Triangle Area Real Estate News & Information - Buyer Info

Let's get ready for the Spring Market

It will only be a few short weeks before the temperatures start to rise, the Forsythia and Jasmine will be showing off their bright yellow buds, then the Azalea's will start to bloom. So, let's get ready for the Spring Market.  

You must be prepared because right now inventory is still very low and prices continue to clime. We are often asked why prices seem so high in Durham as of late and it is true that they have risen quite a bit, Zillow is reporting a 7.7% increase for 2016. Durham is a great place to live, with a good job market, great research and medical facilities, outstanding restaurants, arts, and recreation so it is no wonder prices are high right? However, if you take a deeper look, prices really aren't that high...

If you compare…

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NC Home Builder Spotlight: Homes by Dickerson

Homes by Dickerson builds high-performance homes around customers’ lives.

One of the nation’s leading builders of high-performance homes can be found right here in the Triangle. Homes by Dickerson is known for building homes to the highest environmental and energy-efficient standards, but what they do best is create happy homeowners.

Every home built by Homes by Dickerson is Energy Star® rated, but it doesn’t stop there. “Energy Star® is just the start,” said Julia Reinert, Marketing Manager for Homes by Dickerson, adding that the company also builds all of its homes to meet the National Green Building standard and North Carolina HERO code.

The reason for building this way is simple. “It’s our passion,” Reinert said. “All of our homes are…

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6 Must-Try Restaurants In The Triangle Area

When you are looking for a great place to eat in the Triangle, it may be difficult to decide where to go to first. For an area its size, the Triangle boasts a great variety of fine dining establishments, and the number is growing due to the many foodies in the area. Southern Living magazine has even called Durham the "South’s Tastiest Town".

Here are some restaurants you want to be sure to try:

The Fearrington House Restaurant

This restaurant should not be overlooked for its fine food and luxurious style. It is located south of Chapel Hill in the The Fearrington House Inn hotel, and is the only 5-star Green Certified restaurant in the U.S. It is also heralded as one of the top 100 restaurants in the country. They grow their own food on the…

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Croasdaile Farms: Quiet, Rural Living, Minutes from the City

Just minutes from the busy downtown Durham lies Croasdaile Farms, a residential development that offers quiet, country living with easy access to all the city has to offer.

Croasdaile Farm was built on the site of a sprawling 1,100-acre dairy farm of the same name, established in the early 20th century. Over the decades, while the farm continued to operate, the city of Durham grew up nearby, and the area took on an increasingly urban and suburban feel.

To meet the needs of a growing community, the farmland was subdivided and development began in the 1980s. However, a strict set of architectural and community-wide standards were established to preserve the rural feel and natural beauty of the land.

Today, Croasdaile Farm is a planned…

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2016 Year End Market Report for Durham, Orange, Chatham, and Wake Counties

As we come near to the close of 2016 it's time to review what the market has done in the Durham/Chapel Hill Area and update the numbers from our Spring Market Report. The Triangle has been on fire for the last several years and 2016 was no exception.

We continue to see low inventory and prices have continued to rise. One might have thought that the elections and the following uptick in interest rates might have slowed things down but this hasn't been the case. Here’s a closer look at some numbers broken down geographically.

Durham County

Focusing on single-family homes, We see total sales volume up 6% and the average priced sale up 5.6% to $245,862 when comparing 2016 to 2015. In addition we find the average days on market is down 17% from…

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8 Things You Probably Didn't Know About The Triangle Area

The Triangle area is known for a lot of things; college basketball, Research Triangle Park, and barbecue, to name a few.

But there are a lot of lesser-known things about this area that make up its culture and flavor. Here are eight fun facts about the Triangle:

 On the forefront of healthcare.

 Durham is home to a large number of medical-related companies. In fact,  there are more than 300 of them, and they have a combined annual  payroll of more than $1.2 billion.

 Cradle of technology.

 Research Triangle Park (RTP) is two miles wide and eight miles long, and is home to 136 companies involved in research and development. They employ 37,600 people in fields such as nanotechnology, pharmacology, biotechnology, information technology, and…

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The Future Of Durham-Chapel Hill Real Estate: Looking Ahead To 2017

Realtor.com recently released their national housing forecast for 2017 that includes big news for the Raleigh-Cary and Durham-Chapel Hill real estate markets. According to the report, home prices and sales are expected to rise across the country next year by 3.9% and 1.9% respectively, although the Triangle Area is predicted to see some of the highest increases across all of the markets.

Raleigh in particular could see home prices rise 4.16% next year with an estimated growth of 7.6% in home sales, which could make them one of the 10 strongest real estate economies in the nation next year.

The report ranks Durham –Chapel Hill just a few spots behind Raleigh, with an expected increase of 2.55% in home prices and 8.95% in sales. So far this year,…

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5 Key Ways To Avoid Risk & Safeguard Your Home Insurance Rates

Being a homeowner means that there is always some element of risk involved. The risk is not only what can happen to you, but also the liability you may incur when accidents happen on your property, or even on someone else's property.

Each of these potential problems can raise your homeowner's insurance costs, or may even prevent you from obtaining coverage. Here are some things you need to consider in terms of reducing your risk:

Keep Swimming Pools Safe

While swimming pools can be a lot of fun for the family, and a great way to cool off in the summer, they do come with some additional insurance risks.  Someone could fall on the deck and get hurt, or a child could wander into the pool area and drown.

The result could be high medical bills,…

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5 Must-Visit Art Studios & Shows In Pittsboro, NC!

Pittsboro is a town that thrives in the arts all year long. It is small (just over 4,000 people) and quiet, which makes it perfect for the development of artists and musicians, and many of them come here for that reason.

Chatham Artists Guild

A recognized group that encourages people all over North Carolina to get into the arts is the Chatham Artists Guild, which has been around for 24 years. They also aim to connect artists with patrons, and provide training for artists.    

They regularly host various exhibits of local artists, as well as the works of artists from around the state. The Studio Tour is free, and introduces the artists, their local studios and their art.

Cooper Mays Pottery

If you are looking for unique pottery to add to…

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Great Retirement Communities in the Triangle Area

For retirees, finding the right community to live in is vital for enjoying your golden years. This is the time of your life when you don’t need to worry about heading to work every day and you can actually relax and enjoy your hobbies. In the Triangle Area between Durham, Chapel Hill, and Cary, there are many retirement communities that offer diverse living options and amenities.

No matter what you’re looking for, there’s something for everyone.

Is Small-Town Living Your Preference?

Fearrington Village is the ideal community for retirees of all ages who are looking for a small-town atmosphere. Unlike other similar communities, Fearrington Village does have an age restriction, making it ideal for retirees old and young. Surrounded by pastures…

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