When you are looking for anything, you most likely grab your phone and look it up online first. We would like to make the case for not conducting a home search online, even though you are reading this online! I doubt anyone who has spent any amount of time on the Internet will be surprised to learn that it's filled with misinformation, some of it intentional some unintentional. The internet is really the last place you should be looking for a Realtor or a house. Listing information can be outdated. Zillow's "Zestimates" and every other automated valuations (including ours) provide rough valuations at best. While "Best Realtor" websites are deceptive, and more. This week we are going to discuss when the internet is and is not your friend in real…

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The Triangle offers such an amazing lifestyle, you may not find a need to leave, but another advantage of living in The Triangle is how central it is to the rest of North Carolina's attractions. Whether you have someone visiting for an extended period of time or you simply would like to get out and explore, here are some great day trips from The Triangle. If you are new to the area or are considering moving, see some of our great resources from dining to neighborhoods.

Wilmington, NC 2 hrs drive


In only two hours you are a world away in Wilmington. This port city offers a charming and historic downtown full of breweries, farm to table restaurants, museums, and stunning Victorian era homes and gardens. Take a horse drawn carriage around…

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Tools, refrigerators, outdoor toys, gardening equipment, and a LOT of dust are what many Realtors and the buyers see when they view garage. It is definitely not a really appealing selling point of a home for most, but it can be an asset if it is organized correctly. The good news is, that it is not that difficult! We combed the housekeeping blogs and home improvement hacks for the best tips for organizing your garage so it helps the sale of your home. Even if you are not considering selling your home, these hacks will definitely help you enjoy your garage more!

Pegboard Hacks

Lawnmowers, Shovels and Rakes, oh my! It is really scary to come into a garage with so many menacing tools and little organization. Pegboards are brilliant at making sense…

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