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Emerald Isle, NC Real Estate News

By Kathryn Gorham, Emerald Isle NC Crystal Coast
(Green Key Realty)
Best Island to Live on: EMERALD ISLE, NORTH CAROLINA Although there are about a million reasons why living in Emerald Isle, NC is the best, this article from Islands.com points out a few of those. 1. The Cost of Island Life. Unlike remote islands, it takes a 15 minute car ride to get off the island and to more affordable groceries, gas, and shopping. 2. On-the-beach Homes. The costs of beach homes is way less here on Emerald Isle then if you went to a highly developed beach resort area such as the Florida Keys or Maui. 3. How a Day Starts. "Just as you find on distant islands, people go to bed early on Emerald Isle. The best part of the day is sunrise. By 6 a.m., a handful of people are on the beach with a coffee cup in one hand and a dog leash in the other." 4. The Weekend: Plenty of r...
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By Kathryn Gorham, Emerald Isle NC Crystal Coast
(Green Key Realty)
Emerald Isle - Market Report September 2014 Emerald Isle Homes for Sale Status # Listings List Volume Sold Volume   List Price Sold Price Sale/List Price Aprox. Htd SqFt +/- List Price Per Aprox. Htd SqFt +/- Sold Price Per Aprox. Htd SqFt +/- Days On Market Cumulative Days On Market Active 292 158,450,861 0 Low Avg High 99,500 542,640 2,699,000 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 400 2,029 7,738 111.61 265.93 824.17 0.00 0.00 0.00 1 244 2,509 0 253 2,509 Pending 16 5,204,700 0 Low Avg High 114,900 325,294 699,000 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,025 1,754 2,400 104.52 196.81 331.12 0.00 0.00 0.00 29 301 905 29 352 1,017 Closed 16 8,556,588 7,920,750 Low Avg High 125,000 534,787 1,689,000 110,000 495,047 1,575,000 0.85 0.93 1.00 760 1,858 4,600 157.34 276.24 594.94 135.28 256.39 545.36 29 249 1,321 28 329 1,32...
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By Kathryn Gorham, Emerald Isle NC Crystal Coast
(Green Key Realty)
Market Report for Homes for Sale August 2014 for Emerald Isle, Swansboro, Cedar Point, Cape Carteret and Crystal Coast, Residential, Land and Lots ACTIVE, SOLD and PENDING Emerald Isle - Market Report August 2014 Emerald Isle Homes for Sale Status # Listings List Volume Sold Volume   List Price Sold Price Sale/List Price Aprox. Htd SqFt +/- List Price Per Aprox. Htd SqFt +/- Sold Price Per Aprox. Htd SqFt +/- Days On Market Cumulative Days On Market Active 293 156,353,666 0 Low Avg High 99,500 533,630 2,699,000 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 400 2,008 7,738 111.61 264.90 745.83 0.00 0.00 0.00 2 245 2,486 1 260 2,486 Pending 15 7,500,388 0 Low Avg High 117,000 500,026 1,689,000 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 425 1,671 4,600 164.47 267.79 367.17 0.00 0.00 0.00 27 395 1,313 27 418 1,312 Closed 27 12,014,000 1...
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By Kathryn Gorham, Emerald Isle NC Crystal Coast
(Green Key Realty)
Please Be Safe, and Respect Others' Enjoyment of the Beach Strand The 2014-15 beach driving season begins on Monday, September 15 and continues through Thursday, April 30. Driving on the beach is allowed by permit only, and permits will be available for sale at the Town Administration Building beginning Wednesday, August 20. The Town offers annual beach driving permits only, and permit fees are $50 for Emerald Isle residents and taxpayers and $100 for all others. (Emerald Isle residents and taxpayers over age 65 are eligible for a free permit.) Beach drivers: Please be safe driving on the beach, and respect other beach visitors! Please drive slowly, stay away from the frontal dunes, and stay away from any remaining sea turtle nests! For more information, click here.       Kathryn Gorha...
