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December Events Around the Triangle
The leaves are gone, and we are left with the cold, brisk air around the Triangle – for the most part, those random 70-degree days are an exception. It’s the time of year where we are counting down the days until Christmas. Luckily for us, the Triangle offers some of the best activities and events... Read More
Renting or Buying: Which is Better?
When deciding to move into a new home, figuring out if you’re going to be a renter or an owner is an important decision to make. This is also going to be one of the first choices you make as it helps filter out the market. Renting vs. buying affects much more than the type... Read More
Reasons Why Raleigh/Durham Is Ranked #2 in Best Places to Live In the US
Recently, US News and World Report listed the 25 best places to live in the U.S. in 2021-2022. Our hometown area of Raleigh/Durham was named as the #2 area. The article points out that our metro area grew by 5.87% from 2015-2019 according to the US Census Bureau. So, what are the reasons behind that... Read More
Five Home Improvement Projects That Increase Value
Prior to putting a home on the market, many homeowners go through a long list of home improvement projects that will increase their property value as much as possible before selling. There are hundreds of tasks that these homeowners could potentially consider both inside and outside of the home. To give some assistance, Raleigh Cary... Read More
5 Top Fall Real Estate Trends
Typically, in years past, the real estate market tended to slow down during the fall. That was because kids had started school, and families were beginning to prepare for the holiday season. For the last two years, these have not been typical times. New trends are forming, and at Raleigh Cary Realty, we have noticed... Read More
Reasons You Should Consider School Districts When Purchasing a Home
Many families, especially those with younger children, do their research on nearby school districts before settling down in a home. While most of the time this is because they want top quality education for their children, there are also other reasons why one should consider school districts before putting an offer in on a home.... Read More
Events Around the Triangle this Fall
Crunching leaves beneath your feet. Sipping your first pumpkin spice latte of the season. Feeling the cool, crisp air. Fall is finally here! For us in the Triangle, this means enjoying all the fun, fall festivities that our local cities and towns have to offer. Looking to move to or currently live in the area? ... Read More
Fall Home Improvement Projects for 2021
As fall time quickly rolls in and the weather begins to cool around the Triangle, working on home improvements can be a great way to pass time and have your home looking better than ever. At Raleigh Cary Realty, we want every house in the local area to look amazing, whether it is going up... Read More
Things To Do Before Selling Your Home
Putting your home on the market is stressful for many, but it does not have to be. Waiting for it to sell, keeping it looking perfect for showings, and working on contracts can become very overwhelming; however, it is well worth it for the end results. There are some tasks that should and can be... Read More
Tips for Buying a Fixer Upper
Buying a fixer upper can be a great, hands-on way to get the home of your dreams. Sometimes, there are so many features that we want in our home that ideally won’t be easy to find out on the market, so purchasing a fixer upper allows us to, in a way, build the home how... Read More
