Date Archives: September 2019

Where do you want to live? What type of home do you like? Stepping up or moving down?

Whether you're a renter ready to take the homeownership plunge, a seasoned homeowner searching for new digs, or simply want to expand your investment property portfolio, HPW.com has the homes you seek. The most comprehensive real estate website in the state, HPW.com is the perfect place to start your house hunt.

Our local real estate agents know the market inside and out and are ready to show you the homes they've listed and answer the questions you may have. Visit them this weekend at their area HPW Open Houses.

Also, don't forget the Triangle Parade of Homes is starting this weekend, September 28-29, granting you access to a fantastic collection of newly built area homes.

Featured Open Houses

667 Albin Place, Creedmoor, NC 27522

$534,900

Sq Ft: 3,798 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, September 28 from 1 to 3 p.m.

389 Fieldstone Lane, Pittsboro, NC 27312

$750,000

Sq Ft: 3,944 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 (full)

Open House: Saturday, September 28 from 12 to 5 p.m. and

Sunday, September 29 from 12 to 5 p.m.   

7605 Dover Hills Drive, Wake Forest, NC 27587

$950,000

Sq Ft: 4,905 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, September 28 from 12 to 5 p.m. and

Sunday, September 29 from 12 to 5 p.m. 

8128 Calais Court, Raleigh, NC 27613 

$419,000

Sq Ft: 3,530 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Sunday, September 29 from 1 to 3 p.m.

7713 Moondance Court, Wake Forest, NC 27587

$650,000

Sq Ft: 4,295 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full) 1 (1/2)                 

Open House: Sunday, September 29 from 1 to 4 p.m.

614 Running Cedar Lane, Durham, NC 27705

$800,000

Sq Ft: 4,164 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Sunday, September 29 from 1 to 4 p.m.

3505 Wordsworth Place, Raleigh, 27609

$718,000

Sq Ft: 3,216 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full)

Open House: Sunday, September 29 from 2 to 4 p.m.

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Living in North Carolina offers residents amazing access to some of the best-hidden gems in the region. Our real estate agents love discovering new and exciting activities around the state. With so many great natural spaces, museums and sites to explore, you can spend weekend after weekend falling in love with everything the Triangle and surrounding towns have to offer. Here are ten of our favorite hidden treasures.

1. Apex Nature Park & Seymour Athletic Fields — 2600 Evans Rd., Apex, NC 27502
   Get up and active at Apex Nature Park & Seymour Athletic Fields near Apex homes for sale. There are over 160 acres of space featuring a playground, multi-use trails, a dog park, picnic area and various courts for soccer, tennis and other sports.
   
2. Maple View Farm — 6900 Rocky Ridge Rd., Chapel Hill, NC 27516
   The award-winning Maple View Farm sells the Triangle's highest quality milk and ice cream made fresh for you. Located near Chapel Hill homes for sale, visit their creamery to taste one of their seventeen delicious flavors.
3. Carolina Tiger Rescue — 1940 Hanks Chapel Rd., Pittsboro, NC 27312
   Enjoy a wondrous experience while supporting wildlife preservation at Carolina Tiger Rescue. Close to Pittsboro homes for sale, you can take a tour and get up close and personal with twelve species of gorgeous cats including cougars, cheetahs, lions, tigers and more!
4. Videri Chocolate Factory — 327 W. Davie St. Sweet 100, Raleigh, NC 27601
   Looking for a tasty adventure? Head to the Videri Chocolate Factory not far from Raleigh homes for sale. Make a beeline to their chocolate counter to sample and purchase their handmade treats or grab a cup of coffee from their café after you tour their amazing factory.
5. Duke Lemur Center — 3705 Erwin Rd., Durham, NC 27705
   Did you know that the largest sanctuary of lemurs is located right down the road from Durham homes for sale? The Duke Lemur Center has a diverse collection of lemurs that you can view and learn about on an educational tour.
6. Knightdale Environmental State Park — 950 Steeple Square Ct., Knightdale, NC 27545
   Just around the corner from Knightdale homes for sale, the Knightdale Environmental Park is a great place to get away from the city and enjoy the fresh air. Walking trails guide you to serene overlooks, a quaint pond and public art displays.
7. Fantasy Lake Scuba Park — 3601 Quarry Rd., Wake Forest, NC 27587
   Get a more in-depth look at North Carolina's natural beauty at Fantasy Lake Scuba Park. Not far from Wake Forest homes for sale, this 50-acre lake is used exclusively for scuba diving. Whether you're an experienced diver or willing to learn, Fantasy Lake is known by many as the Scuba Mecca of the region.
8. Mebane Historical Museum — 209 W. Jackson St., Mebane, NC 27302
   The Mebane Historical Museum is a fantastic way to spend the day near Mebane homes for sale. This interesting nonprofit organization collects, preserves, and displays the cultural and historical relics of Mebane's past. 
9. Daniel Dhers Action Sports Complex — 171 Tradition Trl. Ste. 207, Holly Springs, NC 27540
   Grab your wheels and roll into an awesome afternoon at Daniel Dhers Action Sports Complex. Bikes, mountain bikes, skateboards, scooters, and inline skates are all welcome in this sprawling skatepark near Holly Springs homes for sale.
10. Garner Performing Arts Center — 742 W. Garner Rd., Garner, NC 27529
    The Garner Performing Arts Center located within a few miles of great Garner homes for sale. This great venue in the heart of the historic district offers affordable entertainment for audiences of all ages.

