Articles Tagged "Chapel Hill Neighborhoods"

Whether it's Valentine's Day, a birthday, or just any day you want to make a little more special, nothing says "I care" like a carefully selected floral arrangement. Our real estate agents will be glad to shine the spotlight on some of the locally owned florists where you can get high-quality bouquets to suit any need.

Take a moment to stop and smell the roses with these top Triangle florists:

• Ninth Street Flowers – 700 9th Street, Durham, NC 27705
  Ninth Street Flowers is a locally owned and independent florist in a convenient location not very far from great Durham homes for sale. Ninth Street Flowers distinguishes itself by emulating the classic European approach to the flower shop. It offers arrangements, wedding bouquets, custom flowers to your specifications, and floral decor for any type of corporate event.
  
  
• North Raleigh Florist – 2731 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh, NC 27604
  North Raleigh Florist is well known for its Valentine's Day floral arrangements, but the creativity goes above and beyond what you might expect. For example, consider the "Sweetest Sunset," an amazingly vivid bouquet centering sunflowers and red roses. You can pair romantic gifts such as Godiva chocolate, stuffed animals, and various themed candles. Delivery and in-store pickup are both available.
  
  
• Gingerbread House Flowers & Events – 7550 Creedmoor Road #102, Raleigh, NC 27613
  Gingerbread House Flowers & Events does a little bit of everything and does it all well near some of the top Raleigh homes for sale. It showcases a variety of options for floral arrangements, bouquets, gifts, wedding flowers, sympathy bouquets, and much more. No matter whether you want to celebrate an anniversary or brighten someone's day just because, the experienced staff will be glad to help you.
  
  
• Eclectic Sage – 101 Northway Court, Raleigh, NC 27615
  Eclectic Sage is a creative Raleigh florist that stands out for its uniquely modern, different, and colorful take on the floral arts. Founder Heather Ann Miller set out to synthesize a totally new whole from her wide range of creative influences. She and her team apply their artistic insights as a full-service event manager, production studio, and floral designer that specializes in photoshoots.
  
  
• Bettye's Flower Design – 1621 Purefoy Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
  Bettye's Flower Design is here for you when you want floral designs lovingly made minutes from Chapel Hill homes for sale. With a thriving business established all the way back in 1980, owner Bettye Jenkins carries on a generations-long family legacy with her shop. She takes a personal approach to each order, selecting and crafting each arrangement by hand so the product you receive is as unique as you are.

Contact us to learn about even more of what the Triangle has in store for you.

There are plenty of reasons to love life in the Triangle, but our real estate agents' favorite might just be the food. Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill are home to some of the best restaurants in North Carolina, including these great eateries that serve delicious, health-conscious cuisine.

• Happy + Hale - 200 Park at N Hills St #101, Raleigh, NC 27609
  A beloved local chain that has grown to include half a dozen locations in the Triangle area, Happy + Hale can always be counted on to provide a healthy meal that is bursting with flavor. They're known for their rice and salad bowls, as well as fresh juiced and smoothies. We're particularly fond of their North Hills Location, where you can enjoy a tasty ahi poke bowl or coconut curry bowl just minutes from these Raleigh homes for sale. 
  
  
• Raleigh Raw Juice Bar & Cafe - 7 W Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601
  The folks at Raleigh Raw Juice Bar & Cafe are all about providing natural, unprocessed food for the local community. They got their start delivering raw, organic cold-pressed juices throughout Raleigh in 2013 before eventually opening a brick-and-mortar cafe where customers can sit and enjoy their juices and smoothies in a warm, welcoming setting. Raw Juice Bar & Cafe also offers great soups and salads. Most items on their menu are vegan, and all are gluten and soy-free. 
  
  
• Pure Vegan Cafe - 8369 Creedmoor Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613
  Serving up a menu of healthy, hearty, 100% plant-based fare, Pure Vegan Cafe is the perfect place to go when you want a wholesome, nutritious meal that's also filling and delicious. They're open for every meal of the day and offer great breakfast options like avocado toast and chicken and waffles, as well as next-level vegan burgers and sandwiches.
  
  
• Pomegranate Kitchen - 5504 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707
  Serving vegan and vegetarian Middle Eastern fare inspired by the travels of its globe-trotting chef and founder, Pomegranate Kitchen offers delicious healthy food with a casual grab-and-go atmosphere. In addition to its main location near these homes for sale in Durham, Pomegranate Kitchen also sets up at local Farmers' Markets throughout the Triangle Area. 
  
  
• Farmside Kitchen - 5431 Page Rd, Durham, NC 27703
  The folks at Farmside Kitchen create some of the healthiest food around, crafting rich, nutritious Farm Bowls using vegetables, grains, and proteins sourced from local and regional farmers. Each of their bowls highlights a unique range of flavors, like the Southwest-inspired Rancher, the umami-rich Root Veggie Bowl, and the hearty, tangy, and herby Pitchfork. 
  
  
• Sage Vegetarian Cafe - 1129 Weaver Dairy Rd X, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
  Sage Vegetarian Cafe is the perfect place for a healthy dinner in Chapel Hill. Their unique Persian-influenced menu offers a wide range of dishes bursting with Middle Eastern flavor. Sage Vegetarian Cafe is within walking distance of many Chapel Hill properties for sale and is open Wednesday through Saturday 4-8:30 pm. They use as many local and organic ingredients as possible, and every dish is completely vegetarian (many are also vegan and gluten-free). 

Contact us today to learn more about life in the Triangle region of North Carolina. If you're looking for your dream home, our real estate agents are dedicated to helping you find it in Raleigh, Durham, or Chapel Hill. 

In and around the Triangle area, there are several beautiful luxury listings available for sale. What exactly differentiates these properties from the standard market? Is it the square footage, the features, or the technology? Some would say it is all of the above. Ultimately, luxury buyers are not looking at the price tag in their search for their next dream home but the amazing amenities that come with the property. Here are the top 6 must-have features in luxury homes!

1. Indoor / Outdoor living

Indoor/outdoor living seamlessly extends your home's great room or dining quarters. This trend tends to keep cohesion in design from the interior to the exterior of your home. Typically indoor/ outdoor living has always been a primal commodity when searching for a new home. With the new normal consisting of being at your humble abode more these days, the amenity has become a necessity. What makes an outdoor living space luxurious is the ability to provide comfort through all seasons while also allotting multiple entertainment options. High-end features include retracting screened porches, outdoor kitchens, cabanas, and sometimes a type of water feature. This CBHPW luxury listing checks off each box on the list! With its large covered porch and a wood fireplace, the immaculate outdoor kitchen has a top-of-the-line grill station, jacuzzi, and extensive acreage for sporting events or games. One thing for sure is that you may yearn to host any occasion with this property as your next home. To view more of this listing, click here.  

2. Theatre Room 

Entertainment becomes the next level when a luxury property contains an in-home theater. The ability to bring the ultimate cinematic experience to your fingertips is a sought amenity many buyers search for when hunting for their next home. What makes an in-home theater top-notch is its ability to incorporate features similar to an actual movie theater. This includes a top-of-the-line av-system, projector, large screens, recessed lighting, and comfortable loungers. The goal of the theater room is to immerse yourself in what's on the screen, whether that be the newest megahit movie or the exciting rival sports game. The cinema room pictured above is from none other than one of our CBHPW luxury listings. This glorious in-home theater offers stadium seating, a high-tech projector, and even mimics the groovy movie theater carpet. To view more of this property, click here. 

3. Large Garages

The standard two-car garage does not cut it for luxury properties. Buyers are looking for substantial space when envisioning the housing of their precious automobiles. Typically, luxury properties have at least a 3-car garage! To any car buff, the garage is not just a space for storing your vehicle. This part of the property could be turned into a luxurious showroom, man cave, or workshop. This beautiful CBHPW luxury property comes with a three-car garage with gorgeous rustic wood garage doors. To view more of this property, click here.  

4. Intricate Ceiling Designs

Raised ceilings and other intricate ceiling styles are quite the fanbase for luxury homes. A room turns from basic to compelling when there is a ceiling feature that adds depth, sophistication, and style. In most luxury dwellings, at least one space must contain a styled ceiling. One of these rooms can be the living room, sitting room, primary bedrooms, and or dining rooms. What exactly are some styles of these ceilings? They are cathedral, tray, beamed, suspended, and coffered. One would love to have any of these exquisite designs in their home!  For example, in this CBHPW luxury listing above. The sitting room contains a beautiful coffered ceiling. The coffered ceiling consists of sunken panels accented by molding, creating a waffle-like appearance. What works well in this room is the brilliant addition of recessed lighting. For more on this property click here. 

5. Massive Walk-In Closets

Typically an owner of a luxury home tends to live a complete life of luxury. Meaning everything about them is high-end, like their fashion sense. Closets in a luxury home are an extension of the main room and need to boast space and means of organization. Closets these days are not just for hanging clothes. They can be an area to lounge in after using the spa bathroom or a place to put on that fashion show after shopping in the streets of London. For sure, luxury home buyers are looking for closets that encompass organization and can show off their beautiful wardrobe. In this CBHPW luxury home, the primary closet is genuinely massive. This closet incorporates different levels of custom built-in shelving and an island dresser to accommodate all buyers' attire needs. To view more of this property, click here.

6. Relaxing Spa baths

When buyers search for their next home, kitchens and bathrooms are the most focused rooms, which is why main bathrooms in luxury homes are genuinely upping the ante in their need to give that spa-like aura. Features include a jacuzzi bathtub fit for a king, a large walk-in shower that doubles as a steam room, neutral colors, beautiful stone or tile, and lots of space for minimal clutter. In this CBHPW luxury listing, this bathroom truly exuberates comfort and relaxation. The large window allows natural light to encase the room, making the white pop against the darker grays. The unity in neutral colors creates a calming sensation. One can relax in the free-standing tub or use the shower with multi-shower heads in this bathroom. To view more, click here. 

When buying or selling in the luxury market, we are sure you have seen one or more of these features within the properties. To view, all of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walstons' luxury homes for sale, visit our website at https://www.hpwluxury.com

If you're looking for a fun summertime activity, look no further than one of the many beautiful botanical gardens in the Triangle. Walking through a garden can help you relax and get some fresh air. Plus, it's a great educational activity to do with the kids. In fact, our real estate agents often visit local gardens to come up with new ideas for their own yards. Here are five botanical gardens you should visit in the Triangle this summer:

1. JC Raulston Arboretum - 4415 Beryl Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606
   Explore 10 whole acres of florals and plants at the JC Raulston Arboretum at North Carolina State University. This nationally recognized Arboretum is comprised of 20 different themed gardens with a total of 5,000 plants on display. There are also several educational events, games, and food trucks around on the weekends. A weekend trip to this beautiful area is fun for the whole family. You also might like to check out some nearby Raleigh homes for sale. 
   
