Real Estate Tips

A number of real estate developers have on-site model homes that are open to the public. For an up-close and personal glimpse of some stunning design and architecture, look for the "Open House" signs. The Outer Banks Home Builders Association also has an annual Parade of Homes. For more information, call (252) 255-1733.

We've had one banner year after another in the real estate market. While raw land is becoming increasingly scarce, a wise investment might be an old cottage on a great piece of property. A local contractor can help you turn those old digs into a showplace, or may suggest moving the house off the property and starting over.

Learn to love the outdoor showers that come as a standard feature with most cottages these days. They're essential for washing off after a day at the beach, but lots of Insiders swear by them in place of a mundane indoor shower when the weather turns warm.

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