Living on the Crystal Coast Year-Round: What Nobody Tells You
Author: Lugean Hogan, REALTOR®/BROKER, ABR, CLHMS I’ve lived in Carteret County for more than 40 years, and one thing I can tell you is that living on…
Category: Coastal Living Guides
Soundfront vs Oceanfront in Coastal North Carolina: Which Fits You?
By Lugean Hogan, REALTOR®/BROKER, ABR, CLHMS Oceanfront is usually the better fit when direct beach access, Atlantic views, and the sound of the surf are central to…
Is Oak Island Good for Families with Kids?
By Lugean Hogan, REALTOR®/BROKER, ABR, CLHMS Yes, Oak Island is good for families with kids, especially if your family enjoys a quieter beach town with room to…
Is Beaufort, NC a Good Place to Retire?
By Lugean Hogan, REALTOR®/BROKER, ABR, CLHMS Yes, Beaufort, NC can be a wonderful place to retire if your idea of the next chapter includes coastal scenery,…
Why a Harkers Island Property Is About More Than the House
By Lugean Hogan, REALTOR®/BROKER, ABR, CLHMS Buying a home on Harkers Island is never just about square footage, bedrooms, bathrooms, or finishes. Those things matter, of course.…
Best Places to Retire on the Crystal Coast
By Lugean Hogan, REALTOR®/BROKER, ABR, CLHMS The best places to retire on the Crystal Coast include Beaufort, Morehead City, Pine Knoll Shores, Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle,…
What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Pine Knoll Shores, NC?
By Lugean Hogan, REALTOR®/BROKER, ABR, CLHMS Choosing the best neighborhood in Pine Knoll Shores really comes down to how you want to live at the coast. Some…
What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Swansboro?
By Lugean Hogan, REALTOR®/BROKER, ABR, CLHMS The best neighborhoods in Swansboro depend on the kind of coastal life you want to live. Some buyers want to walk…
Cost of Living in Oak Island Compared to Other Beach Towns
Author: O.K. Hogan | REALTOR®/BROKER, CCIM, SFR Oak Island can be a practical choice for buyers who want North Carolina beach living without automatically moving into one of…
Why the Down East Lifestyle Is So Hard to Duplicate
By Lugean Hogan, REALTOR®/BROKER, ABR, CLHMS The Down East lifestyle is hard to duplicate because it was never built from a blueprint. Around Harkers Island and the…