Real estate, just like most other industries, has its share of awards and rankings. A lot of them don't mean that much, but the REAL Trends Five Hundred is by far and away the most trusted and revered.   It ranks the largest real estate companies in the U.S. by sides and sales volume and we are again thrilled to be counted as one of the nation's leaders.   Our company participated in 16,007 transaction sides (there are two sides of every home sale - buyer and seller). And when you add up the value of what... read more

Durham, NC: Full Frame Outdoor Screenings and Food Truck Roundup will be at Durham Central Park on April 5th-6th. Food trucks will begin serving at 5:30 and the movie will begin around 8:30 pm. Cary, NC:Cary's Beer and Bacon Fest is returning on April 6th to Koka Booth Amphitheatre. There will many local restaurants and food trucks serving a variety of bacon dishes. There will also be over 75 different craft beers, wine, and spirits available. Raleigh, NC:Dreamville Music Festival will be coming... read more

March Madness is rolling! Not just in basketball but in real estate as this month is traditionally the start of the spring buying and selling season. Nationally it appears that this year things got heated up a bit earlier than normal. The National Association of Realtors just announced its monthly Existing Home Sales Report that found home sales jumped 11.8% in February from January. This was the largest month-to-month increase since December of 2015. Nationally the number of homes for sales (inventory) is 1.62 mi... read more

Raleigh, NC:Compass Rose Brewery is hosting a Food Truck Rodeo on March 30th from 2:00-5:00 pm. Along with four different food trucks, there will also be live music and beer & wine. Come say hello to spring at Peach Road Park on March 30th from 1:00-4:00 pm. There will be many outdoor games and activities including giant jenga, checkers, connect four, and more!Myra's Angels Foundation is hosting the Foundation Family Fun Day Carnival on March 30th from 11:00 am-2:00 pm. This carnival will support the homel... read more

Guest Post From Coldwell Banker Blue MatterCo-Founder NorthStar Moving Company Laura McHolm  Was one of your New Year’s resolutions to give your house a makeover or declutter? Tired of the old paint colors, the piles of catalogs, over stuffed closets and toys that your kids haven’t touched since 2013? Is your tween not lovin’ the Winnie the Pooh theme room anymore? Well, then its time to room swap! Most of us move homes every 5-10 years but many stay put for decades. Moving is ... read more