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Highlight on Cape Lookout CAPE LOOKOUT USA TODAY 10BEST #1 NATIONAL PARK BEACH SUPPLY & DEMAND IN THE COMMUNITY-DOGS FOR A CAUSE UPCOMING EVENTS HOW BOOMERS CAN APPEAL TO MILLENNIAL HOME BUYERS COASTAL FLAVOR : WALDORF SPINACH SALAD VACATION FEATURE UNDER THE UMBRELLA
VOLUME 2 • ISSUE 4 • APRIL, 2016
NAMED BEST NATIONAL PARK BEACH it's more than just a season, it's a chance for new beginnings
PHOTOGRAPHED BY // Christine Chadwick
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vacationers, like long-lost family, are welcomed with open arms.
It's no mystery to those of us who frequent the shores of Cape Lookout National Seashore that it's beauty is unmatched. Well, now USA Today has announced a voter-won accolade for the national shoreline. See below to see what 10Best had to say.
WHAT 10BEST HAD TO SAY Tours and Excursions, Best Attractions & Activities: Accessible only by boat, this beautiful string of barrier islands provides a host of recreational activities for a single day trip or multi-night camping excursion. Site of the famous Cape Lookout Lighthouse, the miles of wide, flat beach make for some of the best surf fishing on the East Coast. Other activities like shelling, hiking or kayaking between the islands are also worthwhile. Because camping may be too rugged for some, the park also features cabins with bunk beds; some even have solar-generated electricity.
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Supply DEMAND Supply & Demand Town Breakdown
HIGHLIGHT ON MOREHEAD CITY & NEWPORT MOREHEAD CITY
NEWPORT
# Active Listings
130
# Active Listings
162
# Sold Last 12 Months
190
# Sold Last 12 Months
233
# Months Supply
8.2
# Months Supply
8.3
# Months Supply September 2015
9.5
# Months Supply September 2015
14.2
If you're looking for a team to list your home and get it sold quickly, we're the team for you. Realty World - First Coast Realty agents recently listed four Morehead City homes in the $200,000 to $300,000 price range and got each of them under contract in less than a week.
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helping the community, one hot dog at a time. DogsForACauseNC.com
Join us!
APRIL 22 - Atlantic Beach
We’ll be serving hot dogs with all the fixin’s in order to raise money for our local community. Come on out and meet our team and support a great cause!
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UPCOMING EVENTS ALONG THE CRYSTAL COAST BHA Summer Camp Sign-up Now–July 19 130 Turner St, Beaufort, NC 28516 To register call 252-728-5225 or visit beauforthistoricsite.org _____________________________________________ Youth Tennis Clinics with Tony Pereira March 21–April 25 Emerald Isle Community Center (252) 354-6350 or scutillo@emeraldisle-nc.org _____________________________________________ Natural Side of Fort Macon April 7 2303 E Fort Macon Rd, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512 (252) 726-3775 _____________________________________________ Star Party April 8 2303 E. Fort Macon Rd. Atlantic Beach, NC 28512 _____________________________________________ The MHC Rotary Club presents Balsam Range! April 8
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1311 Arendell Street, Morehead City, NC 28557 carteretcommunitytheatre.com. _____________________________________________ 3rd Annual Emerald Isle Marathon, Half-Marathon & 5K Races 2016 April 9 101 Islander Dr, Emerald Isle, NC 28594 www.emeraldislerun.com _____________________________________________ Tobacco Road Cruisers Car Show April 9 130 Golfin Dolphin Drive, Cape Carteret, NC 28584 (252) 393-6565 _____________________________________________ Build a Boat-in-a-Day Course April 9 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC (252) 728-7317
www.ncmaritimemuseums.com _____________________________________________
North Carolina Whales & Whaling Symposium April 9 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC (252) 728-7317 www.ncmaritimemuseums.com. _____________________________________________
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2nd Annual Beer & Wine Festival April 9 3505 Arendell St, Morehead City, NC 28557 (252) 725-2614 For more information, contact Sylvia Parker at (252) 725-2614.
