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

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

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

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

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

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

OBAR REALTORS® gathered at College of the Albemarle’s new state of the art media room, to participate in National Ethics Day with Leigh Brown via livestream last week. Full story

Each year, the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® (OBAR) awards 12-$1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors in Ocracoke, and Currituck and Dare Counties. Full story

The Outer Banks Association of REALTORS’® (OBAR) Young Professionals Network and Membership Services Committees participated in NC REALTORS® Give Back Week by holding a food drive benefitting the Beach Food Pantry. Full story

The 32nd Annual Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® (OBAR) Charity Golf Tournament was held at Kilmarlic Golf Club on June 3rd.  While there were a few sprinkles, the day turned out to be perfect for golfers.  Full story

The Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® (OBAR) has released their May 2022 real estate statistical report.  The report highlights year-to-date and month-to-month sale comparisons for residential, commercial, and lot/land properties included in OBAR’s Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Full story

The Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® (OBAR) has released April’s real estate statistical report. There was an increase in total volume sold which means that the market is still HOT!  April saw… Full story