Outer Banks Association of REALTORS®

06/23/2026

☕✨ Coffee & Cabinets at Island Woodcrafts

Join Island Woodcrafts for Coffee & Cabinets, a special networking event on Thursday, June 25, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Stop by their beautiful showroom in Southern Shores for complimentary coffee and pastries, connect with fellow real estate professionals, and explore the latest in custom cabinetry and design trends. You'll also have the chance to meet the Island Woodcrafts team and learn how their services can help your clients transform houses into dream homes.

🎉 Business Card Raffle
Bring your business card for a chance to win a $500 Williams Sonoma gift card!

📍 Island Woodcrafts Showroom
5593 N. Croatan Highway
Southern Shores, NC 27949

Whether you're looking to expand your network, gather design inspiration, or discover a valuable resource for your clients, this is a great opportunity to make new connections and learn more about the design services available right here on the Outer Banks.

We hope to see you there!

RSVP: [email protected]

06/19/2026

🎓 Big congratulations to the 2026 Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® Scholarship Recipients! 🎓

We are incredibly proud to celebrate the achievements of these eight outstanding local students as they take the next step in their educational journeys:

Tyler Dayan – First Flight High School

Reid Cerino – First Flight High School

Myrezza Holton – Manteo High School

Alaina Bonanni – Cape Hatteras School

Charlotte Chappelle – First Flight High School

Angela Flores – Ocracoke School

Samantha Schena – Cape Hatteras School

Addison Greene – First Flight High School

Thank you to everyone in our community who helps make this possible. OBAR's Surf, Turf & Roll Charity fundraiser events make this all possible.
Your continued support builds brighter futures! ✨Surf Fishing, Golf and Bowling participation brings this all together!

Big Shout out to the OBAR Scholarship Committee with Chair Tiffany Moldovan of Beach Realty & Construction for all they do.

06/18/2026

We are sad to hear that longtime OBAR member Marlene Roberts Brantley has passed. Please join us in sending our sincere condolences to her family, friends and her REALTOR community that worked along side her for so many years here on the Outer Banks. She was truly a treasure to know and she will be missed.

View Marlene Roberts Brantley's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

06/16/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of a member of the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® Rick Kinne.

Celebration of Life: Remembering Rick Kinne 🎸

To honor his incredible life and legacy, a Celebration of Life is being held, and all who knew and loved him are welcome to attend. Come ready to share memories, listen to some music, and celebrate a life beautifully lived.

Event Details:
📍 Where: Art’s Place

⏰ What: Open Mic Night & Celebration

🕕 Wednesday, June 17th, Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

🍔 Menu: BBQ, coleslaw, chips, and dessert

Let’s gather to remember "Rockin' Rick" the way he would want us to—with great music, good company, and fond memories. Come play, listen, and celebrate a wonderful man who left a lasting mark on our community.

Rest in peace, Rick. You will be dearly missed. 🕊️

06/11/2026

06/05/2026

Key Vote Alert: Senate Bill 484
On behalf of the Chamber of Commerce
"I want to bring your attention to a fast-moving bill in Raleigh that poses a serious threat to Currituck County businesses and citizens, and could significantly impact local property taxes.

The Issue:
The NC House of Representatives has stripped and rewritten Senate Bill 484. It is now an explicit ban that stops our county from using tourism occupancy tax revenue to fund beach public safety, ocean rescue, and law enforcement during our peak seasonal spikes. This bill deliberately attempts to overturn the unanimous NC Supreme Court ruling that protected Currituck County’s right to use these funds for visitor safety.

The Consequence:
If this bill passes, the massive cost of providing emergency services to millions of seasonal visitors will be shifted directly onto local property owners and year-round small businesses through higher local taxes. Alternatively, vital public safety services will face severe budget cuts, endangering our visitors and damaging our reputation as a safe premier destination.

Taking Action:
The House is fast-tracking this bill, but we can kill it in the Senate. Coastal Senators understand our unique operational needs. We are organizing a massive, coordinated push targeting Senate Rules Chair Bill Rabon and our regional representative, Senator Norman Sanderson, to urge they vote NO on concurrence when the bill arrives on the Senate floor.

Your Action Item Right Now (Takes 2 Minutes):

Open the Sample letter Here template.
Fill in the brackets with your specific name, title, and business address.
Copy and paste the text into an email.
Send it immediately to both coastal senators:
Link to Commissioners' Opposition Letter
Email below for Senators
7.

Senator Bill Rabon: [email protected]
Senator Norman Sanderson: [email protected]
Note: Please make sure to include your physical business address in the email so their legislative assistants know you are an active, regional economic stakeholder."

Sincerely, Juanita Krause
President
Currituck Chamber of Commerce

06/05/2026

According to Rule 58A .1702, NC real estate brokers must complete eight credit hours of real estate continuing education courses within one year prior to the expiration of the license as follows: (1) four credit hours of elective courses; and (2) four hours of either the General Update Course or for a broker with BIC Eligible status, the Broker-in-Charge Update Course in lieu of the General Update Course.

06/03/2026

🏌️‍♂️⛳ What a Day for a Great Cause! ⛳🏌️‍♀️

The 36th Annual Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® (OBAR) Charity Golf Tournament was a tremendous success on Friday, May 29, 2026, at the beautiful Kilmarlic Golf Club.

Congratulations to our 1st Place Team Arbor Home Loans with Captain Daniel Caro, and players Kristine Baum, Dave Burchett and Wendy Nelson.

Thanks to the incredible support of our golfers, sponsors, volunteers, Community Partners, and donors, this year's tournament raised funds for OBAR's Scholarship Fund and Disaster Relief Fund—programs that make a meaningful difference throughout our community and managed by the Outer Banks Community Foundation.

For 30 years, OBAR's Scholarship Fund has helped local students pursue their educational dreams, awarding nearly 200 scholarships totaling more than $300,000. The Disaster Relief Fund continues to provide assistance to individuals and families facing hardships following disasters and unexpected emergencies.

A special thank you to our Tournament Co-Chairs Kathie Nesbitt and Kaye Jones, volunteers, sponsors, and every participant who helped make this event possible. Your generosity and commitment to giving back are what make our REALTOR® community so special.

A special thanks to Ashley Wood for the great photos!