Linda Rike Real Estate Coverage

What is Big Rock? More than just a marlin tournament

The Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament brings an economic boost, family-fun and charitable giving to Carteret County.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

Pandemic got you down? Now is a great time to buy a beach home

With more people working remotely than ever and interest rates hitting near-record lows, there's never been a better time to escape to the beach and live where you vacation.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

What you lose out on when you don't hire a real estate agent

Selling or buying a home without a real estate agent? You risk losing out on saved time, saved money, and invaluable experience for the future.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

Creative financing - what it is and how can you use it to buy a beach home

By utilizing non-conventional mortgage options like home equity lines of credit, homeowners can make their money work for them and finance their next beach home.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

Crystal Coast half-backs - why people settle down here instead of Florida

For those seeking to flee the cold temperatures of the north and the stifling humidity of Florida, the Crystal Coast is the perfect temperature in between.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

Choose your lifestyle: housing opportunities at the Crystal Coast

With oceanfront homes, affordable condos, and ample amenities to choose from, the housing options at the Crystal Coast cater to a number of lifestyles. For serious buyers, a local agent can provide insight into the unique amenities offered by each housing community.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

Life behind the sand: land-based activities at the Crystal Coast

The Crystal Coast is famous for its remarkable shoreline -- but behind the sand, there's plenty more to explore. Whether it's a rainy day or you need a break from the beach, these land-based activities show that there's more to life on the coast than just the beaches alone.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

4 ways to live like a local at the Crystal Coast

The Crystal Coast brings in millions of tourists every year -- when it's time to get away from the crowds, these local haunts provide adventure off the beaten path.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

7 dos and don'ts of buying a beach house on the Crystal Coast

Buying a beach home on the Crystal Coast presents a unique set of challenges compared to the traditional home buying process. Local real estate agents offer seven tips for what buyers should and shouldn't do during the search, buying, and closing process.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

5 things people overlook about the Crystal Coast

Linda Rike Real Estate provides insights on the great things about living at the Crystal Coast that people often overlook.

Debunking myths about living on the Crystal Coast

Linda Rike Real Estate debunks myths you may have heard about living at the Crystal Coast.

The key to finding a dream home on the coast? Working with the right agent

Whether searching for a vacation home or permanent residence on the Crystal Coast, working with a local agent can make all the difference. Brother and sister real estate duo Wyatt and Kelinda Rike helped many families find homes that fit all of their wants and needs -- and more importantly, their budgets.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

For Carteret County family, real estate is a family affair

Together with her son Wyatt and daughter Kelinda, Linda Rike has been leading Morehead City-based Linda Rike Real Estate for decades, garnering widespread recognition and racking up an impressive number of awards in the process.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

Top 3 mistakes when looking for a home on the Crystal Coast

Buying a home on the coast? Take a word of advice from a few local real estate experts. With decades of experience living and working in the area, the team at Linda Rike Real Estate has a few words of advice on the top mistakes to avoid when looking for a home in the Crystal Coast. For those gearing up for their Carteret County home search, here's what to know.