For my husband and me, it has always been important that our neighborhood be a good fit for everyone in our family, including our dogs.  If that is important to you be sure you enlist the help of a Dog Friendly REALTOR®.  It’s not hard to discover that.  Simply google your possible candidate; follow her to her social media sites and scroll.  Dog lovers are pretty obvious.  For example, you’ll find more pictures of my dogs than of my grandchildren.   To know about the dog friendliness of Pine Knoll Shores, all you have to do is walk around the neighborhood.  Regardless of the season or time of day, you’ll almost surely see people out walking their dogs.  Pine Knoll Shores requires dogs be on leash when out and about so you don’t have to worry about your safety.  If you’re coming from an ... 02/11/2020

   Just Sold!!! Beautiful sound front lot in Swansboro, North Carolina! We wish the buyers the best on their new journey.  02/03/2020

PRICE ADJUSTMENT!!! Now offered at $394,000 1609 Ivory Gull Drive - Emerald Isle NC 28594 Lovely family home w/lots of space PLUS extended outdoor living on deck, & spacious fenced yard. Private, peaceful & open views grace the back of the home. Watch the heron, owls & deer. Enjoy the safety of sidewalks for visiting the community pool, club house, & tennis in this enchanting neighborhood. Great family living w/open spaces filled w/sunlight from the wall of windows. Large kitchen with island & adjoining butler's pantry. Living room is cozy w/fireplace & built-in shelves. Master suite boasts his & hers closets, jet tub, walk-in-shower, water closet & double vanity. 2 more spacious bedrooms plus FROG round out the top floor. Completing this floor plan a formal living room, formal dining r... 03/18/2019

1609 Ivory Gull Drive - Emerald Isle NC 28594 Lovely family home w/lots of space PLUS extended outdoor living on deck, & spacious fenced yard. Private, peaceful & open views grace the back of the home. Watch the heron, owls & deer. Enjoy the safety of sidewalks for visiting the community pool, club house, & tennis in this enchanting neighborhood. Great family living w/open spaces filled w/sunlight from the wall of windows. Large kitchen with island & adjoining butler's pantry. Living room is cozy w/fireplace & built-in shelves. Master suite boasts his & hers closets, jet tub, walk-in-shower, water closet & double vanity. 2 more spacious bedrooms plus FROG round out the top floor. Completing this floor plan a formal living room, formal dining room AND a mud room 1st floor. Large lot .5 a... 02/04/2019

119 Creek Line Drive - Newport NC Love the outdoors? This home is calling to you. You can just feel the serenity and privacy in the back yard of this home. Yet the ocean is only 6 miles and 12 minutes away. Extended living space with multi-level decking for shade, grilling and sunning. Great man cave workshop with its own electric panel. Covered parking in back for boat or RV. Master suite with sitting area - new floors and vanity in Master bath - new carpet in bedroom and sitting room (2019). Clean fresh and inviting. Open kitchen with new stove and refrigerator (2016 & 2017). Large storage closet off bedroom 2. Cozy paneled office or den. Lots of space indoors and out. Come take a look. Just 3.4 miles to Lowes Foods & Lowes Home Improvement.     Kathryn Gorham / Green Key Realty / Eme... 01/18/2019

9708 Spinnakers Place - Emerald Isle NC 28594 Magnificent custom built home (Beyond the Sea) with grandiose two story great room, pool, hot tub, screen porch, fireplace, front porch with rocking chairs & swing. Instantly make yourself at home. Enjoy the opulent first floor master suite. Large gourmet kitchen. Full dining room and eat in kitchen area. Fourth Row in the Oceanside community of Dolphin Ridge. Golf cart to the beach access. Surprising and spacious inside with 5 full baths and 1 half bath. Lower level boasts an updated enchanting playroom for children plus overflow room for more guests. Top floor has two bedrooms with in-suite baths. Full time living or continue as a seasonal rental (turn day Sunday). Join Emerald Isle Beach Club for another pool, seasonal lunches, private ev... 01/18/2018