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By Kathryn Gorham, Emerald Isle NC Crystal Coast
(Green Key Realty)
August 28, 2014 9am-10am at Rucker Johns Coffee with a Cop Join your neighbors and Police Officers for coffee and conversation! No agendas or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns. 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. For more information contact: Chief of Police, Jeff Waters at 252-354-3424.     Kathryn Gorham / Sun-Surf Realty / Emerald Isle, North Carolina www.HomesEmeraldIsle.com 2010 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 FACEBOOK FREE alerts of HOT properties in Emerald Isle NC Copyright © 2014 by Kathryn Gorham, ...
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By Kathryn Gorham, Emerald Isle NC Crystal Coast
(Green Key Realty)
August 14, 2014 6:30pm-8pm EmeraldFest Summer Concert Series (Scearce & Ketner - Carolina Pirate Rock) The Town's outdoor concert series, EmeraldFest, is back again this summer with weekly acts at the Western Ocean Regional Access facility (located off Islander Drive, 1 block east of Coast Guard Road intersection). This week's EmeraldFest features Scearce & Ketner!! Bring a lawn chair or blanket, and enjoy the fun!         Kathryn Gorham / Sun-Surf Realty / Emerald Isle, North Carolina www.HomesEmeraldIsle.com 2010 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 FACEBOOK FREE alerts of HOT properties in Emerald Isle NC Copyright © 2014 by Kathryn Gorham, All ...
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By Kathryn Gorham, Emerald Isle NC Crystal Coast
(Green Key Realty)
9703 Ashley Place, Emerald Isle, NC 28594 Gently lived in custom built home in the highly sought after Coast Guard Road area. Original owners.This quality home situated on the crest of this half acre lot. A reverse floor plan home that appeals to those who like stairs. Wonderful porches on the 2 main living floors with unique shutter doors with screens to get the breezes. A private bath for each of the three bedrooms plus a 1/2 bath on the top floor. Pay special attention to the beautiful tile work in each of the baths!Shutters on windows of the east and west sides and lots of clever square accent windows to bring in the light. Beautiful painted oak floors on the middle level, hardwoods on the top level and finished flooring in the garage. Beach access through sister neighborhood, Dolph...
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By Kathryn Gorham, Emerald Isle NC Crystal Coast
(Green Key Realty)
July 24, 2014 9am-10am Mike's Place Coffee with a Cop 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! Let your voice and concerns be heard! For more information contact: Chief of Police, Jeff Waters at 252-354-3424.       Kathryn Gorham / Sun-Surf Realty / Emerald Isle, North Carolina www.HomesEmeraldIsle.com 2010 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 FACEBOOK FREE alerts of HOT properties in Emerald Isle NC Copyright © 2014 by Kathryn Gorham, All Rights Reserved. Permission granted to re-blog or re-print wi...
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By Kathryn Gorham, Emerald Isle NC Crystal Coast
(Green Key Realty)
July 17, 2014 6:30pm-8pm EmeraldFest Summer Concert Series (Hank Barbee -Rock/Blues/& Roots) EMERALDFEST is back again this summer with weekly acts at the Western Ocean Regional Access facility (located off Islander Drive, 1 block east of Coast Guard Road intersection). Concerts will be held every Thursday evening from June 19 through August 21, with a variety of genres performed by great regional performers. This week's preformer is Hank Barbee who plasy ROCK/BLUES/ROOTS music Bring a lawn chair or blanket, and enjoy the fun!       Kathryn Gorham / Sun-Surf Realty / Emerald Isle, North Carolina www.HomesEmeraldIsle.com 2010 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  ...
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By Kathryn Gorham, Emerald Isle NC Crystal Coast
(Green Key Realty)
July 3, 2014 9am-5pm Lemonade Sale for a Cure! Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation’s Summer Day Camp will be hosting a Lemonade Sale to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society which works hard at trying to find a cure for these most common childhood cancers. Sale will take place near the front door of the Emerald Isle Community Center on Thursday, July 3rd from 9am-5pm. Lemonade will be $1 per cup but additional donations are welcomed and appreciated! All proceeds will be donated to the LLS. Please come show support of the LLS as well as the children of the summer day camp program and their efforts. Questions contact Sarah McNally, Program Supervisor 252-354-6350 smcnally@emeraldisle-nc.org.     Kathryn Gorham / Sun-Surf Realty / Emerald Isle, North Carolina www.HomesEmeraldIsle.com 201...