   
2. North Carolina Botanical Garden - 100 Old Mason Farm Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
   Learn all about North Carolina's native plants at the North Carolina Botanical Garden, a conservation area owned and operated by the University of North Carolina. Experience the restorative powers of this beautiful area, which consists of over 1,100 acres of gardens. You can also enjoy a vast array of programs and activities like gardening workshops, educational walks, and summer camps, all within a short distance of Chapel Hill homes for sale. 
   
   
3. Juniper Level Botanic Garden - 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603
   Take a refreshing walk through the 28-acre Juniper Level Botanic Garden with a diverse display of beautiful flora. Want to take some plants home? Shop at the attached Plant Delights Nursery before you go home. Garden tours are by appointment only, or you can visit one of N.C. State's open garden days (usually one weekend each month).
   
   
4. Sarah P. Dukes Gardens - 420 Anderson St, Durham, NC 27708
   Stroll through 5 miles and 55 acres of beautifully landscaped space at the Sarah P. Duke Gardens. This property, which is located on Duke University's campus, consists of well-maintained walkways and paths, making it easy to take in the gorgeous scenery. The park is open daily from 8 am to dusk and is located near several Durham homes for sale.
     
5. The Raleigh Rose Garden - 301 Pogue St, Raleigh, NC 27607
   The Raleigh Rose Garden provides an excellent opportunity to take a nature walk or improve your photography skills. It's one of three accredited rose gardens in the state of North Carolina. You'll find serene landscaping and an extensive display of roses in all different colors. The park is free to the public, and it's open from dawn to dusk 365 days a year. 

Beautiful scenery is just one of the many great things about living in the Triangle. Thinking about moving here soon? Our team can help! Contact us today to check out some listings and learn more about the area.

Searching for a new home can be a nightmare if you go in unprepared. There are plenty of Raleigh homes for sale, but how do you find the one that's right for you? How do you know if the price is reasonable and that everything in the house is in good working order? You can't do it alone. You need a real estate agent.

More specifically, you need an HPW agent, to guide you through every step of the process and get you moved into the home of your dreams. Here are some of the ways an HPW agent can help you.

What Does a Real Estate Agent Do?

There are two types of real estate agents. A listing agent represents the person selling a home, whereas a buyer's agent represents the person buying it. Most real estate agents do both, but not for the same sale.

As a homebuyer, your HPW agent is a liaison between you and the homeowners. They'll guide you through all the necessary steps and paperwork, from the initial offer, through escrow, all the way to closing. But first, they have to find the home that's right for you.

It's a real estate agent's job to know all the homes in the neighborhood: what they're like, what they have to offer, how much they are, etc. Nowadays, people can look up house listings themselves online, look at photos, compare prices, etc. But it's still not the same as having an HPW agent in your corner.

Looking at photos online is no substitute for someone who's actually been to the house and can take you there personally for a guided tour. Whatever you're looking for, your HPW agent can find it for you.

Negotiations

Once you've found the home you want, it's your agent's job to get you the best deal. As members of the National Association of REALTORS®, they're obligated to put your interests ahead of their own. They know the home's worth, both on its own and as part of that particular neighborhood, and can tell whether or not it's priced fairly. If it's not, your agent will negotiate with the listing agent for a better price.

They'll also organize an official house inspection, to make sure everything works the way it's supposed to. Do the lights turn on when you flip the switch? Do the outlets have power running to them? Is there anything broken or worn out? Is everything up to code? Once they have the results of the inspection, they can use it to have the homeowners either fix anything that's wrong with the house or lower the asking price accordingly.

There's a lot to deal with when it comes to buying a home. Your HPW agent is there to shoulder the load, making the experience easier for you and ensuring you come out on top. Our real estate agents can help you with every step of the home buying process. Contact us to get settled into your dream home!

If you're considering putting your home on the market, you'll want to take advantage of the information other sellers in the neighborhood will provide you. Our real estate agents would suggest that you take note of these critical details you can learn from other Raleigh homes for sale.

• Unbiased reviews
  You won't want to miss the gold mine of feedback from potential buyers at your neighbor's open house. People will discuss everything from the condition of the home to the surrounding community. Let their conversations guide you with respect to upgrades or repairs to your house. Seeing the area through the eyes of strangers opens you up to different perspectives. This can influence your decisions about such things as paint color and appliance preference while you're still in the process of upgrading. 

• Market study
  Take a look at the length of time your neighbor's house stays on the market. Was it a quick sale, or did it languish for a while? If it remained on the market for longer than a few weeks, you might want to delay selling yours until the market shifts. Setting a price can be very challenging. You can ease that process by comparing the original asking price to the final sale. Did the seller have to reduce the price in order to sell? Was there a bidding war driving the price above the asking price? It's also helpful to note the demographics of the potential buyers. If most interested parties, as well as the ultimate buyer, were from a particular age range, for example, you may want to focus your own marketing efforts toward that group. 

• Connect with the seller's agent
  Selling a home is serious business and you don't want to trust the process to just anyone. Who better than an agent that has already studied the neighborhood and comes with a good reference? Chatting with the agent at an open house can give you insight that you can't find in an ad. It might tell you about the number of years the agent has been licensed, but you want to know how well they attract interested buyers, their knowledge of the selling process and how well they handle negotiations. Before you put your own home on the market, attending multiple open houses provides you with the opportunity to see a few agents in action. 

• Collaboration with your neighbor
  There is no need to compete with your neighbor if you are both selling. You can both obtain a better price with less effort if you work together to show the entire neighborhood in a positive light. By using the same agent, both homes can be shown at the same time, allowing potential buyers to compare properties. If one house sells, another shopper may make an immediate offer on the second. By consulting with the agent and each other, you can both set an asking price without worrying about undercutting each other. 

Contact us to arrange private tours or attend open houses near you. We feel confident that our real estate professionals can help you get a good price for the home you're in while finding you a new place to live. 

Reading is a wonderful way to gain new perspectives on familiar topics. Not only is the Triangle a desired location that people want to move to, writers often use this area as a backdrop for their novels. See the Triangle through new eyes in these books that our real estate agents will be reading to celebrate Book Lovers Day on August 9th. 

• Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
  Young adult fiction isn't just for kids anymore. Relatable themes and engaging stories have made these books popular with readers of all ages. In Legendborn, author Tracy Deonn draws on her childhood in North Carolina, along with her love of fantasy. Main character Bree Matthews, reeling after the death of her mother, escapes to a residential program for gifted high schoolers at UNC-Chapel Hill. After witnessing an attack, Bree uncovers the existence of the titular secret society, which may have a link to her mother's death.
  
  
• Cabins in the Laurel by Muriel Earley Sheppard
  Get an intimate look at mountain life in the early 20th century in Cabins in the Laurel. After the author and her husband moved from New York to the Toe River Valley in 1928, she set out to become acquainted with her neighbors, and these friendships form the basis of the book. Adding to the realism are 128 breathtaking pictures from noted Chapel Hill photographer Bayard Wooten.

• Dying to Be Thin by Kathryn Lilley
  Durham's reputation as a weight-loss mecca gave rise to the nickname "Fat City." Kathryn Lilley cleverly uses this background in Dying to Be Thin, the first in her series of "Fat City Mysteries." Lead character Kate Gallagher hopes to lose weight. Kate's efforts inadvertently put her in the middle of a murder, and she discovers a talent for crime-solving that takes her life in a new direction. Subsequent titles include A Killer Workout and Makeovers Can Be Murder.
  
  
• Naked by David Sedaris
  David Sedaris became a beloved contemporary humorist with witty, self-deprecating essays about his quirky life. Naked, the first of his books to hit the New York Times best-sellers list, includes stories about growing up in suburban Raleigh. Sedaris's colorful family includes younger sister Amy, a popular actress and comedian in her own right. In relating tales such as his mother imitating his nervous tics in front of amused teachers, Sedaris shows an ability to find humor in awkward and painful moments.
  
  
• Blue Blood: Duke-North Carolina: Inside the Most Storied Rivalry in College Hoops by Art Chansky
  It's no secret that the Triangle has many basketball stories to tell! Blue Blood: Duke-North Carolina: Inside the Most Storied Rivalry in College Hoops offers a front-row seat to the most fascinating moments throughout this storied history. With exciting tales of fights, feuds, and controversy, the book sometimes reads more like fiction than real life. The forward is written by ESPN college hoops guru Dick Vitale. This rivalry has such a rich legacy that it spawned a sequel in 2018.

Create your own story in the Triangle. Contact us at Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston for up-to-date information on the best Raleigh homes for sale. 

Did you know that May 10th is National Shrimp Day? There's no better way to celebrate than to head to your favorite seafood restaurant and place an order. Whether you prefer your shrimp battered and fried, tossed in Cajun seasoning, or made into scampi, the following are some of the top seafood restaurants our real estate agents recommend in the Triangle area.

1. NC Seafood Restaurant: 1201 Agricultural St., Raleigh, NC 27603
   If you happen to be looking at Raleigh homes for sale, then NC Seafood Restaurant is a delicious spot to check out. This restaurant is located within the North Carolina Farmers Market, so you can shop for local produce and other specialties while you're there, too. NC Seafood Restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor dining areas, and they've been around since the early 1990s. 
   
   The perfect order for National Shrimp Day is the large shrimp plate, which comes with hushpuppies, coleslaw, and home fries. The spicy peel & eat shrimp are another favorite; you get a half-pound per order. Finish your meal with a slice of the delicious lemon or chocolate pie.
   
   
2. Locals Oyster Bar: 530 Foster St. Suite 1, Durham, NC 27701
   Locals Oyster Bar is the place to celebrate National Shrimp Day near Durham. You may enjoy it so much that you decide to look at Durham homes for sale. It's located inside the Durham Food Hall.
   
   While you might assume oysters are the star of the menu here, they do have an entire section just for shrimp dishes. The in-shell shrimp are incredibly fresh and delicious. Another top choice is the shrimp sausage roll, which is topped with caramelized onions and horseradish aioli.
   
   
3. Hook & Reel: 2608 Erwin Rd. Ste 104, Durham, NC 27705
   Hook & Reel is a lively seafood bar with upbeat music and a friendly atmosphere. They make all 6 of their signature sauces in-house, and they're known for their Cajun flair. 
   
   If you're in the mood for a classic Cajun seafood boil, then you can custom-order one to your liking, adding your own seafood selections, sauces, and extras. Shrimp and crawfish with garlic butter and corn on the cob is exceptional. Another great choice is the shrimp po'boy, which is served in a lovely, fluffy bun.
   
