Is Swansboro Good for Families With Kids?
Author: O.K. Hogan | REALTOR®/BROKER, CCIM, SFR Yes, Swansboro can be a good place for families with kids, especially if your priorities are outdoor time, a smaller-town setting,…
Category: Coastal Living Guides
Cost of Living in Pine Knoll Shores Compared to Other Beach Towns
Author: O.K. Hogan | REALTOR®/BROKER, CCIM, SFR Pine Knoll Shores is usually more expensive than mainland towns like Morehead City when you look at housing and insurance, but…
Coastal Property Types Explained Simply
Author: O.K. Hogan | REALTOR®/BROKER, CCIM, SFR Shopping for a coastal home sounds exciting until the labels start stacking up. Oceanfront. Beachfront. Soundfront. Canalfront. Marshfront. Water view. Beach…
How to Compare Two Beach Homes With Different Access Types
Author: O.K. Hogan | REALTOR®/BROKER, CCIM, SFR If you are trying to choose between two beach homes, the access type can change the decision more than most buyers…
What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Atlantic Beach, NC?
Author: O.K. Hogan | REALTOR®/BROKER, CCIM, SFR After visiting Carteret County for more than 30 years before moving here full time in 2000, I learned something that still…
What Is It Like Living in Beaufort, NC Year-Round?
Author: O.K. Hogan | REALTOR®/BROKER, CCIM, SFR Living in Beaufort year-round feels very different from visiting for a weekend. You still get the waterfront views, salty breeze, and…
Oceanfront vs Soundfront vs Canal: Which Daily Life Fits You
Author: O.K. Hogan | REALTOR®/BROKER, CCIM, SFR If you are choosing between an oceanfront, soundfront, or canal-front home, the biggest difference is not just the view. It is…
Why Locals Love Beaufort, NC: Walkability, History & Waterfront Life
Author: O.K. Hogan | REALTOR®/BROKER, CCIM, SFRBeaufort, North Carolina feels like a place built for everyday joy. It blends walkable streets, centuries of history, and a true…