Home buyers are surveyed yearly to discover what is important to them in the home they buy. Over the years many things have changed in the Greater Raleigh area but one thing remains constant and that is that everyone wants more closet space in their homes! According to a survey done by California Closets (Raleigh), 53% of home […]
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The Coveted Mudroom : Raleigh Real Estate Interior Details
Most Raleigh homeowners can agree that “stuff” tends to accumulate the most by the entrances of a home. How easy it is to kick off your shoes, throw down your bag and put something down with intentions of picking it up later. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a dedicated entryway that house guests might […]
Walk This Way: What Is The Walkability of Your Raleigh Real Estate?
As a Raleigh Real Estate homeowner, do you prefer to walk to your destination when possible? Would you rather hop on your bike and cruise the Capital Area Greenway instead of burning fumes? Are you interested in buying a Triangle home and are curious how close it is to the hustle and bustle? If you answered […]
How Does All of This Rain Affect Your Raleigh Real Estate?
According to local mold experts, Remtech, we have had record breaking rainfall this summer. It is saturating the water table and the ground around houses. The air temperature has been low compared to most summers in the Triangle. What does this mean for your and your Triangle home? The Dreaded Word….MOLD Combine the conditions we are having in Raleigh, […]
High Dive or Belly Flop? How Swimming Pools Affect Raleigh Home Values Continued
On yesterdays blog we looked at the local generations that make up the Triangle Real Estate market. Different generational outlooks vary on the ownership of owning a pool, but no one can deny the increasing value it adds to a home! Since there is a higher demand for pools, many homes with them now sell faster and […]
High Dive or Belly Flop? How Swimming Pools Affect Raleigh Home Values
As things heat up in the Raleigh area, many dream of cooling down in their own swimming pool. Swimming pool season is upon us and in most parts of the Triangle (Cary, Wake Forest, Apex, Holly Springs etc.), runs from May to October. There has been a long time misconception that having an in-ground swimming pool will reduce the […]
Making Cents: How To Reduce Your Home Buying and Selling Costs
Tuesday we discussed the costs involved with purchasing a home. Fast forward ten years down the road and now you need to sell. How much is this going to cost you? Raleigh Area Sellers Cost: When we meet with sellers for a consultation we explain all the cost for selling their Triangle Real Estate and we estimate all of the possibilities so […]
Hope Valley
Hope Valley is made up of more than 900 homes extending from Chapel Hill Road south between Hope Valley and Garrett roads to Swarthmore Road. It was laid out, by the Mebane & Sharpe Co. of Greensboro, along winding lanes and among rolling hills with a centerpiece golf course designed by Donald Ross. National Historic […]
The Home Buying and Home Selling Puzzle: The Final Steps
If you’ve read our last blog about home buying and home selling, you understand that the process takes time and planning. The first steps are primarily focused on financial information. The following steps, however, focus on getting your home ready for the market. Professionally Staging Your Raleigh Home Emotion plays a powerful role in the home […]
The Home Buying and Home Selling Puzzle: The First Steps
If you’re planning on selling your home and buying another one in the Raleigh, NC area, you’ll want to read over these helpful hints before you make your move. By following these steps, you can save yourself a lot of time and stress. Set Up A Consultation Talk to an experienced listing agent right away. The […]