 Point Emerald Villas The Ocean Front Point Emerald Villas Condominiums, Emerald Isle NC were constructed in 1982.  Point Emerald Villas condominiums are located in the highly sought after Coast Guard Rd area in Emerald Isle. Point Emerald Villas consist of six buildings, three of which boasts elevators and a total of 129 units. Building A is the only direct oceanfront.  A few of the other buildings have views of the ocean.  Point Emerald  Villas, Emerald Isle NC have an owners only pet policy and each pet would have to be registered with the HOA.   CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL POINT EMERALD VILLAS FOR SALE in Emerald Isle NC       Point Emerald Villas, Emerald Isle NC HOA Dues Cover: (HOA Dues Vary from $405-$516/Mo) Call us for Updated HOA Dues Gated Entry 2 Outdoor Pools & Maintenance Exte... 11/20/2017

May 12, 2017 Friday at 7pm Friday Free FlicksMovies are family oriented. Free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult. Popcorn and drink for $1.00. Please bring chairs and or blankets, no outside beverages or snacks. This month's featured movie is "The Secret Life of Pets".  Click here for more information on this event.Kathryn Gorham | Green Key Realty | Emerald Isle North Carolinawww.HomesEmeraldIsle.com2010 President Women's Council of REALTORS® Crystal Coast Chapter   252.646.4656 cell · 252.354.7007 office Southern Outer Banks NC | Crystal Coast NC | Coastal Carolina  FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOKFREE alerts of HOT properties in Emerald Isle NC Copyright © 2017 by Kathryn Gorham, All Rights Reserved. Permission granted to re-blog or re-print with the stipulations t... 05/12/2017

Bike the Banks Saturday, May 6, 2017 Start time: 8:00am Join us on Emerald Isle for the Bike the Banks event!! There are three rides that you can choose from.First Ride: Emerald Isle Ride (10 miles) - $25 feeSecond Ride: Fort Macon Ride (50 miles) - $40 feeThird Ride: Cape Lookout Ride (100 miles) - $40 fee T-shirts available to first 120 riders who register. Click here to register now!  Kathryn Gorham / Green Key Realty / Emerald Isle, North Carolina / www.HomesEmeraldIsle.com2010 President Women's Council of REALTORS® Crystal Coast Chapter 252.646.4656 cell · 252.354.2958 office Southern Outer Banks NC | Crystal Coast NC | Coastal Carolina  FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOKFREE alerts of HOT properties in Emerald Isle NC Copyright © 2017 by Kathryn Gorham, All Rights Reserved. Permission granted... 04/25/2017

Date: Thursday, March 23, 2017 Start Time: 9:00 AM Location Ben & Jerry's Join your neighbors and Police Officers for coffee and conversation! No agendas or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers in your neighborhood! Coffee with a Cop sessions take place on the 4th Thursday of each month at different locations in Town.  Kathryn Gorham / Green Key Realty / Emerald Isle, North Carolina / www.HomesEmeraldIsle.com2010 President Women's Council of REALTORS® Crystal Coast Chapter 252.646.4656 cell · 252.354.2958 office Southern Outer Banks NC | Crystal Coast NC | Coastal Carolina  FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOKFREE alerts of HOT properties in Emerald Isle NC Copyright © 2017 by Kathryn Gorham, All Rights Reserved. Permission granted to re-blog or re-pr... 03/22/2017

Emerald Isle Half-Marathon & 5K RaceSaturday, March 25thFor more information, visit the official website here.You can do this! What better place to achieve your personal fitness goals than beautiful Emerald Isle on a nice spring day at the beach! Make it a fun family weekend!Race proceeds benefit the Emerald Isle bicycle path network (50%) and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (50%). Thank you for supporting these two great causes! Kathryn Gorham / Green Key Realty / Emerald Isle, North Carolina / www.HomesEmeraldIsle.com2010 President Women's Council of REALTORS® Crystal Coast Chapter 252.646.4656 cell · 252.354.2958 office Southern Outer Banks NC | Crystal Coast NC | Coastal Carolina  FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOKFREE alerts of HOT properties in Emerald Isle NC Copyright © 2017 by Kathryn Gorham... 03/22/2017

