Raleigh, NC Real Estate Blog Posts

Wake Forest's Fall Calendar: Concerts and Year-Round Downtown Events

• 08/27/26

The Railroad That Almost Skipped Holly Springs and the Marker Planned for Its Depot Site

• 08/27/26

How Holly Springs’ Growth Could Affect Property Taxes

• 08/13/26

Chapel Hill Historic Districts: What Buyers Should Know About Permits

• 09/10/26

Downtown Apex During Salem Street Construction: New Businesses Amid Disruption

• 09/17/26

In Raleigh's Oldest Neighborhoods, the Disclosure Form Only Tells You What the Seller Already Knows

• 09/10/26

Fuquay-Varina's Two Downtowns Just Started Acting Like One

• 09/24/26

Wake Forest's Median Price Is Hiding Three Different Markets

• 08/13/26

Durham's Home Prices Didn't Get the Tech Boom Memo

• 08/20/26

Cary's New-Construction Premium Is Real. The Reason Behind It Isn't What You Think

• 09/3/26

How University Place Turned Its Unbuilt Acres Into a Chapel Hill Evening Plan

• 10/15/26

Good Moon Left the Ballpark. Downtown Durham Is the Venue Now.

• 10/8/26

Five Points' Most-Watched Corner Is Still Dark. The Neighborhood Stopped Waiting On It.

• 09/17/26

Old Five Points Lost Its Michelin Restaurant. The Replacement Was Already Underway.

• 10/1/26

4 Highly-Rated Romantic Cary, NC, Restaurants for Your Date Night

• Hodge & Kittrell
• 06/22/23

From steakhouses to wine bars, here are the best restaurants for a romantic evening out.

Peterson Station's Year of Openings, From Waffle Cones in June to a Bottle Shop in October

• 10/8/26

Living In Fuquay-Varina: Exploring Its Dual Downtowns

• 03/5/26

Exploring Cary’s Golf And Country Club Communities

• 07/9/26

Chapel Hill's Summer Handoff: Why Environ Way Is Quietly Becoming the Neighborhood's Best Table

• 08/6/26

The Salem Street Summer: An Apex Resident's August Playbook

• 08/6/26

Buying A Luxury Home In Chapel Hill: A Local Market Primer

• 05/7/26

Things You Might Not Know About Cary NC

• Hodge & Kittrell Inc.
• 03/17/25

Unveiling the hidden gems and fascinating facts about one of North Carolina’s most desirable towns.

The Corridors Reshaping Durham's Summer: A Neighbor's Field Guide

• 07/23/26

The Ghost Spaces Coming Back To Life: A Raleigh Summer Field Guide

• 07/23/26

The Fuquay-Varina Handoff: How This Summer's Downtown Got Denser

• 07/23/26

Downtown Cary's Summer Handoff: The Chatham Street Landmarks Getting New Life

• 07/23/26

Sustainable Home Design Trends

• Hodge & Kittrell, Inc.
• 01/7/25

Building a Greener Future with Eco-Friendly Innovations.

Historic Or Newer? Choosing Chapel Hill Neighborhoods

• 07/16/26

Wake Forest Or North Raleigh? How To Choose Your Next Home

• 03/24/26

What It’s Like To Live Near Historic Downtown Apex

• 07/2/26

The Old Chevrolet Dealership Is About to Become Your New Favorite Friday Night

• 03/26/26

A Weekend Guide To Holly Springs Living

• 06/25/26

The 5 Best Places to Shop in Chapel Hill, NC

• Hodge & Kittrell
• 05/3/24

Explore the Best Destinations for Retail Therapy in Chapel Hill.

Living In Wake Forest: Small-Town Feel, Modern Convenience

• 06/18/26

Outdoor Living In Holly Springs: Parks, Trails, And Greenways

• 04/2/26

Buying A Home In Fuquay-Varina: Key Considerations

• 06/11/26

How To Prepare Your Wake Forest Home For Today’s Buyers

• 06/4/26

Why You Deserve White Glove Service from Your Realtor

• Hodge & Kittrell
• 01/4/23

Your realtor should provide high-quality service and support as your most valuable asset.

How Cary’s Dining And Arts Scene Shapes Local Home Demand

• 05/28/26

Relocating To Raleigh For Tech Jobs: Housing Options Explained

• 05/21/26

Durham Investment Property Guide: From Downtown To RTP

• 05/14/26

Selling Your Apex Home In A Competitive Market

• 04/23/26

Best Apex Neighborhoods For RTP Commuters And Remote Workers

• 04/16/26

A Guide to Durham NC Parks

• Hodge & Kittrell Inc.
• 03/3/25

Explore the scenic beauty and outdoor adventures in Durham’s finest green spaces.

Holly Springs Golf And Planned Communities Homebuyer Guide

• 04/9/26

Things to Do in Cary, NC

• Hodge & Kittrell, Inc.
• 08/1/24

Make the most of your time visiting beautiful Cary.