   
4. Capt. John's Dockside: 11550 US Highway 15 501N, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
   Capt. John's Dockside is a welcoming, family-owned restaurant to visit if you're looking at Chapel Hill homes for sale nearby. They really welcome families here; there's even a play area for the kids!
   
   On National Shrimp Day, your go-to order at Capt. John's Dockside really should be the fried jumbo shrimp. They're perfectly crispy and served with hush puppies and your choice of potato. 
   
   
5. The Cortez Seafood + Cocktail: 413 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27603
   Looking for a fresh spin on the seafood flavors you love? Stop by The Cortez Seafood + Cocktail for a memorable meal that highlights international flavors. The menu features small plates and dishes that rotate regularly based on seasonality and what Executive Chef Oscar Diaz's finds at local farmers markets. Guaranteeing your seafood is as fresh as possible! 
   
   

If you'll be in the Triangle area on National Seafood Day, there are plenty of delicious spots to celebrate. Contact us if you're still looking for a real estate agent in Raleigh, Durham, or Chapel Hill.

Living in the Triangle means that you have constant access to a network of connected trails and outstanding, multi-use parks that offer outdoor fun for residents of all ages. These outdoor hubs of activity bring many benefits to the communities where they're located, including some perks that you might not expect. Our real estate agents have the details on 5 key benefits of living near parks and walking trails.

1. The Health Benefits of Living Near Trails

   When it comes to health benefits, trails and parks provide both a great place to exercise and added motivation to enjoy a workout. The ease of access when living near outdoor recreation areas makes it easy to work on fitness on your own schedule and having so many great outdoor spaces to explore provides motivation to go exploring. A brisk walk on a trail can help you stay in great shape physically, and spending quiet time in nature has many mental health benefits, too. Local parks provide even more motivation for physical activity, whether you join a sports league, enjoy a stroll in the park, or play with the kids/grandchildren on the playground.

2. Recreation for Family Members of All Ages and Pets Too

   It's not always easy to find recreation activities that family members of all ages can enjoy together at the same time, so trails are also an asset for family fun and fitness. The Durant Trails neighborhood, located near Raleigh homes for sale, is one great example of how trails can help families stay active and enjoy the outdoors. The neighborhood is filled with connected trails, which you can follow directly to various outdoor attractions. Trails are also great for keeping your pets physically active close to home, and many trails in Raleigh are open to dogs as long as they're kept on a leash.

3. Trails Connect Neighborhoods, Communities, and Parks

   Why jump in the car for a quick drive to a nearby destination when you can follow a local trail to reach your favorite outdoor attractions? Trails bring neighborhoods together by connecting local parks, nature preserves, and even popular shopping areas. The paved, easy-to-walk Abbots Creek Trail in North Raleigh, for example, travels through the Falls River and Bedford neighborhoods, connecting with a variety of local attractions along the way.

4. Turning Abandoned Railroad Corridors Into Community Assets

   If you've ever searched for local trails online, then you may already be familiar with the concept of rail trials. These are trail systems that turn abandoned railroad corridors into hubs of outdoor community activity and often feature longer trails than you would find in other locations. The American Tobacco Trail is one of the most popular trail systems near Durham homes for sale, with more than 22 miles of connected trails built on old railroad corridors.

5. Increasing the Appeal of Neighborhoods for Real Estate Buyers and Sellers

   While there is some debate over how much local trails and parks increase home values directly, there's no doubt that they add more appeal to neighborhoods for people who are shopping for homes. If you're buying a home, choosing one near local trails and parks might be a major attraction. 

Shopping for your next home near the connected trails and beautiful parks of the Triangle? The right real estate team makes all the difference. Contact us to buy and sell homes throughout the Raleigh, NC area.

Whether you enjoy binge-watching your favorite shows or like to host at-home movie nights, a home theater system is an excellent addition to your home. Our real estate agents find that a home theater system is also appealing to potential homebuyers and helps define your home's unused spaces. Here are a few ways you can take your home theater to the next level.

1. Select the Right Space
   When deciding where to place your home theater, opt for a room that's removed from the hustle and bustle of your household. This should be a space that's used only for viewing media. Ideally, you should be able to close the room off from the rest of the household when it's time to catch a movie to minimize noise and light pollution. 

2. Place Your TV or Screen the Correct Distance from Your Seating
   For the best viewing experience, your TV or screen should be the proper distance from your home theater's seating. If your space has a TV, multiply the length of the screen's diagonal size by 1.5 to 2.5 to know where to place the seats. For example, assume you have a 60-inch TV. This means that you'll place your seats anywhere from 90 inches to 150 inches from the screen. However, if you have a projector in your home theater, multiply the width of the screen by 2 to 5 to figure out your seat placement. This makes it comfortable for you to see the whole screen. 

3. Paint Your Walls a Dark Hue
   Your home theater is the perfect place to embrace a dark color for your walls. Lighter colors can reflect light in the room and cause a glare. Dark hues will absorb light and help you better control the lighting conditions in the room. Raleigh homes for sale with a fresh coat of paint will also show better with prospective buyers. 

4. Invest in a Home Audio System
   Even top-notch TVs frequently have less than stellar sound quality. Add to your viewing experience by investing in a home audio system. This will ensure that the sound tones are crisp and clear. For a smaller space, a soundbar may be sufficient. You don't want to overwhelm the room with too much sound. If you have a larger home theater room, a surround sound system is an excellent choice for an immersive viewing experience.

5. Keep Decorative Items Away from Your Screen
   Movie posters and souvenirs are cool, but they can distract you or your guests when you're watching a movie. Instead, position them so that they're behind your seating. 

6. Opt for Tiered Seating
   Tiered seating is the gold standard for home theaters because it prevents someone from inadvertently obscuring the view of the person behind them. Fortunately, tiered seating doesn't have to be expensive. You can add platforms to your seats to raise them a few inches. Or, you might opt to add a few cozy floor seats; these are often popular with kids who like a little extra space to fidget during a movie. 

Want a home with more space for your home theater? Contact us today to explore your options!

Are you looking for a great way to celebrate Valentine's Day without the crowds? This year, why not enjoy a romantic dinner at home? It's easy to re-create an intimate restaurant setting. Just set the table, dim the lights, and light some candles. Put on some romantic music, and you're ready to go!

Our real estate agents often order takeout meals from the area's top restaurants. Here are a few you can rely on to send you home with a meal that will make your evening super special. 

1. Beasley's Chicken & Honey: 237 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC 27601
   A special Valentine's Day doesn't have to be fancy, and it doesn't always have to involve dinner! Beasley's Chicken & Honey offers a brunch menu that you and your loved ones are sure to enjoy. From the Hot Chicken Eggs Benedict to the fresh-made Churros, there are plenty of decadent options to start your weekend off right. They also offer excellent comfort food like Fried Chicken with Honey, Pork Shoulder Meatloaf, and Crispy Carolina Catfish. Don't forget to add some of their tasty sides, like Pimento Mac-N-Cheese Custard, Sea-Salt Brined Fries, and Mini Waffles with Honey Butter and Syrup. 
   
   
2. Lantern: 423 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
   When restaurants use local ingredients you can taste the difference! Lantern is committed to using ingredients sourced from local farms and fisheries near Chapel Hill homes for sale. Their menu is always changing to highlight what's in season. Be sure to check their Facebook page for the latest takeout options they have available and impress your valentine with a farm to table meal. 
   
   
3. Caffe Luna: 136 E. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC 27601
   For tasty Italian cuisine with a Tuscan flair, you can't go wrong with an order from Caffe Luna. Their take-out dinner menu features a large selection of pasta dishes and entrees, including veal, chicken, steak, seafood, and more. Don't forget to add dessert! They have incredible Tiramisu, traditional Philadelphia-style Cheesecake, and the "Irish Bash," a chocolate-crusted cheesecake swirled with Bailey's Irish Cream flavoring and drizzled with chocolate syrup.
    
4. Bleu Olive Mediterranean Bistro: 1820 Hillandale Rd., Durham, NC 27705
   Popular Greek and Mediterranean restaurant Bleu Olive has pleased Durham residents since 1994. They hand-craft each meal they serve using fresh, local ingredients. If you've been thinking about buying one of the great Durham homes for sale, you'll definitely want to familiarize yourself with this excellent restaurant. Make sure you save room for the Baklava, Orange Dark Chocolate Torte, or the Goat Cheese & Honey Cheesecake!
   
   
5. Chef's Palette: 3460 Ten Ten Rd., Cary, NC 27518
   Known for being a friendly neighborhood restaurant, Chef's Palette offers a delicious menu that's perfect for a special occasion. The food is always excellent, and the portions are quite generous. We recommend the Brie Bites, Duck Rolls, Canadian Salmon, and Chicken Francese. No matter what you choose, you definitely won't be disappointed. Chef's Palette is located near many of the best Cary homes for sale. On the way to pick up your meal, consider taking a drive around so you can see some of the beautiful neighborhoods nearby. 

Now is the perfect time to find a home you can really fall in love with! There are so many beautiful Raleigh homes for sale, and we can't wait to help you find the perfect one. Contact us today to discuss your goals and get started.

Predicting the real estate market is tricky. Case in point: 2020 did not look the way our real estate agents expected it to, but the pandemic brought about a surprising real estate boom. The big question everyone seems to be asking is, will 2021 follow suit? 

Of course, if you plan to list your Raleigh home for sale soon, you probably have a more pressing question: will 2021 be a good time to sell?

Where We Are Today

It's impossible to overstate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the housing market and how widely this impact continues to be felt. In a market that already had a high demand for housing and a lack of inventory, this year has seen that trend skyrocket as many sellers de-listed their homes amid pandemic fears. 

At this point, many of those homes are appearing on the market again, leveling things out somewhat. In fact, home sales increased sharply during the autumn months (up 9.4% in September alone, according to CNBC), and the median purchase price has risen by nearly 15% year-over-year. 

We head toward the end of 2020, still in a strong seller's market. And even as the inventory of available homes creeps upward somewhat, home prices continue to rise, and demand appears to be as strong as ever. 

Looking to the Future

Keeping in mind what we've seen over the past year, we expect the year ahead will continue to offer great opportunities for sellers. Although demand can't sustain forever at its current level, we expect it to level off slowly. Here's what else we predict for the 2021 housing market:

• Home prices will continue to rise.
  It seems certain home prices will continue their trend upward in 2021, at least in most U.S. cities. That includes Raleigh, where the average home sale has increased 10.5% year-over-year according to Redfin, and most homes sell for up to 3% above listing price. 
  
