Do you decorate for fall? I have become more of a fall decorator over the years. I didn't used to be. But as my home as gotten more organized, and I genuinely have places for everything, I don't mind an extra bin or two to bring in a little seasonal festivity. Fall Kitchen Linens Freshening up … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to add Fall Flair before Thanksgiving
9 Essential Steps to purchase a home. (updated 2024)
So you think you might be buying a house soon? You’re in the right place because our Buying a House Checklist will help you get prepared for that big purchase. #1: Connect with a Realtor Many people think finding a Realtor is the last step in the checklist. But the truth is many of the steps … [Read more...] about 9 Essential Steps to purchase a home. (updated 2024)
Home Staging: 5 Products to Stage Like a Pro
By now most people are aware that home staging is a really valuable tool for helping a home to sell for the highest price. Buyers really like to feel like the home they are purchasing came off the set of HGTV. Staging helps us to help buyers realize their dream. Let's face it, styles change and … [Read more...] about Home Staging: 5 Products to Stage Like a Pro
Do you need a pre-listing inspection before you sell your home?
Do you need a prelisting inspection before you sell your home? Is a home inspection for sellers necessary? This is a question that comes up a lot in real estate and I think there is a potential for there to be a decent amount of money on the line. So it’s worth thinking about if doing a … [Read more...] about Do you need a pre-listing inspection before you sell your home?
Family Friendly Breweries in (and Around) Raleigh
The Triangle is known for it's breweries. There seems to be one on every corner. But where do you go when you want a craft brewed beer and still want to hang with your kids? Check out these popular family friendly breweries in and around Raleigh for a great place to spend a Saturday … [Read more...] about Family Friendly Breweries in (and Around) Raleigh
5 Best Bakeries in Cary, NC
For Thanksgiving this year I needed a bakery that could handle a large number of pies, as I was giving them as gifts to former clients of mine. While I figured out which bakery to use, I did lots of research of the options for bakeries in Cary NC and I realized there were some great ones out there … [Read more...] about 5 Best Bakeries in Cary, NC
4 Reasons People Love Pittsboro
Pittsboro is one of my favorite towns in the Triangle. I promise it isn't because my last name is Pitts, although my husband's family does have some distant familial relation to the area. Whenever I feel like I need to get out of the hustle and bustle of the Triangle, I head to Pittsboro. Walking … [Read more...] about 4 Reasons People Love Pittsboro
6 Reasons People Love Living Inside Wade
Inside Wade is a neighborhood in West Raleigh, tucked away in the triangle formed by Wade Avenue, I-40 and I-440. I often use "Inside Wade" to describe this whole area in general. I may be the only one, but I think an area with so much value packed in, needs it's own geographic moniker. And … [Read more...] about 6 Reasons People Love Living Inside Wade
