Stories by Outer Banks Association of REALTORS (OBAR)

A Win for Disaster Relief and Scholarship at OBAR’s 2023 Bowling Tournament

The Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® (OBAR) held their annual charity bowling tournament themed “Boots & Bling” on Friday, March 3rd.  Once again, the event was sold out and OBAR is delighted to announce that approximately $7,000 Full story

Apr 4


Baby Boomers Overtake Millennials as Largest Generation of Home Buyers

The share of baby boomers has surpassed millennials and now makes up the largest generation of home buyers, according to the latest study from the National Association of Realtors®. Full story

Mar 28


Pending Home Sales Increased 2.5% in December, Ending Six-Month Slide

Pending home sales increased in December for the first time since May 2022 — following six consecutive months of declines — according to the National Association of Realtors®. Full story

Feb 14


Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® Installs 2023 Leadership Team

The Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® (OBAR) hosted their annual REALTOR® Ball this month. Full story

Dec 14


A Win for Disaster Relief at OBAR’s 25th Annual Charity Surf Fishing Tournament

The Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® (OBAR) held their 25th Annual Charity Surf Fishing Tournament recently.  The charity event benefited the Association’s Disaster Relief Fund held with the Outer Banks Community Foundation. Full story

Dec 13


Local REALTOR® Selected for National Association of REALTORS® Leadership Academy

Local REALTOR® Kimberly Endre has been selected to be a member of the prestigious National Association of REALTORS® Leadership Academy (NARLA). Full story

Dec 12


5th Annual OBX Community Blood Drive

Holiday fun can push blood donation to the bottom of the to-do list. Winter weather and seasonal illness can also impact the blood supply. Full story

Dec 9


From NAR: Pending Home Sales Declined 4.6% in October

Pending home sales slid for the fifth consecutive month in October, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Full story

Nov 30


REALTOR®Fest Open to the Public This Friday – And Donate Blood

The Outer Banks Association of REALTORS’® (OBAR) biggest event of the year, REALTOR®Fest, is this Friday, November 4th, at R/C Movie Theatres in KDH from 9:00A-4:00P with check-in starting at 8:30A.  This expo is open to the public.  Do not live with FOMO—register today! Full story

Nov 1


The Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® Hires Donna Creef as Government Affairs Director

After an extensive months-long search process, the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® (OBAR) is excited to announce that former Dare County Planning Director Donna Creef has been hired as their new Government Affairs Director. Full story

Oct 11


June’s Real Estate Statistical Report

Sales declined in June compared to last month, but MLS Director Dan Sutherland theorizes that the decline is most likely due to a seasonal decline versus a downturn in the market. Full story

Jul 25


OBAR Member Elected Vice Chair of NC Real Estate Commission

Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® (OBAR) member Jeff Malarney of Malarney & McCown, has been appointed to serve as the Vice Chair of the North Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC) by NC Governor Roy Cooper. Full story

Jul 20