Color is our thing on the Outer Banks According to designers, builders and the overwhelming trends on popular home design and inspiration sites like Houzz and Pinterest, color is making a huge comeback. This is a game-changer for many, but for those of us who live near the beach…color has always been our style.
Mother’s Day was established by presidential proclamation way back in 1914 and is celebrated the second Sunday in May across the United States. This Mother’s Day will be one for the history books, as many of us are unable to physically be with Mom due to the Covid-19 “Stay at Home” order
Outdoor recreation includes that famous swing on the Outer Banks Living on the Outer Banks, we have some of North Carolina’s best golf courses from award winning designers that feature rolling dunes and fantastic water hazards. Locals and visitors alike boast of the variety of fun and favorably playable golf courses from Corolla
A mix of spring greens is topped with crispy bacon, sliced avocados, fresh strawberries, raspberries and blackberries, goat cheese, pistachios and the most amazing raspberry balsamic vinaigrette! Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 minutes Category: salad Ingredients FOR THE RASPBERRY BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE: 1 (6 ounce)
A lot of us are now dealing with an unusual challenge: working and learning from home for the first time, full-time. Working from home efficiently Even if we had an abrupt start to this, it’s as good a time as ever to consider the best workspace layout moving forward. In fact,
Gardens can be a great place to cultivate a meaningful and fun learning experience for children. Gardening can offer children an opportunity to learn the life cycle process, by which plants are grown, as well as responsibility, caretaking, independence, and environmental awareness. Choosing what they will grow and watching the process take place
Our employee spotlight this month is on Tammy Aycock. As Broker-in-Charge Tammy juggles many responsibilities. Tammy also diligently manages our home construction sales department. In recognition of all that Tammy does to keep the SAGA sales department moving-we were thrilled to get to know her on a more personal level. Describe your role at
Another vacation rental season is almost upon us. Have you checked your home to ensure it is ready to begin welcoming your guests? It can be overwhelming, ensuring you have everything covered before the busy season begins. We have compiled a helpful checklist of things to not miss when getting your home ready
SAGA Realty & Construction is proudly growing our real estate sales team. As a trusted Outer Banks sales and construction firm-we have worked closely over the years with vacation rental, investment and real estate sales partners. Our focus has always been to deliver a quality crafted home-whether it is an investment, second home or
Dedicated homeowners should understand that their investment property can and should be treated as a business. Contributing a portion of rental income to maintain and upgrade can result in an increase in guest retention and higher ROI’s. Below you will find some ideas and tips for maximizing your homes’ revenue: Invest In Maintenance
This chicken parmesan is crispy, soft and SO delish and mouth-watering – The ultimate nutritious, gluten-free / low carb meal option. Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 30 minutes Yield: about 4 Servings Category: Main Course Method: cook Ingredients 2 large boneless and skinless chicken breasts halved
Love is in the air this February and there are tons of local OBX restaurants to enjoy-some offering special menus. Known for divine local cuisine, there’s no better way to celebrate the season of love than an Outer Banks style Valentine’s Day. Below you will find a sampling of OBX restaurants –perfect for
2020 is off to an exciting and productive start for the SAGA team! Three new home plans have been introduced that offer charming coastal-cottage architecture featuring one level living. All plans offer three bedrooms, two baths, open flow design, spacious kitchens with islands, vaulted ceilings, storage rooms and front and rear porches. These plans
Everyone deserves a weekend getaway! Have you been looking for some fun weekend activities off of the OBX? Before the hustle and bustle of the 2020 season begins, we have compiled a list of convenient getaways for you, family and friends to enjoy. From ski resorts, coastal historic towns, to a southern plantation and
A New Year is upon us and in the construction and interior design realm, we begin to see new design trends. Out with the old and in with the new as we enter into a new decade of design. Our design team has collected 15 home design trends that we believe will be
This month’s employee feature is Edward Hamlett. Edward is an integral part of our team we have enjoyed getting to learn more about him! Describe your role at SAGA: My role at Saga Realty and Construction entails supervision of different homes being constructed. This supervision includes: problem solving, motivating sub-contractors, scheduling of sub-contractors and
An easy vegetarian tacos recipe filled with easy roasted cauliflower, roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, topped with vegan chipotle lime cashew crema. These roasted sweet potato and cauliflower tacos are totally weeknight-friendly, making this the perfect vegetarian taco recipe for taco tuesday! Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 40 minutes
Now that the Christmas season has come to a close, SAGA continues the spirit of giving throughout the year by contributing to the community through countless acts of volunteering at local Outer Banks Nursing Homes, donating to the Outer Banks Food Pantry, Wags and Whiskers and participating in random acts of kindness- “Holiday Cheer
What family traditions do you remember as a child? Do you still have special traditions that you have carried on from generation to generation, or have you started new ones with your family? A few of our SAGA team members shared their special holiday traditions that they look forward to each year! We hope you will
2019 SAGA Year in Review 2019 was an exciting year filled with many milestones and accomplishments. We are thankful for our dedicated team along with each individual and company that contributed to our success. As we reflect on 2019 with pride and gratitude, we look forward to all the wonderful things that 2020 will
