Open Houses Across the Triangle This weekend we are featuring 8 open houses throughout Saturday and Sunday, July 22 and 23. We will be featuring 3 homes in Raleigh, 1 in Wake Forest, 1 in Garner, 1 in Cary, and 1 in Durham. Each home has its own unique style and characteristics, so there will […]
Category Archives: Neighborhoods
Falconbridge of Chapel Hill
Don’t let this fact fool you: Falconbridge has a Chapel Hill address but sits in Durham County. Instead of a split personality, however, this leafy neighborhood of gently rolling streets is a model of togetherness. Among 453 households, there are 163 townhomes and 290 single-family abodes in a variety of architectural styles. Serene and green, […]
Greystone Manor Townhomes of Raleigh
Greystone Manor Townhomes is a quaint neighborhood that makes up one of the 16 neighborhoods of the Greystone Community. The homes range in size from 1,967 to 2,385 sqft. with prices ranging roughly from $250,000 to $380,000. The neighborhood has 42 townhomes with most of them sitting on the lake, which is such a relaxing focal […]
Greenwood Acres in Cary
Greenwood Acres is a small, older neighborhood situated just off Walnut Street in Cary, conveniently located between Cary Towne Center, Crossroads shopping centers, 140, and US1. Growing up in Greenwood Acres, my family appreciated the ease of transportation to downtown Raleigh and the proximity to great Cary amenities like the Cary Swim Club, churches, library, multiple grocery stores, restaurants, and services that […]
HOA vs. Nuisance Neighbors
Neighbors got you down about your new house? You went through the grueling process of house hunting. You searched and searched for that perfect home. You signed what seemed like an endless amount of paperwork. You packed your bags, moved in, and rejoiced with finally being the owner of that dream home. Except, after such […]
Seven Important Factors for Selecting a Neighborhood
Buying a new home requires many, often sensitive decisions. When it comes to picking a new neighborhood, you need to consider these seven factors that may turn what you thought was a dream home into a no-go. 1. Local Schools A school district’s reputation holds a lot of weight over the desirability of its neighborhoods. […]
Stone Creek Village of West Cary
Living in the beautiful Stone Creek Village of West Cary (27519) is perfect for someone who wants the experience of city living, but not at the expense of a smaller, picturesque community with some European flair. Stone Creek has a lovely community setting with quaint walking trails and benches where you can relax and enjoy […]
Millrace Subdivision: A Quiet Gem
Living in a neighborhood with front lake views, charming common areas, and a beautiful waterfall wasn’t a bad way to grow up. Being able to sit on the front porch swing with a captivating novel, overlooking the lake as it reflected the striking Autumn colors from the towering trees was quite the tranquil experience. Baby […]
Inman Park
Our Current Featured Neighborhood is the Inman Park Community. Inman Park is a planned community of 156 single-family custom homes, 96 town homes in an area called The Enclave. The Inman Park Community Association exists primarily to maintain a swimming pool and cabana, street lighting, architectural standards, and the landscape on common property. The […]
Making Homes Green
For some time, “green” building has been at the forefront of many of the changes taking place in the home building industry. From super-efficient construction standards to low-E windows to water saving devices, making homes perform better is a goal for both builders and homeowners. But what about making homes healthier homes while making them […]