Year to Date:

Home values are holding relatively steady. Year to date, the Average Sales Price, at $712,126, reflects only a modest 6% decrease, indicating a level of stability in our market.  The number of units sold, on the other hand, has experienced a consistent downward trend, declining by 31%, a pattern that has remained relatively stable throughout the year.

• The Median Sales Price has remained consistent throughout the entire year, standing at $583,000 as of the end of October. This reflects only a marginal 1% decrease from the year-end value in 2022.
• The Average Days on Market of 51 is the same as it was at the end of 2021
• Active inventory is down 16% in Dare and 26% in Currituck County

YTD Waterfront highlights:

Currently, oceanfront and soundfront homes are experiencing a more significant decrease in value compared to the overall real estate market. Oceanfront properties have seen a substantial decline of 55%, while soundfront homes have also decreased by 34%. In contrast, the total residential market has seen a decrease of 31% in terms of unit sales

• The Average Sales Price of an oceanfront home was $2,002,335 and the Median Sales Price was $1,700.  On average, they sold for 90% of the original asking price.  11 homes sold for 100% or higher!
• The Average Sales Price of a soundfront home is $1,200,771.  The Median Sales Price is $1,149,900
• 107 canalfront homes sold this year (108 last year) with an Average Sales Price of $626,525 and a Median Sales Price of $579,900

A note from Lindsey Dail with Towne Bank Insurance:

Our insurance market is extremely limited as the coast of Florida was hit hard with storms the last two years. Our markets that insure here on the Outer Banks also insure in Florida which causes the carriers and companies to pay special attention to all their coastal exposure. Here at Towne Insurance Agency, we are always looking for the next best market to be sure your clients are insured properly.

You will notice a lot of Dwelling Fire policies also known as DP2 policies are being quoted. North Carolina Joint Underwriter Association is forced to provide insurance here in North Carolina. It seems a lot of homes being sold today are built in the 80’s or 90’s so more than likely they have the polybutylene plumbing which all our carriers exclude this plumbing, so our only option is a DP2 policy with NCJUA. One important coverage this type of policy does not include is, wind driven rain.

I feel like honesty goes a long way in the insurance world. My goal is to be sure my clients understand what I am offering and what the policies do not cover so they are not finding this out in the event of a claim. Please call me today (252)-202-6150 or email me [email protected]. I would be happy to review your current policies to be sure you have the proper coverage or if there are holes in your coverage limits.