# Shane Collins The Obx Island Guys Team > OBX Island Guys is a SERHANT. real estate team representing buyers, sellers, and investors across North Carolina's Outer Banks, with a focus on luxury coastal homes, vacation properties, primary residences, land, and commercial assets. Outer Banks expertise, luxury coastal homes, oceanfront and waterfront property, second homes, vacation rentals, investment analysis, commercial real estate, seller marketing, out-of-market buyers, SERHANT. reach ## Agent Bios - [Cara Muglia | Outer Banks Luxury Real Estate Agent](https://obxislandguys.com/agents/cara-muglia): Profile of Outer Banks REALTOR Cara Muglia, covering her experience, specialties, local knowledge, and client service approach. - [Anthony Leone | OBX Island Guys Team | Kill Devil Hills](https://obxislandguys.com/agents/anthony-leone): Profile of Anthony Leone, an Outer Banks luxury real estate advisor specializing in media, marketing, finance, and coastal property. - [Shane Collins | Luxury Real Estate Broker | Outer Banks, NC](https://obxislandguys.com/agents/shane-collins): Profile of Shane Collins, a SERHANT. broker advising clients on luxury, investment, and coastal properties across North Carolina's Outer Banks. - [Karen Collins | Explore Outer Banks Real Estate Expertise](https://obxislandguys.com/agents/karen-collins): Profile of Karen Collins, an Outer Banks REALTOR serving buyers, sellers, and investors across North Carolina's coastal communities. ## Neighborhood Guides - [Living in Carova Beach, NC | OBX Island Guys Team](https://obxislandguys.com/neighborhoods/carova-beach): A Carova Beach community guide featuring local characteristics and available Outer Banks property listings. - [Living in Corolla, NC | Shane Collins & OBX Island Guys](https://obxislandguys.com/neighborhoods/corolla): A Corolla, North Carolina community guide featuring local real estate listings, demographics, amenities, and area highlights. - [Living in Currituck, NC | Shane Collins & OBX Team](https://obxislandguys.com/neighborhoods/currituck): A Currituck County community guide featuring local real estate listings, area highlights, demographics, businesses, and nearby communities. - [Living in Duck, NC | Shane Collins & OBX Island Guys](https://obxislandguys.com/neighborhoods/duck): Neighborhood guide to Duck, North Carolina, featuring local lifestyle details, demographics, points of interest, and available properties. - [Living in Hatteras Island, NC | OBX Island Guys Team](https://obxislandguys.com/neighborhoods/hatteras-island): A community guide to Hatteras Island, North Carolina, featuring local listings, village descriptions, demographics, and nearby points of interest. - [Living in Kill Devil Hills, NC | OBX Island Guys](https://obxislandguys.com/neighborhoods/kill-devil-hills): A community guide to Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, featuring local real estate listings, demographics, amenities, and points of interest. - [Living in Manteo, NC | Shane Collins & OBX Island Guys](https://obxislandguys.com/neighborhoods/manteo): A community guide to Manteo, North Carolina, featuring local attractions, neighborhood data, points of interest, and available property listings. - [Living in Nags Head, NC | OBX Island Guys Team](https://obxislandguys.com/neighborhoods/nags-head): A Nags Head, North Carolina community page featuring local lifestyle information, property listings, demographics, and nearby points of interest. - [Living in Southern Shores, NC | Shane Collins & Obx Island Guys Team](https://obxislandguys.com/neighborhoods/southern-shores): A Southern Shores, North Carolina community guide featuring local lifestyle details, demographics, nearby attractions, schools, and available properties. - [Kitty Hawk, NC Homes for Sale | Explore Coastal Life](https://obxislandguys.com/neighborhoods/kitty-hawk): A real-estate neighborhood guide to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, featuring local lifestyle context, demographics, points of interest, and area property listings. ## Tools - [Free NC Home Valuation | Shane Collins & OBX Island Guys](https://obxislandguys.com/home-valuation): Home valuation guide and online estimate service explaining property