Owning a home is a dream for many people. You have the opportunity to invest in a place of your own and build equity, not to mention carve out a space that reflects who you are and what you love. However, worries about down payments, property taxes, maintenance, and insurance (and student loans) can make buying a […]
Raleigh brought home yet another accolade from Forbes this week ranking third on its list of the Best Cities for Young Professionals. Scored among the top 100 U.S. metros, our bustling City of Oaks racked up points for job growth, median salary, cost of living and a low unemployment rate: Median salary (0 to 5 […]
The spring selling season is off and running, which means many house moves lie ahead for new homeowners. While often considered an overwhelming task, packing up an apartment or house doesn’t have to be stressful with a strategic packing plan in place. Here are some packing tips that will set you on the right course […]
It may be April Fool’s Day, but the houses open to tour this weekend are no joke! There are numerous open houses scheduled all throughout the Triangle area with homes in Chapel Hill, Durham, Raleigh, Wake Forest and all the popular cities and towns in between. Take a look at our convenient open house list […]
We are throwing back to 1945 today, and the Rhodes Furniture building in downtown Raleigh, located at 301 S. Wilmington Street. The 300 block of this street was once composed of mercantile buildings, which were adjacent to Raleigh’s Old City Market. The Rhodes Furniture building was demolished in 2012 after cracks in the building were […]
Are you looking forward to the sunny weekend ahead? Gorgeous weather, lush green lawns, bright daffodils and awesome houses are on tap! Take a step back from all of those online house searches and go see some homes in person. You’ll appreciate the opportunity to tour different houses to walk their floor plans and see […]
#TBT – We are throwing back to the 1880’s today with a picture of the North Carolina State Capitol taken from the west, with an ox cart in front. Completed in 1840 at a total cost of $532,682.34, the Capitol cost more than three times the yearly general income of the state at that time. […]
Seeking a Triangle area town to call home? Knightdale and Holly Springs should be on your list. SmartAsset recently named the Wake County towns among the 10 most affordable in the state. The financial website researched numerous factors to determine an “affordability index” for each town. Factors reviewed included the towns’ average closing costs and […]
We are extremely proud to share that our company was recently awarded the prestigious Cartus Masters Cup for our residential relocation services and performance last year! Presented by the Cartus Corporation, the worldwide leader in employee relocation solutions, Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston was selected out of more 785 relocation brokers and firms in the nation to […]
