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Living Near the Beach Can be Easy and Affordable: Coastal Cottages

2020-10-09T15:19:33+00:00June 4th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

Gorgeous coastal cottages starting in low $200s at Waterside Villages, Grandy N.C. If you've ever dreamed of living at the beach on the Outer Banks but thought the price tag was way out of your range, we have some good news! Waterside Villages on Currituck Sound are just a short drive to

Let Legacy Home Services Take Care of all Your Maintenance Needs

2020-08-10T20:27:44+00:00June 1st, 2020|Tags: , , |

Legacy Home Services provides quality vacation and residential home maintenance and repairs to customers with honesty and integrity. They understand just how important it is to keep your real-estate investment properly maintained and strive to simplify your life with fast and affordable improvements to increase the beauty and value of your home and provide

Access to Some of the Outer Banks Best Outdoor Recreation: Walk, Hike and Bike

2020-08-10T20:21:26+00:00May 28th, 2020|

Locals walk and ride the grounds of the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills Choosing to live in one of the Outer Banks most beloved new communities not only provides a stunning locale for its residents, but also means you are at the epicenter of direct access to exceptional outdoor recreation. You

Now Leasing Brand New Luxury Apartments in Kill Devil Hills!

2020-08-10T20:26:09+00:00May 18th, 2020|Tags: , , |

Coastal living at its finest in the heart of the Outer Banks, at Run Hill Luxury Apartments Run Hill Luxury Apartments are perfectly situated in the heart of Kill Devil Hills. Living here allows you to walk or bike to the beach or sound year-round. Each Run Hill villa-style apartment is thoughtfully crafted

Color Makes a Comeback

2020-08-18T12:53:15+00:00May 12th, 2020|

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.

Five Ways to Honor Mom this Mother’s Day

2020-08-18T12:54:41+00:00May 6th, 2020|Tags: |

  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

Hooked on golf? Get your fix on the Outer Banks

2020-08-11T12:58:40+00:00May 5th, 2020|

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

Gardening with Children

2020-04-26T23:55:53+00:00April 13th, 2020|Tags: , |

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

SAGA Employee Spotlight: Tammy Aycock

2020-04-26T23:57:55+00:00April 13th, 2020|Tags: , |

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

Vacation Rental Prep Checklist

2020-03-18T22:26:29+00:00March 18th, 2020|Tags: , |

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

Coronavirus: A Guide for REALTORS®

2020-03-16T13:24:10+00:00March 16th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , |

SAGA Realty & Construction continues to closely monitor the ongoing Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID- 19) outbreak and the effects it has on our Outer banks Community. The health and well-being of our staff and fellow citizens on the OBX remain our number one priority. Below is an article released by the National Association of

Buying and Selling with SAGA’s Outer Banks Real Estate Team

2020-03-16T13:10:13+00:00February 28th, 2020|Tags: , |

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

Tips to Maximize the Rental Revenue of Your Vacation Home

2020-02-28T15:15:08+00:00February 28th, 2020|Tags: , , |

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

Celebrate Valentine’s Day 2020 with these Outer Banks Restaurants

2020-02-14T15:43:08+00:00February 13th, 2020|Tags: , |

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

SAGA introduces (3) Coastal-cottage plans focused on value and efficiency

2020-02-18T16:10:13+00:00February 10th, 2020|

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

Winter Weekend Getaways Close To The Outer Banks

2020-01-29T16:35:40+00:00January 29th, 2020|Tags: , |

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

SAGA Employee Spotlight: Ed Hamlett

2020-02-18T16:11:30+00:00January 13th, 2020|Tags: |

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