
As we round out 2020, home sales are booming in the Triangle. Extremely low mortgage rates are helping, even as new home construction permits seem to be shrinking.
Thanks to remote working conditions, it’s now possible for many people to live where they want without worrying about the commute. As the new year begins, some experts predict lower population density areas will gain even more attention from buyers.
There is, however, perhaps some uncertainty about future development. In 2021, buyers should be able to count on ...

Although you often hear about residents within various housing communities having a close, tight-knit bond, that truly seems to be the case at 5401 North. Unlike so many different neighborhoods around Raleigh NC, living at 5401 North is just as much about being outside your home as it is about what’s offered inside a particular home here. With over a quarter of the community fully dedicated to outdoor spaces, home buyers who love to stay active will love all the outdoor recreational opportunities that surround the neighborhood, including a 25-acre city park, 2.5 miles of walking and biking paths, and direct access to the 35-mile Neuse River Greenway, which is part of North Carolina’s Mountains-to-the-Sea Trail System.
In addition, ...

There's no doubt Raleigh is filled with all kinds of great neighborhoods to call home, but as we enter a new year and take a look around at the city's red hot real estate market, certain locations around town tend to be drawing a bit more interest than others. So if you're looking to make a move sometime in 2016, starting your home search in these 5 Raleigh neighborhoods might not be a bad idea...
1) Lassiter Mill
Centered on Lassiter Mill Park, Raleigh's Lassiter Mill neighborhood provides residents with one of the more peaceful setting you'll find in town. Rich in parks and open green spaces, if you like being outside and enjoy the stunning natural beauty of the...

Now that we’re a few weeks into the new year, it’s a perfect time to start looking ahead to the year that could be in the Triangle area real estate market. Economists and real estate professionals all over the U.S. are cautiously optimistic about what we’ll see in 2015, which due to the lessening of strict lending standards, lowered premiums on FHA mortgage insurance, and a strong pent up demand among Millennials, there should be an especially strong market for first-time home buyers who are finally ready AND able to make that transition from renting to owning sometime over the next 6 to 12 months.
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