March on Hatteras Island was welcomed by locals with open arms as it brought the first of Spring to an already mild–albeit oddly snowy at times–winter. Spring is generally more consistent with it’s warmer days and sunny skies, but it also represents the blooming of yet another season on Hatteras Island. Homeowners are out working in their yards and businesses are opening their doors once more to the smiling faces...
In an old county office off of Highway 12, in a few rooms in the north wing, a small group of Hatteras Island’s finest gathered to make something magical, and with that, Radio Hatteras was born. When you walk in, if you ever have the need to do so, you won’t find any fancy flooring or chic wall coverings, and you won’t marvel at the non-existent prints on the walls...
Every year, we at Midgett Realty host a Homeowner’s Appreciation Reception in an effort to connect with our homeowners and keep them informed on the happenings of Hatteras Island. As you well know, with over 500 vacation rental homes in our program, the homeowners are an integral part in the business and we love hosting them on Hatteras Island! We asked various key vendors that regularly perform service on the...
February on Hatteras Island, while peaceful and serene, was a bit of a weather roller coaster as temperatures danced from the 20’s to the 70’s and everywhere in between. Due to that 50 degree variance, some days were spent frolicking on the beach in flip flops, while others were spent bundled in Uggs and layers. Lots.of.layers. As previously reported, we had a wildly unusual ice storm in January, and holding...
Yesterday, we had a little office visitor: Miss Lorelei Midgett, the sweetest little golden retriever puppy and the newest addition to the Midgett Family. That adorable little waggly tail gave almost all of us a severe case of puppy fever, so we’ve dedicated today’s “Throwback Thursday” to our four-legged friends as we have a long history of puppy love! Check out the slideshow to see some of the Midgett Family...
We may not have a Walmart or any other chain super-stores, but Hatteras Island does boast several unique shops, both locally owned and exclusive to this area, which you can find treasures outside of the box-store norm. One of our favorite Hatteras Village specialty boutiques is Family Jewels, located at the Stowe on 12 shopping center on the northern end of town. Just as fun and witty as the name,...
This past weekend Midgett Realty and Affairs at Austin Creek took the Outer Banks Wedding Weekend by storm with a booth at the annual Expo and a hot spot on the Wedding Weekend Tour. The Outer Banks Wedding Association expected over 1,200 people including brides, grooms and family alike, to attend the expo, which is packed with The Outer Banks’ finest vendors in the industry. In two days, hundreds of...
Great news! We’ve moved some things around and Midgett Realty’s Design Tips have moved to Tuesdays! When the paint is on the walls and your staple pieces are in place, the fun part begins. Making your coastal look feel like home is all about the textiles you choose. Like I’ve said before, no matter what your style, there is always room for the beach. My favorite thing to do to...
With her burly temper and shallow shoals, the waters off the coast of North Carolina’s Outer Banks have claimed an estimated 2,000 shipwrecks over the years, hence the title “The Graveyard of the Atlantic”. The latest of these instances was back in the fall when two northern sailboats ran aground just south of Oregon Inlet (Photo Credits: Daniel Pullen Photography). A sad sight to see, each wreck has a story...
The 2013 Annual Hatteras Village Christmas parade was a success with Midgett Realty taking home the award for “Most Creative” with a sand family and driftwood Christmas tree, designed and constructed by a team of several dedicated employees. Postponed a week due to inclement weather, there were a couple of organizations that had to drop out because of prior commitments, but nonetheless, the community was out with their bells on,...
Hatteras Island is laced with several shops that are sure to fit all of your shopping needs while visiting. One of the latest to pop up is Coastal Cottage Outfitters, a family-run business started by Marylin Epping and her husband and local contractor, Mike Epping and their daughter, Jessica. Often times you’ll also catch their sweet little mascot, Maya, a precious dog they adopted, peacefully hanging out behind the counter...
Not everyone is able to live on the coast all year round, so why not bring that calm, relaxing feeling of the beach into your home? While bead board and architectural elements aren’t always attainable, that’s not to say the beachy feel can’t be achieved. Why not start with a fresh coat of paint in a soft palette? Aquas, airy greens and blues will certainly do the trick, but don’t...
