If you are wondering if the town of Emerald Isle will be launching it’s 4th of July fireworks display from the Bogue Inlet Pier, you can only hope it happens in 2010. Apparently, there are sign ordinance issues between the pier and the town of Emerald Isle that prevents the Bogue Inlet Pier from serving… Continue reading Emerald Isle 4th of July Fireworks 2009
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10 Low Cost Things to do on the Crystal Coast
Life on the Waters of the Crystal Coast Life on North Carolina’s Crystal Coast revolves around the water and the wealth of activities that await you. The variety of things to do on the Bogue Banks are almost as endless as the Atlantic Ocean itself. It’s easy to get back to nature on the water… Continue reading 10 Low Cost Things to do on the Crystal Coast
In Search of Long-term Emerald Isle Rentals
I often receive phone calls from renters seeking a long-term Emerald Isle beach front home or condo. I’ve found most of these inquiries come from younger couples especially military couples stationed at Camp LeJeune who are looking for a long-term rental. A few of things occur during these calls.
Emerald Isle Money Saving Vacation Tips
10 Tips to Making Your Crystal Coast Vacation More Affordable If you have a job and your finances are such that you can afford a vacation to Emerald Isle (or any of our other beautiful NC beach towns), how can you make your trip to the NC coast more affordable? Here are a few tips… Continue reading Emerald Isle Money Saving Vacation Tips
Taking Advantage of Your iPhone When Visiting Emerald Isle
It seems a day doesn’t go by that another really cool iPhone APP is introduced. I really enjoy my iPhone and try to take full advantage of all its available applications, features and benefits. For everyone who visits or lives on the Crystal Coast and especially in the town of Emerald Isle, I suggest you… Continue reading Taking Advantage of Your iPhone When Visiting Emerald Isle
New Suite Hotel Coming to Emerald Isle
According to local media sources, only one final permit is required from the Emerald Isle Board of Commissioners for a new Emerald Suites hotel to be built. Planned for the corner of N.C. 58, Islander Drive and Crew Drive (see map below), the hotel project is being developed by a partnership of the two long-time… Continue reading New Suite Hotel Coming to Emerald Isle
Thoughts From the Inman Connect Real Estate Conference in NYC
As a licensed North Carolina real estate broker, I receive immense fulfillment from helping my clients in real estate marketing, blogging and social media navigation. As a part of those passions, I had the pleasure of attending the Inman Real Estate Connect Conference in New York last week with my son, Brad Carroll. Brad was… Continue reading Thoughts From the Inman Connect Real Estate Conference in NYC
Big Plans for the Crystal Coast Blog in 2009!
It is painfully obvious that I have been a total slacker when it comes to posting regularly here at the Crystal Coast Blog over the last few months. I’m going to use an “excuse” I hear often from my real estate agent clients and friends, “I’ve been too busy to blog“. There, I used the… Continue reading Big Plans for the Crystal Coast Blog in 2009!
Merry Christmas from the Crystal Coast Blog!
As I sit in our warm North Carolina home, surrounded by family who enjoy excellent health, I am completely overwhelmed by just how wonderfully blessed we are. We give thanks today for the wonderful gift of the birth of Christ. We also give thanks for the gift of family, friends and our extended friends scattered… Continue reading Merry Christmas from the Crystal Coast Blog!
Inland NC Homeowners Could be Asked to Pay More to Protect Coastal Properties
This story has been the hot topic of the news media of late. In case you missed it or maybe your not a resident of North Carolina, the NC Beach plan is deemed to be underfunded. And should a major hurricane strike the coast of North Carolina, insurance companies and property owners along the coast… Continue reading Inland NC Homeowners Could be Asked to Pay More to Protect Coastal Properties