252-202-2527
cfks12@gmail.com

Roofing:

Marion Gee252-267-5110

Redecorating/Organizing/Staging:

Amy Hilliker KlebitzCertified Interior Design
910-297-8566
amy_hilliker@hotmail.comwww.amyklebitz.com

Refinance:

Drew WrightOnQ Financial
252-256-2018
drew.wright@onqfinancial.com

February Market Report

Good Morning!

While the outside temperature may be at freezing right now for the Outer Banks, our market is smoking hot!  Well at least when it comes to activity.
Chew on this – From Nags Head to Corolla, there were 98 homes that went under contract in January.  Of those, 34 have been on the market for 60 days or less and 24 were on the market for 30 days or less. That means 24 homes that JUST came on the market in December or January and are already under contract.  Another great note, 6 of those 98 are deals I put together!  I’ve been very busy so far this year and am working hard to keep it going. Even though the data reports that closed transactions for January shows a 13% drop from January of 2014, that is really an indication of activity from November and December.  It will be very interesting to see the difference in closed transactions for this February over last year. So that covers activity…I know, you’re thinking about value and price now.  Take a look at the chart below.  While activity has had its ups and downs, price has really flat lined.  That’s actually expected after a market crash as devastating as we had.

Year
Units Sold Percentage Change Median Price Percent Change Active Listings Median DOM Months Supply
2011
1,333
$284,500
2012
1,596 20% $285,000 0% 1726 226
12.98
2013
1,574 -1% $273,500 -4% 1714 222
13.07
2014 1,604
2%
$280,000 2% 1733
213
12.97

Let me know how I can help.

If you’re considering buying and found a house you love, take action before it sells! If you’re thinking about selling, there’s NO reason to wait.  Buyers are ready! Also keep in mind that we are a resort market.  Most buyers and sellers don’t HAVE to buy or sell.  It’s a discretionary purchase, so it’s normal for our market to take longer to recover.

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Check out the Breathtaking Sound View!

OBARMLS86504A440 Brant Road, 

Corolla, NC

MLS #: 86504      $415,000

This home is everything you’re looking for in a private getaway! Bulkheaded, tile floors on top level, lots of windows, great furniture package and more! Enjoy a covered entry leading up to the mid level with 3 very nice bedrooms and bathrooms, tile foyer entry way and two bedrooms with deck access. The top floor features a nice open kitchen, living room, dining area and full master bedroom/bath. Step out on the deck to enjoy the serenity and quiet ambience of 4 wheel drive living. Take it up to the rooftop deck for the most breathtaking sound views! You won’t be disappointed.

Thursday, February 5, 2015

Enjoy Nightly Sunsets from Your Rooftop Deck in Duck!

101 Snow Geese Dr S Duck, NC 27949101 Snow Geese Dr S 

Duck, NC

MLS# 85192          $329,000

This home is the perfect getaway just North of “downtown” Duck. Enjoy a short bike ride or stroll into town for shopping or restaurants. Lovingly updated just a few years ago you’ll find laminate wood floors, newer carpet and furnishings throughout the home. Ground floor game room with separate entrance is a great place to hang out after a day at the beach. Enjoy the hot tub or rooftop deck at sunrise! The open concept kitchen/dining/living room is perfect for entertaining with floor to ceiling windows facing the Sound for plenty of natural light.

Keep it as a second home or generate some 

rental income on this true cutie.

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Many Updates and Upgrades to this Corolla Section C Home!

526 Sandbucket Arch Front Exterior526 Sandbucket Arch 

Corolla, NC

MLS#85193    $695,000

What a home!!! So many updates and upgrades have been done to this great Section C home. Within the last 3 years there was a new kitchen with granite countertops, all new tile flooring on the top level, new carpet in 4 bedrooms, new wood floors in hallway and steps, updated bathrooms with tile shower, pool, and furniture. New for 2014 is the roof, elevator, front deck with Trex material. Move in ready and CLEAN! It’s a great rental home or second home. HUGE lot with excellent privacy it feels like it’s the only home around. Enjoy the ocean views and extremely short walk to direct beach access. The top floor features a HUGE and open living/dining/kitchen area with more than enough room to spread out. In the off season you can relax by the wood burning fireplace.

Thursday, January 29, 2015

This Home has Many Possibilities for any Lover of Nags Head!

6402 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC 27959 -- Front6402 S. Virginia Dare Trail, 

Nags Head, NC

MLS# 85724          $475,000!!
Perfect getaway and rental home for Nags Head lovers. Enjoy the wonderful views from this semi-oceanfront home with easy beach access. Ground floor game room, private pool, spacious bedrooms and an open living room/dining room on the top floor make this home a must see.

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

New Listing!! 440 Brant Road, Corolla, NC 27927

OBARMLS86504ANew Listing!! 

440 Brant Road, 

Corolla, NC

MLS #: 86504      $415,000

This home is everything you’re looking for in a private getaway! Bulkheaded, tile floors on top level, lots of windows, great furniture package and more! Enjoy a covered entry leading up to the mid level with 3 very nice bedrooms and bathrooms, tile foyer entry way and two bedrooms with deck access. The top floor features a nice open kitchen, living room, dining area and full master bedroom/bath. Step out on the deck to enjoy the serenity and quiet ambience of 4 wheel drive living. Take it up to the rooftop deck for the most breathtaking sound views! You won’t be disappointed.

Friday, January 23, 2015

Perfect Spot for Your Vacation Home in Corolla!

Google Map

930 Corolla Drive, Corolla

MLS#80064        $155,000!

Ready to start building today!!

This wonderful building site in Whalehead is just 3 lots from the intersection providing a short beach walk. Shaded X flood zone. Decent elevation. Mostly wooded towards the back of the lot.

