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Raleigh's Most Expensive Zip Codes Have Something in Common — and It's Not What You Think
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Raleigh's Most Expensive Zip Codes Have Something in Common — and It's Not What You Think

10 of Raleigh's priciest subdivisions share one unexpected trait: they're all within 3 miles of a single Wegmans. Here's what the data reve…

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Mike Walliser
Jul 21, 2026
Walk to DPAC or Drive to Everything: How 1.5 Miles Changes a Durham Condo's Value by $650,000
7 min read
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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
Zebulon vs. Clayton: Which Underdog Town Wins for First-Time Buyers in 2026?
7 min read
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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
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
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