Amy's Crystal Coast Blog, Coastal North Carolina Real Estate

Salty Dogs on the Crystal Coast Photo Contest We LOVE our dogs here on the Crystal Coast of North Carolina.  We take them hiking, jogging, biking, cruising and boating,  We take them out to eat.  We take them for ice cream, we take them to parks and we take them to the beach to swim or just relax...

The Big Book Nook in Pine Knoll Shores  I absolutely LOVE books!  I also LOVE recycling!  The Big Book Nook, ran by a wonderful group of volunteers for Friends of the Library - Bogue Banks, is the newest and one of the greatest additions (in my opinion) to Pine Knoll Shores.  I can buy great book...

4th of July Celebrations on the Crystal Coast The Crystal Coast offers so many wonderful opportunities to celebrate and enjoy Independence Day.  Whether you decide to spend the day on the water , at the beach, cooking out in the back yard or at one of the many celebrations taking place throughout...

What's it like during a Hurricane? As a REALTOR® in a coastal area, I am often asked many questions about Hurricane Season.  When is Hurricane Season?  How should we prepare?  Are there additional insurance costs associated with living in a Hurricane area? Where are the hurricane shelters?  Can I...

No Internet.... What would you do? So, last night, I had this great idea for a blog post.  So great, it would have undoubtedly been a featured post.  I rushed to my computer, opened it up, clicked on my ActiveRain icon and waited.  I waited, and waited, and waited...... Nothing. The bars on the t...

Poop Scoopin' Boogie   When you are selling your home, don't forget that buyers may be offended by the smell of a litter box.  You live in the home, you love your kitties, and somehow... you have become "immune" to the smell.    As a cat owner myself, I can teach you a little move called the "Poo...

The Perfect Real Estate Agent   Unfortunately, there is no "Perfect" agent.  There are some darn good ones, and there are some that may seem perfect for you, but remember that your REALTOR® is not perfect and they do not have control over the world.   Syndication is a hot topic right now in the r...

Why I Can't Give You Legal Advice   I am your REALTOR®.  I appreciate your trust in me, and I am happy to help you with the process of selling or buying a home.  As your REALTOR®, I specialize in Real Estate.  I know the market in our area, I will spend a lot of time, money & energy marketing, ad...

Marsh's Surf Camp   Winter is starting to move away from the Crystal Coast of North Carolina, and that means that Spring is right around the corner.  Summer camps and activities will be filling up quickly.   Sign up for Marsh's Surf Camps begin Easter weekend, April 7th, 2015, so go ahead and mar...

The Buyers Do Not Want Your "Stuff"   When you sell your home, the buyers most often want.... the Home!  In some cases, the home may be offered furnished and/or equipped.  That is not the "stuff" I speak of.  I speak of the stuff that you are just too tired to haul off, and believe me.... I know ...