Merry Time for Tots: Whale of a Time! April 13 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC (252) 728-7317 www.ncmaritimemuseums.com. _____________________________________________
Enso Quartet in Concert April 9 1008 Arendell St, Morehead City, NC 28557 _____________________________________________
Shackleford Banks: A Beach for Whalers April 14 NC Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort (252) 728-7317 www.ncmaritimemuseums.com
Bird Hike April 11 2303 E Fort Macon Rd, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512 (252) 726-3775 _____________________________________________ Friday Free Flicks 2016 7500 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, NC (252) 354-6350 Call (252) 354-6350 for movie title one week prior to showing _____________________________________________ Beaufort Olive Oil Co. Luncheon @ Circa 81 April 12 4650 Arendell St, Morehead City, NC 28557 www.beaufortoliveoil.com/#!recipes/c18dh-for past menus. _____________________________________________ Musket Firing Demonstration April 13 2303 East Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach, NC (252) 726-3775 _____________________________________________
Natural Side of Fort Macon April 14 2303 Fort Macon Rd, Atlantic Beach 28512 _____________________________________________ Escoffier Luncheon April 14 3505 Arendell St., Morehead City, NC 28557 _____________________________________________ Beaufort Woman’s Club presents Auction for the Arts April 14 315 Front St, Beaufort, NC 28516 _____________________________________________
American Red Cross Blood Drive April 15 2-7 pm 7500 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, NC (252) 354-6350 _____________________________________________
Chasin’ Tails Cobia Challenge 2016 April 16-June 30 For more information call Chasin' Tails Outdoors Bait & Tackle - 252-240-FISH (3474). _____________________________________________
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Introduction to Wooden Boat Building Course April 16–April 17 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC (252) 728-7317 www.ncmaritimemuseums.com _____________________________________________
Party for the Planet 2016 April 22–April 24 1 Roosevelt Blvd., Pine Knoll Shores For details call 252-247-4003 or visit www. ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores _____________________________________________
Publick Day April 16 100 Turner Street, Beaufort, NC (252) 728-5225
Bird Hike April 22 2303 East Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach
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Crystal Coast Earth Day Celebration! April 16 2303 E Fort Macon Rd, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512
Fort Macon State Park Centennial Celebration! April 22–April 24 2303 E Fort Macon Rd, Atlantic Beach _____________________________________________
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Cannon Day April 16 2303 Fort Macon Rd, Atlantic Beach 28512
My Fair Lady April 22–May 8 1311 Arendell St., Morehead City, NC 28557 _____________________________________________
Cannon firing demonstrations will be at 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30. _____________________________________________
Natasha Borzilova April 16 425 Front St, Beaufort, NC 28516
The 27th Annual Lookout Rotary Spring Road Race! April 23 701 N 35th St, Morehead City Race Day Schedule:
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Musket Firing Demonstration April 20 2303 Fort Macon Rd, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512 _____________________________________________
Natural Side of Fort Macon April 21 2303 East Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach _____________________________________________
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7:00 am Race Registration 7:30 am “Run For Healthy Living” 1 mile (5th grade qualifiers) 8:00 am 1 Mile Run and Fitness Walk 8:20 am 10K/5K Wheelchair 8:30 am 10K/5K Run and Fitness Walk _____________________________________________
Marsh Grass Planting Project April 23 Salter Path, NC Register online at www.ncaquariums.com/pineknoll-shores or by calling 252-247-4003. _____________________________________________
Boots vs Badges Softball Game April 23 2200 Mayberry Loop Rd. Morehead City (252) 726-3131 ext. 101 _____________________________________________
Emerald Isle Parks and Recreations’s Summer Day Camp Registration April 25 7500 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle (252) 354-6350 Summer Day Camp Registration Contact Sarah Cutillo at 252-354-6350 or scutillo@ emeraldisle-nc.org. Visit www.emeraldisle-nc. org beginning in April for updates, field trip information, and per diem fee information and just for fun! _____________________________________________
12th Annual Beaufort Wine & Food Festival April 27–May 1 Visit the website, www.beaufortwineandfood. com to learn about more events, including guest chef and featured wine principles. For more information, tickets and sponsorships or to become a member, visit the website, email info@
beaufortwineandfood.com or call the office at 252-515-0708. __________________________________________ ___
Musket Firing Demonstration April 27 2303 Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach __________________________________________ ___
Natural Side of Fort Macon April 28 2303 E. Fort Macon Rd, Atlantic Beach __________________________________________ ___
Reelin’ for Research Tournament 2016 April 29–30 In memory of Tony Montana, who passed away from cancer in 2005. __________________________________________ ___
The International Film Series presents “Closed Curtain” April 29 Carteret Community College, Arendell Street, Morehead City __________________________________________ ___
Carolina Maritime Model Society Meeting April 30 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC (252) 728-7317 www.ncmaritimemuseums.com.
