Discover History, Culture, & Nature Along The American Tobacco Trail In Durham

It’s hard to live in the Triangle area without hearing about the American Tobacco Trail (ATT), but it’s more fun using it. The trail is a 22-mile recreational greenway which travels through the City of Durham, south through Durham, Chatham, and Wake counties. The northern end is a 10-foot wide paved trail, while the southern end is made of stone dust rather than asphalt.

American Tobacco Trail Access

The trail is located on an abandoned corridor of the Norfolk Southern Railroad. The original railroad took tobacco from farming communities in Wake, Chatham, and Durham counties to the American Tobacco Company in Durham for processing. Over time, trucks replaced the trains, and the trains eventually discontinued the route. The tracks were removed in…

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Why Should I Buy A Home While Going To College In The Triangle Area?

A new study by HomeUnion found that student renters in Chapel Hill and Durham are paying considerably more for housing than those in other parts of the country. The study found that the median price to rent home within a two-mile radius from UNC right now is around $1,700, which is typically much more than market value. Most students prefer to live off-campus, largely because the cost of campus housing is simply too much for what you get in return. With the start of the semester right around the corner, it’s crunch time for many students to find a place to live if they haven’t already.

Imagine if you could avoid the stresses of finding a place to rent altogether. If you’re looking to spend a few years in the Triangle Area, it could be very…

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The 5 Most Expensive Homes In The Triangle Area Right Now

The Triangle real estate markets is one of the most versatile and in-demand markets in the country thanks to its many great universities, endless job opportunities, and abundance of great places to live. While most of the area is largely characterized by master-planned communities and quiet, forested neighborhoods, there are a few exceptional properties privately tucked away in the hills of the Triangle area that you might not even know are there.

If you’ve ever dreamed of living the life of luxury, then check out the five most expensive homes below and compare your expectations to what these fabulous homes have to offer!

5. 7801 Old Stage Road in Raliegh – $4,200,000

This beautiful home boasts over 94 acres of beautiful wooded property. Although…

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Professional Interior Painting Tips For Absolute Beginners

It’s no secret that adding a fresh coat of paint is one of the best ways to refresh the inside of your home. In fact, it consistently ranks as one of the best home improvements you can do in the Triangle area because of its great return-on-investment. While a seasoned pro will do a quality job in a shorter amount of time, anyone can paint their own home with a little help and the right tools. Summer is the best time to paint your home in the Chapel Hill area, so grab some supplies from the hardware store, pick your preferred hue, and freshen up your space!

Here are some professional tips to help you add a splash of color or just refresh the walls of your Triangle area home this summer.

Painting Supplies – What You’ll Need

• Primer
• Stir…

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7 Awesome Eno River State Park Activities

Craving a little nature? Visit the Eno River State Park to get your nature fix!

If you are looking to commune with nature in the Triangle area, you don’t have to look far. The Eno River State Park is just in northwest of Durham; just a short drive from downtown. The park is the perfect place to unwind and get in touch with nature. The park consists of 4,900 acres of land, much of it along the Eno River, providing places for hiking, camping, fishing, paddling, and picnicking. Best of all, there is no admission fee.

The park was established in 1975 when the state acquired more than 1,000 acres of land, with the help of the Eno River Association and the Nature Conservancy. Over the years, more land was acquired by the association to protect and…

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How We Can Help You Through Successful Real Estate Negotiations

Negotiations can be one of the more uncomfortable aspects of buying or selling real estate, but an experienced real estate agent like Larry Tollen can help you make sense the process and work through it so that both parties come out satisfied. While negotiations are a great time to ask for things like furniture and existing amenities to be left in the house, the process is always a little bit of give and take from the buyer and the seller. It's important to bear in mind that nobody gets exactly what they want, and each party must be willing to give a little.

At My NC Homes, we have been involved with well over a thousand transactions, so we can offer the experience you need to help you successfully get through negotiating the terms and conditions…

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What Does A REALTOR® Really Do?

You've decided to sell your home in the Triangle area. Now, you may be wondering if you need to hire a Realtor® or if you can sell it yourself and save the commission expense. So what do you get for that commission? What does your Realtor® do for you, the seller?

The Average Realtor® Will Provide The Following Services:

Help you price your house. The Realtor® will do a comparative market analysis to see what similar homes in your area have been selling for. If you price your house too high, buyers will be scared off and the house won’t sell. If you price it too low, you won’t be getting the full value of your home.

Help you show your house to its best advantage. Good Realtor®s will give you advice on how to improve curb appeal, declutter the…

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Independence Day Celebrations in the Triangle Area

This coming weekend we celebrate Independence Day, the day we declared our independence from England. We usually get together with family and friends for a day of fun, parades, barbecues, picnics, concerts, and, of course, fireworks! This year, you can actually catch fireworks on both Sunday and Monday if you plan ahead. Some places are celebrating the holiday on Sunday and others on Monday, the 4th. To help you plan your holiday, we have listed below some of the more popular events for the weekend.

Events for Sunday, July 3:

Fuquay-Varina Independence Day Celebration

South Park, 820 South Main Street, Fuquay-Varina. 6 pm.

This event includes free music, inflatable rides, tons of food vendors, and spectacular fireworks after dark. A…

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How Technology Is Changing The Real Estate Industry

The online community is changing the way that success is measured in the industry. Five, ten, and twenty years ago, the role of a real estate agent was considerably different than it is now. Back then, agents had to seek out information and catalogue it, so their successes were largely based on the amount of data they had at their disposal. Nowadays, it’s not so much about how much data you can curate, but how well you know the local market and the kind of service you provide. Whether the agents like it or not, good and bad experiences are broadcasted across online review platforms and social media, which can persuade or dissuade people from wanting to work…

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How We Can Help You Understand A Home Inspection

A Home inspection is one of the most important steps of buying a home, especially if you're looking at a resale property. But if you've never built a house or you don't understand the lingo of the trade, it's easy to miss out on critical information or focus too much on something that isn't a big problem. That's where having a skilled real estate agent by your side will help. Once a home inspection has been completed, you'll be given a detailed report along with a walk-through to point out any areas of concern. At My NC Homes, your agent will go through the documents with you and simplify

What You Should Know Prior To A Home Inspection

Especially if you're buying an older home for instance, there's a good chance that something will come up on…

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