Saltwater Close

My kids and my dog are my priority, my real estate license is my security, and DIY and construction and U.S.V.I. Hesitant to call?

Realtor | Designer | House Flipper | I Do What I Love

The fantastical life of a construction mom feeling most free when working on spontaneous projects. Currently building a little gypsy wagon

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My kids and my dog are my priority, my real estate license is my security, and DIY and construction projects are my creativity. I grew up in Wiscons

in (Go Pack, Go!) and through life, I developed passions for traveling, writing, parenting, and of course working on anything I can "fix up". I suffer from a chronic case of wanderlust... my daughter and I have stepped foot on every continent other than Antarctica and we will make it there soon. Now that my daughter is older, my son, dog, and I will continue traveling. I have been selling and rehabbing properties since 1997 but Saltwater Close began when I moved to the Outer Banks, North Carolina about seven years ago. The scent of saltwater from the wind is physically and mentally relaxing. Nature lured me to the area and allowed me to reassess my personal and work life. Considering how long I have lived here and my sense of wanderlust, this place is clearly special to me and has allowed me to live a much more laid back lifestyle. I have worked on homes built in the early 1900's, inner city condo conversions, and concrete constructed buildings situated in various parts of the U.S. I know my way around old woodwork, cisterns, water pumps, and I can change old sash cords in my sleep. I spend most of my time "outside the box" and my least favorite phrase is "that's not the way we usually do it". I prefer to run around in grungy clothes, flip flops, and a ponytail but I also love dressing to impress and wheel and deal in the real estate contractual world. Being creative and spontaneous while also always having a backup plan has allowed my family to travel and work on fun projects. Extensive travel to far-flung places has influenced both my design perspectives and how I prioritize "needs" when it comes to starting a new project. I have a degree in journalism and love to write inspiring, insightful, and humorous blogs. In general, my blogs and social media feeds include DIY projects for moms, inspiration and pointers for women in construction, my experience raising kids in the Outer Banks, and general advice for women in business. My business, Saltwater Close, specializes in remodeling, design services, and investment advice to folks who'd like to live or own property in the beautiful Outer Banks of North Carolina. I use local vendors and do what we can to support the small businesses in our area. I try to repurpose, reuse, and salvage cool things to use in our designs while being as professional as possible. Some of the things I'm pretty good at are:

- Helping you buy or sell a house in the Outer Banks

- Remodeling or updating your property ~ one small thing, or the whole house!

- Design consultation (available at an hourly rate)

- Staging your property ~ which can equal a faster sale at a higher price

Think you might need my help? Call me - I'll be happy to answer your questions... and if I can't help, I'll do my best to point you in the right direction. Follow me on social media or read my blogs. I might inspire you to do your own work or I might inspire you to work with me. Nonetheless, I certainly hope to inspire you to travel more, appreciate the little things, and to try a project or lifestyle that's new to you.

05/20/2025

Working hard and finding creative inspiration…

05/19/2025

01/08/2025

This has been getting her on in New Zealand… but dang, has it been cold!

01/01/2025

This is wishing you a very from ~ and yes, even can be !

12/31/2024

36 yrs (almost to the day)- and I’m baaaack!

12/30/2024

Some of us do a stellar one hour practice while waiting for a ~ others lay on the floor at after an amazingly expensive martini and stream the last season of on .

12/26/2024

To all the near and far… we wish you Happy Holidays and a New Year filled with and .

12/11/2024

Logan is a who’s been the waves since he was a kid. Before moving to Charlotte, NC to hustle as a brick mason laborer, he worked as a server at and a beach attendant at . Before graduating from he could also be seen working on cars with his dad, and dog sitting for yours truly. To order “real pogue”swag, see the link in my bio ⬆️.

12/10/2024

Eddie comes from a long line of real . He grew up in the , and is currently majoring in chemistry at Brevard college in western NC. His summer hustles have included food running at , catering at and setting up chairs and umbrellas for guests at . His family lives on “the beach road” and sponsors a beach access near their home. 🌊💕.

12/09/2024

These graciously and without complaint came out on a cold, blustery day to help me with photo shoot. If you order some swag and send me a pic, I’d love to post it! Link to said swag in my bio ⬆️

12/08/2024

Hey ya’ll~ Finally, finally launching a project I’ve put down and picked up literally dozens of times in the last few years. My intention with this garment line is to highlight the “real” Outer Banks and its amazing year ‘round Pogues. I’ll be donating a portion of the proceeds to local non-profits…so stay tuned for fun facts and features as I continue to tweak my new website and retail stores! See the link in my bio for current swag (more coming soon).

11/29/2024

A little with the big kid, rando for the little kid, and the for dessert. Happy Thanksgiving to all friends and family, near and far!

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119 Rocky Mount Street
Kill Devil Hills, NC
27948

Website

http://www.saltwaterclose.com/

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