Ilona Matteson-Beach Homes in Duck, NC

04/13/2026

Things are changing in the OBX market. My latest update looks at inventory levels by town and what they may be signaling as we move through the second quarter. Spoiler: the market is not exactly throwing confetti for overpriced listings.

https://ilonamatteson.com/obx-april-market-update/

04/13/2026

We’re already halfway through April, and the Outer Banks market is giving us plenty to talk about. In this month’s newsletter, I’m sharing a fresh market update, local news, upcoming Dare 250 events, and a great Manteo lunch spot. Real estate and local life tend to go hand in hand around here.

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03/10/2026

The Outer Banks market has officially shifted into a slower pace, and that matters for anyone thinking about selling this spring. Ilona’s March Statistical Update breaks down what’s happening now and why waiting can be risky in a changing market. Read the full update here.

https://ilonamatteson.com/march-statistical-update/

03/10/2026

The sunshine is finally back, and the Outer Banks is starting to feel a lot more like spring. This month’s newsletter covers the latest market shift, local events, Dare 250, the latest on the Mid-Currituck Bridge, and a few fun ways to enjoy the weekend.

Click this link (https://conta.cc/3Nv3Vqk) and catch up on what’s happening.

02/06/2026

This year, I embark on my 30th YEAR as a real estate agent on the Outer Banks. What an incredible journey it has been! It's hard to imagine I've done anything for 30 years!

I'm so grateful to all of my clients over the years, and I certainly look forward to what's ahead. I'm not giving up any time soon, so please reach out or refer me if you have any plans to buy or sell! 

I appreciate you!

02/06/2026

Trying to decide whether 2026 is your year to buy or sell on the OBX? This 2025 recap shows where pricing landed (and where buyers pushed back). Take a look—and if you want a plan for your 2026 goals, let’s talk.
https://ilonamatteson.com/2025-recap/

02/05/2026

Winter didn’t exactly roll out the welcome mat over the past couple of weeks — wind, cold snaps, and gray days reminded everyone it’s still February on the Outer Banks. But while the weather stayed unpredictable, the real estate market quietly picked up momentum.

January activity surprised even seasoned locals; inventory is beginning to shift, and early signs point to a more balanced spring ahead. This February OBX Market Update breaks down what’s happening now, plus seasonal homeowner reminders and a local event worth noting.

👉 Read the full OBX Market Update:

Email from Ilona Matteson My Website Blog Listings The OBX   My Website Blog The OBX Listings It's already February? I'm sorry I was absent for January with an update; the time really got away from me

12/18/2025

The Outer Banks market may feel quiet, but a lot is shifting under the surface.
This month’s newsletter looks at where we are in the current cycle, what upcoming appraisal changes mean for homeowners, how the extended roof grant could benefit you, and what to think about now if a sale may be on the horizon in 2026.

Click to read it now: https://conta.cc/3N9dD0U

12/18/2025

Real estate cycles don’t care about hope… or denial.
If this market feels familiar, it’s because it is.
Here’s what past cycles tell us about where we’re headed—and why waiting isn’t always the power move people think it is.

Read more here: https://ilonamatteson.com/history-repeats/

11/13/2025

Read my breakdown of the Outer Banks Absorption Rate and how it may affect our Housing Market:
https://ilonamatteson.com/absorption-rate/

11/12/2025

Absorption rates are shifting across the Outer Banks — and that’s where the story really starts.
This month’s OBX Market Update breaks down which towns are balancing out, which are cooling off, and how buyers and sellers can use the data to make smart end-of-year moves.

Also in this issue:
• Another insurance rate increase you’ll want to know about.
• A bill in the NC House that would allow the NFIP to pay out claims to homes at risk of collapse — giving homeowners the chance to relocate or remove a structure before it becomes a hazard.
• And yes — another one of my favorite recipes, just in time for Thanksgiving: “How to Smoke a Turkey Breast.”

Read it all here now! https://myemail.constantcontact.com/November-2025-OBX-Market-Update.html?soid=1140517069249&aid=DlLoWtY8Mwo

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