Ilona Matteson

    If you’ve never been in a hurricane, it is quite an experience that starts several days out and can last for weeks afterwards.  Here is my story…   Wednesday August 24th – It’s official.  Irene is heading our way.  Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued for visitors only starting at 8 a...

Here are some videos after Hurrican Irene in Duck, NC on the Outer Banks

    It’s hurricane season on the Outer Banks.  Typically the last two weeks of August and the first two weeks of September are when we get the most activity here.  This year is holding true to form.   This week is proving to be extraordinary between the ripple down of the earthquake in VA and the...

 Here are this week's SIX best deals on the Outer Banks!!   To see each listing, simply click the MLS number and it will take you directly to the property information!Don't forget to bookmark this blog, rss feed, like my Facebook page or ask to join my special email list to be the first to receiv...

  What is a short sale? In a nutshell, a short sale situation exists when a homeowner owes more money for his home than the sale of the home will produce in the current market and is unable or unwilling to bring funds to closing.  The lien holder(s) may agree to release the homeowner from some or...

103 Beachcomber Court, Duck, NC 103 Beachcomber Court Duck, NC 27949 Duck Oceanside / Subdivision: Four Seasons Now $635,000 MLS# 63641 6 Bedrooms / 5.5 Bathrooms This is a REALLY great deal with a 7% return on rental investment return! Very nicely furnished and extremely clean home. 2 bunk rooms...

 Here are this week's SIX best deals on the Outer Banks!!   To see each listing, simply click the MLS number and it will take you directly to the property information! Don't forget to bookmark this blog, rss feed, like my Facebook page or ask to join my special email list to be the first to recei...

  Do we lose more business from OVER calling or UNDER calling? I’m blessed with the ability to handle rejection.  I guess that’s the best way to describe why I’m able to keep calling until I get the absolute NO!  Or maybe I just don’t hear well…LOL Either way, my mentor taught me early in my care...

 Here are this week's SIX best deals on the Outer Banks!!   To see each listing, simply click the MLS number and it will take you directly to the property information!Don't forget to bookmark this blog, rss feed, like my Facebook page or ask to join my special email list to be the first to receiv...

There’s so much negative press today about the economy and instability of it.  I just can’t participate!  Of course it’s important to stay informed about the facts necessary to go out and do business each day.  However, the rest of it is just rhetoric to draw in readers, listeners or viewers.  If...