Durham Real Estate Blog

From live productions to sports and festivals, there’s plenty going on this weekend in Durham.

Duke Football- September 29

The weekend begins with a showing of Duke Football. The home team takes on the University of Miami on Friday night at Wallace Wade Stadium.

Circus 1903- September 29-October 1

Take a step back in time to the turn-of-the-century charm of the circus with Circus 1903, on stage at the Durham Performing Arts Center. The spectacular production runs all weekend long, personifying the Golden Age of Circus.

Known for its vibrant and diverse neighborhoods, Downtown Durham is also credited with an active arts scene, abundant culture and varied options in dining. The downtown district is home to a number of hip, local restaurants and commonly hosts a variety of events spanning the entire year, making downtown an exciting place to visit time and time again.

While it may be easy to consider Downtown Durham an area all in itself, the downtown area is actually made up of several unique locations, each with its own attributes. To learn...

From vibrant art galleries to tasty dining spots and an array of local sports teams, there are several reasons why you’re sure to love ...

The temperature may be beginning to drop, but winter is still a long way off, meaning there’s plenty of fun to be found in Durham, NC right now. And to kick start your plans over the next few weeks, we've conveniently provided a few suggestions for taking advantage of what little warm weather we have left in 2017 below:

The changing colors of the season

If you want a great view of the changing seasons, you’ll want to make plans to head outside for a ride or hike along one of the many trails of Little River Regional Park...

The home buying process can seem complicated and complex to anyone who’s looking to be a home owner for the very first time, but it’s something most of us will all experience at some point in our lives. With home prices steadily on the rise in Durham and throughout the rest of the Triangle area, there’s hardly a better time to purchase a home than right now, especially with mortgage rates still hovering around historic lows.

But when you’re trying to balance a tight budget with all the other factors you’ll want to consider when ...

From the luxury of extra on-site amenities to the ease of a newly built home, there are several great options when it comes to buying new construction in Chapel Hill. But for a closer look at which communities offer plenty of standing invenotry, a great value, or an even better location, I recommend starting your new construction home search at these 3 fabulous new neighborhoods:

Briar Chapel

With a number of move-in ready homes available right now and even more in the coming months, ...

From golf course views to nature trails, lap pools to tennis centers, now is the time to search for a luxury home within one of Durham’s top neighborhoods.

Colvard Farms

Encircled by protected acreage of Jordan Lake, Colvard Farms invites new homebuyers with luxurious homes and gracious surroundings. Right now just a few dozen forested lots are available, with the homes custom-built to fit in with the surrounding landscape.

While approximately one-third of Colvard Farms is reserved as green space, the rest of the community is dedicated to the spectacular homes and amenities, ranging from dual tennis courts to a playground, a clubhouse with a fitness center and a junior Olympic-size swimming pool. There are also...