Posted by Sailor on November 20, 2008 at 17:40:24:
In Reply to: Condos in beach towns posted by Carl on November 20, 2008 at 05:33:20:
Like Wayne, I would recommend NC. However, I have a problem w/anything build on a spit of sand. The nature of any barrier island is to shift with water & wind.
Although every area has inherent geological concerns, my recommendation would be to investigate Oriental NC. The right-on-the-water buys are incredible right now & I can recommend a reputable realtor. Oriental has the charm of a New England coastal village w/the best prices on the East Coast. The local site is . Be sure to check out the HarborCam.
We have lots of fun parades & festivals, including the Spirit of Christmas, complete with a parade of lighted boats & our big Croaker Fest in July. What brings in the most tourists is our annual Dragon Run on New Year's Eve, when all the kids get under a Chinese Dragon to parade while everyone else bangs on pots w/wooden spoons to drive out all the evil spirits for the New Year.
We don't have any fast food or souvenir shops, but we do have gift shops & art galleries, as well as some B & Bs. Since this is the Sailing Capitol of NC, we also have marinas, sailmakers, canvas-makers, West Marine & a sailing school. There are also 2 places to rent canoes. We have about 3 times as many boats as people (875), & you can buy a large SFH on the water for 400-600k. I love watching the fish jump from my kitchen window, & the cats & I are fascinated by the deer in the front yard in the afternoon.
I spent years looking @ retirement waterfront property from Maine to NC, & 1st came here in 1989. I still think this is the best waterfront bargain--it's hard to beat a fishing/sailing village right on the ICW.
Tye
- Re: Condos in beach towns Carl 04:31:14 11/21/08 (2)
- Re: Condos in beach towns Sailor 12:19:54 11/21/08 (0)
- And thats the down payment? Wayne-NC 05:34:27 11/21/08 (0)