Midgett Realty Blog

Over the past couple of days, conversations about how government officials will go about opening the United States have begun on both a national and state level, emphasizing the need for lifting restrictions incrementally. As county officials have been monitoring these discussions, they have also noted the likelihood of opening Dare County under a staged reentry process, allowing non-resident property owners first, and then visitors. An official timeline as to...

On Friday, March 27, 2020, in their continuing efforts to minimalize the spread of COVID-19, Dare County issued a county-wide “Stay Home – Stay Healthy” declaration. Additionally, in that same effort, Governor Roy Cooper imposed a “Stay at Home” order for the entire state of NC for the next 30 days. Due to these orders by our local government officials as well as an extension (imposed March 31, 2020) of...

In light of the ever-progressing COVID-19, Midgett Realty’s first concern and priority is the safety of both our team and our guests. As it continues to impact the daily lives across the United States and the globe, we want to be completely transparent about our practices and policies, as well as the advisories provided by our state and county officials, which are located at the bottom of the page or...

In April of last year, the Midgett Realty team was rocked when one of our own lost her battle with cancer. Monica Scarborough, a long-standing Reservations Sales Agent, was a beloved friend and member of the Midgett Realty team. Working side by side with her for any length of time, you would quickly learn a few core things about her that made her so special: 1. Her family was her...

Have you ever been to the Native American Museum? Have you ever been to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, the nation’s tallest? Have you ever been to a maritime forest? Do you know what a maritime forest is? Have you swam in the ocean? Felt the white Carolina sand between your toes? Have you sat on the dock of a marina and watched fishermen unload a full day’s catch? Have you...

Midgett Realty would like to congratulate our top Real Estate Sales Agent and Broker-In-Charge for the Rodanthe office, Trisha Midgett, and her team, for their donation of $7,200 to the Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation in conjunction with Drew Wright and his team from Citizens Bank. “Team Trisha” includes the highly motivated John Mills, Ashley King, Courtney Snearer and Michael Milteer. Please read below for the full press release written by...

On every second Saturday of December, much like the Whos down in Whoville, the people of Hatteras Island come together to celebrate the holidays with the annual tradition of the Hatteras Village Christmas Parade. Many businesses and school groups create crafty, handmade floats and children line the streets with their parents, anxious for the abundance of candy that will soon fill every pocket available for stuffing. While one familiar with...

Coming to Hatteras Island over the month of December? You’re in luck! Not only is the scenery on point, but in addition to the shops and restaurants, you’ll see the community togetherness with some fun holiday events on Hatteras Island! Check them out below! Fun December Events on Hatteras Island   Bird Brains! ecoEXPLORE Library Program | December 5th, 2019, 4:00 – 5:00 pm   Bird Brains! ecoEXPLORE Library Program:...

It’s no secret that living on a barrier island, you are a little more exposed to the elements than you would be hundreds of miles inland of the coast. With that unique nature comes some resilience and flexibility, as well as some knowledge that is seemingly basic, but also imperative to navigating one’s surroundings. If you have ever vacationed on Hatteras Island during a time surrounding a weather event, chances...

In your pre-arrival emails, we send you a list of items to bring with you such as paper products, toiletries and so on. When the seasons shift, you’ll still want to bring those items, but it can be a little more difficult to know what clothes to pack, because the temperatures are different and it can be a bit of a guessing game as to what’s too much and what’s...

Bulletin 15 5:15 p.m. Unrestricted access to the village of Avon and northern areas of Buxton will begin at noon, Wednesday, September 11.  Priority Three will remain in place for areas south of Buxton Back Road and NC 12 (NC SR 1232 at Cape Hatteras Secondary School), including the villages of Frisco and Hatteras. Visitors will not be allowed past the checkpoint at Cape Hatteras Secondary School. The Dare County...

Bulletin #14 6:15 p.m. Unrestricted access to the villages of Rodanthe, Waves, and Salvo on Hatteras Island will begin at noon, Tuesday, September 10. Sand and water remain on many Hatteras Island roadways. Drive slowly and proceed with caution. Unrestricted access to the village of Avon and northern areas of Buxton will begin at noon, Wednesday, September 11.  Priority Three will remain in place for areas south of Buxton Back...