26th Annual St. Patrick’s Festival Saturday March 11, 2017 9AM – 6PM Emerald Plantation Shopping Center 26th Annual Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Festival is scheduled for Saturday, March 11th from 9am-6pm at the Emerald Plantation shopping center. Admission and parking are free for the festival. This year’s festival will feature over 75 arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, petting zoo and rides, clowns and static displays along with amusement rides, face painters, and many other fun family-oriented activities.Festival goers over 21 can also enjoy a beer garden.For more information. Click here. Picture from here. Kathryn Gorham / Watson-Matthews Real Estate / Emerald Isle, North Carolina www.HomesEmeraldIsle.com2010 President Women's Council of REALTORS® Crystal Coast Chapter 252.646.46... 02/23/2017

Emerald Isle's Park & Recreations hosts Youth Tennis Workshop with Tony PereiraCome out to Emerald Isle's Park and Recreation and sign up for "How to Play Tennis" workshop for kids. Cost is $60 per participant for the five week sessions. Ages 7 -13, all levels. Rain or Shine! February 13, 2017 - Monday, March 13, 20174:00pm - 5:00pmEmerald Isle Community Center 203 Leisure Lane, Emerald Isle, NC 28594 Click here for more information on this event.Kathryn Gorham | Watson-Matthews Real Estate | Emerald Isle North Carolinawww.HomesEmeraldIsle.com2010 President Women's Council of REALTORS® Crystal Coast Chapter   252.646.4656 cell · 252.354.2872 office Southern Outer Banks NC | Crystal Coast NC | Coastal Carolina  FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOKFREE alerts of HOT properties in Emerald Isle NC Copyrig... 02/09/2017

February 10, 2017 Friday at 7pm Friday Free FlicksMovies are family oriented. Free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult. Popcorn and drink for $1.00. Please bring chairs and or blankets, no outside beverages or snacks. This month's featured movie is "Alice in Wonderland Through the Looking Glass".  Click here for more information on this event.Kathryn Gorham | Watson-Matthews Real Estate | Emerald Isle North Carolinawww.HomesEmeraldIsle.com2010 President Women's Council of REALTORS® Crystal Coast Chapter   252.646.4656 cell · 252.354.2872 office Southern Outer Banks NC | Crystal Coast NC | Coastal Carolina  FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOKFREE alerts of HOT properties in Emerald Isle NC Copyright © 2017 by Kathryn Gorham, All Rights Reserved. Permission granted to re-bl... 02/03/2017

January 13, 2017 Friday at 7pm Friday Free FlicksMovies are family oriented. Free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult. Popcorn and drink for $1.00. Please bring chairs and or blankets, no outside beverages or snacks. This month's featured movie is "Ice Age Collision Course".  Click here for more information on this event.Kathryn Gorham | Watson-Matthews Real Estate | Emerald Isle North Carolinawww.HomesEmeraldIsle.com2010 President Women's Council of REALTORS® Crystal Coast Chapter   252.646.4656 cell · 252.354.2872 office Southern Outer Banks NC | Crystal Coast NC | Coastal Carolina  FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOKFREE alerts of HOT properties in Emerald Isle NC Copyright © 2017 by Kathryn Gorham, All Rights Reserved. Permission granted to re-blog or re-print with th... 01/11/2017