Luxury Home Buying Guide for Raleigh, NC

• Hodge & Kittrell Inc.
• 04/7/23

You’ll love living in the infamous City of Oaks.

Fuquay-Varina New Construction Or Resale? A Buyer’s Guide

• 03/12/26

Best Places to Shop in Durham, NC

• Hodge & Kittrell, Inc
• 08/10/25

Explore a Blend of Local Charm, Designer Finds, and Everyday Essentials in the Bull City.

Weekend Trips from Durham, NC

• Hodge & Kittrell, Inc
• 07/27/25

Discover the Best Getaways Just a Short Drive from Durham.

The Future of Ultra-Luxury Real Estate in Cary, NC

• Hodge & Kittrell, Inc
• 07/10/25

How Innovation, Design, and Exclusivity Are Shaping Cary’s High-End Housing Market.

The Cary NC Ultra-Luxury Market: What You Need to Know

• Hodge & Kittrell, Inc.
• 08/9/25

A closer look at design trends, buyer expectations, and how this evolving market sets itself apart.

Fitness Centers and Gyms in Cary, NC

• Hodge & Kittrell, Inc.
• 04/1/25

Discover the Top Fitness Destinations in Cary.

Must-Have Smart Home Features for Apex, NC Homeowners

• 10/9/25

Essential Smart Tech for Modern Living in Apex, NC

6 Interior Design Ideas to Transform Your Raleigh Home

• Hodge & Kittrell
• 10/30/25

Unleashing the potential of your Raleigh sanctuary.

5 Timeless Features That Never Go Out Of Style

• Sotheby's International Realty
• 09/14/22

A look can only be considered truly timeless if it continues to inspire, century after century, without passing into the passé.

Significant Sales: August 2022 Highlights

• Sotheby's International Realty
• 09/25/22

Here are August 2022’s five highlighted sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty® global network.

Video Of The Week: A One-Of-A Kind Home On Telegraph Hill In San Francisco, California

• Sotheby's International Realty
• 09/13/22

Featuring curated videos from the most sought-after destinations the world over, discover this week’s Video of the Week.

Inside A Majestic Refuge In Blackhawk

• Sotheby's International Realty
• 09/29/22

Northern California’s exclusive Blackhawk community was named for an Irish racehorse owned by the family of its founder.

New Development Spotlight: Muda Reserve – Quintas Da Aldeia Comporta – Muda, Comporta, Portugal

• Sotheby's International Realty
• 09/29/22

Quintas da Aldeia is a lifestyle that combines countryside and beach, with all the comfort and security of modern life.

Open House | Inside A Beautifully Restored 100-Year-Old Home

• Sotheby's International Realty
• 09/21/22

This mansion in the renowned Shaughnessy neighborhood is located in an area of the city known for majestic old trees.

Cooking With Color: 5 Homes With Colorful Kitchen Cabinetry

• Sotheby's International Realty
• 09/29/22

Shower of fresh herbs that enlivens almost any dish, the colorful kitchen cabinets in these five homes from East Coast to West.

Tile Trends: 4 Homes With Unique Tilework

• Sotheby's International Realty
• 09/16/22

Featuring striking details and vibrant hues, the tile in these four baths in homes from the Northeast to the Southwest.

Video Of The Week: A Spectacular Villa In Koh Samui, Thailand

• Sotheby's International Realty
• 09/27/22

Featuring curated videos from the most sought-after destinations the world over, discover this week’s Video of the Week.

Life Of Luxury | Memoir-Worthy Moments In Manhattan

• Sotheby's International Realty
• 09/7/22

Their own private doorman and concierge, those few who live in the Puck Penthouses have an entirely different experience.

Video Of The Week: An Exquisitely Appointed Home In Highland Park, Texas

• Sotheby's International Realty
• 09/20/22

Featuring curated videos from the most sought-after destinations the world over, discover this week’s Video of the Week.

Inside The Heritage School Vineyard Estate

• Sotheby's International Realty
• 09/26/22

Recently transformed, the property is now a haven of luxurious residences, inviting entertaining spaces, outdoor amenities.

Bound To Impress: Five Handsome Home Libraries

• Sotheby's International Realty
• 09/29/22

New York to California, these four libraries are ideal for displaying and enjoying a collection of treasured volumes.

Sotheby’s International Realty Expands In Georgia

• Sotheby's International Realty
• 09/28/22

David Boehmig, president and CEO, and Jenny Pruitt, executive chairman, of Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty.

Inside A Chic Waterfront Escape On Cape Cod

• Sotheby's International Realty
• 09/19/22

This timeless 5,400sqft residence on the shore of North Bay is a luxurious “home base” for reveling in all that the area offers.

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Second Week In September 2022

• Sotheby's International Realty
• 09/8/22

Reminiscent of a villa on the Amalfi Coast this Amelia Island oceanfront home embodies the most desirable attributes.

