Featured Article8 Systems to Check on a Pre-1960 Elizabeth City House
Eight systems where pre-1960 Elizabeth City houses differ most, from knob-and-tube wiring to cast iron drains, and what repairs really cost.
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Timely notes for buyers on Elizabeth City and Pasquotank County — Coast Guard PCS relocation, entry-level buying, and market updates.
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Flood Zones on the Pasquotank: What the Map Misses
Pasquotank's flood maps changed in December 2018 and pulled a lot of Elizabeth City out of the high-risk zone. Here's where the water still goes.
Elizabeth City Approves 18-Month Data Center Moratorium
Elizabeth City Council froze data center applications for 18 months on Oct. 12. No project is coming, and city utilities could not carry one anyway.
6 Elizabeth City Neighborhoods to Know Before You Buy
Five historic districts and the post-war ring around them: what each Elizabeth City neighborhood really costs you, and which one fits how you live.
Pasquotank Growth Is Almost All Inside City Limits
Pasquotank's planning director says 3,378 proposed homes sit inside Elizabeth City limits, while the county has approved two rezonings in a decade.
7 Reasons Boaters Keep Elizabeth City on the List
Free dockage downtown, two Intracoastal routes, and a river that runs through town. What boaters actually get in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.
Elizabeth City New Builds: Permits and What to Verify
Building in Elizabeth City or Pasquotank County? Permits come from the city or the county, depending on the lot. What to verify on a new build.
The Dismal Swamp Canal: America's Oldest Working Canal
America's oldest working canal runs 22 hand-dug miles from Virginia to South Mills. What that history means for Elizabeth City buyers and sellers.
Backing Out in Elizabeth City: Contract Risks
A 2022 NC Supreme Court ruling confirmed buyers who breach a purchase contract can owe attorney's fees. What that means for Elizabeth City buyers.
Farmers Sound the Alarm on Pasquotank Growth
Farmers say development is pricing them off Pasquotank farmland: once it is gone, it is not coming back. What that means for local buyers and sellers.
September Rate Hike Odds Plunge: What It Means for Buyers
September rate hike odds fell from 67% to 44% in a week after a weak jobs report. What a Fed pause could mean for Elizabeth City buyers and sellers.
NC Correctional Officer Hiring Event in Elizabeth City
Pasquotank Correctional Institution is hiring. NC Adult Correction hosts an Aug 12 event in Elizabeth City, with $3,000 bonuses for full-time officers.