Experience Cary & Raleigh's Fun Arts & Culture Venues

Raleigh and Cary both embrace the arts, playing host to numerous events including festivals and performing arts shows that take place each year.  

In fact, in Raleigh alone as much as 150 million dollars a year is generated from cultural events and festivals that are hosted in the city. Whether you’re interested in a family outing or finding a hot spot to hang out with your group friends, there is something for everyone.

The Ten Year Arts Plan in Raleigh

The Ten Year “Creative Life" Arts Plan is a master plan that was developed to strengthen the presence of culture and arts in Raleigh. This plan is largely shaped by the community to provide citizens an opportunity to experiment and create. The Creative Life Arts Plan was formulated to meet…

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Still Looking For The Right Home? Try These Apps During Your Home Search!

It’s easier than ever to find homes for sale in Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill. Gone are the days of driving around from neighborhood to neighborhood looking for a property with a sign out front, crossing your fingers that it has everything you want. Nowadays you just have to visit a website, set your search preferences, and homes matching your settings are all at your fingertips. What’s more is that when you register with My NC Homes, relevant searches are delivered to your inbox! It couldn’t be easier, or could it?

Even with some preferences set there can still be several listings to choose from in larger cities. Fret not – these handy home buying apps could be just what you need to find the right home for you in this big market.

Google Maps

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Retiring in The Triangle: Spending Your Golden Years In Durham, Cary, & Chapel Hill

When you think of places to retire, Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill, also known as the The Research Triangle, might not come to mind first, but more and more seniors are calling it home.

One of the first concerns seniors have when choosing a place to retire is access to healthcare, and the “Triangle” has some of the best in the country. The University of North Carolina and Duke University both offer nationally renowned facilities, including programs for the aging. Find out more about medical facilities in the Triangle area.

While healthcare is important, the Triangle offers amenities and attractions that contribute to a high quality of life. Whether it’s food, culture, or outdoor living, the Triangle has something for everyone.

Food

While…

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7 Best Barbecue Stops In Durham, Chapel Hill, and Raleigh

Barbecue in the Triangle: There’s nothing better!

Just saying 'barbecue' in this part of the country will get your mouth watering. If you love barbecue, there are so many incredible places preparing it that it's easy to think you've died and gone to hog heaven.

The first choice you need to make is the kind of barbecue you want. You see, in North Carolina, there are two types of barbecue that compete for your love and attention: eastern style and western (also called Lexington or Piedmont style).

Chapel Hill is the dividing line between the two styles of barbecue in the Triangle area. East of Chapel Hill you will find Eastern-style barbecue. Western style barbecue is found west of Chapel Hill. Both styles are known for great, slow-cooked…

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Chapel Hill and Durham Golf Communities - A Golf Lovers Paradise

If you love golf, you will not be disappointed by the golf communities here in Chapel Hill, Durham and the surrounding area. The area is rich with golf courses and golfing communities. Some of the most prominent golf communities are located in Chapel Hill and Durham and these are the communities that we focus on.

Governors Club in Chapel Hill

Governors Club is a gated golf community consisting of over 1,200 home sites on 1,600 acres of beautiful rolling hills and wooded land. Custom homes in the area range in size from about 2,500 to over 10,000 square feet. They are priced from $300,000 to over $4,000,000. This club is the only gated golf community in the Triangle area. In 2016 the average single-family home sold in the range of $600,000 -…

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Community Spotlight: Brightwood Trails in Durham, NC

The beautiful community of Brightwood Trails is one of Durham’s newest communities. Located along Sharon Road between the New Raleigh Highway and Wake Forest Highway, it’s easy to get into downtown Durham or the Research Triangle Park in less than 15 minutes from this quiet residential haven.

About Brightwood Trails Real Estate in Durham

Two premier builders, CalAtlantic Homes and Beazer Homes, have spearheaded development of Brightwood Trails and offer a total of 14 unique models for buyers with ranging budgets and tastes. Whether you’re looking for your first home that’s only a few years old or a new construction home with upgraded finishes, the choice is yours in this quintessential neighborhood.

Discover Brightwood Trails Homes For Sale

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Got a Medical Problem? Here's Why Raleigh, Durham & Chapel Hill Are Among the Best Places to Live

While Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, and other towns in the Research Triangle Area have a homey, small city atmosphere, there is nothing small about medical care in the region. With a physician-to-population ratio of more than four times the national average, Durham is referred to as the City of Medicine. The Triangle area has first-rate medical care and medical facilities.

The area is home to two of the nation’s leading medical teaching and research hospitals: Duke University and UNC Chapel Hill. These hospitals train students of medicine, nursing, and other health science specialties.

The City of Medicine's Duke University Hospital

Duke University Hospital is part of the Duke University Medical Center Campus. The hospital offers…

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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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