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…
Category: Coastal Living Guides
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…
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.…
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.…
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…
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…