  
• Inventory will remain tight.
  Inventory is the "supply" side of supply and demand. It essentially refers to the total number of homes on the market at any given time. That number declined over the course of 2020, and although we expect to see it rebound slightly in the next year as many sellers re-list their homes, inventory will almost certainly remain tight in 2021, fueling high prices. 
  
  
• Demand will remain high.
  Many people who wanted to buy a home in 2020 weren't able to do so because of the pandemic. Expect a lot of those individuals to resume their efforts in 2021, leading demand to remain high, at least for the time being. With strong demand, we expect home sales to increase, or at the very least remain steady. 
  
  
• Mortgage rates will hover around 3%.
  We expect to see mortgage rates remain fairly consistent going into the next year. When you consider that we left October 2020 at a record low of just 2.8% for a 30-year fixed home loan, that puts buyers in a pretty healthy place. We may see very slight increases but expect mortgage rates to remain around 3%. 

Contact us today to learn more about buying or selling a home in 2021. We understand that we're living through uncertain times, and we're here to help every step of the way. Whether you're on the hunt for your dream home or are getting ready to sell, we think 2021 will offer an amazing opportunity. 

Memorial Day weekend is upon us and Mother Nature looks like she is going to cooperate! (Bye, bye rain!) While this year's weekend may look a little different than previous years, we hope that everyone is able to pay tribute to our nation's brave heroes and then enjoy lots of fun in the sun.

While you're out enjoying the long weekend under Carolina blue skies, why not do a little house hunting right from the comfort of your own home. Maybe it's time to upgrade your backyard, entertainment space and look for a home with a built-in grill and room for dining. Or maybe the kids have been begging to live in a neighborhood with a community pool. 

With houses in all shapes and sizes in highly demanded locations and neighborhoods, our agents' virtual tours are worth a look!

Our HPW real estate agents are ready to (virtually) show you around the beautiful homes they've listed. For even more virtual tours of our listings, head over to hpw.com/virtual.

Featured Virtual Tours

115 Briery Branch Court, Morrisville, NC 27560  

$870,000

Sq Ft: 6,387 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)

35 Harvest Lane, Pittsboro, NC 27312

$1,296,000   

Sq Ft: 4,613 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)

317 W Morgan Street, Unite 400, Raleigh, NC 27601 

$930,000

Sq Ft: 3,032 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full)

115 Burgundy Lane, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

$865,000

Sq Ft: 4,027 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)

5917 Larboard Drive, Apex, NC 27539

$529,900

Sq Ft: 4,865 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)

4041 Enfield Ridge Drive, Cary, NC 27519

$665,000

Sq Ft: 4,378 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 5 (full)

112 Red Bud Lane, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

$749,000

Sq Ft: 4,289 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)

ICYMI: Our CEO, David Jones, recently talked with WRAL about how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted (or slight lack thereof) the real estate market here in the Triangle.

With that being said, we continue to make the safety and well-being of our agents and clients our top priority. We will work to ensure that all possible safety measures, and precautions, are being taken. We are committed to maintaining reliable service to our clients while doing our part to limit the spread of the COVID-19.

Our HPW Agents will be hosting Virtual Tours for their numerous listings this weekend, so be sure to check them out! For even more virtual tours of our listings, head over to hpw.com/virtual.

Featured Virtual Tours

714 Edmund Street, Raleigh, NC 27604

$850,000

Sq Ft: 3,000 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full)

5217 Ginger Trail, Raleigh, NC 27614

$1,150,000

Sq Ft: 5754 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full) 3 (1/2)

432 Avocet Lane, Clayton, NC 27520

$449,000

Sq Ft: 3,316 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full) 1 (1/2)

560 Sun Forest Way, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

$999,999

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

407 Powers Ferry Road, Cary, NC 27519

$698,000

Sq Ft: 5,515 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)

103 Buckner Lane, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

$895,000

Sq Ft: 4,333 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)

4028 Kaylor Creek Drive, Apex, NC 27539

$599,900

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

Roses are red, violets are blue, we have lots of virtual tours, just for you!

The real estate market is in full swing these days and thanks to technology, our agents are able to showcase the beautiful homes they've listed by doing virtual tours. We continue to make the safety and well-being of our agents and clients our top priority and will work to ensure that all possible safety measures and precautions are being taken. Maintaining reliable service to our clients while doing our part to limit the spread of the COVID-19 is our top priority.

Our agents will be hosting virtual tours this weekend, so be sure to check them out! For even more virtual tours of our listings, head over to hpw.com/virtual.

Happy Mother's Day to all of the wonderful moms out there!

Featured Virtual Tours

11405 Empire Lakes Drive, Raleigh, NC 27617

$1,005,000

Sq Ft: 7,256 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 5 (full) 2 (1/2)

303 Royal Tower Way, Cary, NC 27513

$625,000

Sq Ft: 4,230 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full) 1 (1/2)

301 Lake Hogan Farm Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

$775,000

Sq Ft: 4,034 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 4 (full)

7129 Cove Lake Drive, Wake Forest, NC 27587

$940,000

Sq Ft: 5,434 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 5 (full) 1 (1/2)

106 Arrowstone Court, Morrisville, NC 27560

$825,000

Sq Ft: 4,635 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 5 (full)

2408 Fiddich Lane, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526

$349,900

Sq Ft: 2,300 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 3 (full)

1016 Regency Cottage Place, Cary, NC 27518

$469,990

Sq Ft: 2,720 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)

As we begin the month of May, the spring real estate market is in full swing. Virtual tours have become the new normal in the world of real estate thus making househunting easier than ever. Thanks to technology, the ability to buy and sell homes has continued throughout the current pandemic and we are confident...

We continue to make the safety and well-being of our agents and clients our top priority. We will work to ensure that all possible safety measures and precautions are being taken. We are committed to maintaining reliable service to our clients while doing our part to limit the spread of the COVID-19.

Our agents are hosting virtual tours for their numerous listings this weekend, so be sure to check them out! For even more virtual tours of our listings, head over to hpw.com/virtual.

Featured Virtual Tours

301 Highwood Pines Place, Cary, NC 27519

$725,000

Sq Ft: 4,755 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 5 (full)

7205 Summer Tanager Trail, Raleigh, NC 27614

$1,100,000

Sq Ft: 4,762 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 5 (full)

92 Bella Casa Way, Clayton, NC 27527

$714,900

Sq Ft: 4,218 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 (full) 2 (1/2)

1116 Longstone Way, Raleigh, NC 27614

$1,395,000

Sq Ft: 7,483 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 4 (full) 3 (1/2)

18 Litchford Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

$800,000

Sq Ft: 4,933 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 3 (full)

3708 Knollcreek Drive, Apex, NC 27539

$629,900

Sq Ft: 3,761 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)

240 Running Deer Trail, Pittsboro, NC 27312

$429,000

Sq Ft: 2,696 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 3 (full)

Here at Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston, we continue to make the safety and well-being of our agents and clients our top priority. We will work to ensure that all possible safety measures and precautions are being taken. We are committed to maintaining reliable service to our clients while doing our part to limit the spread of the COVID-19.

With that said, real estate is still moving as we are now in the midst of the spring market. There is still a demand for real estate and we are still here to help!

Our agents will be hosting virtual tours for their numerous open houses this weekend so be sure to check them out! For even more virtual tours of our listings, head over to hpw.com/virtual.

Featured Virtual Tours

103 Buckner Lane, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

$895,000

Sq Ft: 4,333 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)

1405 Barony Lake Way, Raleigh, NC 27614

$2,450,000

Sq Ft: 9,684 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 6 (full) 3 (1/2)

123 Old Larkspur Way, Chapel Hill NC 27516

$614,900

Sq Ft: 3,900 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full) 1 (1/2)

1909 Cadenza Lane Raleigh, NC 27614

$1,260,000

Sq Ft: 4,950 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)

115 Briery Branch Court, Morrisville, NC 27560

$870,000

Sq Ft: 6,387 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)

3708 Knollcreek Drive, Apex, NC 27539

$629,900

Sq Ft: 3,761 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)

117 Jasmine Drive, Clayton, NC 27527

$1,300,000

Sq Ft: 6,800 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 5 (full) 1 (1/2)

5101 Doughtymews Lane, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526

$775,000

Sq Ft: 4,879 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)

Here at Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston, we continue to make the safety and well-being of our agents and clients our top priority. We will work to ensure that all possible safety measures and precautions are being taken. We are committed to maintaining reliable service to our clients while doing our part to limit the spread of the COVID-19.

With that said, real estate is still moving as we are now in the midst of the spring market. There is still a demand for real estate and we are still here to help!

Our agents will be hosting virtual tours for their numerous open houses this weekend so be sure to check them out! For even more virtual tours of our listings, head over to hpw.com/virtual.

Featured Virtual Tours

301 Highwood Pines, Cary, NC 27519

$725,000

Sq Ft: 4,755 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 5 (full)

400 Westwood Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

$1,350,000

Sq Ft: 3,379 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full) 1 (1/2)

106 Arrowstone Court, Morrisville, NC 27560

$869,900

Sq Ft: 4,635 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 5 (full)

2901 Market Bridge Lane, #105, Raleigh, NC 27608

$460,000

Sq Ft: 1,487 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 (full)

115 Burgundy Lane, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

$865,000

Sq Ft: 4,027 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)

5360 Cypress Lane, Raleigh, NC 27609

$575,000

Sq Ft: 2,470 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)

108 Balsam Lane, Clayton, NC 27527

$325,000

Sq Ft: 1,823 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 (full)

We here at Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston make the safety and well-being of our agents and clients our top priority. We will continue to closely monitor the COVID-19 outbreak and work to ensure that all possible safety measures and precautions are being taken. We are committed to maintaining reliable service to our clients, while doing our part to limit the spread of the COVID-19.

In order to protect both our clients and agents, we are asking everyone to take precautionary measures:

Wash your hands – and other hygienic practices

Soap is the very best preventative for communicating the virus - so use it.  Wash your hands regularly, for at least 20 seconds, with soap and water.  If you can't wash your hands, the next best thing is to use an anti-bacterial wipe or gel both before, and after, you come into contact with other people, objects, or surfaces. Try to avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. If you sneeze or cough, do it into a tissue, then throw away the tissue, and then wash your hands or wipe them down.

Keep your distance – even from your agent!

We are all about the practice of "social distancing."

Use video conferencing as much as possible

You, your agent, and anyone else you're working with on your transaction should try to communicate as much as possible by videoconference rather than in-person meetings, just to limit the amount of interaction you have with other people. Facetime, Facebook Messenger, Snapchat video, Skype and Zoom are some of the video tools available to use.

