While ties and tools are really great gifts, it may be fun to change things up this year as you make plans to celebrate the special fathers in your life. Whether you are celebrating your dad, your husband or your grandfather, consider taking him out and about for some local fun to make memories your […]
#TBT On a hot June Thursday, we are throwing back to the 1930’s today and the swimming pool at Pullen Park. Pullen Park was the first public park in North Carolina. Once farmland, Richard Stanhope Pullen donated the land in 1887 as a gift to the City of Raleigh to be used as a […]
It’s easy to just crank up the air conditioning during the hottest months of summer. Sure, the energy bill may be higher, but it’s worth the extra expense to keep your home cool — right? Or are there any sure-fire ways to save money and stay cool indoors? Before you reach for the thermostat, try these DIY energy-saving tips to keep […]
Much like the weather, our Triangle real estate market is hot. Homes are selling in record time at record prices all over the eight-county area. In fact, financial technology site SmartAsset recently reported that Morrisville, Garner, Knightdale and Holly Springs rank among the top 10 healthiest housing markets in the state. SmartAsset reviewed data from […]
The sun will be out this weekend—so should you! Take time to visit a few area open houses to tour homes in different neighborhoods throughout the Triangle. There are homes of all shapes and sizes for you to see. You may just find the home of your dreams! Check out some of our HPW open […]
#TBT – Today we are flashing back to the 1920’s and the Sir Walter Raleigh Hotel, the oldest surviving hotel building in Raleigh. Constructed in 1923-1924, the building on Fayetteville Street is typical of hotels from the 1920’s. Because of its proximity to the state capital, it housed as much as 80% of the state […]
Get ready to grab your fork and say, “yum,” foodies—today marks the first day of Triangle Restaurant Week. One of the most popular food events in the area, Triangle Restaurant Week gives you the opportunity to try the hottest restaurants around with special menu prices. From today through Sunday, June 12, you can take advantage […]
There may be afternoon thunderstorms rolling in this weekend, but don’t let them rain on your house hunting parade. Grab your umbrella, put on your rain boots and get out there to tour some homes. Lucky for you, there are open houses scheduled all throughout the Triangle area so there are plenty of places to […]
You’ve closed on your new home, unpacked numerous boxes, and have begun to get organized—now what? Go out and meet your neighbors. Creating connections within your new neighborhood and community are important, especially if you’ve relocated from another city or state. The people who live next to you or just down the street may become […]
#TBT: We are flashing back today to 1913 and a postcard of the YMCA. The YMCA of Raleigh constructed a five story building at the corner of Edenton and Wilmington Street, near the state capitol. The structure housed a swimming pool in the basement, a 42 room hostel, reading rooms, and an assembly hall. The […]