The perfect spot for your Vacation Home and priced to sell!

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Here's a yard in Nags Head you can just let the kids have outdoor fun!!

4728 S Pompano Ct Nags Head, NC 279594728 S Pompano Court 

Nags Head, NC

MLS#85152       $200,000!!!
This home is a great value. Three decent sized bedrooms, two with access to the back deck. Huge porch with ceiling fan, can be screened in. A great storage room on the ground floor. The entire yard is enclosed with a great fence and car sized gate under the home. Perfect for kids or pets to enjoy worry free outdoor time. Located in the cul-de-sac with great vegetation between homes. Close to great shopping and restaurants. HVAC was replaced in the last 3 years. Roof was done in 2004.The home is currently used as a second home getaway.

Enjoy ocean and sound views from the rooftop deck!

Thursday, January 15, 2015

Too Cold? Warm up in this Rooftop Hot Tub in Duck!

101 Snow Geese Dr S Duck, NC 27949101 Snow Geese Dr S 

Duck, NC

MLS# 85192          $329,000

This home is the perfect getaway just North of “downtown” Duck. Enjoy a short bike ride or stroll into town for shopping or restaurants. Lovingly updated just a few years ago you’ll find laminate wood floors, newer carpet and furnishings throughout the home. Ground floor game room with separate entrance is a great place to hang out after a day at the beach. Enjoy the hot tub or rooftop deck at sunrise! The open concept kitchen/dining/living room is perfect for entertaining with floor to ceiling windows facing the Sound for plenty of natural light.

Keep it as a second home or generate some
rental income on this true cutie.

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Huge Lot with Plenty of Privacy in Corolla!

526 Sandbucket Arch Front Exterior526 Sandbucket Arch 

Corolla, NC

MLS#85193    $695,000

What a home!!! So many updates and upgrades have been done to this great Section C home. Within the last 3 years there was a new kitchen with granite countertops, all new tile flooring on the top level, new carpet in 4 bedrooms, new wood floors in hallway and steps, updated bathrooms with tile shower, pool, and furniture. New for 2014 is the roof, elevator, front deck with Trex material. Move in ready and CLEAN! It’s a great rental home or second home. HUGE lot with excellent privacy it feels like it’s the only home around. Enjoy the ocean views and extremely short walk to direct beach access. The top floor features a HUGE and open living/dining/kitchen area with more than enough room to spread out. In the off season you can relax by the wood burning fireplace.

Monday, January 12, 2015

Ilona Matteson's 2015 Outer Banks Real Estate Market

Happy New Year!

I’m Ilona Matteson with Beach Realty on the Outer Banks. I’m very excited about 2015.  This will be my 19th year in the real estate business and boy have things changed since I started back in 1996.

A few predictions for the Outer Banks market this year are:

  1. All financial experts are saying that we will see interest rates go up this year. They’ve said it before and even though rates are still in the 4% range, that is up from the best rates we had at 2 and 3%.
  2. Condition will continue to be the number one factor for buyers. I’ve seen buyers time and again bypass location to get a home in better condition at a lower price.
  3. Prices will continue to stay where they are because of extraordinarily high inventory rates. Right now we have a 20 month supply of homes for sale on the Outer Banks.  The basic principle of supply and demand dictates that prices cannot rise in conditions like this and, they could still see some slight decreases.
  4. Most homes will take on average over 200 days on the market to sell. That’s mainly because they will go through 2 to 3 price adjustments before selling.  If you’re going to put your home on the market in 2015, you have to be competitively priced if you want to sell quickly.
  5. I predict that we will see more properties sell this year. I think buyers will act before interest rates go up again.
If you have any plans to buy or sell on the Outer Banks this year, or know anyone who is, please let me know how I can help you. My goal is to assist 40 buyers and sellers this year, and I hope you’ll be one of them!

Thanks for watching and have a blessed day!

Best Buys for January, 2015

Thursday, January 8, 2015

Corolla Home with Open Sun Deck and Nice Ocean Views!

936 Whalehead Drive, Corolla, NC 27927

936 Whalehead Drive 

Corolla, NC

MLS# 84585        $625,000
What a house! This home has it all. HUGE game room on the ground floor with wet bar and refrigerator. Nice sitting area, 2 bedrooms and full bath on the ground floor. Large outdoor pool with all day sun. The second floor has 4 more bedrooms and a tv room. Top floor master bedroom with very large and OPEN living room with dining area, countertop bar and full kitchen. Enjoy a screened porch on the back of the home and volleyball area. Wide open sun decks with lots of seating and very nice ocean view. Solid rental history. A lot of house for the money. You can't go wrong with this 4th row deal!

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

New Price! Buy Now and be Ready for the Summer Fun!

New Price 12-6-156402 S. Virginia Dare Trail, 

Nags Head, NC

MLS# 85724         NOW $475,000!!

Perfect getaway and rental home for Nags Head lovers. Enjoy the wonderful views from this semi-oceanfront home with easy beach access. Ground floor game room, private pool, spacious bedrooms and an open living room/dining room on the top floor make this home a must see.

Friday, January 2, 2015

Great Price! Buy Now for Summer!

4728 S Pompano Ct Nags Head, NC 279594728 S Pompano Court 

Nags Head, NC

MLS#85152

 $200,000!!!

This home is a great value. Three decent sized bedrooms, two with access to the back deck. Huge porch with ceiling fan, can be screened in. A great storage room on the ground floor. The entire yard is enclosed with a great fence and car sized gate under the home. Perfect for kids or pets to enjoy worry free outdoor time. Located in the cul-de-sac with great vegetation between homes. Close to great shopping and restaurants. HVAC was replaced in the last 3 years. Roof was done in 2004.The home is currently used as a second home getaway.

Enjoy ocean and sound views from the rooftop deck!