April 2026 OBX Market Update

It's the end of the 1st quarter, and is it me, or did that fly by? I can't believe it's almost mid-April already! A lot is going on this year with the 250th celebration!
I'm happy we still have some cooler temps before the heat moves in.

Market Update

Now that we have a full first quarter of data, the results might interest you.

We have 2 out of the 7 towns I measure with high inventory levels: Corolla at 9 months and Nags Head at 11 months. Everywhere else is holding firm at 5 months, which is still considered a normal market. However, here's where it gets interesting. Every town is showing more inventory coming on each month than selling.

Click here to read more.

Mid Currituck Bridge

The news looks very bleak at the moment. Officials are citing the rising cost of the bridge as the primary reason it's being tabled.

Southern Shores is having a meeting on April 14th with DOT and other officials. Click Here to read more.

Another hearing held on April 6th with Currituck County officials resulted in similar discouraging news. Click Here to Read More.

DARE 250

In celebration of 250 years, Dare is putting together a host of events, and you can find them all in one place here. The premier event kicks off on April 18th.

Make plans to participate in some of the fun this year and be sure to check out the Passport program!

What fun! https://www.darea250.org/events

Duck Noise Ordinance

On April 2, 2026, the Duck Town Council discussed proposed changes to the town's "Loud and Disturbing Noise" ordinance, specifically focusing on a summer plan for the outdoor music scene.

Here's the link to the Council meeting, the discussion of the proposed ordinance begins at the 26:08 minute mark:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13ouGTYX-JU

Olives A Greek Kitchen

If you are planning a trip to Manteo, I cannot stress enough for you to have lunch at this amazing Mediterranean Restaurant called Olives A Greek. You will not regret it.

Check out their Website and Facebook

Ilona Matteson, REALTOR(r)

Beach Realty NC

4826 N Croatan Hwy

Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

Direct: (252) 619-5225

Office: (252) 261-3815

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