Chapel Hill Neighborhoods

Chapel Hill, North Carolina is filled with great neighborhoods and putting together a list of 10 proved to be quite the challenge. A lot of these neighborhoods are where our friends live so we were able to generate some direct information from them. 

One thing to know about Chapel Hill from the beginning is that it doesn't have the posh communities like LA, Beverly Hills, or others. All neighborhoods are going to vary in both price and people, whether it's first time home buyers or C level executives. That's one of the best parts about living in Chapel Hill.

If schools or certain locations are important to you, you'll want to reach out to us directly as well will be able to tailor a search to your criteria. Without

What are the Best Wake Forest Neighborhoods?

Wake Forest is a town located northeast of Raleigh and has been exploding with growth. One of the best parts of living in Wake Forest is the downtown area filled with local shops, restaurants, breweries and a small town charm that is sure to delight you. 

We have helped people a number of people buy and sell homes in Wake Forest and are happy to help you as well. Without further ado, let's jump into the information you're looking for, the town's best spots to live!

 Hasentree

Where world-class amenities meet small-town charm, Hasntree is one of the more modern neighborhoods in Wake Forest. With a country club as it's backbone and amenities for everyone, it's a place the whole family will

17 Irresistible Restaurants in Raleigh, NC

WARNING: Your taste buds may never be the same after you try these Restaurants in Raleigh, NC!

If your mouth isn't watering yet, just wait until you see the pictures and read about each restaurant in Raleigh!

While our website is focused on real estate, and helping people find homes for sale - we love to provide value and local guides. It was a difficult task, eating at so many great local Raleigh area restaurants, but somebody had to do it!

The recipe (pun intended), for making our best Restaurants in Raleigh list, involves a commitment to high quality ingredients, customer experience, and bonus points to those restaurants who aren't afraid to stray from the status quo.

We hope you will

You finally found the home that you have been searching for! Even though you are already picturing unpacking boxes and settling in, the purchasing process is not over just yet. It is time for you to make an offer on that home! As soon as the sellers receive this offer, that’s when the “fun” begins. It’s time for negotiations.

There are plenty of different tactics and ways of negotiating. An important key is being aware of who you are going up against from the beginning. Ask yourself: What kind of market am I in? Is this a buyer’s market or a seller’s market? Maybe it’s neither and it is an even market. Whether you are the buyer or the seller, you want to stand your ground in order to negotiate a successful deal. However, keep in mind that all of the

2018 is here! For anyone who is considering selling their home in 2018, we are going to dive into a great list of tips that will help your home sell fast and for the greatest amount possible.

One of the first things you should do is discuss in detail your options with whoever is involved in the selling of the home. Look at the homes for sale in your neighborhood to give you a rough idea of the anticipated sales price. A lot of our local folks are shocked at the value of their home in Raleigh thanks to demand and inventory levels.

10 Steps to Selling Your Home in 2018

• Make sure you're 100% ready to Sell
• Interview local Realtors to Help Prepare The Home
• Improve the Home to Maximize ROI
• Determine the RIGHT Listing Price

At Raleigh Realty, our number one goal is helping others – maybe you – find the home that they have always wanted. We believe our Buyer's Agents here in Raleigh-Durham are some of the best in the business. Whether it’s about finding your dream home or a great real estate investment, we are here to help guide and advise you on this whole process! 

One of the biggest financial moves of your life will be buying a home. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or you’ve been through it before, it is always an exciting time in your life. There will be times of stress – and that’s where we come in! We want to help make this process as nonstressful as possible. This article will inform you the reasons on why it is beneficial to hire a buyer’s agent

WARNING: This article is likely to make your mouth water.

As a local real estate website our goal is to bring to you the most up to date and interesting information on the Cary, North Carolina area!

We sent Realtor®, Will Fitzgerald, on a mission to find us the 10 best restaurants in Cary and he ended up with 12 (we still haven't figured out how that happened).

Here is what Will had to say:

It was a difficult job eating at so many great restaurants, but somebody had to do it.

It just so happens I love to eat, and I am guessing you do too! So without further ado, here we go...

LUCKY 32 SOUTHERN KITCHEN

If your goal is to be ‘full as a tick’ as it is said in the south, then what better than with a complete southern style dinner?

FHA Loan Requirements: 5 Critical Facts + 17 Common FHA Questions

The FHA (Federal Housing Administration) is helping turn the American dream of homeownership into a reality. An FHA loan offers borrowers a greater opportunity at qualifying for a loan to buy a home by using a different set of requirements and guidelines that both protect lenders and give home buyers opportunity!

Table of Contents (Click each section to jump to it):

• What is an FHA Loan?
• What you Need to Know
• FHA Loan Requirements
• FHA Loan Limits
• FHA vs. Conventional
• Other Important FHA Tips
• 17 Common FHA Loan Questions Answered

Without further ado, let's dive in and discuss FHA loans in detail

What is an FHA Loan?

FHA loans are often one of the

How Roofs Work

Thank you for stopping by to learn more about your roof! Before we dive into the article on 9 signs your roof needs repair it makes sense to give a little background on how roofs work and what their purpose is.

If you'd prefer to jump right to the article, 9 signs your roof needs repair, click here.

From sun, snow, rain, hail, the wind, debris from trees, and more, your roof protects your home. The constant beating your roof takes every day makes it one of the most important pieces of your home's structure and that's why roofing costs aren't cheap. In order to better understand how roofs work, we need to break it down into layers.

First, you will need a roof deck which is often made of plywood or oriented strand board at its

Septic Tanks

Watch the video below to learn about how septic tanks work and click each bullet to jump to that section:

• Septic Tank Information
• How does a Septic Tank Work
• Pros and Cons of Septic Tanks
• Septic Tank Installation
• Septic Tank Maintenance
• Septic Tank Pumping and Cleaning
• Septic Tank Cost

Septic Tank Information

If you have lived in a house that is connected to a municipal or county sewer system the idea of having a septic tank can seem a little daunting. It needn’t be, as a septic system is very common to find in homes all across the country. Municipal and county sewer systems only make sense when there are enough homes clustered in a certain area .Once development moves further out from the more