Take precautions on showings and open houses

At this point, we see no reason to discontinue showings, or open houses, so long as you follow fundamental distancing and hygienic protocols. Try to follow these guidelines:

• Again, keep your distance, even if it seems unfriendly
• Remember: No shaking hands when you meet!
• Drive your own car to showings, rather than traveling with the agent in his or her car
• Minimize touching surfaces in houses
• Bring paper towels, tissues, or disposable gloves with you to hold when you open doors or touch surfaces.
• Try to wash, or wipe down, your hands on the way in and the way out.
• At the open house, keep your distance from other visitors and let the hosting agent sign you in, rather than handle a clipboard or tablet.

If you're not feeling well, or are part of the "high-risk" demographic, please stay home

If you're not feeling well with any kind of cough or fever, please stay home. At this point, there is no need to take chances or put others at risk. This is especially true if you are "high-risk" – if you are over the age of 60 or have any pre-existing conditions you should reduce, if not, eliminate all outside contact as much as possible. 

Again, we are committed to maintaining reliable service to our clients and are here to help you in your next real estate transaction, while doing our part to prevent the spread of the COVID-19.

Featured Open Houses

7209 Summer Tanager Trail, Raleigh, NC 27614

$900,000

Sq Ft: 4,005 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 5 (full)

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

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

521 Lake Gaston Drive, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526

$364,900

Sq Ft: 2,814 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full)

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

701 Glenville Lake Drive, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526

$344,499

Sq Ft: 2,714 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full)

Open House: Saturday, March 21 from 1 to 4 p.m.

1016 Regency Cottage Place, Cary, NC 27518

$469,990

Sq Ft: 2,720 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, March 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. and

Sunday, March 22 from 12 to 4 p.m.

340 Stephens Way, Youngsville, NC 27596

$297,000

Sq Ft: 2,084 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, March 21 from 1 to 4 p.m., and

Sunday, March 22 from 1 to 4 p.m.

420 Neuse Ridge Drive, Clayton, NC 27527

$445,900

Sq Ft: 3,611 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Sunday, March 22 from 1 to 3 p.m.

2025 Pleasant Forest Way, Wake Forest, NC 27587

$775,000

Sq Ft: 4,060 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Sunday, March 22 from 2 to 5 p.m.

Attention home buyers – this is THE weekend for you to find your new home and we're ready to help.

Our in-the-know real estate agents will be hosting open houses this Saturday and Sunday in nearly every corner of this prospering Triangle region and Goldsboro, too. It's time to map out a plan to make the most of this fall weekend. 

Open House Tips For Buyers 

It doesn't matter if you're entering the second month of your house hunt or are just getting started, you're going to want to make the most of your open house visits. 

Do Some Digging 

Power up your computer or charge up your Smart Phone and start "digging" for information on the homes you plan to visit. Access a home valuation estimate on our HPW.com website to review a comprehensive report with property details, recent area sales, and more useful information for each of the homes you like. 

Take Your Time

Give yourself ample time to tour the homes you visit. Walkthrough each home with the onsite agent and then go back through on your own. Take time to step into the backyard or stroll down the street. Buying a home is a big deal, and you're going to want to gather every detail possible to make an educated decision. 

Curb Your Enthusiasm 

Attending an open house is exciting, especially when you think the home may be perfect for you and your family. Do your best to remain cool, calm, and collected as you take your tour to ensure you see the home as it really is, without the rose-colored lenses.

Featured Open Houses

316 Malvern Hill Lane, Morrisville, NC 27560

$468,900

Sq Ft: 4,225 | Beds: 7 | Baths: 4 (full)

Open House: Saturday, February 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

4912 Franz Liszt Court, Raleigh, NC 27615

$725,000

Sq Ft: 4,700 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, February 29 from 2 to 4 p.m.

829 Journeys Rest Lane, Apex, NC 27523

$1,398,000

Sq Ft: 4,836 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, February 29 from 12 to 4 p.m. and

Sunday, March 1 from 2 to 4 p.m.

2120 Camber Drive, Wake Forest, NC 27587

$1,425,000

Sq Ft: 4,845 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 (full) 2 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, February 29 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and

Sunday, March 1 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

1200 Hannahs View Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615

$1,175,000

Sq Ft: 4,575 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, February 29 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and

Sunday, March 1 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

407 Powers Ferry Road, Cary, NC 27519

$719,000

Sq Ft: 5,515 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)

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

103 Glade Park Road, Cary, NC 27518

$695,000

Sq Ft: 4,055 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 3 (full) 1 (1/2)

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

Even though we're currently enjoying a winter wonderland here in Central NC, the housing market is getting hot, hot, hot!

So whatever your plans are this weekend, be sure to schedule in some time for HPW Open Houses and explore the unlimited possibilities that are out there. The most comprehensive real estate website in the state, HPW.com is the perfect place to start this journey.

Our Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston real estate agents know the market inside, and out, and are ready to show you the homes they've listed and answer any questions you may have. So, click through to our open houses to see all of the properties our local real estate agents have listed and go visit them this weekend!

Featured Open Houses

8713 Bluff Pointe Court, Raleigh, NC 27615

$310,000

Sq Ft: 2,109 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, February 22 from 1 to 3 p.m.  

92 Bella Casa Way, Clayton, NC 27527

$714,900

Sq Ft: 4,218 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 (full) 2 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, February 22 from 1 to 4 p.m.

2025 Reserve Falls Lane, Wake Forest, NC 27587

$750,000

Sq Ft: 4,500 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 5 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, February 22 from 7 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and

Sunday, February 23 from 7 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

120 Bayside Road, Dunn, NC 28334

$265,000

Sq Ft: 2,321 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, February 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. and

Sunday, February 23 from 1 to 3 p.m.

1208 Hannahs View Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615

$1,100,000

Sq Ft: 4,250 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, February 22 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and

Sunday, February 23 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

6711 W Ten Road, Mebane, NC 27302

$415,000

Sq Ft: 3,872 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full)

Open House: Saturday, February 22 from 2 to 4 p.m. and

Sunday, February 23 from 3 to 5 p.m.

203 Cole Valley Drive, Cary, NC 27513

$595,000

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

Open House: Sunday, February 23 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Where do you want to live? What type of home do you want? 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 Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston 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.

Click through to our open house website to see all of the properties our local real estate agents have listed and go visit them this weekend.

Featured Open Houses

915 Queensdale Drive, Cary, NC 27519

$625,000

Sq Ft: 4,654 | Beds: 6 | Baths: 5 (full)

Open House: Saturday, February 15 from 1 to 3 p.m.

5408 Catmint Court, Holly Springs, NC 27540

$474,900

Sq Ft: 3,331 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 3 (full)

Open House: Saturday, February 15 from 1 to 3 p.m.

1828 Elderbank Drive, Apex, NC 27502

$789,900

Sq Ft: 3,930 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)

Saturday, February 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and

Sunday, February 16 from 1 to 4 p.m.

2120 Camber Drive, Wake Forest, NC 27587

$1,425,000

Sq Ft: 4,845 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 (full) 2 (1/2)

Saturday, February 15 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., and

Sunday, February 16 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

1204 Hannahs View Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615

$1,150,000

Sq Ft: 4,435 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 5 (full)

Saturday, February 15 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., and

Sunday, February 16 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

7228 Ridgeline Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613

$524,900

Sq Ft: 3,643 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full) 1 (1/2)

Saturday, February 15 from 2 to 4 p.m., and

Sunday, February 16 from 2 to 4 p.m.

420 Neuse Ridge Drive, Clayton, NC 27527

$445,900

Sq Ft: 3,611 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Sunday, February 16 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Wondering what to do this weekend? We have a beautiful weekend coming up, so this would be the perfect opportunity to enjoy it by touring some open houses throughout the Triangle region. The most comprehensive real estate website in the state, HPW.com is the perfect place to start your house hunt and explore all of the options out there.

Our Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston 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. So, click through to the HPW open houses to see all of the properties our local real estate agents have listed and go visit them this weekend!

Featured Open Houses

7205 Summer Tanager Trail, Raleigh, NC 27614

$1,100,000

Sq Ft: 4,762 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 5 (full)

Open House: Saturday, February 1 from 1 to 5 p.m. and

Sunday, February 2 from 1 to 5 p.m.

109 Arlen Park Place, Holly Springs, NC 27540

$501,900

Sq Ft: 4,040 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full) 1 (1/2)                         

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

199 Beech Slope Court, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

$750,000

Sq Ft: 4,028 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 3 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, February 1 from 12 to 2 p.m

106 Arrowstone Court, Morrisville, NC 27560

$889,900

Sq Ft: 4,636 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 5 (full)

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

6832 Mactavish Way, Raleigh, NC 27613

$799,900

Sq Ft: 6,028 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, February 1 from 2 to 4 p.m.

1827 Old Evergreen Drive, Apex, NC 27502

 $748,650

Sq Ft: 3,454 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, February 1 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and

Sunday, February 2 from 1 to 4 p.m.

1204 Hannahs View Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615

$1,150,000

Sq Ft: 4,435 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 5 (full)

Open House: Saturday, February 1 from 1 to 5 p.m. and

Sunday, February 2 from 1 to 5 p.m.

This weekend wraps up the end of Triangle Restaurant week and what better way to work up an appetite than house hunting for your new home.

Many of our Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston real estate agents will be hosting open houses this Saturday and Sunday in some of the best homes on the market in the most popular neighborhoods and communities in the Triangle area.

So go ahead and make those dinner reservations then click through to our open house website to see all of the properties our local real estate agents have listed.

Featured Open Houses

108 Christofle Lane, Cary, NC 27511

$695,108

Sq Ft: 3,834 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, January 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m and

Sunday, January 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

2120 Camber Drive, Wake Forest, NC 27587

$1,425,000

Sq Ft: 4,845 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 (full) 2 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, January 25 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and

Sunday, January 26 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

2129 Gardenbrook Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606

$825,000

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

Open House: Saturday, January 25 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and

Sunday, January 26 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

2113 Rocky Mountain Way, Apex, NC 27502

$382,500

Sq Ft: 2,668 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Sunday, January 26 from 1 to 3 p.m.

1205 Hidden Hills Drive, Wake Forest, NC 27587

$549,900

Sq Ft: 3,929 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Sunday, January 26 from 1 to 3 p.m.

427 Summer Ranch Drive, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526

$304,000

Sq Ft: 1,604 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 (full)

Open House: Sunday, January 26 from 1 to 3 p.m.

55 Live Oak Drive, Louisburg, NC 27529

$320,000

Sq Ft: 2,523 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Sunday, January 26 from 2 to 4 p.m.

New year, new house? It's time to make it happen!

Our Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston agents will be happy to help you begin your real estate journey, all you have to do is attend some of their open houses. 

