Americans’ confidence in the economy rose to the highest level in almost five years in October. The consumer confidence index was measured at 72.2 in October, up from 68.4 in September, and the highest numbers reported since February 2008. Job growth and hiring numbers have been creeping upwards for the past several months. The consumer […]

Wake and Durham Counties are seeing an upward trend in requests for new residential housing and commercial building permits as shown by the new September numbers. The Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County reports that single family permit value rose to $727 million to date for 2012. The association estimates that this surge of activity […]

The housing market picked up for the fifth consecutive month in a row according to August’s newly released numbers. The slowly improving national economy and record low mortgage rates have both boosted the housing market in recent months. The low rates and homes still being priced well below their peak have made homebuying an attractive […]

Home prices in August rose in nearly all US cities including 19 of the 20 cities tracked by the S&P/Case-Shiller Index, which is considered one of the key tracking measures in the Real Estate industry. Year over year home prices were 3.4% higher in August, which is the third straight increase and is at a […]

Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston is proud to be the official timing sponsor of the inaugural Second Chance Pet Adoptions Furry 5K Run & 2K Walk. The Furry 5K will be held this Saturday, November 3rd at Fred G. Metro Park in Cary. The run is to benefit Second Chance Pet Adoptions, who’s mission […]