Carolina Designs Realty is pleased to announce Monica Thibodeau, our Principal Broker and Owner, was elected to serve another term as a Council Member for the Town of Duck.
A vacationer to the Outer Banks since the early 70s, Monica has been a permanent resident of Duck for 20+ years.
Monica currently serves as President for the Outer Banks Association of Realtors as well as Town Council liason for the Duck Community and Business Alliance.
To provide convenient, online service for our valued guests, our technical staff implemented the Guest Services section of our web site for guests to be able to view their lease information and make payments via MasterCard, Visa, Discover or ACH transactions.
Our payment program will now provide even more financial flexibility as we have added the ability to pay using American Express credit cards.
We are meeting the needs of our target consumers as well as remaining on the competitive edge of our industry.
Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® held a Surf Fishing Scholarship Tournament on Friday, October 23, 2009 beginning at 7 a.m. and ending at 5 p.m. Carolina Designs Realty employees, Jessica Winstead, Richard Rostant, Andy Dagen, Meredith Olinger, and Nick Cianfrini were participants in the tournament.
According to Dorothy Toolan of Dare County Public Relations Federal Highway Administration designated the Outer Banks as one of America’s distinctive and diverse byways this month.
It follows North Carolina’s northern coastline as it juts east into the Atlantic Ocean. Byway visitors travel a route that traverses Bodie and Hatteras islands in Dare County, Ocracoke Island in Hyde County and Down East in Carteret County.
Boards of Commissioners in Dare, Hyde and Carteret counties nominated the state-designated byway for national status in December 2008.
The Federal Highway Administration’s National Scenic Byways Program recognizes roadways that have outstanding scenic, historic, cultural, natural, recreational and archaeological qualities.
The Outer Banks National Scenic Byway’s nomination highlights the unique maritime culture shared by 21 coastal villages that dot the byway route. That culture, says the nomination, is intimately linked to the byway’s natural world of barrier islands, capes and shallow sounds as well as nationally significant historic places.
The Outer Banks Bike Fest was held on October 2-4, 2009 at Kitty Hawk Harley Davidson in Harbinger, North Carolina. The happening featured a Bike Show, Poker Run, Guided Tours and much more. Carolina Designs Realty was one of the many proud sponsors for this event.
Put on your calendar the 7th Annual Outer Banks Bike Week™ , also known as the premier rally on the East Coast, will be a full Sunday to Sunday, April 18-25, in 2010. There will be more vendors and events to fill up an entire week. This rally is going to be BIG! Many riders have decided to forego the hassles of Myrtle Beach and opt to spend their time and money in the Outer Banks where they’re welcomed by all the towns and locals in the area.
Our staff at Carolina Designs Realty accommodates families from all over for the Thanksgiving holiday. Our homes are chosen for this special occasion because these gatherings need the space to accommodate extended family members in eight or more bedroom. In our extensive inventory, these vacation rental homes tend to have large, fully stocked kitchens, many times with double appliances and all the equipment needed for big family retreats. These homes are inspected thoroughly far in advance of the arrival date to insure that the kitchens are well equipped and the appliances are in proper working order.
We look forward to your stay with us during this special holiday. Best wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving on the Outer Banks!
Celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week
WILDFEST 2009
October 17th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at COA Manteo Campus
(former Manteo Middle School)
“Meet the Animals Program” provided by the NC Museum of Natural Sciences will be there the entire day!
Check out the living creatures including frogs, turtles, terrapins, crayfish, snakes and more!
FREE Face Painting, Critter Calls, Animal Tracks, Build a bird Activity, Archery and Casting, Native American Crafts!
Plus, for the second year, the Wildlife Olympics will offer children an opportunity to act like an animal!
Learn about bears, alligators, red wolves, sea turtles and many other critters that call North Carolina home.
Have your picture taken with the various animal mascots.
Get a close up look at mounted animals in the Sensory Safari Trailer!
Call 252-987-1118 for information and directions.
The Third Annual Duck Jazz Festival will be held on Sunday, October 11th beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the Duck Town Park headlining with Sacramento-based Jazz Saxophonist Kim Waters in her 20th Anniversary tour followed by Joe Mapp & The Coordinates featuring Laura Martier, Connected, Joe Baoine, and Jackie Scott & The Housewreckers.
Carolina Designs Realty is pleased to be a sponsor for this well attended event that brings over 4,000 people to the Town of Duck in years past.
“I just want to say we all had the best time ever. It was a once in a lifetime vacation and we’re all committed to doing it again, probably next year. #677 Mucho Dinero was a beautiful house and everything was wonderful. We couldn’t have asked for more.
The only thing holding us up for next year is finding out where my son who is in the military will be deployed to. When that is known we will decide on a date, probably being the same time of year next year. I look forward to doing business with you again
Thank you so much, I found dealing with you and your company so pleasant.” Pat from Mountiantop, PA
”P.S. I am looking forward to the catalog for next year already.”
New for 2009, the Outer Banks Music Showcase cast takes you back to the days of the Grand Ole’ Opry and the old Hee Haw television shows! Combining country, bluegrass, gospel and side splitting hillbilly humor this show will have you tappin’ your toes, stompin’ your feet, clappin’ your hands and rolling in the aisles with laughter!
For more information on tickets and schedules please contact the Box Office at 252-261-7505.
