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

THINK At the risk of sounding like Forrest Gump, My momma always says "Think"! This crazy world that we live in can be pretty mean sometimes.  Bad things happen everyday, and sometimes... they happen to us.   Before I open my mouth (or start typing on my keyboard), I always try to remember to STO...

It's National Donut Day!  For us folks in North Carolina, it's a very important holiday. You see, back in 1937, Krispy Kreme opened their doors in Winston Salem, North Carolina.  We are very proud to be Home to Krispy Kreme... the best in the world!  To learn more about Krispy Kreme and their sto...

Protecting Your Pets when Selling Your Home! Are you in the process of selling your home or considering selling your home?  Do you have pets?  There are numerous ways that you can make the process easier for everyone, including your four legged family members.When placing your home on the market,...

Real Estate Advice from a Soccer Coach I have been a Soccer Mom for 7 years.  This year, I somehow got suckered into coaching!  YIKES!  I have never played soccer.  I have never coached ANYTHING, and I must admit, I am extremely nervous. I have been reading, studying, googling and asking a millio...

Mandy Farms, Morehead CityAnnual Market Report2015 vs. 2014Provided by: Amy M. Hahn, Pine Knoll Shores Realty ResidentialWhen Comparing closed residential listings for Mandy Farms, 2014 (14 units) vs. 2015 (16 units), number of sales are up 14.3%. There were 26 new listings added to the inventory...

Brandywine BayAnnual Market Report2015 vs. 2014Provided by: Amy M. Hahn, Pine Knoll Shores Realty ResidentialWhen Comparing closed residential listings for Brandywine Bay, 2014 (34 units – 4 Sound side & 18 Golf Side) vs. 2015 (39 units – 8 Sound side & 31 Golf Side), number of sales are up 14.7%...

  Pine Knoll Shores Annual Market Report2015 vs. 2014Provided by: Amy M. Hahn, Pine Knoll Shores Realty ResidentialWhen Comparing closed residential listings for Pine Knoll Shores, 2014 (79 units) vs. 2015 (94 units), number of sales are up 19%. There were 155 new listings added to the inventory ...

Inaugural Trail Hike at Fort Macon State Park A fabulous new hiking trail will be opening up on the Crystal Coast of North Carolina, and you can be one of the first to hike it!   The Friends of Fort Macon invite you to help Celebrate the opening of the 1st Phase of the Fort Macon Nature Trail.  M...

Well, Slap my head and call me SILLY! I was out showing property this past weekend.  I had made my calls, spoken with each agent and carefully scheduled each showing.  The first three properties were occupied, so after I scheduled the showings, I emailed the schedule to my buyer and explained tha...

Ten Things Your REALTOR® May Not Want to Hear   I say "May Not" want to hear because every REALTOR® is different.  The following ten statements are things that other agents I "hang" with and I agreed were our top ten least favorite things to hear from sellers & buyers. "I don't want to give it aw...