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Top Things to See and Do on the Outer Banks: Lighthouses

2020-09-14T15:50:07+00:00September 17th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

The Outer Banks' Cape Hatteras Lighthouse with its black and white candy-cane stripes, is one of the most recognizable lighthouses in the world If you knew someone was coming to the Outer Banks and they had never been here before and asked you, "What are the top things to see when we are

7 Reasons the Outer Banks is the Best Place to Live

2020-10-05T13:30:58+00:00September 10th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

No need to drive to the Outer Banks beach on vacation, you're already here! Couple enjoying the soft sand in Corolla, N.C. Anyone who vacations on the beautiful Outer Banks of North Carolina has the same thought, “How can I live here?!” It’s such an amazing place to spend your time. As most

Make at Home: Brown Butter Seared Scallops

2020-09-05T16:36:20+00:00September 6th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , |

Easy make at home brown butter seared scallops will become your go-to dish to impress guests Every vacation at the beach, we have always looked forward to dining out at the seafood restaurants where “the catch of the day” literally meant just caught fresh fish, shrimp, scallops, and oysters. From the fall green

Creative Bathroom Tile Design for Your Beach House

2020-08-27T16:35:16+00:00September 3rd, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

One of the unique bathrooms of the oceanfront vacation property "AQUADISIAC" in Southern Shores, on the Outer Banks Living on the Outer Banks for the first time, you may be tempted to go all out beachy. I mean literally decorate every room of your house with something from the sea. You may even

Top 25 Places to Buy a Vacation Home: The Outer Banks

2020-09-01T13:22:59+00:00August 27th, 2020|Tags: , , , , |

"Due East" is semi-soundfront Hatteras Vacation rental with views from every window (this home will be featured in the Outer Banks 2020 Virtual Parade of Homes) We're pretty excited here on the Outer Banks to be named twice in the "2020: Top 25 best places to buy a vacation home" by vacasa.com. According

Beachcombing on the Outer Banks May Bring a Surprising Find

2020-08-17T11:53:35+00:00August 20th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , |

The Outer Banks are 175 miles long and excellent for endless beachcombing After days of random thunderstorms along the Outer Banks of North Carolina there is a light at the end of the tunnel, but we careful it may strike you. I am talking about beachcombing after a storm on the OBX. For

Kitchen of the Month: Real Outer Banks Homes

2021-01-29T14:53:39+00:00August 18th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

SAGA Realty & Construction's winning kitchen design is beach centric with bright walls and a driftwood stained island A DINING DESTINATION RIGHT AT HOME On the Outer Banks, a big part of the beach experience is the joy of good food, shared together. But things dramatically changed for all of us in early

Unlocking the Myths to Having the Perfect Outer Banks Beach Lifestyle

2020-08-18T12:47:35+00:00August 13th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , |

The beautiful Outer Banks are calling, will you answer? Have you ever dreamed of having a beach lifestyle? Each year thousands of vacationers go home a little less stressed and more relaxed after a few days at the beach. If you're one of them, after unplugging from life's worries and cares, and a

Super Easy Key Lime Pie: Make at Home

2020-08-18T12:49:26+00:00August 10th, 2020|Tags: , , |

Refreshing and tangy Key Lime Pie This is an award-winning recipe from one of our SAGA Team and it’s so easy and delish we thought you would enjoy it too. Celebrate island life with this classic American dessert pie. You will find this is a popular choice at Outer Banks’ restaurants. Celebrate the

Living the Outer Banks Dream is Easier Than You Can Imagine

2021-08-19T15:53:31+00:00August 6th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , , |

More people have discovered the benefits of working from home, and in fact, that they could live anywhere and work remotely, the dream of living at the beach on the Outer Banks is becoming a reality. Virtual learning is also giving you the perfect opportunity to follow your heart to the beach. It may

Meet the Outer Banks Premier Realty Team

2020-08-10T19:23:31+00:00July 30th, 2020|Tags: , , , |

The SAGA Team is ready to help you find your next dream home, or investment property Put your trust in SAGA Realty and Construction for your Outer Banks home buying and selling needs. We are well-established, with more than 15 years unparalleled experience in year-round residences, second homes, and investment properties. Unrivaled Expertise.

SAGA now offering 6 Newly Designed Homes for Luxury Corolla Living

2020-08-10T19:26:12+00:00July 23rd, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Tour this beautiful new Moongate model home "Summer Moon" at Corolla Shores Amid housing inventory shortage on the Outer Banks, we're excited to announce we've launched two new Corolla Communities: Corolla Shores and Soundfront at Corolla Bay offer 6 newly designed homes for luxury Corolla living. Corolla Shores is a brand-new oceanside community

3 Experiences Not to Miss When You Visit the Outer Banks This Summer

2020-08-10T19:28:07+00:00July 16th, 2020|Tags: , , , , |

On the Outer Banks we're big on fun! How about an OBX Monster Truck Ride? We’re bummed that camps, indoor trampoline and water parks were closed due to the Covid-19 virus, but we still think there are plenty of fun options available for your family this summer on the Outer Banks...and here on

Find Your Wicked Tuna on the Outer Banks

2020-08-10T19:30:07+00:00July 9th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , |

Head out to the gulf stream waters for some amazing angling on an Outer Banks fishing charter North Carolina is home to unparalleled top-notch world-class fishing. If you don't believe us, tune into National Geographic Channel's "Wicked Tuna Outer Banks", and see for yourself. Yes, it's filmed right here. The show is a

Top Reasons to Buy New Construction

2020-08-10T19:33:52+00:00July 2nd, 2020|Tags: , |

The Altair "flat top" is an amazing model home in the Water Oak Community in Kill Devil Hills TOP REASONS TO BUY NEW CONSTRUCTION The Benefits of Building There is no substitute for a brand new home that's built to your specifications. You are in control and able to create something unique

Highest Recorded Number of Homes UNDER CONTRACT!

2020-08-10T19:35:19+00:00June 26th, 2020|Tags: , , |

Real estate is HOT on the Outer Banks The time is NOW for investing in the Outer Banks! Property management companies from Corolla to Hatteras Island are reporting record reservations. There just aren’t enough homes available for everyone hoping for an Outer Banks vacation this summer. In addition to this, home sales are through

Coolest Family Game Ideas for a Backyard Blast

2020-08-10T20:13:57+00:00June 16th, 2020|Tags: , , , |

Nothing livens up a house party like some great outdoor games Whether you're in your own backyard, or enjoying time in one of ours, we can all agree that it's the perfect place to have hours of fun with your friends and family this summer. We love backyard games, from lawn games

Corolla, home for a week or home for a lifetime

2020-08-10T20:15:15+00:00June 16th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , |

Explore one of the hidden gems on the Outer Banks, the Village of Corolla Beautiful Corolla is known as the least commercial place on the Outer Banks. In fact, it’s called a village, not a town or city, and it’s simply surrounded by natural scenery on every side. You won’t find any big

Top OBX Sites to Visit for Nature Photography

2020-08-10T20:17:02+00:00June 13th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Bodie Island Lighthouse is an incredible place to view nature on the Outer Banks If you're looking for inspiration to go outside and see something different, June 15th is National Nature Photography Day, and a great day to explore the natural side of the Outer Banks. The North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) along

Make at Home: Epic OBX Soft-Shell Crab Tacos

2020-08-18T12:51:00+00:00June 11th, 2020|Tags: |

Bad Bean Baja Grill has some of the best soft-shell crab tacos around If you google soft shell tacos you will find soft taco shells, filled with crab. But that’s not what we’ve come to love on these Outer Banks. When we say it’s soft-shell season, then you probably know what we’re talking