Click through to our open house website to see all of the properties our local real estate agents have listed. Most likely there will be a few that catch your eye and turn your head—if so, go see them.

Featured Open Houses

232 Teague Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587

$709,900

Sq Ft: 4,000 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 4 (full)

Open House: Saturday, January 18 from 1 to 5 p.m. and

Sunday, January 19 from 1 to 5 p.m.

6109 Montcastle Court, Raleigh, NC 27612

$495,000

Sq Ft: 3,407 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, January 18 from 1 to 3 p.m.

2000 Narrow Water Lane, Raleigh, NC 27614

$1,348,000

Sq Ft: 6,622 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 5 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, January 18 from 2 to 4 p.m.

2607 Beaver Ridge Drive, New Hill, NC 27562

$775,000

Sq Ft: 4,100 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, January 18 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and

Sunday, January 19 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

3620 Brackenridge Lane, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526

$1,299,900

Sq Ft: 6,441 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 4 (full) 2 (1/2)

Open House: Sunday, January 19 from 1 to 3 p.m.

521 Silverliner Drive, Knightdale, NC 27545

$399,900

Sq Ft: 3,698 | Beds: 6 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Sunday, January 19 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Where do you want to live? What type of home do you want to live in? 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 Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston 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. Click through to our open house website to see all of the properties our local real estate agents have listed and go visit them this weekend.

Featured Open Houses

7221 Summer Tanager Trail, Raleigh, NC 27614

$1,025,000

Sq Ft: 4,540 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 5 (full)

Open House: Saturday, January 11 from 1 to 5 p.m. and

Sunday, January 12 from 1 to 5 p.m.

1410 Ainsworth Boulevard, Hillsborough, NC 27278

$428,500

Sq Ft: 2,945 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 3 (full)

Open House: Saturday, January 11 from 1 to 3 p.m.

2025 Reserve Falls Lane, Wake Forest, NC 27587

$750,000

Sq Ft: 4,500 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 5 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, January 11 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and

Sunday, January 12 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

4932 Cremshaw Court, Raleigh, NC 27614

$849,900

Sq Ft: 5,573 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 5 (full) 2 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, January 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. and

Sunday, January 12 from 2 to 4 p.m.

2412 Mynster Drive, Apex, NC 27523

$459,000

Sq Ft: 2,863 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 3 (full)

Open House: Saturday, January 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. and

Sunday, January 12 from 2 to 4 p.m.

209 Regal Crest Drive, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526

$409,900

Sq Ft: 3,372 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Sunday, January 12 from 1 to 3 p.m.

437 W Carr, Mebane, NC 27302

$385,000

Sq Ft: 2,460 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Sunday, January 12 from 1 to 3 p.m.

It may be the beginning of the new year, but it will feel almost spring-like this weekend in our beautiful area of the state. So, plan on getting outside, maybe taking down those outside Christmas lights and decorations (finally), and then head out to tour homes in Raleigh, Wake Forest, Durham, Holly Springs or any other Triangle suburbs that you prefer.

You'll find newly listed properties and homes in all shapes and sizes that will check off all the boxes on your "must-have" list!

Visit our HPW Open Houses to scroll through all of the homes you can stroll through this Saturday and Sunday and then hit the road to see them.

Whatever your choices are, be sure to allow plenty of time to do some house-browsing by visiting HPW Open Houses, where our local real estate agents know the market inside and out and are ready to show you the homes they've listed and answer any questions you may have.

Featured Open Houses

717 Fireweed Lane, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526

$359,900

Sq Ft: 3,166 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)

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

1412 Kinnesaw Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587

$700,000

Sq Ft: 3,800 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 (full)

Open House: Saturday, January 4 from 1-5 p.m., and

Sunday, January 5 from 1-5 p.m.

6109 Montcastle Court, Raleigh, NC 27612

$495,000

Sq Ft: 3,407 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, January 4 from 1-4 p.m., and

Sunday, January 5 from 2-4 p.m.

1208 Hannahs View Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615

$1,100,000

Sq Ft: 4,250 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, January 4 from 1-5 p.m., and

Sunday, January 5 from 1-5 p.m.

2412 Mynster Drive, Apex, NC 27523

$459,000

Sq Ft: 2,863 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 3 (full)

Open House: Saturday, January 4 from 2-4 p.m., and

Sunday, January 5 from 2-4 p.m.

7129 Cove Lake Drive, Wake Forest, NC 27587

$975,000

Sq Ft: 5,434 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 5 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Sunday, January 5 from 2 to 4 p.m.

117 Baccalaureate Boulevard, Durham, NC 27713

$383,900

Sq Ft: 2,661 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Sunday, January 5 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Are you ready for some more holiday fun? How about the Art in the Park: Super Snowflakes, where you can help celebrate the beauty of the winter season by making some pretend snowflakes! Join the Finley Center in making paper snowflakes and helping to decorate the Finley Center Exhibit Hall at Historic Yates Mill County Park for the upcoming winter! Also, you still have some time to enjoy the Festival of Lights running through December 29 at the Hill Ridge Farms in Youngsville. Enjoy a beautiful covered wagon ride through over a million Christmas lights and displays, while listening to your favorite Christmas carols. Stop in the Country store for your favorite old fashioned candy, homemade fudge, donuts, and more. 

Whatever your choices are, be sure to allow plenty of time to do some house-browsing by visiting our HPW Open Houses, where our local real estate agents know the market inside and out and are ready to show you the homes they've listed and answer any questions you may have.

Featured Open Houses

3507 Estates Edge Drive, New Hill, NC 27562

$759,900

Sq Ft: 4,050 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Friday, December 27 11 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.,

Saturday, December 28 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and

Sunday, December 29 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

1121 Colonial Club Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587

$354,900

Sq Ft: 2,216 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, December 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

10340 Grafton Road, Raleigh, NC 27615

$1,250,000

Sq Ft: 4,450 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 5 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, December 28 from 1 to 5 p.m., and

Sunday, December 29 from 1 to 5 p.m.

7624 Dover Hills Drive, Wake Forest, NC 27587

$775,000

Sq Ft: 3,950 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 (full)

Open House: Saturday, December 28 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., and

Sunday, December 29 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

1008 Walkertown Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614

$391,900

Sq Ft: 2,665 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Sunday, December 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

69 Fallenwood Lane, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

$371,900

Sq Ft: 2,611 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)

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

Are you planning to spend the weekend baking, wrapping, and welcoming houseguests in for Christmas? Perhaps you should also add house hunting to that to-do list.

Our Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston real estate agents have listed beautiful homes that are sure to put a twinkle in your eye.

We're confident that you'll feel like a kid discovering Santa's surprises under the tree as you tour these unique properties and uncover all that they hold.

Take a look at all of our agents' open houses and do your best to fit some of them into your weekend plans. If you do, you may be able to fulfill your New Year's resolution of buying a home well before the ball drops.

Featured Open Houses

199 Beech Slope Court, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

$750,000

Sq Ft: 4,028 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 3 (full) 1 (1/2)

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

1700 Southwell Court, Raleigh, NC 27614

$450,900

Sq Ft: 3,484 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 3 (full)

Open House: Saturday, December 21 from 2 to 4 p.m.

101 Rondelay Drive, Durham, NC 27703

$289,900

Sq Ft: 2,562 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, December 21 from 2 to 4 p.m.

330 Stephens Way, Youngsville, NC 27596

$301,000

Sq Ft: 2,012 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 (full)

Open House: Saturday, December 21 from 1 to 4 p.m., and

Sunday, December 22 from 1 to 4 p.m.

2120 Camber Drive, Wake Forest, NC 27587

$1,425,000

Sq Ft: 4,845 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 (full) 2 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, December 21 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., and

Sunday, December 22 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

2224 Pierce Creek Circle, Wake Forest, NC 27587

$825,000

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

Open House: Saturday, December 21 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., and

Sunday, December 22 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

9209 Meadow Mist Court, Raleigh, NC 27617

$559,900

Sq Ft: 4,470 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full) 1 1/2

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

A toy train for Landon. Check. A LOL Ball for Avery. Check. A new grill set for Uncle John. Check. A spa gift card for Grandma. Check.

You've found gifts for all your loved ones and friends, but what about you? Will you get what you really want this year? Let us lead you to the best gift of all, a new home!

Our Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston real estate elves, er - agents, are ready to work their magic to help you find the home you've been dreaming of all year.

In fact, many of our real estate agents will be hosting open houses this Saturday and Sunday in some of the best homes on the market in the most popular neighborhoods and communities in the Triangle area.

Take a page from Santa's book and check this list, twice if you like, of our agents' HPW Open Houses to map out your weekend house-hunting plans and let the spirit of the season lead the way!

Featured Open Houses

60 Tabardry Mill Port, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

$436,900

Sq Ft: 2,887 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full) 1 (1/2)

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

209 Wortham Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614

$520,000

Sq Ft: 3,717 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full) 1 (1/2)

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

7232 Sparhawk Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587

$495,000

Sq Ft: 3,576 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 3 (full)

Open House: Saturday, December 14 from 12 to 3 p.m. and

Sunday, December 15 from 2 to 4 p.m.

3625 Norman Blalock Road, Willow Spring, NC 27592

$297,500

Sq Ft: 2,698 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)

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

Sunday, December 15 from 2 to 4 p.m.

204 Stonetree Way, Wake Forest, NC 27587

$625,000

Sq Ft: 3,507 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, December 14 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and

Sunday, December 15 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

2607 Beaver Ridge Drive, New Hill, NC 27562

$800,000

Sq Ft: 4,100 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, December 14 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and

Sunday, December 15 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

1006 Lake Michael Way, Mebane, NC 27302

$224,900

Sq Ft: 1,733 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 3 (full)

Open House: Sunday, December 15 from 2 to 4 p.m.

It may be cold outside, but our real estate agents' open houses will be warm and welcoming this weekend!

Bundle up to brave the "brrr" and head out to tour homes across Central NC. Our local real estate agents have listings from Mebane all the way to Goldsboro, and you're bound to want to see a few.

Check out a complete list of our Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston open houses to figure out which homes you'd like to tour on Saturday and Sunday.

If all goes well, you may end up with a new set of keys under the tree!

Featured Open Houses

7228 Summer Tanager Trail, Raleigh, NC 27614

$1,075,000

Sq Ft: 4,650 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 5 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, December 7 from 1 to 5 p.m., and

Sunday, December 8 from 1 to 5 p.m.

613 Albion Place, Cary, NC 27519

$537,900

Sq Ft: 3,625 | Beds: 6 | Baths: 4 (full)

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

101 Nicholson Road, Garner, NC 27529

$199,900

Sq Ft: 1,560 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 1 (full) 1 (1/2)

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

1001 Kinsdale Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615

$479,900

Sq Ft: 3,190 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full)

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

701 Trails End Drive, Graham, NC 27253

$274,900

Sq Ft: 2,195 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 2 (full)

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

Sunday, December 8 from 12 to 2 p.m.