values, CMAs, appraisals, and factors affecting residential pricing. ## Featured Blog Posts - [Happy New Year from the OBX Island Guys](https://obxislandguys.com/blog/happy-new-year-from-the-obx-island-guys): A New Year blog post from OBX Island Guys sharing plans for regular market updates and Shane Collins' perspective on real-estate client personalities. - [Buying a Vacation Rental Property OBX](https://obxislandguys.com/blog/buying-a-vacation-rental-property-obx-outer-banks-homes-for-sale): A guide from OBX Island Guys outlining considerations for buying a vacation rental property on the Outer Banks. - [Contingent Sales & Your Purchasing Power](https://obxislandguys.com/blog/contingent-sales-your-purchasing-power): An Outer Banks real estate team explains the risks, contract considerations, and negotiating challenges of contingent home purchases. - [Discover the Enchantment: What Sets the Outer Banks Islands](https://obxislandguys.com/blog/discover-the-enchantment): An editorial guide to the Outer Banks islands' natural scenery, water activities, history, and coastal charm. - [Find Your Dream Home in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina](https://obxislandguys.com/blog/find-your-dream-home-in-kill-devil-hills-north-carolina): A real-estate guide from OBX Island Guys about finding a dream home in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. - [Love of All Things Wild - A Look at Carova Real Estate 2021](https://obxislandguys.com/blog/for-the-love-of-all-things-wild-a-look-at-carova-real-estate-2021): A blog entry from OBX Island Guys explores Carova's wild horses, beach access, properties, and real-estate market in Corolla, North Carolina. - [Have You Ever Considered Purchasing Home in Kill Devil Hills](https://obxislandguys.com/blog/have-you-ever-considered-purchasing-a-home-in-kill-devil-hills-north-carolina): A real-estate blog page introducing Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, as a place to consider when purchasing a home. - [How Do I Buy a House in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina?](https://obxislandguys.com/blog/how-do-i-buy-a-house-in-kill-devil-hills-north-carolina): A practical guide to buying a home in Kill Devil Hills, covering market considerations, financing, research, offers, inspections, and closing. - [How Much Is a House on the Outer Banks in 2021](https://obxislandguys.com/blog/how-much-is-a-house-on-the-outer-banks-in-2021): A real-estate guide outlining Outer Banks home prices, from fractional ownership to luxury oceanfront vacation houses. - [How Much Is My Home Worth in Kill Devil Hills, NC](https://obxislandguys.com/blog/how-much-is-my-home-worth-in-kill-devil-hills-north-carolina): A Kill Devil Hills real estate valuation page offering sellers a free market analysis from Shane Collins and the OBX Island Guys Team. - [How to Buy a Home on the OBX](https://obxislandguys.com/blog/how-to-buy-a-house-on-the-obx): A guide from OBX Island Guys explaining key considerations for buying a home on North Carolina's Outer Banks. - [How to Choose the Best Beach Home to Purchase](https://obxislandguys.com/blog/how-to-choose-the-best-beach-home-to-purchase-on-the-outer-banks): A practical guide to choosing and purchasing a beach home on North Carolina's Outer Banks. - [NAR Settlement, Clearing Some Confusion](https://obxislandguys.com/blog/nar-settlement-clearing-some-confusion): An Outer Banks real estate team explains how the proposed NAR settlement may affect buyer representation, commissions, and seller responsibilities. - [OBX Island Guys - A Seasoned Team](https://obxislandguys.com/blog/obx-island-guys-a-seasoned-team): A guest post profiles the experienced OBX Island Guys team and their local expertise serving Outer Banks real estate clients. - [OBX Winter Storm Prep](https://obxislandguys.com/blog/obx-winter-storm-prep): A practical guide to preparing Outer Banks properties for winter storms using rental managers and local vendors. - [Outer Banks Home Market Outlook 2024](https://obxislandguys.com/blog/outer-banks-home-market-outlook-2024): An analysis of the Outer Banks real estate market's 2024 outlook, including shifting buyer trends and emerging investment areas. - [Pre-Qualification: