Discover The OBX Towns
Corolla
The Corolla community offers a unique experience, rich with history and culture, located on the north end of the Outer Banks. Its wide beaches and recreational activities provide an oasis for vacationers looking to relax and absorb the stress-free lifestyle. Corolla’s history roots back hundreds of years ago, in the late 1800’s when the Currituck Beach Lighthouse was built, a popular tourist attraction, along with the establishment of the Currituck Beach Life Saving Station. Corolla flourished in the 1920’s when the Whalehead Club was built, which later functioned as a training base in World War II. Now Corolla serves as a perfect environment for family vacations and an ideal location for real estate investment.
North of the Corolla village, you will find the 4x4 beaches of Carova and Swan beach. This area is only accessible by four-wheel drive vehicles, as no paved roads have been installed. Despite this lack of infrastructure it remains a widely sought out area for visitors and homeowners. These beaches are home to wild Spanish mustangs and provide one of the most popular attractions, the wild horse tours. Additionally, Corolla includes many appetizing restaurants, excellent shopping, and breathtaking golf courses. With its exquisite cuisine and recreation, Corolla also provides an array of activities that accommodate every member of the family, ranging from surf lessons for the kids to luxurious spas for adults.
Over the years, as development has escalated, Corolla has created and sustained a favored destination among people from many different areas of the country. As a result the real estate market remains extremely strong. Beautiful beach rental homes in this area provide unique architecture in some of the most desired locations. The popularity of the area keeps renters coming back year after year. This equates into very profitable rental income producing properties. If you would like a cash flow analysis of any Corolla investment property, we will be glad to compile the data for your review.
Duck
The town of Duck is one of the most leisure-filled towns on the Outer Banks. With numerous boutique shops and restaurants throughout the town, Duck’s pedestrian-friendly roads invite vacationers to explore the many activities and small businesses located in Duck. The town of Duck adopted its name for the historic duck-hunting destination it once was. Duck later earned the reputation as an amiable and intimate location, full of character and local-charm. In the past fifteen years, Duck has been ranked extremely high on the Travel Channel’s annual “America’s Best Beaches” list and has long been attracting families every summer.
Duck’s boardwalk that extends along the sound front, offers a beautiful view paired with a plethora of locally owned shops and restaurants. This unique amenity provides a tranquil atmosphere while experiencing the inviting soundfront businesses. In addition to its top quality shopping and gourmet dining experiences, Duck is also very proud of their clean child-friendly parks, where jazz bands sometimes play and yoga on the lawn is offered. In recent decades, the popularity of Duck has grown as many people throughout the country have traveled to this coastal village to experience this calming atmosphere as a retreat from their stressed-filled lives. While Duck offers stress-free activities such as wine by the sunset, it also provides recreational activities on the water. Kayaking, windsurfing, and parasailing are among popular activities in the sound that attract many vacationers.
Duck’s vacation cottages are representative of Duck’s cozy culture and create satisfied returning vacationers. This establishes a lucrative market for rental properties scattered throughout the town of Duck. If you would like more information on any property in Duck, please contact us and we will help you begin your search and evaluation.
Southern Shores
Southern Shores serves as the ultimate getaway spot on the Outer Banks. With its secluded and residential feeling, vacationers receive privacy both in Southern Shores neighborhoods and on the beaches. Southern Shores was founded as a resort in the 1940’s and later became more developed, attracting people that desired a beautiful yet quiet area. Southern Shores is comprised of both year-round residential homes as well as vacation rental homes. With little commercial development, Southern Shores achieves the perfect escape. All beach accesses are private, which are maintained by the Southern Shores Civic Association, creating a secluded and serene atmosphere. This voluntary organization also manages the area’s tennis & pickleball courts, parks & playgrounds and numerous marinas with boat launching facilities.
In addition to its peaceful appeal, Southern Shores also offers recreational activities for all members of the family, such as bike trails leading into Duck and stunning golf courses. One prominent feature of Southern Shores is the circuit of navigable canals that intertwine throughout the town. These canals lead into Ginguite Creek, a small cove perfect for relaxing, and open out into the sound. This attribute makes Southern Shores a prime destination for boating and water sport enthusiasts.
The distinctive rental and residential properties range from the palatial oceanfront homes to the rustic flattop cottages along the beach. This wide variety allows vacationers to find their perfect fit as they take a break from their busy lives and enjoy the unwinding escape of Southern Shores. Please contact us if you would like additional information on property in Southern Shores and we can help you find your perfect fit.