 January 9, 2017 Monday 9am-10am Story Time and Pre-K Play Location is Emerald Isle Community Center    Story time in our classroom followed by open play in our gymnasium for children aged birth to 5 years. All children must be accompanied by an adult, as supervision is not provided. This is a time for parents and children to socialize and play. Please bring any supplies needed such as diapers, wipes, bottles, etc. Call (252) 354-6350 for more details. Kathryn Gorham | Watson-Matthews Real Estate | Emerald Isle North Carolinawww.HomesEmeraldIsle.com2010 President Women's Council of REALTORS® Crystal Coast Chapter 252.646.4656 cell · 252.354.2872 office Southern Outer Banks NC | Crystal Coast NC | Coastal Carolina  FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOKFREE alerts of HOT properties in Emerald Isle NC Cop... 01/06/2017

 Croatan High School’s 2017 Project Graduation Jingle Bell Fun Run 5k and 1 mile Date: Saturday, December 10, 2016 Start Time: 7:15 AM LocationCroatan High School, 1 Cougar Lane, Newport, NC 28570  All ages and fitness levels welcome to support Croatan High School and their Project Graduation. For more information & pricing, click here. Kathryn Gorham | Watson Matthews Real Estate | Emerald Isle North Carolinawww.HomesEmeraldIsle.com2010 President Women's Council of REALTORS® Crystal Coast Chapter 252.646.4656 cell · 252.354.2958 office Southern Outer Banks NC | Crystal Coast NC | Coastal Carolina  FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOKFREE alerts of HOT properties in Emerald Isle NC Copyright © 2016 by Kathryn Gorham, All Rights Reserved. Permission granted to re-blog or re-print with the stipulations ... 12/06/2016

  November 26, 2016 3pm Emerald Isle Christmas Parade Emerald Isle Christmas Parade sponsored by the Emerald Isle Business Association and the Town of Emerald Isle will take place on Saturday, November 26th beginning at 3pm on Hwy 58, Emerald Drive. Important note to all entrants: There will be only ONE Santa Claus in the parade and he will be riding in a float at the end. All other Santa’s will be sent back to the North Pole! Also, please join us after the parade for the official Christmas Tree Lighting at Merchant’s Park! Enjoy free refreshments, as well as a holiday caroling sing-a-long as Santa Claus visits with the children. Kathryn Gorham | Watson Matthews Real Estate | Emerald Isle North Carolinawww.HomesEmeraldIsle.com2010 President Women's Council of REALTORS® Crystal Coast Cha... 11/21/2016

Market Report for Homes for Sale October 2016 for Emerald Isle, Swansboro, Cedar Point, Cape Carteret and Crystal Coast,Residential, Land and Lots ACTIVE, SOLD and PENDING Emerald Isle - Market Report October 2016 Emerald Isle Homes for Sale Status # Listings List Volume Sold Volume   List Price Sold Price Sale/List Price SqFt - Heated List Price Per SqFt - Heated Sold Price Per SqFt - Heated Days On Market Cumulative Days On Market Active 193 98,634,544 0 Low Avg High 92,000 511,060 2,575,000 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 390 1,882 6,267 118.24 273.99 832.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 230 3,264 0 249 3,264 Pending 15 5,753,800 0 Low Avg High 145,000 383,587 990,000 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 768 1,642 3,650 143.55 224.78 350.18 0.00 0.00 0.00 1 157 785 1 200 785 Closed 19 9,823,800 9,245,100 Low Avg High 175,0... 11/04/2016

 October 28, 2013 6:00-8:00 pm Halloween Carnival  Fun for the entire family! Create a glow in the dark mural and get your face painted!There will be a cake walk and a costume contest! A whole lot of games to include liver toss, hanging donut eating contest, ID kits by the EI Police Dept., and more! Admission fee is two bags of individually wrapped candy per child. Candy will be distributed back to children at departure. Please bring a bag for your goodies. Event is sponsored by Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Department at 7500 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle. Please call 252-354-6350 for more information. Kathryn Gorham | Watson Matthews Real Estate | Emerald Isle North Carolinawww.HomesEmeraldIsle.com2010 President Women's Council of REALTORS® Crystal Coast Chapter 252.646.4656 cell · ... 10/27/2016