Featured ArticleWhat a Historic District Really Means for Perquimans Buyers
Two kinds of historic district appear in Perquimans County listings. National Register is mostly honorary. A local overlay can restrict what you do.
Perquimans County Buyer's Brief
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The town of Hertford, waterfront and CAMA, historic homes, and financing — from Travis Old.
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Backing Out of a Home Purchase: What NC Buyers Risk
A 2022 NC Supreme Court ruling confirmed buyers who breach a purchase contract can owe attorney's fees. What that means for Perquimans County buyers.
7 Waterfront Expenses to Budget in Perquimans County
Seven costs to budget for a Perquimans County waterfront home: the 1% transfer tax, flood insurance without a CRS discount, CAMA permits, and more.
6 Commute Options from Hertford, Ranked by Drive Time
Six commute options from the town of Hertford ranked by drive time: Elizabeth City, Edenton, in-county work, work from home, and the Hampton Roads run.
4 Landmarks That Tell Perquimans County's Story
Four places explain Perquimans County: the swing bridge, the 1825 courthouse, the 1730 Newbold-White House, and a Gothic Revival church. Walk all four.
Land of the Little Rivers: How Water Shaped Perquimans
How the Perquimans and Yeopim rivers built Perquimans County: Quaker settlement, colonial ferries, the 1929 swing bridge, and today's waterfront lots.
Hertford County vs. the Town of Hertford
Two different places in North Carolina, 45 minutes apart, sharing one name. Here is how to tell which one a listing, a tax bill or a permit belongs to.
The Highest FHA Loan Limit in North Carolina
Perquimans County's 2026 FHA limit is $805,000 against a state floor of $541,287. I checked all 100 counties. Nobody publishes why it is that high.
What CAMA Means for a Waterfront Lot Here
Perquimans is a CAMA county. The 75-foot AEC, the 30 percent impervious cap, and the permit that comes from Elizabeth City rather than the county office.