U.S. home prices saw the biggest increases in almost 6½ years in December; prices were up 8.3% year-over-year, the biggest annual gain since May 2006, according to data from CoreLogic. Home prices in 2012 were up in 46 of 50 states. The rise in prices in December is significant because sales have historically been slow over […]

According to a new survey done by USA Today, many economists are predicting that 2013 will be the year that we see a self-sustaining economic recovery. According to the median estimates of the 46 economists surveyed, they expect to see the economy pick up steam over the next nine months, and are predicting average monthly […]

Everyone loves a little holiday decor, and while we recommend keeping it simple if you have your house on the market, we’ve got some “sweet” ideas for Valentine-inspired decorating!

The 9th Annual Krispy Kreme Challenge is rolling through Raleigh this Saturday, February 9th, and while the race is at capacity (with an expected 8,000 runners), it is plenty of fun to watch! The Challenge begins at Memorial Belltower on the N.C. State campus; runners then dash the 2.5 miles through historic downtown Raleigh to […]

Elegance & Lifestyle! $799,000 Nestled on 1.84 acre lot in  River Oaks. Approximately $150,000 of improvements. Grand two story foyer. Formal LR/DR. Wet bar. Chef’s gourmet kitchen. Family room with custom granite gas fireplace & accent lighting. Luxurious first floor master retreat with sitting area. Fabulous outdoor living areas include covered decks, screen porch and […]

Great things are happening in downtown Raleigh! In the fourth quarter of 2012 alone, 15 new street-level businesses opened within the central business district, which included The Hampton Inn on Glenwood South, downtown’s first new hotel in four years. An assortment of bars, restaurants, retail spaces and more joined the mix as well. See below […]

Do you think we’ll see an early end to winter this year? Head over to Garner’s annual Groundhog Day Celebration at White Deer Park this Saturday, February 2nd, to find out! You probably know the legend: if the groundhog emerges from his burrow and sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. […]