While the Kosmas family grew up in Bethune, the Concannons were across the river in Oak Hill every Thanksgiving celebrating traditions of their own. The Concannons and extended family met each Thanksgiving on a hunting lease in the woods. During the first years we had an outhouse rather than indoor plumbing. Many years there were […]
As you scroll through photos and videos on our NSB Homes Facebook page you’ll notice Boss Man David Kosmas featured in them boating and fishing. For David time on the water is more than a hobby – it’s a way of life. David is, was and always will be a NSB River Rat. Memories of […]
Turtle Mound One of the largest shell middens on the US’s east coast is here on our beachside in Bethune. At nearly 50 feet tall the Turtle Mound midden heap is an archeological wonder. The turtle-shaped mound it made up of oyster shells and other refuse of the Timucuan people who lived in the area […]
Sometimes, life happens. Maybe you’ve been hired at a new company across state. Or a sudden change in your family requires you to take in a relative and you need extra space pronto. Perhaps you’re retiring early so you need to downsize. Whatever the case may be, you need to sell your home during the […]
Whether you’re an avid fisherman, a professional guide or someone who likes to cast a line on the weekends – you’ve probably heard of the Mosquito Lagoon. The Lagoon starts in Edgewater and runs down past the Canaveral National Seashore to the Kennedy Space Center. The Mosquito Lagoon connects to the Indian River Lagoon via […]
Have you checked out Smyrna Dunes Park yet? A 1.5 mile boardwalk trail across 73 acres. Gentle breezes play in the sea grass, and wildlife including tortoises, call the park home. Located at the northern tip of NSB – the park is housed where the Indian River meets the Atlantic ocean. Beach on one side […]
Over the last two weeks my entire household came down with the flu. A high fever. Body aches. Chills followed by sweating half to death. And, a few days in, a hacking cough that mostly wanted to come out at night – guaranteeing that no one got any sleep. We rejected the Tamiflu offered by […]
Recently our own Donna Concannon spent an afternoon at the Packwood Place. Between some spilled gas, running into a handful of folks she knows, making new friends, renewing old acquaintances and having a delicious meal Donna had exactly the kind of day that makes this part of home so special. Socializing Donna ran into one […]
Your personal home-buying schedule doesn’t have to correspond with the real estate market! In fact, buying during the “off season” can yield tremendous advantages. The “off season” differs depending on your specific location, but always refers to the period of time during a calendar year when both inventory and competition are low. Usually, this corresponds […]
When considering buying a second home you’re probably thinking about a get-away for you and your family. Some place fun and relaxing where the kids can play at the beach and you can stroll through shops and restaurants in your flip-flops. But what about a second home that’s a vacation spot for someone else’s family? […]
