I write about life on Emerald Isle in my blogs because I love it so much and feel fortunate to live, work and play in such a beautiful place. In the spirit of this sentiment, I’ve decided to highlight the top 10 reasons I love life here. #10 Natural beauty surrounds you each and every day. Emerald Isle is situated on the western half of Bogue Banks, a south facing barrier island off the southern NC coast. Wherever you are in Emerald Isle, you are only minutes from the ocean, the beach, the mainland and the sound. Every single day, the golden yellow sun,the crystalline blues of the Atlantic waters and the verdurous greens of the live oaks bring beauty to your life and restore a sense of wonder to your soul. #9 Maritime history and culture abound. Emerald Isle is nestled in the Crystal Coast region of the North Carolina coastline, also referred to as the Southern Outer Banks. With Raleigh to the west and Wilmington to the south, you find yourself surrounded by unending opportunities to embark on maritime historical and cultural experiences. Add to that the proximity of other popular coastal towns rich with history and culture reflective of the region such as Atlantic Beach, Beaufort, Morehead City, Swansboro, New Bern and Jacksonville—and you'll find that you never run out of things to do, places to see and opportunities to learn.
#8 Recreational fun on the water and off. Being active is easy in Emerald Isle. Walking, biking, camping, kayaking, canoeing, jet skiing and water skiing are only some of the many ways locals get out and enjoy coastal living. Emerald Isle affords you the opportunity to do more of all the things you love that you otherwise would only do on your vacation time. Life is too short to only enjoy life a few short weeks out of the year. When fun and recreation are easily accessible, as they are in Emerald Isle, you have many more chances to enjoy them on a regular basis. #7 Excellent quality of life. When it comes to factoring in the quality of life on Emerald Isle, you'll find that the positive variables far exceed both the national and state quality of life averages. These variables include categories like Amusement, Culture, Education, Medical, Religion, Restaurants and Weather. Conversely, the negative quality of life variables tend to be very low in Emerald Isle and include things like lower Crime, Earthquakes and Mortality rates than average. #6 Mild winters. This one is kind of a no-brainer, but absolutely worth the mention. If you find yourself weary of harsh winters, freezing cold weather, snow, ice and blizzards, the good news is that those are pretty much a non-issue in Emerald Isle. Once in a while you'll get a few fleeting snowflakes or perhaps the occasional ice storm, but even when you do they don't last long. With average winter high temperatures in the upper 50s and low 60s and average lows barely dipping into the 30s, you'll find the winters in Emerald Isle pleasant, mild and still quite pleasant for your daily stroll on the beach. Off-season months on Emerald Isle are some of the best.
I’m halfway through the 10 reasons I love living in Emerald Isle. Let’s continue. #5 Low permanent population. The permanent population of Emerald Isle, North Carolina is currently at 3,797 and is always on a slow but steady rise. The peak-season population swells to about 50,000 during the summer months. So that means that most of the year, you don't have to share the beaches with too many people and the island beauty sometimes feels like it's all your own. When summer comes around, you just have to be willing to share the love with those who visit and vacation here. It's a worthy sacrifice.#4 Affordable beach homes. I’ve examined this issue in great depth on previous videos but there's no point in living at the beach if you can't afford it. The good news is that's not the case in Emerald Isle. You don't have to invest a million bucks for a beach home (unless you want to). With median Emerald Isle home prices in the $400,000 range, island life and beach living are not out of your reach. You can live the dream and stay within your budget. Something to think about! #3 Laid back, relaxed atmosphere. I think we would all agree that life is too busy sometimes—probably most times. It helps to ease the stress and hurriedness of everyday life when you live in a place that exudes a laid-back beach vibe and a relaxed state of mind. Life is a little slower here, it's true, but in the best way possible. Just enough for you to catch your breath, take in the moment, be mindful of the beauty all around you, and then move on with your day. It's something that's hard to put into words unless you actually experience it, so maybe you should come and see what we mean.And, I can tell you that at my last annual physical my numbers were better than they have been in a decade.
#2 Island living is good not only for the body but also for the soul. This goes hand-in-hand with the beach state of mind. Island living is good for the soul because it's just another step toward a relaxed body, mind and spirit. Being on island time is absolutely a good thing because it means you're not always pushed by the clock as you watch the minutes, hours and days of your life pass by without contentment. Instead, you have the time to savor life and focus on what really matters. There's just something about being surrounded by sun, sand, salt and sea that encourages this peace of mind and gives one perspective.Ask me how I know. #1 Life is a beach. You've heard the saying, "Life's a beach". Well, that doesn't get any truer than here on Emerald Isle, making it the #1 reason I love living here. The beach is central to my life on the island and everything in my life, my family and my businesses revolves around it. I live, work and play here—and love every minute of it. You should seriously consider trying it out. Beach life might look good on you!
I hope you found why I love EI so much worthy of your time. To learn more about Emerald Isle and buying real estate in Emerald Isle and the Crystal Coast, go to www.EmeraldIsleHomesforSaleNC.com and sign up for my blog. Ready to buy or sell? Call me at 919-308-2292. Explore the video tab for my weekly uploads to my YouTube channel. Subscribe to my YouTube channel and receive free donuts at my Flip Flops Donut shop. Text your email address to 919-308-2292 and subscribe to my newsletter. My book, "Live Where You Vacation" is available on Amazon.com.
Comments