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Highest Cap Rate Subdivisions Near RTP: Where Triangle Investors Are Finding Real Returns in 2026
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Highest Cap Rate Subdivisions Near RTP: Where Triangle Investors Are Finding Real Returns in 2026

EasyInsights data reveals the top cap rate subdivisions near RTP — Davis Park leads at 8.67% gross, with Southpoint Townes and MidTowne at …

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Mike Walliser
Aug 13, 2026
Walk to DPAC or Drive to Everything: How 1.5 Miles Changes a Durham Condo's Value by $650,000
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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…

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Mike Walliser
Jul 13, 2026
Homes Under $400K Near RTP: What the July 2026 Data Actually Shows
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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…

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Mike Walliser
Jul 7, 2026
Zebulon vs. Clayton: Which Underdog Town Wins for First-Time Buyers in 2026?
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Zebulon vs. Clayton: Which Underdog Town Wins for First-Time Buyers in 2026?

Zebulon and Clayton are both affordable alternatives to Raleigh — but they're not the same. Here's how to choose the right underdog town fo…

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Mike Walliser
Jun 30, 2026
56% Cheaper Than a Single-Family Home: Is a 27613 Townhome the Smartest Buy in Raleigh Right Now?
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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.

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Mike Walliser
Jun 11, 2026