For help finding a beautiful home close to these hidden gems, contact us today!10 North Carolina Treasures in Your Backyard

This weekend, you don't want to miss the Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show. There will be an expansive outdoor living space built right inside the Fairgrounds by landscape and outdoor living designers! And to celebrate the start of the fall season, the Fall Harvest Celebration is taking place at Historic Yates Mill County Park. Wind your way through the park and discover bushels of family-friendly fun ranging from arts and crafts to live music and performers. If this isn't enough, you will want to check out Groove in the Garden 2019 on Saturday at Raleigh's Little Theatre's Rose Garden & Stephenson Amphitheatre featuring Sarah Shook & The Disarmers and Kooley High. Be sure to leave plenty of free time to also include looking at some houses – lots to choose from!

Whether it's Raleigh, Cary, Durham, Chapel Hill or one of the many towns that help make up Central North Carolina, your dream home is just out there waiting for you to find it. Why not start this weekend? Our Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston agents will be hosting numerous open houses on Saturday and Sunday in the areas and neighborhoods you will want to call home.

Featured Open Houses

1532 Rock Dove Way, Raleigh, NC 27614

$859,900

Sq Ft: 4,129 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Friday, September 20 from 1 to 5 p.m.

Saturday, September 21 from 1 to 5 p.m.

Sunday, September 22 from 1 to 5 p.m.

1956 Combine Circle, Apex, NC 27502

$581,900

Sq Ft: 5,009 | Beds: 6 | Baths: 5 (full)

Open House: Saturday, September 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

5209 Kemmont Drive, Durham, NC 27713

$344,900

Sq Ft: 2,683 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, September 21 from 1 to 3 p.m.

921 Federal House Avenue, Wake Forest, NC 27587 

$325,000

Sq Ft: 2,581 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full)

Open House: Saturday, September 21 from 12 to 2 p.m. and

Sunday, September 22 from 2 to 4 p.m.

168 Gentry Drive, Pittsboro, NC 27312

$650,000

Sq Ft: 3,927 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 (full)

Open House: Saturday, September 21 from 2 to 5 p.m. and

Sunday, September 22 from 2 to 5 p.m.

917 Evening Snow Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587

$444,500

Sq Ft: 2,978 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 3 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Sunday, September 22 from 2 to 4 p.m.

8409 Astwell Court, Raleigh, NC 27615

$274,700

Sq Ft: 2,065 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Sunday, September 22 from 2 to 4 p.m.

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Fall is a favorite time of year for our real estate agents. Living in the Triangle puts us in close proximity to great family-friendly Halloween activities. Grab your loved ones and check out some of these fall frights and delights around the Triangle!

1. Trick-or-Treat the Trails — 2400 Aversboro Rd., Garner, NC 27529 | Oct 31
   No fall season is complete without a little trick or treating! Grab the kids and costumes before heading out to White Deer Park on Halloween. Not far from Garner homes for sale, you all can walk a one-mile loop and collect goodies along the way. This event is free for all children that are accompanied by parents.
   
