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A new Business Week article on investing in real estate, happened to mention investing in a vacation home. If you are in the market for a high-end vacation home, there are tremendous deals out there right now. While certain high-end markets (think Vail or Aspen) have held up well during the recent downturns, most vacation areas have not fared as well and there are deep discounts to be had.
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In my opinion it seems like a fair assessment of the deals to be had in vacation homes. Great opportunities continue to exist all along the Outer Banks.
Start your search on the Outer Banks MLS.
That is the question that has crossed many people’s lips on the Outer Banks in the last couple days. A couple days of winds out of the west have left the ocean water of the beaches of the OBX in the low 60′s. As of this morning the Duck FRF, was showing temperatures of 61. The winds effect is known as upwelling. Upwelling occurs in the Outer Banks when the winds from the west blow the warm surface watere back and it is replaced by the colder water underneath. For a more complete explanation here is is explain by 2 scientist from NOAA.
Winds powerfully affect the oceans and are an important force in creating currents. From global circulation of entire oceans to microscopic patterns of turbulence, winds move water and its resident animals and plants in complex and interesting patterns.
When the wind blows parallel to the coastline, an intriguing and biologically important event occurs. Affected by the rotation of the earth, winds can move water at right angles to the direction the wind is blowing, a phenomenon known as the Coriolis effect. Along a coastline oriented North-South, like much of the west coast of the U.S., winds that blow from the north tend to drive ocean surface currents to the right of the wind direction, thus pushing surface waters offshore. As surface waters are pushed offshore, water is drawn from below to replace them. The upward movement of this deep, colder water is called upwelling.
This is a great slideshow of local photos by Chris Bickford. Definitely outstanding. Check out the NY Times Photos.
The OBX made Time Magazine as one of the best American Experiences.
It may stink to be a sea captain in Hatteras, but for a diver, it can be pretty great. The area is known as the graveyard of the Atlantic, and the waters just off the coast have claimed many a vessel over the years. Dozens of wrecks lie on the bottom, including wooden vessels from the 19th century, steam freighters and even a German U-boat. You need master certification to dive to many of the wrecks but not all. Some of the boats are submerged just a few feet underwater and can be reached from the beach or on a beginner-level scuba dive: try the Outer Banks Dive Center or Nags Head Diving. Kindly forward 10% of whatever treasure you find, care of me. Dives: from $75, including gear.
What beats doing a little diving while your in the OBX?
Thought this was a great blog post on the Seaside Vacations Blog:
About one year ago the average price per gallon of regular unleaded gasoline was $4.11 based on a study conducted by AAA. Gas prices have dropped this summer saving travelers an average of $1.60 per gallon. This savings in gas is helping U.S. travelers afford summer vacations. Despite current economic instability, travelers are taking this opportunity to discover all that the Outer Banks has to offer. The Outer Banks is located a half of a day’s drive from most of the east coast.
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