Essential for Buyers, Safety for Brokers](https://obxislandguys.com/blog/realtors-ask-for-pre-qualification-a-necessity-for-buyers-and-safety-measure-fo): An Outer Banks REALTOR explains why buyers should obtain pre-qualification before viewing homes or making offers. - [The Current Corolla Real Estate Market 2021](https://obxislandguys.com/blog/the-current-corolla-real-estate-market-2021): A market overview of Corolla, North Carolina, covering 2021 home prices, location appeal, and investment considerations. - [Top 10 Ways to Unlock Value in Your Outer Banks Home](https://obxislandguys.com/blog/top-10-ways-to-unlock-value-in-your-outer-banks-home): A guide to upgrades that can increase the appeal and value of coastal homes on North Carolina's Outer Banks. - [Welcome to My New Website](https://obxislandguys.com/blog/welcome-to-my-new-website): A welcome post introducing the OBX Island Guys' new website and its real-estate search and saved-search tools for Kill Devil Hills. - [What You Need to Know About Buying an Outer Banks Home](https://obxislandguys.com/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-buying-an-outer-banks-home): A local real estate guide outlining key considerations for buying a home on North Carolina's Outer Banks. - [Who is the Best Realtor on the Outer Banks?](https://obxislandguys.com/blog/who-is-the-best-realtor-on-the-outer-banks): An Outer Banks real estate team article presents Shane Collins and OBX Island Guys as a leading choice for buyers and sellers. - [Why Buying Home in Today's High Rate Environment Makes Sense](https://obxislandguys.com/blog/why-buying-a-home-in-todays-high-rate-environment-makes-sense): An Outer Banks real estate team article explains why buying a home during a high-interest-rate period may still benefit long-term buyers. - [Choose the OBX Island Guys of Outer Banks Blue in Kitty Hawk](https://obxislandguys.com/blog/why-choose-the-obx-island-guys-of-outer-banks-blue-in-kitty-hawk): A blog article explains why the OBX Island Guys partnered with Outer Banks Blue Realty Services in Kitty Hawk. - [Why the Outer Banks is the Best Choice for a 2nd Home](https://obxislandguys.com/blog/why-the-outer-banks-is-the-best-choice-for-a-2nd-home): An editorial guide explains why Northern Virginia residents may choose the Outer Banks for a second home. - [Buying Vacation Rental Property In Off Season Makes Sense](https://obxislandguys.com/blog/why-buying-in-the-off-season-makes-sense): An article explaining why purchasing a vacation rental property during the off-season may benefit investors. - [Steps to Buying an Outer Banks Home | Buying Guide](https://obxislandguys.com/blog/so-what-are-the-steps-to-buying-an-outer-banks-home-in-2021): A buyer's guide outlining the steps to purchasing an Outer Banks beach home, from defining its purpose through closing. - [In Kitty Hawk, the Restaurants Change. The Buildings Never Do](https://obxislandguys.com/blog/in-kitty-hawk-the-restaurants-change-the-buildings-never-do): An editorial look at how Kitty Hawk restaurants reinvent existing buildings instead of relying on new construction. - [Outer Banks Long-Term Investing: Is Buying Worth It?](https://obxislandguys.com/blog/the-advantages-of-purchasing-a-home-on-the-outer-banks-for-long-term-investing): A guide from OBX Island Guys outlining potential benefits of buying an Outer Banks home as a long-term investment. - [Kill Devil Hills Zoning: What Side of the Bypass Means for Rentals](https://obxislandguys.com/blog/in-kill-devil-hills-which-side-of-the-bypass-you-buy-on-decides-what-your-house-can-do): An analysis of how Kill Devil Hills' bypass geography and zoning rules affect vacation-rental potential and residential use. - [Hatteras Island Things to Do in August 2026 | Local Tips](https://obxislandguys.com/blog/august-on-hatteras-island-a-working-waterfront-in-the-middle-of-a-rewrite): A local guide to August changes, events, construction projects, and seasonal conditions across Hatteras Island. - [Downtown Manteo Fall 2026: New Openings & Events Guide](https://obxislandguys.com/blog/downtown-manteo-in-fall-2026-what-opened-whats-back-and-whats-worth-walking-over-for): A local guide to downtown Manteo's fall 2026 