2. Garden Buds: Pumpkin Spice — 4415 Beryl Rd., Raleigh, NC 27606 | Oct 11
   If you're a fan of pumpkin spice everything then you've definitely got to head over to the J. C. Raulston Arboretum this fall! Their Education Yurt will host October's Garden Buds program featuring our favorite fall gourd, pumpkins! You and your little ones aged three to five can spend the morning decorating pumpkins together close to Raleigh homes for sale.
3. Hipp Farm's Corn Maze & Field of Fun — 299 Ballard Rd., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 | Sept 14 — Oct 27
   Hipp Farm is the place to be this autumn when they open up for their annual fall festivities. Their corn maze definitely steals the show, especially when you go through it at night! In the day time, there are other awesome activities for families like a petting zoo, wagon ride, pumpkin patch, pony rides, bounce houses and more! Just down the road from Fuquay Varina homes for sale, a field of fall fun awaits you at Hipp Farm!
4. Spring Haven Farm Fall Festival: Carving Pumpkins With Goats — 5306 Homer Ruffin Rd., Chapel Hill, NC 27516 | Oct 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 & 27
   What's better than carving pumpkins with your family? Carving them with goats too, of course! Spring Haven Farm gets visitors up-close-and-personal with goats in nearly all of their activities. Stop by this October and live the farm life during their Fall Festival near Chapel Hill homes for sale.
5. Goblin's Groove Family Dance — 237 North Salem St., Apex, NC 27502 | Oct 26
   Ready to get groovy with a few goblins this Halloween? Then head on down to the Apex Annual Goblin's Groove Family Dance. This event is right down the street from Apex homes for sale at the Halle Cultural Arts Center. Costume contests, treats, prizes, games, and even a haunted art gallery await you for this night of moving and grooving!
6. Pumpkinfest — 2000 Fearrington Village Center, Pittsboro, NC 27312 | Oct 30
   What better way to wave goodbye to October by spending an evening at a pumpkin party? Close to Pittsboro homes for sale is Fearrington Village, a quaint community that embraces local businesses. Come walk through their gardens and admire the decorated jack o' lanterns that their staff has carved in pumpkins from Porter Farms. Sample food from the vendors present at the state farmer's market and then head into the Village Center for a great party full of music and treats. Pumpkinfest is a great event for couples who want a low-key Halloween together.
7. Clayton Halloween Festivities — 715 Amelia Church Rd., Clayton, NC 27520 | Select Dates in Oct
   Take a stroll into a town, full of beautiful Clayton homes for sale, and enjoy a variety of Halloween-themed activities. Bring the family to Clayton Community Park for a Halloween Hayride or take the kids downtown for trick or treating on Main Street. There's also Boo Bash in the Clayton Community Center, a great Halloween special needs dance, that is free for all ages.

Looking for a scary good deal on a home in the Triangle? Contact us today and let us treat you to a tour around the Triangle — we promise no tricks!

We have a beautiful weekend ahead of us with many choices, starting with the SPARKcon, running Fri-Sun, Sept 13-15, with 2000 artists running amok in downtown Raleigh's historic Warehouse District. Live music, chalk painting, circus performers, and the best part is that SPARKcon remains a free + open event!  For the pirate lovers, the City of Oaks Pirate Fest starts at 10 am on Sat, Sept 14, with opportunities to participate in sword fights, costume contests and crafts, as well as food trucks and listening to the Notorious Pirate Band! Be sure to also check out the Outlaw Music Festival 2019 on Sun, Sept 15, featuring a line-up of Willie Nelson, Bonnie Raitt, and Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real at the Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek in Raleigh. So, when you are out this weekend enjoying whatever suits your taste, be sure to schedule in time for house hunting expeditions as well!

Whether it's Raleigh, Cary, Durham, Chapel Hill or one of the many towns that help make up Central North Carolina, your dream home is just out there waiting for you to find it. Why not start this weekend? Our Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston agents will be hosting numerous open houses on Saturday and Sunday in the areas and neighborhoods you will want to call home.

Featured Open Houses

1412 Feathery Lane, Wake Forest, NC 27587

$689,900

Sq Ft: 3,800 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Friday, September 13 from 1 to 5 p.m.

Saturday, September 14 from 1 to 5 p.m.