214 Stone Park Drive, Wake Forest, NC 27587

$839,000

Sq Ft: 4,208 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, December 7 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., and

Sunday, December 8 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Are you out and about chasing down the best Black Friday deals in town? Scoring holiday gifts for your loved ones and friends (and yourself) will be a fantastic feat, but imagine the joy of finding your new home will bring.

You may have heard that spring and summer are the time to buy, but there are many reasons you should consider house hunting during the cold winter months.

Buying A Home During The Winter Months

Less Competition

It's common for buyer-competition to thin out in the winter as many people prefer to house hunt during the warmer seasons when the school year is waning.

More Motivated Sellers

Winter home sellers are often more motivated to close a deal than those who sell during the peak season. They may be relocating for a job promotion, hoping to get a sale squared away before the new year, or simply ready to get their real estate journey underway.

Discover And Uncover      

Winter weather can tax a home. From the roof and gutters to the HVAC, plumbing and drafty doors, cold temperatures may reveal issues that you would otherwise have overlooked in warmer months.

Start Your Search

Let our Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston real estate agents help you find the home you seek. Our listing agents will be happy to host you at their open houses this Saturday and Sunday.

Featured Open Houses

7209 Summer Tanager Trail, Raleigh, NC 27614

$939,900

Sq Ft: 4,005 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 5 (full)

Open House: Friday, November 29 from 1 to 5 p.m.,

Saturday, November 30 from 1 to 5 p.m., and

Sunday, December 1 from 1 to 5 p.m.

340 Stephens Way, Youngsville, NC 27596

$297,000

Sq Ft: 2,084 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, November 30 from 1 to 4 p.m., and

Sunday, December 1 from 1 to 4 p.m.

1208 Hannahs View Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615

$1,100,000

Sq Ft: 4,250 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, November 30 from 1 to 5 p.m., and

Sunday, December 1 from 1 to 5 p.m.

325 Stephens Way, Youngsville, NC 27596

$302,000

Sq Ft: 2,101 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 (full)

Open House: Saturday, November 30 from 1 to 4 p.m., and

Sunday, December 1 from 1 to 4 p.m.

107 Lochberry Lane, Cary, NC 27518

$428,900

Sq Ft: 2,776 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Sunday, December 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

1217 Groves Field Lane, Wake Forest, NC 27587

$344,900

Sq Ft: 2,374 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Sunday, December 1 from 2 to 4 p.m.

This weekend officially marks the start of the holiday season with the annual Raleigh Christmas Parade. Be sure to stick around for the Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting later that night. What a great way to start your Thanksgiving week!

Whatever your choices are, be sure to schedule in enough time to fit in some house hunting by visiting our HPW Open Houses! 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 are on the cutting edge and are ready to show you the homes they've listed and answer any questions you may have.

Featured Open Houses

2113 Rocky Mountain Way, Apex, NC 27502

$384,900

Sq Ft: 2,668 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, November 23 from 12 to 2 p.m.

10009 Friedel Place, Raleigh, NC 27613

$475,000

Sq Ft: 3,021 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, November 23 from 12 to 2 p.m., and

Sunday, November 24 from 2 to 4 p.m.

506 Adams Point Drive, Garner, NC 27529 

$328,900

Sq Ft: 3,027 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full)

Open House: Saturday, November 23 from 1 to 3 p.m., and

Sunday, November 24 from 1 to 3 p.m.

350 Stephens Way, Youngsville, NC 27596

$338,000

Sq Ft: 2,477 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, November 23 from 1 to 4 p.m., and

Sunday, November 24 from 1 to 4 p.m.

1204 Hannahs View Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615

$1,150,000

Sq Ft: 4,435 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 5 (full)

Open House: Saturday, November 23 from 1 to 5 p.m., and

Sunday, November 24 from 1 to 5 p.m.

2412 Mynster Drive, Apex, NC 27523

$459,000

Sq Ft: 2,863 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 3 (full)

Open House: Saturday, November 23 from 2 to 4 p.m., and

Sunday, November 24 from 1 to 4 p.m.

6832 Mactavish Way, Raleigh, NC 27613

$799,900

Sq Ft: 6,028 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Sunday, November 24 from 2 to 4 p.m.

It's time to make your weekend to-do list! You'll want to get a headstart on your Christmas shopping at A Shopping Spree!, get a reservation to grab brunch out with the family, run a few errands, and house hunt, of course! 

We may be heading into the winter real estate market, but there are plenty of houses to see and tour. In fact, our Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston real estate agents have planned more than 400 open houses over the next two days.

From Alamance County in the West to Wayne County in the East, our team has listed the homes today's buyers seek. You'll see new construction homes, ITB properties, downtown condos, front-porch bungalows, Craftsman-style designs, luxury townhomes, and so much more.

Featured Open Houses

214 Willowbend Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27278

$390,000

Sq Ft: 2,686 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, November 16 from 1 to 3 p.m.

209 Regal Crest Drive, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526

$419,000

Sq Ft: 3,372 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full) 1 (1/2)                        

Open House: Saturday, November 16 from 1 to 3 p.m., and

Sunday, November 17 from 1 to 3 p.m.

6412 Pleasant Creek Court, Raleigh, NC 27613 

$389,900

Sq Ft: 2,292 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, November 16 from 2 to 4 p.m., and

Sunday, November 17 from 1 to 3 p.m.

2025 Reserve Falls Lane, Wake Forest, NC 27587

$750,000

Sq Ft: 4,500 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 5 (full) 1 (1/2) 

Open House: Saturday, November 16 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., and

Sunday, November 17 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

10340 Grafton Road, Raleigh, NC 27615

$1,255,000

Sq Ft: 4,450 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 5 (full) 1 (1/2) 

Open House: Saturday, November 16 from 1 to 5 p.m., and

Sunday, November 17 from 1 to 5 p.m.

3327 Archdale Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614

$250,000

Sq Ft: 1,830 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Sunday, November 17 from 1 to 3 p.m.

1069 Silverleaf Drive, Youngsville, NC  27596

$474,900

Sq Ft: 4,150 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 (full)

Open House: Sunday, November 17 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Lots of festivals this weekend starting with the 78th Annual NC Gourd Arts & Crafts Festival which will feature displays of gourds from around the world, a live auction at noon and crafting workshops. We also have the BBQ, Blues & Brews in Fuquay Varina, with great music, food, drink, crafts, clothes and a variety of musical devices and much more! 

So when planning out your schedule, be sure to allow plenty of time for some house-browsing and go visit our HPW Open Houses! 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 are on the cutting edge and are ready to show you the homes they've listed and answer any questions you may have.

Featured Open Houses

500 Hillswick Place, Wake Forest, NC 27587

$302,900

Sq Ft: 2,765 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full)

Open House: Saturday, November 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

5408 Catmint Court, Holly Springs, NC 27540

$489,900

Sq Ft: 3,331 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 3 (full)

Open House: Saturday, November 9 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, November 9 from 1:30 to 5 p.m., and

Sunday, November 10 from 1:30 to 5:00 p.m.

3507 Estates Edge Drive, New Hill, NC 27562

$775,000

Sq Ft: 4,050 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2) 

Open House: Saturday, November 9 from 1:30 to 5 p.m., and

Sunday, November 10 from 1:30 to 5:00 p.m.

3321 Falls River Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27614

$560,000

Sq Ft: 3,710 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 4 (full)

Open House: Sunday, November 10 from 12 to 2 p.m.

109 Leacroft Way, Durham, NC 27703

$249,000

Sq Ft: 1,871 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Sunday, November 10 from 1 to 3 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, November 10 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Lots of fun this weekend starting with the Raleigh Fairytale Ball which will be featuring your favorite princesses, princes, fairytale friends, and musical performances at the Cypress Manor in Cary. In addition to this, the Fall Arts Fair at Fred Fletcher Park in Raleigh will be showcasing the work of jewelers, potters, painters, and glass artists - including live music and food trucks!

So when planning out your schedule this weekend, be sure to allow plenty of time for some house-browsing by visiting HPW Open Houses! 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 are on the cutting edge and are ready to show you the homes they've listed and answer any questions you may have.

Featured Open Houses

6412 Pleasant Creek Court, Raleigh, NC 27613

$389,900

Sq Ft: 2,292 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, November 2 from 1 to 3 p.m.

356 Collinsworth Drive, Clayton, NC 27527

$270,000

Sq Ft: 2,075 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, November 2 from 1 to 3 p.m.

6032 Brambleberry Way, Raleigh, NC 27616

$235,000

Sq Ft: 1,954 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, November 2 from 1 to 4 p.m.

403 Carpenter Town Lane, Cary, NC 27519 

$419,900

Sq Ft: 2,560 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, November 2 from 1 to 3 p.m., and

Sunday, November 3 from 1:30 to 3:30

7400 Summit Pine Way, Wake Forest, NC 27587

$850,000

Sq Ft: 4,500 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 (full)

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

Sunday, November 3 from 2 to 5 p.m.

2112 Camber Drive, Wake Forest, NC 27587

$1,500,000

Sq Ft: 4,880 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)

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

Sunday, November 3 from 2 to 5 p.m.

1069 Silverleaf Drive, Youngsville, NC 27596

$484,900

Sq Ft: 4,150 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 (full)

Open House: Sunday, November 3 from 2 to 4 p.m.

We're heading into the last weekend in October and there is no shortage of fun to be had. The Clouds Brewing Oktoberfest will be happening at Front Street Taproom - featuring the Little German Band, food trucks, and on Sunday, a special family-friendly day with a petting zoo and bounce house for the kids. Also happening in downtown Raleigh, the Boos and Booze Halloween Bash on Fayetteville Street at The Big Easy. Spooky drinks, live music with EG Peter's Band, including prizes and giveaways! Don't forget, this will be the last weekend of the NC State Fair, as well!

Whatever you're in the mood for, don't forget to schedule in plenty of time to check out what could be your next dream home by visiting our HPW Open Houses! 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 are on the cutting edge and are ready to show you the homes they've listed and answer any questions you may have.

Featured Open Houses

804 Middlefield Hill Court, Cary, NC 27519

$589,900

Sq Ft: 3,935 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, October 26 from 2 to 4 p.m.

8508 Windsong Valley Drive, Wake Forest, NC 27587

$508,900

Sq Ft: 3,540 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, October 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

209 Wortham Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614

$524,000

Sq Ft: 3,717 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, October 26 from 12 to 2 p.m. and

Sunday, October 27 from 12 to 2 p.m.

