Outer Banks

SAGA Employee Spotlight: Asad Saghafi

2021-03-04T19:35:00+00:00March 4th, 2021|Tags: , , |

This Employee Spotlight we have the opportunity to learn a little more about Asad Saghafi. We appreciate Asad's positive attitude and responsiveness. He is an integral part of the SAGA Team. Describe your role at SAGA Realty & Construction: I am the Assistant Financial Controller – I manage the accounting and finance departments.

SAGA Showcase: Renfred Courtyard in Water Oak

2021-09-27T17:26:48+00:00February 8th, 2021|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

COASTAL COURTYARD HOME IN THE WATER OAK COMMUNITY The Renfred Courtyard is in the Waterfront community of Water Oak in Kill Devil Hills If you are looking for a new home community that is just one mile to the beach on the Outer Banks, then you've just found it! The Renfred features

The Beach is the Beach, Anytime of Year

2021-02-04T19:50:14+00:00February 3rd, 2021|Tags: , , , |

By VR Real Estate Advisors Growing up along the Outer Banks proved certain things existed: 1.  Summers were meant to be filled with days of sunshine, salt breezes, bare feet, and sounds of cicadas as you rode your bike home for the evening. 2.  Going to school on beach days proved difficult the older

Make at Home: Easy Chocolate Truffles

2021-01-26T20:14:44+00:00January 26th, 2021|Tags: , , , , |

Surprise your sweetheart with homemade truffles that are perfect for Valentine's Day! February is the month of love, and just thinking about Valentine’s Day makes one crave chocolate... because who doesn’t love chocolate?   Here is a simple short-cut method to some seriously mouthwatering chocolate truffles. These truffles have had rave reviews from the harshest critics

New Year, New Investment Income

2021-01-13T00:15:51+00:00January 11th, 2021|Tags: , , , , , , |

Guest blog by Rachel L., Asset Management, SAGA Realty & Construction You’ve heard the buzz: The Outer Banks is alive with the sound of profit! In an unprecedented year, 2020 home sales saw an all-time high. Real Estate Agents simply couldn’t keep inventory (many homes went under contract the same day they were listed!)

Make at Home: Healthy Roasted Root Vegetables

2020-12-29T15:26:50+00:00December 29th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Enjoy the rich flavors and healthy benefits of roasted root vegetables A commonly seen slogan on fitness billboards and diet websites is "NEW YEAR NEW YOU," and there might be something to that. Starting out 2021 on the right foot is admirable, but maybe taking baby steps is best. Part of the appeal

Open House Ideas That Might Just Sell Your Home

2020-12-21T19:25:06+00:00December 21st, 2020|Tags: , , , , , |

Follow a simple strategy for a successful open house  If you're a realtor, then you know how important a real-life open house is for a home you are selling. Virtual is great, but in person is really important and just might close the sale. Not only does it allow the neighbors to take

7 Reasons We Love Open Floor Plans on the Outer Banks

2020-11-23T16:57:22+00:00November 27th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

It's easy to see why we love open floor plans on the Outer Banks of North Carolina Open floor plans are only natural on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. They're super popular and the number one must-have for new home buyers. Open floor plans have always been our thing at SAGA Realty

Go Bold or Go Home – Design for the Beach

2020-11-19T14:36:53+00:00November 19th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

Who doesn't love jellyfish wallpaper in their beach house? Aquadisiac Vacation Home by SAGA Living on the Outer Banks for many means stepping outside the box and forging their own path, and the same is true for our homes. Why be boring when you can be colorful and bold? Why have an average

Homemade Egg-Free Eggnog

2020-11-18T15:49:36+00:00November 18th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , , |

You'll never buy store bought eggnog again after making this super easy delicious egg-not eggnog Why run to the store for your holiday nog when you can easily make it at home, and it tastes ten times better. You will want to add this recipe to your holiday collection.   And all you need for this

Holiday Traditions at the Beach: Outer Banks

2020-11-12T14:20:50+00:00November 12th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

Spending time together on the Outer Banks over the holidays is a fun family tradition Some of the reasons we love the Outer Banks over the holidays is the combination of the ocean with its fresh salty air, the lack of commercialism and the value-add of togetherness found by everyone staying under one roof. This is why there are so many

SAGA Sharing Smiles and Bringing Cheer

2020-11-10T16:24:04+00:00November 6th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , |

Bringing smiles to the local Outer Banks Community (*photo credit: DareArts.org)  Kindness is infectious. It encourages us to be kind when kindness is bestowed on us.  Did you know that kindness is not only a gift you give to others, but it’s also a healthy exercise for you? Putting kindness out to others can return

Top Reasons to Own a Beach House on the Outer Banks

2020-11-04T16:50:29+00:00November 5th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

It's a great time to invest in the Outer Banks of North Carolina Renting a summer beach house on the Outer Banks has been a tradition that hundreds of vacationing families have enjoyed for decades. Beach House rentals offer the added extra space and amenities wanted for a week-long stay at the beach.

Best Outer Banks Instagram Accounts to “feed” your Inspiration

2024-04-04T17:43:11+00:00October 22nd, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

The Outer Banks' Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and Bodie Island Lighthouse under the Milkyway by Instagrammer Patrick Jerome When we're not at the beach we're dreaming of the beach. Such a simple statement, but with so much truth in it. Sandy toes and salty kisses signs can be found in homes across the United

SAGA Wins 4 Prestigious Awards in this Year’s Parade of Homes

2020-11-10T13:11:43+00:00October 19th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , |

SAGA takes the win for a Judge's Award of Excellence and three People's Choice Awards in the 2020 Outer Banks Parade of Homes The 2020 Outer Banks Parade of Homes was a bit different this year, but no less exciting as we had an insider's look at some of the top builders on

Take a Tour Today in the Water Oak Community

2021-01-29T14:51:08+00:00October 16th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Just one mile to the beautiful Outer Banks beaches, come for a tour of this private waterfront community! DISCOVER WATER OAK Just hop on the Outer Banks multi-use path and you're riding along the soundfront on Kitty Hawk Bay, or down to the Wright Brothers' Memorial... Water Oak is centrally located in

Local Spotlight: Outer Banks Artist Tanya Dulyaba

2020-10-15T13:18:27+00:00October 15th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Tanya Dulyaba's unique artwork can be found in many beach houses and local businesses on the Outer Banks, North Carolina Tanya Dulyaba has nailed the Outer Banks vibe and taken the area by storm with her whimsical art. These original paintings of life on these Outer Banks have inspired many, from Tanya's flora

Vote for Your Favorites: Outer Banks Virtual Parade of Homes is OPEN!

2020-10-08T19:08:22+00:00October 8th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

One of the gorgeous entries in this year's Outer Banks Virtual Parade of Homes The 2020 Outer Banks Parade of Homes on October 8-11 will be 100% Virtual and FREE. SAGA Realty & Construction is proud to be among the custom homebuilders featured in this year’s Outer Banks Homebuilders Association’s Parade of Homes

Don’t Miss this Year’s Outer Banks Virtual Parade of Homes!

2020-10-02T14:19:39+00:00September 24th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

This year's Outer Banks Parade of Homes promises to be bigger and better than ever (and FREE!) Each fall the Outer Banks Home Builders Association (OBHBA) hosts a fantastic Parade of Homes, and this year's 28th POH will be no exception featuring 20 quality built or renovated custom homes. But unlike previous years,

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