Sunday, September 15 from 1 to 5 p.m.

614 Running Cedar Lane, Durham, NC 27705

$825,000 

Sq Ft: 4,164 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2) 

Open House: Saturday, September 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. 

6020 Valencia Court, Raleigh, NC 27614

$995,000 

Sq Ft: 3,967 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 (full)

Open House: Saturday, September 14 from 1 to 4 p.m.

209 Democracy Place, Apex, NC 27523  

$1,150,000

Sq Ft: 4,678 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full) 2 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, September 14 from 2 to 4 p.m.

10774 Trego Trail, Raleigh, NC 27614

$925,000

Sq Ft: 5,362 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 4 (full) 2 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, September 14 from 2 to 4 p.m.

108 Sierra Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

$629,900

Sq Ft: 2,921 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, September 14 from 2 to 4 p.m.

203 Cole Valley Drive, Cary, NC 27513

$625,000

Sq Ft: 3,721 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 3 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Sunday, September 15 from 1 to 3 p.m.

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Are you ready for a night out at the opera? Our real estate agents love to experience all of the arts and culture our area has to offer. Each year, the North Carolina Opera brings an exciting treat to residents of the City of Oaks. Throughout the 2019-20 season, their company will once again bring select performances to schools with the Triangle to give children educational and engaging exposure to the wonders that the opera has to offer. Internationally recognized performers, as well as local talents from the Triangle, will perform in schools throughout Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill.

North Carolina Opera

Celebrating ten years since the union of the Capitol Opera Raleigh and The Opera Company of North Carolina, the North Carolina Opera is committed to bringing exceptional operatic performances to men, women, and children throughout the Triangle. As the center of culture of Raleigh's performing arts, this company showcases the brilliant talents and stories that have made Triangle residents fall in love with a night at the opera. The North Carolina Opera puts on many performances throughout the year, including the following for 2019/2020 season:

• Wagner — Siegfried Act III: Sung in German, this opera tells the story of young Siegfried as he falls in love with the daughter of the god Wotan.
  
  
• Leoncavallo — Pagliacci: Sung in Italian throughout a prologue and two acts, join the adventures of the clown Canio as he wrestles with the thought that his wife has taken a lover from within their own traveling carnival brigade.
  
  
• Lawrence Brownlee: A intimate vocal recital by renowned tenor Lawrence Brownlee.
  
  
• Mozart — The Magic Flute: Two acts in English and German, observe Prince Tamino as his attempted rescue of a woman leads to unexpected revelations.

Opera in the Schools

The North Carolina Opera is dedicated to providing everyone in the Triangle with the opportunity to learn about and view the best opera performances. Working with North Carolina School Districts, the Opera will bring over 40 performances to select schools within Chapel Hill, Durham, and Raleigh. Featuring live performances from acclaimed composers like Bizet, Mozart, and Puccini, the North Carolina Opera will give elementary, middle and high schoolers the chance to learn about this classical form of art. Not only are these performances opening young minds up to a new form of culture, but they are also designed to meet the requirements of the state's Standard Course of Study.

If you'd like the North Carolina Opera to visit your child's school, you can fill out a form on their website or inquire about this series of performances with the school faculty. For help finding Raleigh homes for sale in the best North Carolina school districts, contact us today!

Need an excuse to get out of the house this weekend? Well there are numerous options, starting with the NC Kid Expo Raleigh 2019, an ultimate  event for kids and kids at heart! The Expo will feature local and national companies that have products and services that cater to kids and families. The first annual NC Brazilian Day Festival is also taking place in Durham Central Park with lots of singing and dancing! Both events are running Sat-Sun, Sept 7-8. So, if you are out and about, be sure to add in some time to do some house hunting and find your dream home!

Whether it's Raleigh, Cary, Durham, Chapel Hill or one of the many towns that help make up Central North Carolina, your dream home is just out there waiting for you to find it. Why not start this weekend? Our Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston agents will be hosting numerous open houses on Saturday and Sunday in the areas and neighborhoods you will want to call home.

Featured Open Houses

7200 Small Ridge Circle, Raleigh, NC 27614

$515,900 

Sq Ft: 3,227 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, September 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

213 E. Franklin Street, Unit 102, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

$1,299,000

Sq Ft: 3,116 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 3 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, September 7 from 1 to 4 p.m.

