The Raleigh area is one of the top cities leading the way out of the recession. According to a new research study, only 14 of the nations top markets have gained more jobs than before the recession; Raleigh was ranked 10th on this list, having actually netted about 5,000 more jobs today than in 2007. […]

 2535 Village Manor Way – Raleigh, NC 27614 $850,000 MLS# 1849580 Gorgeous, custom built brick home located in Fairview Manor in Wakefield, a breathtaking community with a full service private Country Club.  Offering an array of amenities for the whole family … swim, tennis, fitness and 18 holes of golf designed by veteran PGA TOUR […]

The Triangle housing market was up nearly 21% in 2012. In December, sales were up 26.6% for the month, compared to December 2011. The 2012 total number of homes sold in the Triangle was 23,829, versus a total of 19,733 were sold in 2011. Both the median and average prices in the region have been […]

As you may already know, the Carolina Hurricanes have already begun preparations to return to the ice since the players accepted terms last Saturday (January 12th) to end the lockout which has already pre-empted a large portion of the season. The abreviated 48-game 2013 regular season will begin next Saturday, with 8 of the Canes […]

Southern Living has named Durham as a finalist in their “Tastiest Town in the South” competition. The competition is stiff with established culinary standouts Charleston, Miami, New Orleans, and Austin among others in the running. North Carolina and South Carolina both managed to get two finalists into the top 10 (the only two states to […]

Market researcher CoreLogic is predicting that U.S. home prices will rise 6% in 2013. Home prices rose 7.5% in 2012, and total home sales increased by 6% to 4.2 million-the first increase since 2005. Researchers believe that many of the conditions fueling 2012′s price gains will continue to drive the market in 2013; these factors […]

Garner will be holding it’s third annual celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on January 20th at the Garner Performing Arts Center. This year’s celebration is themed “One Community, One Nation, One Dream” and will feature keynote speaker Dr. Dudley E. Flood, a nationally known educator and civil rights […]

The Triangle is no stranger to accolades, and now they are topping a new list; according to a new survey done by Praxis Strategy Group, Raleigh-Cary was named the 5th hottest tech market in the country. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) jobs have seen double-digit growth in the Triangle over the past decade. One […]

Looking to add a little interest to your lunch break? Check out Preservation Durham’s ongoing Lunch and Learn series featuring entertaining and informative lunch-time programs about Durham, its people, and its history. Lunch and Learn takes place on the third Wednesday of alternate months from September through May at Pop’s Restaurant in West Village, and […]

According to United Van Lines’ 36th annual “migration” study North Carolina holds the #4 spot on the list of top-five inbound states of 2012. The study has tracked migration patterns by state every year since 1977. The study shows the movement of people from the frost belt to the more sun belt states in the […]