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HOW BOOMERS CAN APPEAL TO MILLENNIAL HOME BUYERS
PHOTOGRAPH BY // Christine Chadwick
To appeal to millennial home buyers, the kitchen should have a taller-than-usual table with bar chairs to show it’s a good place for a crowd to place their drinks during a cocktail party. David Charron, president and chief executive of Rockville-based multiple-listing service MRIS, writes an occasional column about the Washington-area real estate market. Today’s millennial buyers have different expectations and desires for a home than their parents had. Yet with the shortage of home listings in the Washington area, baby boomer homes are what make up the majority of listings in a millennial’s price range. The sellers of these homes are often newly retired and ready to downsize, so selling their home is going to be a significant part of their retirement nest egg. In order to command top price, it pays to present the home in a way that appeals to the needs of most millennials. Millennials prefer their living spaces to be streamlined. A home’s entryway is one of the easiest places to make a good first impression. In new construction, developers are building shelves right next to electrical outlets for charging stations, but sellers can convey the same idea by setting up a dedicated command center near the door with a place for keys, mail, coats and bags. If there’s an outlet nearby, stage it with a plugged in tablet or phone so potential buyers can see immediately that there’s a place to keep their devices near the hub of the home.
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Next, focus on the common areas. No other generation is known for placing such a high priority on socializing. Make sure the living room and kitchen look as inviting as possible. The kitchen can have a taller-than-usual table with bar chairs to give the impression of being a good place for a crowd to place their drinks during a cocktail party. If you have an open layout, arrange the seating areas so that it’s easy for buyers to imagine having a group over without too much crowding. If you or your real estate agent are hosting an open house, consider setting up a beverage and snacks station for people who come through. That not only shows how amenable the home is for entertaining, but also makes people linger a while longer and learn more about the property. This is not to say that every millennial is looking for a place to party. Millennials roughly span from ages 20 to 35, so a large percentage of the population has begun a family, or plans to in the near future. Thus, many of these buyers keep an eye out for places where young children can play safely — either indoors or out. If the home doesn’t come with a yard, clearly display maps with the nearest playgrounds, parks and bike paths outlined so they get a sense of how kid-friendly the community is. Millennials make up the largest segment of our country’s population and will be a driving force in both the real estate market and the economy as a whole. Appealing to their needs and wishes for a home doesn’t have to take too much effort and will payoff substantially when it comes time to put your home on the market. Information provided by By David Charron of The Washington Post
Coastal Flavor
Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Annette Joseph
WALDORF SPINACH SALAD Compliments of SouthernLiving.com
INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup honey
1 (9-oz.) package fresh spinach, torn
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 ounces extra-sharp white Cheddar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 garlic clove, pressed 1/8 teaspoon salt
2 large Gala apples, thinly sliced cheese, shaved 1 cup thinly sliced celery 1 cup honey-roasted cashews 1/2 cup golden raisins
Total Time: 25 mins: Prep: 25 min DIRECTIONS Whisk together first 7 ingredients in a large serving bowl until well blended. Add spinach and remaining ingredients, tossing gently to coat. Serve immediately.
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vacation feature
Soundside seclusion
Splashes of coastal color and attention to detail, this soundside home welcomes you to unwind and find yourself.
WRITTEN & PHOTOGRAPHED BY // Christine Chadwick
It's a perfect 74ยบ outside, cool breeze and all the sunshine
The main house has 4 large bedrooms along with a
you can wish for. And you get to spend it with the doors
spacious bonus room allowing for family fun or extra
open relaxing on cool sheets and listening to the boat
sleeping arrangements.
rock alongside the private dock. The living area is more than welcoming with it's fun If that sounds like a perfect get-a-way, well it is. The
beach colors and large sliding doors that provide
"Andrew's House" is located along the beautiful Bogue
clear views of the water .
Sound and boasts wateviews from just about every angle. Ideal for outdoor enjoyment, the Andrew's House allows for family and friends to come together and relax on the extra large back deck, which is perfect for
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grilling or just enjoying the views.
Not to be missed is the additional room (featured above) that's situated above a fully screened outdoor porch. This private escape is perfect for the days where you might need a little extra privacy from all the commotion. It's
Living Room
calming and relaxing coastal palette provides the perfect place to enjoy an afternoon nap or quiet views. Learn more about this amazing home by visiting us at
Master Bedroom
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The View From The Large Back Porch
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under the The vacationers insight to the Crystal Coast
Umbrella
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Felt like home! Wonderful Condo!! Felt like home.
I stayed at Colony by the Sea 119 with a group of friends in the
summer of 2012. It was the nicest beach condo we had ever stayed
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in. We found it very difficult to leave at the end of our stay because it felt more like a home away from home than a rental property. Would definitely recommend this rental and plan to stay there again! - April , Saltville, VA
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