For my Charlotte vs Raleigh video, I went to Charlotte last week to gather information, and I’ll admit I expected to dislike it. I’ve been to Charlotte on various occasions… to drop my son off at college, to visit the only Ikea in the state of North Carolina. To go to Lake Norman for vacation and to … [Read more...] about Charlotte vs Raleigh: The Ultimate Comparison!
Archives for 2023
Cary Average Home Prices Surge 50% in 2023!
The average home price in Cary NC really is up 50% from last year. Right now in late May of 2023 the average home for sale in Cary, North Carolina, is 50% more expensive than homes that sold during the same period last year!! [If you're looking for a home for sale in Cary, try our Cary Home … [Read more...] about Cary Average Home Prices Surge 50% in 2023!
Cary NC Upscale Neighborhoods
Today we are looking at some of the most upscale neighborhoods in Cary. There are so many great reasons people love to live in Cary. The many fantastic upscale neighborhoods in Cary is one of those reasons. We can't cover them all, but today I wanted to focus on some different parts of the city so … [Read more...] about Cary NC Upscale Neighborhoods
Cary VS Wake Forest
What kind of quality of life do you get in Cary? What is living in Wake Forest like? Cary and Wake Forest are two towns in the Triangle region of North Carolina with a lot of similarities, but also a lot of differences. They have similar housing prices, with Cary being just a smidge more … [Read more...] about Cary VS Wake Forest
Pros and Cons of Raleigh [Good, Bad, Ugly]
The debate about the Pros and Cons of Living in Raleigh, NC So, you want to know both the pros and the cons of living here in Raleigh, NC? We all know the Pros of Raleigh, but over the last couple weeks I have received a few comments from people who moved to Raleigh recently and were talking … [Read more...] about Pros and Cons of Raleigh [Good, Bad, Ugly]
2023 Raleigh Housing Market: Boom or Bust?
[Interested in 2024's forecast? Check out our post on the 2024 Housing Market Analysis here.] I saw one of the biggest shocks of the year when I read this headline. Raleigh housing market sinks to 74th in 2023 outlook. That is a 50 point drop from last year. And then a totally different group … [Read more...] about 2023 Raleigh Housing Market: Boom or Bust?
Is Holly Springs Still Worth it?
A very few years ago, when people would call me who wanted a Cary type lifestyle but didn’t want to pay Cary prices, I would direct them to Holly Springs. Not any more. Today Holly Springs has the highest median home price in the entire triangle. Higher than Cary. Higher than Chapel Hill. What has … [Read more...] about Is Holly Springs Still Worth it?