Category: faq
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Emerald Isle Beach Driving Closed at “The Point” 2024
On December 28, 2023, Emerald Isle notified beach drivers via email that the Point would be closed to driving for approximately 6 weeks. The announcement read: Good Afternoon, Dates: January 1, 2024 thru February 15th, 2024. Beach Driving will be suspended from the west of Doe Drive ramp to the point from the dates of 01/01/2024 through…
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North Carolina’s “Beachiest” Custom Beach License Plates
The North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles offers a wide variety of vanity plates. Some of the beachiest plates have sea turtles, fish and lighthouses on them. Let’s cover them below. Save the Sea Turtles! This vanity plate was crafted in 2002 by Jean Beasley, who was at the time the director of the Karen…
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Can You Fly Drones over Personal Property in Emerald Isle NC?
In North Carolina, it is legal to fly a drone over personal property. This applies to the town of Emerald Isle NC as well. North Carolina State Law North Carolina General Statutes (NCGS) explain where drones are and are not permitted. It’s a common misconception that recreational drones are not allowed to fly over private…
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Coronavirus COVID-19 and Refunds for Topsail Island Beach Rentals – Insurance Problems and “Foreseeable Events”
Today someone asked me “Can I get a refund for a house I rented on Topsail Island?” It depends. Most homeowners are going to “do the right thing” and provide a full refund. Some agencies are providing refunds during April while we have Stay at Home Orders here in North Carolina. Some of the insurers…
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Refunds for Topsail Island Tenants Affected by Hurricane Dorian
If you are vacationing on Topsail Island in Topsail Beach, Surf City or North Topsail or any other beach in North Carolina during Hurricane Dorian you are likely eligible for a refund for your vacation house rental. That’s because there is a government ordered Mandatory Evacuation affecting Topsail Island and other coastal cities of North…
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Hurricane Dorian: Mandatory Evacuation on Topsail Island
On September 3, 2019, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper issued a mandatory evacuation order, effective at 8 am on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 which applies to barrier islands along the entire North Carolina coast, from the Virginia line to the South Carolina line. The mandatory evacuation order comes short on the heels of the Dorian’s…
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How Much Money Do Rentals Bring in Topsail Island?
After managing oceanfront homes on Topsail Island for a few years I have been able to determine the max amounts and dates rentals go for. Of course, a house that is a block or two back from the ocean front goes for less than a house right on the ocean, and the age is a…
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Will My Real Estate Agent Help Rent My Beach House While I Sell It?
Almost no real estate agent in the Snead’s Ferry or Topsail Island area will rent your vacation house for you. Contrary to popular belief, real estate agents make very little money off of selling homes. They generally receive 25% of that 7% listing fee. Selling a $400,000 property is a tremendous amount of work, and…
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Can Tenants Get a Refund for a Rental on Topsail Island After Hurricane Florence?
Hurricane Florence did more than trash people’s vacation plans, it trashed Topsail Island. While many of the beach houses are structurally sound, there was a mandatory evacuation order when Hurricane Florence arrived. And that’s good, considering that streets ended up with 4′ of sand on them and there were no utilities by the time the…
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Topsail Beach vs Surf City vs North Topsail – The Difference
Topsail Island North Carolina consists of 3 towns: Topsail Beach, Surf City and North Topsail Beach. Part of the island is in Onslow County and part of it is in Pender County. The Difference Between Topsail Island, Topsail Beach, Surf City & North Topsail Beach: Topsail Island North Carolina is one of my most favorite…