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By Kathryn Gorham, Emerald Isle NC Crystal Coast
(Green Key Realty)
Every Thursday from 6:30 - 8:00 pm Western Ocean Regional Access   Check out 2014's EmeraldFest's Concert Series Line Up! Bring a lawn chair or blanket, and enjoy the fun! EmeraldFest Concert Schedule for Summer 2014!   June 19 - Pure T Mommicked (Rock / Alternative) June 26 - My Three Kilts (Irish) July 3 - 4EverAll (Pop / Variety) July 10 - Justin Castellano (Eclectic) July 17 - Hank Barbee (Rock/Blues, & Roots) July 24 - Redneck Juliets (Country / Originals) July 31 - Dependable Taxi (Pop / Alternative) August 7 - Wild Honey (Blues / Country / Rock) August 14 - Scearce & Ketner (Carolina Pirate Rock) August 21 - Big Drink (Acoustic / Rock)   Kathryn Gorham / Sun-Surf Realty / Emerald Isle, North Carolina www.HomesEmeraldIsle.com 2010 President Women's Council of REALTORS® Crystal Coa...
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By Kathryn Gorham, Emerald Isle NC Crystal Coast
(Green Key Realty)
Market Report for Homes for Sale April 2014 for Emerald Isle, Swansboro, Cedar Point, Cape Carteret and Crystal Coast, Residential, Land and Lots ACTIVE, SOLD and PENDING Emerald Isle - Market Report April 2014 Emerald Isle Homes for Sale Status# ListingsList VolumeSold Volume List PriceSold PriceSale/List PriceAprox. Htd SqFt +/-List Price Per Aprox. Htd SqFt +/-Sold Price Per Aprox. Htd SqFt +/-Days On MarketCumulative Days On Market Active 306 152,779,481 0 Low Avg High 89,900 499,279 2,599,000 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 90 1,820 6,228 112.88 280.76 2,076.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 1 249 2,360 1 260 2,360 Pending 16 6,615,200 0 Low Avg High 260,000 413,450 1,350,000 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,050 1,719 4,199 180.12 251.08 321.51 0.00 0.00 0.00 21 191 682 18 165 681 Closed 17 6,771,300 6,369,000 Low Avg...
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By Kathryn Gorham, Emerald Isle NC Crystal Coast
(Green Key Realty)
May 9, 2014 Second Friday at 7pm Friday Free Flicks Movies 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 "Turbo".   Kathryn Gorham / Sun-Surf Realty / Emerald Isle, North Carolina www.HomesEmeraldIsle.com 2010 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 FACEBOOK FREE alerts of HOT properties in Emerald Isle NC Copyright © 2014 by Kathryn Gorham, All Rights Reserved. Permission granted to re-blog or re-print with the stipulations that you do not alter the original content and that you...
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By Kathryn Gorham, Emerald Isle NC Crystal Coast
(Green Key Realty)
February 27, 2014 9am-10am Ben & Jerry's8204 Emerald Drive Coffee with a Cop Join your neighbors and Police Officers for coffee and conversation! No agendas or speeches, just a chance to ask questions and voice concern. 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. For more information contact: Chief of Police, Jeff Waters at 252-354-3424.     Kathryn Gorham / Sun-Surf Realty / Emerald Isle, North Carolina www.HomesEmeraldIsle.com 2010 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 FACEBOOK FREE alerts of HOT properties in Emerald Isle NC Copyright © 2014...
