In this episode of Let’s Get Real®, Donna Creef talks with Jennifer Dixon of Goosehead Insurance about the latest NC dwelling rate increases, the differences between policies, why coastal premiums are rising, how shrinking carrier options and aging home systems affect eligibility, and what Outer Banks property owners need to know to stay properly insured and prepared.

In this episode of Let’s Get Real®, OBAR’s Donna Creef and Willo Kelly talk with Conner Twiddy from the Town of Nags Head about the Todd Krafft Septic Health Initiative. Learn how property owners can access free inspections, earn a $250 water bill credit for pump-outs, and qualify for low-interest repair loans up to $12,000.

In this episode of Let’s Get Real, OBAR Government Affairs Director Donna Creef is joined by RPAC Chair Lori Brooks and Hall of Fame Investor Doug Bindley to break down what RPAC really does and why it’s essential for REALTORS®. Plus, hear how one teddy bear helped raise $10,000!

Government Affairs Director Donna Creef and CEO Willo Kelly sit down with National Park Service Superintendent Dave Hallac to discuss the recent reopening of Buxton Beach following a major environmental cleanup and the ongoing challenges of managing threatened oceanfront structures in Rodanthe and Buxton.

Government Affairs Director Donna Creef and CEO Willo Kelly sit down with Mike Siers—Mayor Pro Tem of Nags Head and REALTOR® with Howard Hanna—to discuss real estate market activity, the evolving tourism landscape, and critical housing issues facing Dare County.

In this episode of Let’s Get REAL®, we’re joined by Hosea Wilson, Dare County Tax Assessor, to break down the 2025 property revaluation—what it is, why it matters, and how it impacts property owners across the Outer Banks.

Join hosts Willo Kelly and Donna Creef as they sit down with Senator Bobby Hanig to discuss big issues affecting the Outer Banks!

In this episode, they cover:
✅ The latest on squatters & news on property owner's rights
✅ Jockey’s Ridge protections & why it matters statewide
✅ How the Strengthen Your Roof grants are helping homeowners—& the push to make them tax-free!

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