200 Austin View Boulevard, Wake Forest, NC 27587

$340,000

Sq Ft: 3,160 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, September 7 from 2 to 4 p.m. 

107 Lake Cliff Court, Cary, NC 27513  

$1,495,000

Sq Ft: 4,969 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, September 7 from 2 to 4 p.m.

8855 Mariner Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615

$525,000

Sq Ft: 3,780 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 3 (full) 1 (1/2)                         

Open House: Saturday, September 7 from 2 to 4 p.m.

5701 Mizuno Drive, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526

$499,900

Sq Ft: 2,953 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full)                         

Open House: Saturday, September 7 from 1 to 3 p.m. and 

Sunday, September 8 from 1 to 3 p.m.

2224 Pierce Creek Circle, Wake Forest, NC 27587

$825,000

Sq Ft: 4,175 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 (full) 

Open House: Saturday, September 7 from 2 to 5 p.m. and

Sunday, September 8 from 2 to 5 p.m.

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Summer is coming to a close, and although our real estate agents have enjoyed the warm weather and bright sunlight, we're excited for the arrival of autumn. The fall season is a spectacular time of the year in North Carolina. Our locals welcome the changing leaves and cool breeze as we prepare for outdoor fun. To celebrate the season, here is a list of the Triangle's best fall events you can't miss.

1. The North Carolina State Fair — 1025 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 | Oct 17 — 27
   The North Carolina State Fair is one event that you can't miss. For 11 days, the North Carolina State Fairgrounds hosts this family-friendly festival offering something for everyone. Exciting rides and carnival games, live music, livestock shows, antique farm machinery exhibits and so much more await you. Just around the corner from Raleigh homes for sale, N.C. State Fair is the best fall festival the Triangle has to offer!
   
2. Hillsborough Hog Day — 144 E. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27278 | Sept 20 — 21
   Want to spend a weekend in hog heaven near Hillsborough homes for sale? Then head over to the 36th annual Hog Day Festival. This Hillsborough event is the largest and oldest in the county, showcasing arts and crafts vendors, a car show, children's activities, and so much more. Their annual BBQ contest is the highlight of the event and serves up the tastiest barbeque you'll find in the Triangle. Bring the family and your appetite for this fantastic two-day fest!
3. Apex Music Festival — 205 Saunders St., Apex, NC 27502 | Oct 27th
   Get ready to rock in downtown Apex for the Apex Music Festival. Over a dozen bands will descend upon the town and rock the day away. Performers include Johnny Folsom 4, Beth Wood, David Lamotte, Johnny Orr Band, and Nick Driver Band. Tons of food trucks will be parked close-by ready to serve you the best foods surrounding Apex homes for sale. Don't miss the eighth year of this music fest that supports the revitalization of historic downtown Apex.
4. 47th Annual Festifall Arts Festival — Franklin St., Chapel Hill, NC 27599 | Oct 12th
   The Festifall Arts Festival near Chapel Hill homes for sale is another Can't-miss event this fall! This all-ages festival focuses on art in all its forms, bringing the community together to inspire creativity and showcase the talents of local artists. An arts and crafts market will feature over 50 booths displaying handmade creations, including some crafted right before your eyes. There's also a kid's zone that encourages them to get hands-on and create their works of art. If you're looking for an afternoon of art and adventure, bring the family down to the Festifall Arts Festival this October!
5. Asia Fest — 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, NC 27518 | Sept 28th
   This year's Asia Fest also features the 6th annual Dragon Boat Festival. A cultural experience right next to Cary homes for sale, Asia Fest will feature Dragon Boat races, food vendors, amazing performances, educational exhibits and activities for children. Join your neighbors for an afternoon of excitement and cultural exploration at this year's Asia Fest in Cary.
6. Duke Homestead's Halloween Phantasmagoria — 2828 Duke Homestead Rd., Durham, NC 27705 | Oct 25th
   A Halloween event like no other, Duke Homestead's Halloween Phantasmagoria is appropriate for all ages. This enlightening, immersive event near Durham homes for sale is designed to educate, not scare, as you discover magic across Duke Homestead's property.

Are you looking for a home close to the best fall festivals in the Triangle? Contact us today to schedule a showing!