Retiring to the NC Coast vs. the Mountains: An Honest Comparison

Author: Lugean Hogan, REALTOR®/BROKER, ABR, CLHMS North Carolina gives retirees two very different lifestyles: the Crystal Coast in Eastern North Carolina and the mountains around Asheville in…

Is It Cheaper to Live in Florida or North Carolina? Coastal Homeownership Compared

Author: Lugean Hogan, REALTOR®/BROKER, ABR, CLHMS If you are deciding between Florida and North Carolina for a coastal home, the lower purchase price does not always mean…

Beaufort vs. Southport, NC: Which Coastal Town Fits You?

Author: Lugean Hogan, REALTOR®/BROKER, ABR, CLHMS Beaufort and Southport are both beautiful historic waterfront towns, but I would never tell a buyer they offer the same kind…

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 Is the Prettiest Beach Town in North Carolina? My Honest Answer

Author: Lugean Hogan, REALTOR®/BROKER, ABR, CLHMS If you ask me for the prettiest town on North Carolina’s Crystal Coast, my answer is Beaufort.If you ask me for…

Down East vs. Bogue Banks: Which Carteret County Coast Fits You?

Author: Lugean Hogan, REALTOR®/BROKER, ABR, CLHMS Down East and Bogue Banks are close enough that you can visit both on the same day, but they offer two…

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…

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…