11 Raleigh and Cary neighborhoods for families, from a dad who’s actually lived the daily life in most of them, real parks, real routines, real trade-offs.
11 Best Raleigh and Cary Neighborhoods for Families in 2026
Category Archives: Greater Raleigh Area Neighborhoods
Moving to Cary NC? Start Your Home Search Before You Even Visit
Relocating to Cary NC for a new job? You don’t have to wait until you land to start your search. Tour homes, meet our team, and get a feel for the neighborhood, all before you book your flight.
Homebuilders Aren’t Overbuilding, They’re Catching Up
You might have noticed an increase in the availability of the Triangle area’s new construction homes on the market today. In fact, roughly one out of every three homes listed for sale is a new construction. If you’re curious about what this means for the Raleigh real estate market and your own housing plans, here’s […]
Do You Know the Hidden Costs of New Construction?
Key Takeaways: New construction homes can have hidden costs, which is why you have to pay attention to the details when deciding on a new build. When touring model homes, always ask the builder about what’s standard and what’s considered an upgraded feature with additional costs. Buy on your terms and work with Linda Craft […]
The Time to Buy New Construction Is Now
Key Takeaways: Buying a new build is the best way to craft a home that fits all your needs, and you’ll get the customization you crave. Material costs are on the rise, and you shouldn’t wait for them to come down—invest in new construction now to lock in your preferred price. Linda Craft & Team […]
Should You Buy an Existing or New Construction Home?
Finding a home is one of the biggest struggles for potential buyers in the Raleigh area today. As existing inventory continues to dwindle and construction of new homes keeps ramping up, you may be tempted to build your own place from the ground up. While new construction does come with quite a few benefits, you’ll […]
How New Construction Will Drive Raleigh’s Economic Recovery
After months of closures and restrictions, the Triangle’s businesses are finally starting to reopen in phases. As people begin returning to work, as consumers resume normal spending, and as life slowly returns to normal, our economy, too, will start to recuperate. And many analysts believe that new construction will drive Raleigh’s economic recovery. Raleigh’s Economic […]
Find Out Why More Than Half of Buyers are Wrong About Down Payments
True or false: if you’re buying a home, you need to have at least a 20% down payment? If you answered true, you aren’t alone—so did 62% of Americans. But in reality, that couldn’t be further from the truth—and you don’t have put off your home-buying dreams just because you can’t come up with 20% […]
Why Now is the Best Time to Downsize
Searching for a smaller home? Chances are, you’re not alone. Over the past few years, many “baby boomers” have experienced a sudden change. Their children have moved out and bought homes of their own, leaving their parents to dream about their own lives. Oftentimes, such a sudden change in household size can be eye-opening. All […]
Triangle 4th of July Fireworks, Parades and Celebrations
Find out about all the ways to celebrate Independence Day 2019 in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond. Enjoy fireworks, parades, festivals and more. Apex Olde Fashioned Fourth of JulyThursday, July 4th, 2019, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Historic Downtown ApexFlag-raising, inflatables, face-painting, karaoke, parade of wheels, fire department splashdownFree to attend. Might be cost for […]