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By Kathryn Gorham, Emerald Isle NC Crystal Coast
(Green Key Realty)
Emerald Isle Half-Marathon & 5K Race Saturday, March 29, 2014 The entry fee for the Half-Marathon is $65. The entry fee for the 5K Race is $35. 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!     Proceeds benefit the Emerald Isle bicycle path network! For more information click here.     Kathryn Gorham / Sun-Surf Realty / Emerald Isle, North Carolina www.HomesEmeraldIsle.com 2010 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 FACEBOOK FREE alerts of HOT properties in Emerald Isle NC Copyright © 2014 by Kathryn Gorham, All Rights Reserved. Pe...
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By Kathryn Gorham, Emerald Isle NC Crystal Coast
(Green Key Realty)
Jean Preston Memorial Playground Fundraising A volunteer group, led by Emerald Isle resident Judy Wilgus, has started fundraising for the planned Jean Preston Memorial Playground. It will be located in a large grassy area at Emerald Isle Public Boating Access area. Jean Preston was a dedicated public servant who was committed to children, education, and Emerald Isle. She served in the NC House and NC Senante for 20 years. Please help us to honor Jean Preston who represented Emerald Isle for so many years. If you would like to contribute to the Jean Preston Memorial Playground Fund please use one of the following methods : Pay online by clicking HERE and donating by Pay Pal. Make check payable to: Town of Emerald Isle Jean Preston Memorial Playground Fund 7500 Emerald Drive Emerald Isle,...
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By Kathryn Gorham, Emerald Isle NC Crystal Coast
(Green Key Realty)
Market Report for Homes for January 20, 2014 to January 31, 2014 Emerald Isle NC Homes for sale in Emerald Isle NC shows that during the time of January 20, 2014 to January 31, 2014, three homes were sold and closed in Emerald Isle NC. Also homes for sale in Emerald Isle shows that during that same time five homes were put under contract to be sold. Of the three homes sold and closed in Emerald Isle NC there were located Wyndtree subdivision, one was located in Pier Pointe subdivision, and third home that was sold and closed in Emerald Isle NC was located Sound of the Sea. Homes for sale in Emerald Isle NC shows that of the five homes that were put under contract were located in Emerald Plantation subdivision, Columbus Square subdivision, Pebble Beach, Surf Landing Cove, and the last ho...
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By Kathryn Gorham, Emerald Isle NC Crystal Coast
(Green Key Realty)
The NC Rate Bureau (the entity representing NC insurance companies) is proposing yet another homeowners insurance rate increase Emerald Isle and Coastal North Carolina. The NC Rate Bureau is seeking a 35% increase in homeowners insurance rates. This is coming after the following insurance increases to the North Carolina Coastal area in the past years: 2005 - 15% rate increase APPROVED 2007 - 25% rate increase APPROVED 2009 - 17.5 % rate increase APPROVED 2013 - 19.8% rate increase APPROVED Homeowners in Emerald Isle NC and other barrier islands already pay the highest rate in North Carolina If this proposal to increase the insurance rate is improved it would make Emerald Isle rates 6 times higher than some other areas in NC. Let your voice be heard, they are taking all public comments t...
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By Kathryn Gorham, Emerald Isle NC Crystal Coast
(Green Key Realty)
    January 27, 2014 Mondays, Twice a Month, 9am-10am Story Time and Pre-K Play 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 | Sun-Surf Realty | Emerald Isle North Carolina www.HomesEmeraldIsle.com 2010 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 FACEBOOK FREE alerts of HOT properties in Emerald Isle NC Copyright © 2013 by Kathryn Gorham,...
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By Kathryn Gorham, Emerald Isle NC Crystal Coast
(Green Key Realty)
January 21, 2014 10am Town Board Meeting Room PEP Program (Police Educating the Public) The Emerald Isle Police Department is proud to introduce the PEP program to Emerald Isle. The PEP program will be a series of one hour classes presented on the third Tuesday of every month. Located in the Town Board Meeting Room at 10:00am. These classes will cover a variety of subjects relevant to issues being faced by communities across the country. Our goal with this program will be to increase public awareness. As well as to provide education and tips on how you can prevent yourself from becoming vulnerable to these issues. This program is going to be a great tool at helping the public with certain issues the police feel they need to know about. Come out and get involved in this great program in ...
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