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Uncategorized Is It Better to Keep Renting or Finally Buy in the Triangle Right Now? A clear, no‑pressure framework for Raleigh, Cary, and Triangle renters who are tired of rising payments but unsure if buying in 2026 actually makes sense. Why This Decision Feels So Hard Right Now If you’re renting in the Triangle, this decision probably feels heavier than it should and that’s not by accident. Over the last […]
Uncategorized Is 2026 Even a Good Time to Sell a Home in Raleigh or Cary? If you’ve found yourself asking, “Should I sell now… or just wait?”, you’re not alone. Many homeowners across Raleigh and Cary are sitting in a strong equity position, but hesitation is real. Rates are different than they were a few years ago. Headlines are mixed. And no one wants to make a move they’ll regret […]
Uncategorized Thinking About Selling This Spring? Here’s What to Consider Right Now If selling your home has been on your mind, even just in the background, you’re not alone. Winter is when a lot of homeowners start thinking, not listing.No signs in the yard yet. No firm timeline. Just questions like: “Should we wait until spring?” “What would our house even sell for now?” “Are buyers still […]
Uncategorized Mortgage Rates Are at a 3-Year Low. What That Actually Means for Buying Power Heading Into the New Year Mortgage rates have quietly slipped to their lowest levels in roughly three years. That headline alone has people asking the same question: “Does this finally change things?” The short answer: yes, but not in the way most people think. Lower rates don’t magically make homes cheap again. What they do change is buying power, monthly […]
Uncategorized What “Good Pricing” Actually Means in a Normal Market For the last few years, sellers got used to a very specific version of “good pricing.” Put a number out there.Add a little cushion.Let buyers fight it out. That worked — until it didn’t. Today’s market isn’t broken, crashing, or frozen. It’s normal again. And in a normal market, pricing isn’t about optimism or testing […]
Uncategorized The Rate You Love vs. The Life You’re Living A lot of people I talk to right now feel stuck, not because they can’t move, but because every option feels like giving something up. For many homeowners, it’s the rate. They locked in something great in 2020 or 2021. It feels irresponsible to give it up. That rate isn’t just a number, it represents […]
Uncategorized What I’m Seeing After 15 Buyer Showings This Month in Wake County I don’t usually judge the market by headlines alone. Some of the most useful insight comes from something much simpler:walking homes with real buyers and listening to what they say out loud and what they don’t. After 15 buyer showings across Raleigh, Cary, Apex, and surrounding Wake County neighborhoods this month, a few clear patterns […]
Uncategorized Why Some Wake County Homes Are Still Selling Fast (And Others Sit): 5 Truths Sellers Need to Hear in 2025 If you’re a Wake County homeowner thinking about selling, you’ve probably noticed something confusing: Some homes are selling quickly, even with multiple offers, while others sit on the market for weeks, sometimes months, before a price reduction. It’s easy to assume this means “the market is bad” or “buyers disappeared.”In reality, what we’re seeing in […]
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Uncategorized Feeling Unsure About Buying or Selling Right Now? You’re Not Alone. If you’ve been thinking about making a move, buying, selling, or both, but feel stuck, you’re not imagining things. Lately, almost every conversation I have with clients in Raleigh and across the Triangle includes the same themes: “I’m worried about the economy.” “What if rates come down after I buy?” “What if prices drop?” “Is […]
Uncategorized Buyer & Seller Confidence in 2026: What Surveys Really Say The real estate market is always evolving, and one of the biggest questions on everyone’s mind is: How confident are buyers and sellers heading into 2026? Recent surveys and local discussions show trends that can help you make smarter decisions, whether you’re planning to buy, sell, or simply stay informed. 1. Buyer Confidence Is Stabilizing, […]
Uncategorized Easing Rates and More Inventory: Why This Moment Matters for Raleigh & Cary Move-Up Buyers For the first time in a while, Raleigh and Cary homeowners thinking about “the next house” are seeing a rare combination: Mortgage rates have eased off their recent highs, and inventory is no longer ultra-tight. That may not sound dramatic but after years of frenzy conditions, this shift quietly changes the math for move-up buyers […]
Uncategorized Wake County Just Crossed a Major Population Milestone. What That Means for Housing Demand Wake County is now home to well over 1.1 million people, officially cementing its place as one of the fastest-growing counties in North Carolina. That headline gets attention but the more important question is this: What does that kind of growth actually mean if you own a home, rent, or are thinking about buying or […]
Uncategorized Triangle Rent Growth Is Slowing. Is It Finally Time to Stop Renting and Buy? Why a cooling rental market might be the opening first-time buyers in Raleigh, Cary, and the greater Triangle have been waiting for A familiar renter story in the Triangle A few years ago, it felt like every lease renewal in Raleigh, Cary, or near RTP came with bad news.Rent up 8%.Then 10%.Then another jump the […]
Uncategorized Raleigh Among Top 10 Housing Hot Spots for 2026: What Buyers & Sellers Need to Know Aspiring homeowners planning to buy in 2026 can expect improved affordability and more inventory compared with recent years—but not all markets are created equal. According to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), certain metros stand out as “housing hot spots” where buyers are most likely to find opportunity and value next year. And the Triangle […]
Uncategorized The Best Mid-Range Triangle Neighborhoods Still Poised for Big Growth (2025–2030 Guide) Where can you still buy in or near Raleigh/Cary without overpaying and still protect your future equity? It’s one of the most common questions I hear from Triangle buyers right now. Affordability has tightened, competition is still strong in the best pockets, and many popular neighborhoods feel out of reach. But here’s the good news: […]
Uncategorized Why So Many Sellers Are Taking Their Homes Off the Market And How to Avoid Their Mistakes Across the country, delisting’s have been rising. Sellers list their home with high hopes, only to pull it off the market weeks later, frustrated by low traffic, disappointing feedback, or offers far below what they expected. But here’s the truth no one wants to say out loud: Most failed listings aren’t caused by a bad […]
Uncategorized Thinking of Waiting for Lower Rates? Here’s How to Plan the Right Move If you’re a homeowner who locked in a 2–4% mortgage during the pandemic years, you’re not alone if you feel “frozen.” Many sellers today are stuck in the same mental loop: “Why would I sell a home with a great rate only to buy another one at today’s higher rates?” It’s a fair question and […]
Uncategorized Are Your Property Taxes Too High? Here’s How to Check and Appeal in Wake County If you’ve noticed home prices dipping in some Triangle neighborhoods this year, it could mean that your property tax assessment is higher than your home’s current market value. Paying more than you need isn’t fun, but the good news is: you can appeal your property taxes and in many cases, the process is simple and […]
Uncategorized Top 5 Hidden Triangle Neighborhoods Poised for Big Growth in 2026 Raleigh • Cary • Apex • Holly Springs • Fuquay-Varina The Triangle continues to be one of the fastest-growing regions in the Southeast and that momentum is poised to accelerate in 2026. With office demand rising again, strong job creation across Raleigh and RTP, and steady relocation activity, local housing markets are strengthening in ways […]
Uncategorized Should You Sell First or Buy First? A Triangle Homeowner’s Guide to Using Your Equity for the Next Down Payment If you’re thinking about moving in the Raleigh or Cary area, one of the biggest questions you’ll face is: “Do I sell my current home first… or buy my next home first?” For many Triangle homeowners, the pressure comes from one place:You need the equity from your current home to fund the down payment on […]
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