openings, events, businesses, and walkable evening itinerary. - [Hatteras Island vs Northern OBX Vacation Homes Guide](https://obxislandguys.com/blog/choosing-between-hatteras-island-and-the-northern-obx-for-a-vacation-home): A comparison guide to choosing a vacation home between Hatteras Island and the Northern Outer Banks. - [Duck's Town Green Isn't Just a Thursday Thing Anymore](https://obxislandguys.com/blog/ducks-town-green-isnt-just-a-thursday-thing-anymore): A local guide to Duck's expanded summer programming across the Town Green, boardwalk, amphitheater, and surrounding venues. - [Southern Shores Right Now: Reopened Trail, Unresolved Smell, Healthy Beach](https://obxislandguys.com/blog/southern-shores-right-now-a-reopened-trail-an-unresolved-smell-and-a-beach-in-great-shape): A local commentary on Southern Shores trail repairs, Soundview Park's unresolved odor, coastal planning, and beach nourishment. - [The Wright Brothers Memorial Reopened in Kill Devil Hills, Here's What Changed](https://obxislandguys.com/blog/the-wright-brothers-memorial-reopened-last-year-most-of-kill-devil-hills-still-hasnt-noticed): A local guide to the reopened Wright Brothers Memorial visitor center, museum exhibits, walks, events, and admission in Kill Devil Hills. - [Why Corolla's Wild Horses Are Closer to the Fence This August](https://obxislandguys.com/blog/why-corollas-wild-horses-are-showing-up-closer-to-the-fence-this-august): A Corolla guide explains why wild horses are appearing closer to the southern barrier fence during August. - [Why Nags Head's Busiest Day This Week Is Thursday, Not Saturday](https://obxislandguys.com/blog/why-nags-heads-busiest-day-this-week-isnt-saturday-its-thursday): A local guide explains why Thursday, rather than Saturday, concentrates Nags Head's summer activity around Jennette's Pier. - [Why the Mid-Currituck Bridge Stays Five Years Away | OBX Island Guys](https://obxislandguys.com/blog/why-the-mid-currituck-bridge-stays-five-years-away-no-matter-what-year-it-is): Analysis of the Mid-Currituck Bridge's prolonged delays, escalating costs, funding gap, traffic projections, and implications for Corolla and mainland Currituck real estate. - [WRV Outer Banks Pro Returns to a Freshly Nourished Nags Head Beach](https://obxislandguys.com/blog/the-wrv-outer-banks-pro-returns-to-a-nags-head-beach-thats-barely-a-month-old): A local guide to the 2026 WRV Outer Banks Pro, its newly nourished Nags Head beach setting, and Labor Day spectator details. ## Testimonials - [Client Testimonials | Shane Collins & OBX Island Guys Team](https://obxislandguys.com/testimonials): Client testimonials for Shane Collins and the OBX Island Guys real estate team serving the Outer Banks. ## Core Pages - [Shane Collins & OBX Island Guys Team | NC Real Estate Agents](https://obxislandguys.com/): Real estate team serving buyers and sellers across North Carolina's Outer Banks. ## Other Pages - [NC Real Estate Blog | Shane Collins & OBX Island Guys Team](https://obxislandguys.com/blog): A blog index from OBX Island Guys featuring Outer Banks real estate buying guidance, market commentary, and storm-preparation articles. - [Living in the Outer Banks, NC | Shane Collins & OBX Team](https://obxislandguys.com/communities): Directory of Outer Banks communities featuring local profiles of Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head. - [Contact Us | Shane Collins & OBX Island Guys Team](https://obxislandguys.com/contact): Contact page for Shane Collins and the OBX Island Guys real estate team in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. - [Shane Collins & OBX Island Guys Team | NC Real Estate Agents](https://obxislandguys.com/team): Team page for Shane Collins and OBX Island Guys, featuring agents, client testimonials, and selected Outer Banks property transactions. - [Privacy Policy | Shane Collins & Obx Island Guys Team](https://obxislandguys.com/terms-and-conditions): Privacy policy and terms governing Shane Collins & OBX Island Guys Team's real-estate website and services. - [OBX Real Estate Video Gallery | Shane Collins Team](https://obxislandguys.com/video-gallery): A video gallery from OBX Island Guys featuring Outer Banks properties and coastal real estate tours.