Serving families across North Carolina & Virginia

A place to plant roots, not just an address.

We help families find homes in neighborhoods they'll actually love — good schools, walkable blocks, and rooms that grow with you. From first search to the day you get your keys.

312
Families housed
18
Neighborhoods
4.9★
Client rating
Aerial view of the Occano clubhouse, pool, and dock on the Albemarle Sound
Where to look

Where most of Gayle's listings are

Waterfront communities along the Sound, led by Occano — plus a few other spots worth knowing about.

Aerial view of the Occano community marina and boat docks
Most listings here

Occano

Gated golf-and-boat community on the Albemarle Sound in Merry Hill, Bertie County — Arnold Palmer course, marina, and boat launch.

Historic waterfront homes on Edenton Bay, Water Street
Walkable

Edenton

Historic waterfront town with a working harbor, a short boat ride across the Sound from Occano.

Photo of Hertford & Perquimans County
Rural & quiet

Hertford & Perquimans County

Larger lots and private docks for buyers who want more room and quieter water.

Live listings

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How it works

From first search to moving day

1

Search

Tell us what matters — schools, commute, yard space — and we build your list.

2

Tour

We walk every home with you, in person or live on video for out-of-town buyers.

3

Offer

We handle the paperwork and negotiate so you don't have to guess at numbers.

4

Move in

Keys in hand. We stay on call for anything that comes up in the first year.

"We had two kids and a dog and thought no one would find us the right layout. Our agent found three homes that actually worked, and we closed in six weeks."

— The Alvarez Family, Occano