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Heading to Inman Connect San Diego: Why This Gathering of Real Estate Innovators Matters Right Now
Heading to Inman Connect San Diego at the Marina here's why intimate gatherings of real estate innovators matter more than ever in 2026.
Walk to DPAC or Drive to Everything: How 1.5 Miles Changes a Durham Condo's Value by $650,000
A data-driven look at how 1.5 miles from downtown Durham separates a $182,500 condo from a $1,165,000 one — and what that gap actually buys…
Homes Under $400K Near RTP: What the July 2026 Data Actually Shows
33 active listings. Median price of $349,900. Here's what the July 2026 data reveals about buying a home under $400K near Research Triangle…
Townes at North Salem Market Report: What 5 Closed Sales Reveal About Apex's Townhome Market (Q2 2026)
Five closed sales in 90 days reveal a stable $490K median price — but a $40,000 swing between top and bottom performers shows agent choice …
Is North Hills Correcting or Just Catching Up? Reading the Data Behind June 2026's Market Shift
North Hills saw a 31% price drop and 429% inventory surge in June 2026. Is it a correction, a seasonal wave, or a data artifact? We break d…
56% Cheaper Than a Single-Family Home: Is a 27613 Townhome the Smartest Buy in Raleigh Right Now?
27613 townhomes median at $319,500 vs. $723,500 for single-family — a 56% gap. Here's what that means for buyers in North Raleigh.
From $349K to $6 Million: A Complete Buyer's Guide to Every Price Tier in Raleigh's 27613 Market
From townhouses at $230K to estates at $6M, here's exactly what every budget buys in Raleigh's competitive 27613 zip code right now.
What a Porsche 997 Teaches You About Buying Real Estate Smarter
What does a Porsche 997 have to do with buying real estate? More than you'd think — here's what smart buyers can learn from car collectors.
From Trails to Transactions: What Mountain Biking and Real Estate Standards Teach Us About Moving People Forward
What do mountain biking trails and real estate data standards have in common? Both are tools built to move people forward — and the paralle…
The Inspection Clause Is Back: Why 2026 Buyers Finally Have Negotiating Power Again
The inspection clause is back in 2026 — here's why buyers finally have negotiating power again and how to use it strategically.
Buy now versus rent now
This talks about some of the payback that can happen if you purchase now versus rent
Commuter Math: How Far Is Too Far When Home Prices Push You to the Suburbs?
Home prices are pushing buyers further out — but how far is too far? Learn how to calculate the true cost of a long commute before you comm…