BEACH MADNESS

The upcoming weekend is said to be what we have all been waiting for for weeks. Bright sun, temps in the 80's, clear skies and the Crystal Coast Beaches at Atlantic Beach, Pine Knoll Shores, Indian Beach, Emerald Isle, Cape Lookout and Shackelford Island among many others are just waiting to be enjoyed! It looks like a great weekend to build sand castles in the sand, go shelling, look for the wild horses, see if there are any new colts, feed the seagulls (just do not stand under them when you do) and get plenty of sun and warm breezes.

It is also a great time to look at condos and single family homes on the beaches. Real Estate is a bargain right now and there are lots of buyers taking advantage of this market. I have practiced real estate for over 15 years and now is the best time to buy a house that I have persoally ever witnessed. The interest rates are at a record low, the banks are lending money, tax credits are out there, incentives are out there and there are sellers who are motivated to sell!

Now is a great time to invest in beach property. Enjoy the entire season and the 'shoulder' seasons when all is quiet and peaceful.

For all your real estate needs please keep us in mind. "Your Coastal Sales Team", Harold and Gena Gilbert, "Always Put Your Real Estate Needs 1st"!

SHACKELFORD ISLAND

CAN'T YOU JUST IMAGINE HOW THRILLED THIS CHILD IS TO STAND THIS CLOSE TO A WILD HORSE? WHAT A GREAT EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE TO SEE THE HORSES THIS CLOSE UP IN THEIR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT! How exciting to be able to see wild horses on the beach and walk among them during your vacation! As long as you respect the horses and quietly walk around them they remain calm and go about their business. These horses are on Shackelford Island on the East side of Beaufort Inlet in Carteret County, NC. The land is Federal land and is protected by the government. The horses are fed and cared for and during 'round up' some of the horses are sold at auction to make sure there are not too many horses for the land to support. You can see by the crowd these horses draw when they show their presence on the Island how taken in the visitors can be. The horses and colts are fun to watch but there are also many, many other creatures on the island to study. Horseshoe crabs, all kinds of coastal birds, shells, clams, oysters, Hermit crabs, and the list just goes on and on and on!

There are dunes to climb on Shackelford Island and the Atlantic Ocean is on the opposite side of the island from the Sound. Spend one day at 'Shack' and you will come back for more!

BEACH MARKET IS PICKING UP!

The real estate market in Carteret County is beginning to show signs of improvement. Second home properties on Bogue Island which includes Atlantic Beach, Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, Indian Beach and Emerald Isle, NC all show signs of activity by interested buyers.

As the warm weather improves, those who love the ocean and the sand will continue to be drawn to its beautiful colors and sounds. Bogue Island runs East and West instead of North and South. Therefore it offers gorgeous sunrises and sunsets over the Atlantic Ocean. It is truly a sight to behold.

One of our most popular Islands is 'Shackelford Island'. Famous for the wild horses, children and adults enjoy watching these magnificent animals. The mares are bearing colts and it is amazing to watch them interact with each other.

Now is the time to come check the properties for sale in Carteret County. It is 'BEACH TIME'! SAVOUR EVERY MINUTE OF IT!