103 Buckner Lane, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 

$900,000

Sq Ft: 4,333 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Sunday, October 27 from 1 to 3 p.m.

1 Emily Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

$795,000

Sq Ft: 3,287 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Sunday, October 27 from 1 to 3 p.m.

109 Leacroft Way, Durham, NC 27703

$256,000

Sq Ft: 1,871 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Sunday, October 27 from 1 to 3 p.m.

209 Regal Crest Drive, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526

$419,000

Sq Ft: 3,372 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Sunday, Sunday, October 27 from 1 to 3 p.m.

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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 open houses.

Also, don't forget the Triangle Parade of Homes is still underway, granting you access to a fantastic collection of newly built area homes.

Featured Open Houses 

521 Myrna Lane, Wake Forest, NC 27587

$725,000

Sq Ft: 4,289 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 5 (full)

Open House: Friday, October 11 from 12 to 5 p.m.,

Saturday, October 12 from 12 to 5 p.m. and

Sunday, October 13 from 12 to 5 p.m.

1621 Montvale Grant Way, Cary, NC 27519

$814,700

Sq Ft: 3,636 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 (full) 2 (1/2)

Open House: Friday, October 11 from 12 to 5 p.m.,

Saturday, October 12 from 12 to 5 p.m. and

Sunday, October 13 from 12 to 5 p.m.

2607 Beaver Ridge Drive, New Hill, NC 27562

$800,000

Sq Ft: 4,100 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Friday, October 11 from 12 to 5 p.m.,

Saturday, October 12 from 12 to 5 p.m. and

Sunday, October 13 from 12 to 5 p.m.

305 Josiah Drive, Clayton, NC 27527 

$542,900

Sq Ft: 3,574 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, October 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

300 Valleyshire Road, Durham, NC 27707

$550,000

Sq Ft: 2,888 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, October 12 from 12 to 2 p.m.

12312 The Gates Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614

$909,900

Sq Ft: 5,437 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 (full) 2 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, October 12 from 2 to 4 p.m.

6709 Ebon Court, Raleigh, NC 27615

$325,000

Sq Ft: 1,739 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Sunday, Sunday, October 13 from 1 to 3 p.m.

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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 open houses.

Also, don't forget the Triangle Parade of Homes is still underway, granting you access to a fantastic collection of newly built area homes.

Featured Open Houses

7221 Summer Tanager Trail, Raleigh, NC 27614

$1,025,000

Sq Ft: 4,540 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 5 (full)

Open House: Friday, October 4 from 12 to 5 p.m.,

Saturday, October 5 from 12 to 5 p.m. and

Sunday, October 6 from 12 to 5 p.m.

62 Stonecrest Way, Unit Lot 2, Pittsboro, NC 27312

$729,000

Sq Ft: 3,801 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Friday, October 4 from 12 to 5 p.m.,

Saturday, October 5 from 12 to 5 p.m. and

Sunday, October 6 from 12 to 5 p.m.

2213 Pierce Creek Circle Wake Forest, NC 27587

$825,000

Sq Ft: 4,116 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Friday, October 4 from 12 to 5 p.m.,

Saturday, October 5 from 12 to 5 p.m. and

Sunday, October 6 from 12 to 5 p.m.

8408 Sarazen Place, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526 

$584,900

Sq Ft: 3,724 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 (full)

Open House: Saturday, October 5 from 2 to 4 p.m.

6412 Pleasant Creek Court, Raleigh, NC 27613

$389,900

Sq Ft: 2,292 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Sunday, October 6 from 1 to 3 p.m.

10451 Council, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

$825,000

Sq Ft: 5,086 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Sunday, October 6 from 1 to 4 p.m.

521 Silverliner Drive, Knightdale, NC 27545

$399,900

Sq Ft: 3,698 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Sunday, October 6 from 2 to 4 p.m.

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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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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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We have a lot going on in the Triangle this weekend! In Raleigh, we have Packapalooza, an all-day block party and street festival capping off Wolfpack Welcome Week. We also have the 43rd Annual Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival in Cary on Saturday and Sunday. If that isn't enough, the Durham Bulls have their second to last homestand of the year against the Gwinett Braves. 

So, go ahead and put on your favorite pair of shades - it's time to get out to have some fun and find you a new home 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

209 Democracy Place, Apex, NC 27523

$1,150,000

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

Open House: Saturday, August 24 from 2 to 4 p.m.

5344 Topspin Court, Raleigh, NC 27609  

$550,000

Sq Ft: 1,900 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 (full)

Open House: Saturday, August 24 from 2 to 4 p.m.    

7524 Summit Pine Way, Wake Forest, NC 27587

$735,000

Sq Ft: 4,011 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, August 24 from 2 to 5 p.m. and

Sunday, August 25 from 2 to 5 p.m.

12426 Honeychurch Street, Raleigh, NC 27614

$304,500

Sq Ft: 2,579 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, August 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and

Sunday, August 25 from 2 to 4 p.m.

5901 Rounder Lane, Holly Springs, NC 27540

$379,900

Sq Ft: 3,052 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full)

Open House: Sunday, August 25 from 1 to 3 p.m.

1221 Haltwhistle Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587

$339,000

Sq Ft: 2,361 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Sunday, August 25 from 2 to 3 p.m.

1017 Goldenview Court, Durham, NC 27713

$418,900 

Sq Ft: 2,948 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Sunday, August 25 from 2 to 4 p.m.

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Attention home buyers – this is THE weekend for you to find your new home and we're ready to help.

Our in-the-know real estate agents will be hosting open houses this Saturday and Sunday in nearly every corner of this prospering Triangle region and Goldsboro, too. It's time to map out a plan to make the most of this weekend. 

Open House Tips For Buyers

It doesn't matter if you're entering the second month of your house hunt or are just getting started, you're going to want to make the most of your open house visits. 

Do Some Digging

Power up your computer or charge up your Smart Phone and start "digging" for information on the homes you plan to visit. Access a home valuation estimate on our HPW.com website to review a comprehensive report with property details, recent area sales, and more useful information for each of the homes you like. 

Take Your Time

Give yourself ample time to tour the homes you visit. Walkthrough each home with the onsite agent and then go back through on your own. Take time to step into the backyard or stroll down the street. Buying a home is a big deal, and you're going to want to gather every detail possible to make an educated decision. 

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Attending an open house is exciting, especially when you think the home may be perfect for you and your family. Do your best to remain cool, calm, and collected as you take your tour to ensure you see the home as it really is, without the rose-colored lenses.

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, August 9 from 1 to 5 p.m.,

Saturday, August 10 from 1 to 5 p.m. and

Sunday, August 11 from 1 to 5 p.m.

4004 Windchime Lane, Youngsville, NC 27596

$475,000

Sq Ft: 3,207 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, August 10 from 2 to 4 p.m.

1301 Forestford Court, Raleigh, NC 27610

$250,000

Sq Ft: 1,781 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full)

Open House: Saturday, August 10 from 2 to 4 p.m.

129 Edgegrove Lane, Holly Springs, NC 27540

$545,000

Sq Ft: 3,371| Beds: 5 | Baths: 4 (full)

Open House: Saturday, August 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. and

Sunday, August 11 from 1 to 3 p.m.

3312 Walker Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278

$400,000         

Sq Ft: 1,944 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 (full)

Open House: Saturday, August 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. and

Sunday, August 11 from 2 to 4 p.m.

302 Glen Abbey Drive, Cary, NC 27513

$524,900

Sq Ft: 2,888 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, August 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. and

Sunday, August 11 from 2 to 4 p.m.

7345 Waterlook Way, Wake Forest, NC 27587

$765,000

Sq Ft: 4,045 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)

Open House: Saturday, August 10 from 2 to 5 p.m.

Sunday, August 11 from 2 to 5 p.m.

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Are you shopping for Chapel Hill homes for sale, and searching for the perfect neighborhood to call your own? Finding the right neighborhood is one of the biggest keys to choosing a home that you will love long-term, and Chapel Hill has a community to suit every taste. Briar Chapel, a relatively new neighborhood in Chapel Hill, has been earning great reviews from the day that the first residents moved in, and has grown into one city's most appealing areas for a wide range of homeowners. Our real estate agents are here to help you get acquainted with Briar Chapel, a Chapel Hill, NC neighborhood.

Learn Why Chapel Hill Residents Love the Briar Chapel Neighborhood

Outdoor Attractions and Amenities

Briar Chapel is an ideal neighborhood for anyone who enjoys an active lifestyle, with tons to do outdoors and ample natural spaces to explore. There are more than 20 miles of trails winding through the community, along with 900 acres of open space. There are picnic areas, outdoor art installations, and plenty of great places to sit back and enjoy the scenery. The waterpark is one of Briar Chapel's biggest outdoor attractions, with two water slides, a lap pool, cabanas, and a splash pad. You'll also find modern, well-maintained athletic facilities for games including basketball, bocce, and tennis, perfect for getting a workout while forging new connections in the community.

A Home to Suit Every Taste and Budget

While Briar Chapel is a planned neighborhood, homes for sale in Briar Chapel or not built by just one developer. Instead, there are five excellent developers to choose from, each offering different options and pricing. Purchase a custom home where every detail is based on your taste, or shop with a developer who offers set floor plans. The number of developers in Briar Chapel means that you'll have a broad range of pricing options to fit your budget, and keeps the neighborhood looking fresh with a wide selection of home designs.

Everything You Need Close to Home

While there is plenty to do within walking distance in the Briar Chapel neighborhood, you may need to hop in your car to reach some of the nearby Chapel Hill amenities. The good news is that you definitely won't have to drive very far because Briar Chapel offers easy access to tons of nearby shopping, dining, and service-related destinations. You'll also find a ton of amenities very close to home at Veranda, Briar Chapel's one-stop shop for fantastic food, shopping, and services.

A Green Community

A love of the great outdoors is evident everywhere you go in Briar Chapel, and the neighborhood is also committed to green living. The clubhouse is LEED-certified, homes are NHAB-certified, and there are large, natural areas that serve as safe habitats for local wildlife. If you want to live in a community where green living is a priority, this is a great place to shop.

Learn More about the Briar Chapel Lifestyle

The Briar Chapel lifestyle features something for every member of the community. It's conveniently located, filled with outdoor fun, and committed to being environmentally friendly. Extensive social activities make this an excellent neighborhood for meeting new people, and you'll find that everything you need is nearby when you call Briar Chapel home.

Are you ready to start shopping for homes in Briar Chapel, or in one of the many other excellent neighborhoods in the Chapel Hill area? Our experienced, local team is here to help. Contact us at Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston to buy and sell homes in Chapel Hill, NC.