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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
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
Luxury Without Limits: Inside the 27613 Market Where 1 in 4 Homes Lists Above $1.2 Million
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Luxury Without Limits: Inside the 27613 Market Where 1 in 4 Homes Lists Above $1.2 Million

Zip code 27613 is redefining Triangle luxury — with 41 homes listed above 4,000 sqft and a median price of $1.225M, here's what buyers and …

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Mike Walliser
Jun 11, 2026
From $349K to $6 Million: A Complete Buyer's Guide to Every Price Tier in Raleigh's 27613 Market
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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.

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Mike Walliser
Jun 11, 2026
Honoring Those Who Served: A Memorial Day Thank You from Our Team
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Honoring Those Who Served: A Memorial Day Thank You from Our Team

This Memorial Day, our team pauses to honor the brave men and women who gave everything for our freedom — and our homes.

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Mike Walliser
May 25, 2026
From Trails to Transactions: What Mountain Biking and Real Estate Standards Teach Us About Moving People Forward
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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…

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Mike Walliser
May 21, 2026
The Inspection Clause Is Back: Why 2026 Buyers Finally Have Negotiating Power Again
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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.

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Mike Walliser
May 6, 2026
Commuter Math: How Far Is Too Far When Home Prices Push You to the Suburbs?
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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…

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Mike Walliser
May 5, 2026
Build Your Dream Home Without Starting from Scratch: How Custom Modifications Change the Home Buying Game
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Build Your Dream Home Without Starting from Scratch: How Custom Modifications Change the Home Buying Game

Can't find your dream home in the neighborhood you love? Learn how buying and building lets you choose the location first — and customize t…

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Mike Walliser
May 1, 2026