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week In September 2022

• Sotheby's International Realty
• 09/22/22

Chicago, Illinois. Unprecedented urban estate on Lincoln Park’s finest street totaling more than eight city lots.

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Third Week In September 2022

• Sotheby's International Realty
• 09/15/22

The 7-bedroom, nearly 8,000-square-foot house, with its bay windows and delicate Italianate details, was built around 1900.

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Final Week In September 2022

• Sotheby's International Realty
• 09/29/22

Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles, and home. Palos Verdes Estates.

Navigating Cary, NC Traffic: Tips for Commuters and Residents

• Hodge & Kittrell, Inc.
• 10/23/25

A Practical Guide to Getting Around One of the Triangle’s Most Livable Communities.

Outdoor Activities in Raleigh, NC: The Ultimate Guide for Enthusiasts

• Hodge & Kittrell, Inc
• 10/16/25

Explore Raleigh’s Best Parks, Trails, and Outdoor Adventures.

Everything You Need to Know About Moving to Chapel Hill, NC

• Hodge & Kittrell, Inc.
• 10/9/25

Discovering Chapel Hill, NC: A Comprehensive Guide to Your New Home.

Real Estate Negotiation Strategies From An Expert

• Hodge & Kittrell, Inc.
• 10/2/25

Mastering the Art of Negotiation to Get the Best Deal on Your Property.

The Ultimate Guide to Home Inspection Before Buying

• Hodge & Kittrell
• 09/22/23

Avoid surprises and ensure a smooth, stress-free experience.

8 Things to Consider Before Moving to Cary, NC

• Hodge & Kittrell, Inc.
• 09/25/25

Key Factors to Evaluate When Relocating to Cary.

6 Best Restaurants in Raleigh, NC

• Hodge & Kittrell
• 05/7/24

The best bites and culinary delights.

The Top Attractions in Cary, NC For Locals or Tourists

• Hodge & Kittrell
• 03/26/24

Explore Cary Like a Local.

The Future of Business in Raleigh-Durham

• Mollie Owen
• 08/12/25

Real Estate rooted in Community

How to Choose the Right Raleigh NC Real Estate Agent

• Hodge & Kittrell Inc.
• 03/25/25

Expert Tips for Finding the Best Real Estate Professional in Raleigh.

The Legal Aspects of Home Selling in Cary, NC

• Hodge & Kittrell, Inc.
• 03/12/25

Understanding Regulations and Requirements for a Smooth Transaction.

2025 Luxury Outlook Report

• 01/29/25

Sotheby's International Realty

Moving to Raleigh, NC

• Hodge & Kittrell Inc.
• 02/3/25

Your Guide to Embracing Life in the City of Oaks.

How to Increase Curb Appeal in Your Cary, NC Home

• Hodge & Kittrell, Inc.
• 10/29/24

Simple Enhancements to Make Your Cary, NC Home Stand Out.

Tips for Relocating to Cary, NC: A Smooth Transition Guide

• Hodge & Kittrell, Inc.
• 10/24/24

Embracing Change in a Thriving Community.

Most Googled Questions About Real Estate in 2024

• Hodge & Kittrel, Inc.
• 07/23/24

Unpacking Trends and Insights.

Living in Raleigh, NC

• Hodge & Kittrell, Inc.
• 05/30/24

Embracing Southern Charm: The Allure of Living in Raleigh, NC.

Architectural Landmarks in Cary, NC

• Hodge & Kittrell, Inc.
• 05/14/24

Cary’s most beautiful historic buildings shed light on its past.

Ultimate Guide to Selling Your House

• Hodge & Kittrell
• 03/26/24

Navigating the Sale: A Step-by-Step Approach.

Buying a Home in Cary, NC

• Hodge & Kittrell
• 02/7/24

Navigating the Home Buying Journey in Cary, NC.

Chapel Hill Real Estate Market: Prices, Trends, & Forecast 2023

• Hodge & Kittrell
• 02/7/23

Everything you need to know about the Chapel Hill real estate market for this year

Which Home Renovation Projects Give You the Most ROI?

• Hodge & Kittrell
• 12/18/23

Read on to uplevel your home’s appeal before selling.

Tech Home Improvement Upgrades for 2024

• Hodge & Kittrell
• 11/3/23

Check out the latest technology upgrades and how they can improve your quality of life.

10 Best Restaurants in Cary, NC

• Hodge & Kittrell
• 10/18/23

A culinary journey through Cary.

A Local’s Guide on Things to Do in Chapel Hill, NC

• Hodge & Kittrell
• 08/8/23

Whether enjoying the great outdoors or having a fun night out, there are many experiences to be had in Chapel Hill.

Downsizing for Retirement: 6 Reasons to Consider in Today's Market

• Hodge & Kittrell
• 07/13/23

How to know if downsizing is right for you.