Fran Marlar has definitely earned her Outer Banks résumé. After moving here in 2007, Fran built a life around surfing, fishing, food, writing, travel, and, like a lot of locals, more than a few…
Living at the beach sounds pretty great—until August hits. In this solo episode of Beach Road Banter, Randy breaks down the good, the bad and the ugly of living year-round on the Outer Banks during…
Jeff explains how the Visitors Bureau is funded, where tourism dollars really go, and why responsible tourism has become a major focus since the post-COVID boom. We discuss the challenges of balancing…
Randy goes solo to settle the locals vs. tourists debate—starting with the question of what actually makes someone a local on the Outer Banks (spoiler: even 30 years here doesn't necessarily qualify).…
Arrived on the Outer Banks with little more than an old truck and a surfboard, Gray Berrman built a thriving real estate career, raised a family, and still finds time to give back — leading Scout…
John Head has called Hatteras home for over 25 years. As Director of Sales at Resort Realty, he's built a career on knowing this community inside and out — but ask anyone who knows him and they'll…
Lynn and Randy discuss why experience matters in today's Outer Banks real estate market. The Outer Banks real estate market is shifting back to normal after years of unprecedented demand. In this…
Jesse Hines has spent most of his life chasing waves, but his story is about much more than surfing. I'm really thrilled to have him as my guest today because Jesse is one of those people so many of…
Some people come to a place with a plan. Others arrive by accident and end up building something they never saw coming. Chip Cowan's story is very much the latter, and it is one that anyone who loves…
A place can look like a vacation destination on the surface, but underneath, it can completely reshape the direction of your life. The Outer Banks has that effect on people, and this conversation…
