What Is It Like Living in Pine Knoll Shores Year-Round?
By Lugean Hogan, REALTOR®/BROKER, ABR, CLHMS Living in Pine Knoll Shores year-round is quiet, natural, and wonderfully connected to the Crystal Coast way of life. This…
Category: Coastal Living Guides
Emerald Isle Oceanfront vs Second Row vs Sound Side Homes
By Lugean Hogan, REALTOR®/BROKER, ABR, CLHMS Choosing the right Emerald Isle beach home is not just about picking the prettiest view. I tell buyers all the time…
Cost of Living in Carolina Beach Compared to Other Beach Towns
Author: O.K. Hogan | REALTOR®/BROKER, CCIM, SFR Carolina Beach is not the cheapest place to live in North Carolina, but it can offer solid value for buyers who…
Moving to Surf City: What New Residents Need to Know
Author: O.K. Hogan | REALTOR®/BROKER, CCIM, SFR Moving to Surf City, NC can be a great fit for people who want beach access, a slower coastal pace, and…
Cost of Living in Swansboro Compared to Other Beach Towns
Author: O.K. Hogan | REALTOR®/BROKER, CCIM, SFR Yes, Swansboro can be more cost-effective than many North Carolina beach towns, but the reason is structural, not simplistic. Buyers are…
Why Harkers Island Feels Different From the Rest of the Crystal Coast
By Lugean Hogan, REALTOR®/BROKER, ABR, CLHMS Harkers Island feels different from the rest of the Crystal Coast because it is not built around a resort-town rhythm. It…
Atlantic Beach vs. Emerald Isle for Short-Term Rental Investors
Author: O.K. Hogan | REALTOR®/BROKER, CCIM, SFR Atlantic Beach and Emerald Isle can both make sense for short-term rental investors, but they are not the same investment after closing.…
What Is It Like Living in Emerald Isle Year-Round
By Lugean Hogan, REALTOR®/BROKER, ABR, CLHMS Living in Emerald Isle year-round is peaceful, practical, beautiful, and a little different from what most vacationers imagine. You still get…
What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Emerald Isle?
By Lugean Hogan, REALTOR®/BROKER, ABR, CLHMS When buyers ask me about the best neighborhoods in Emerald Isle, I usually tell them the same thing: do not start…
Is Morehead City a Good Place to Retire?
By Lugean Hogan, REALTOR®/BROKER, ABR, CLHMS Yes, Morehead City can be a wonderful place to retire if you want coastal living, good local services, boating access, mild…