Featured Photo by ESB Professional/Shutterstock.com The news is in. The U.S. News & World Report has ranked the Raleigh-Durham area as the No. 2 place in the United States to live in with the release of their annual list of top areas to live. Aside from what we...
By Kelly McCall Branson Featured Photo: White Street in Historic Downtown Wake Forest; Photo by MT Bostic/Shutterstock.com The secret is out; the Triangle is a great place to live. Excellent jobs, an affordable cost of living, abundant recreational and cultural...
By Anita Bhattacharya, NCIDQ, Otrada Design LLC Photos courtesy of Otrada Design LLC / Raif Fluker Photography The home is often our sanctuary and anything that lifts our spirits and promotes vitality is easily welcomed. Outdoor spaces such as patios, porches and...
This is part of an ongoing series: What is Making the Triangle Area so Desirable? Featured Photo: Neuse River Trail; Photo by Wileydoc/Shutterstock.com Wellness is more than simply enjoying an illness-free life. It is a dynamic process of becoming aware of and making...
Featured Photo: Townes at Gateway Commons; Courtesy of McKee Homes An open floor plan is one that’s defined as having one or more large, open rooms that have the ability to act as multiple rooms within a single living space. In homes today, this often excludes...
It’s no secret that real estate trends are frequently changing. Between the pandemic and inventory shortages, we’ve had an interesting year and a half when it comes to the housing market. With that being said, here are several things we know as it relates to real...
In light of a global pandemic, many across the nation have become more aware of their hygiene and healthy habits - especially at home. Research shows that homeowners have been increasingly interested in healthy home features - whether that looks like germ-resistant...
By Andrew Moore-Crispin, with Ting Internet The smart money’s on the smart home idea sticking around. You’ve received $100 for smart home tech from your favorite fiber internet provider (and if not, we’ve got just the thing for you). Now the question is how best...
By Andrew Moore-Crispin, Ting Internet Wi-Fi is not your home internet connection. Your home internet connection is not Wi-Fi. There. Common misconception dispelled. When internet service providers (ISPs) claim to have the fastest Wi-Fi, they may not be lying…...
“The smart home is here to stay” – A futurist in 2021 making perhaps their easiest prediction ever. Whether you’ve been busy outfitting your home with smart home and automation gear or watching all your neighbors do so and thinking maybe it’s time, Ting Internet...
We all remember the days of ugly, dated wallpaper from the early 90’s. Newsflash: Wallpaper is hot again. Homeowners are asking about it, designers are ordering it, and manufacturers are providing options of every color and pattern. No matter the style of your home,...
When it comes to new homes, there are certain things we all dream of. Maybe it’s a large chef’s kitchen with a 12-foot island. Or maybe it’s a large backyard with a screened-in porch for relaxing on lazy days. According to the National Association of Home Builders...
Featured Photo: Baylee Ridge; Photo Courtesy of Robuck Homes What’s better than knowing you have something to look forward to? Especially after a challenging 2020, we’ve all come to appreciate the small things and not take them for granted. Similar to the excitement...
Featured Photo: Forrest at Flowers Plantation; Photo Courtesy of Meritage Homes Did you know that an average of 64 people move to Wake County EACH DAY? That’s a lot of people who are loving the idea of the Triangle area to call home. With that being said, it makes...
Featured Photo: Adalyn Place; Courtesy of Elevate Homes Since COVID-19 first emerged in the United States older adults have had to be extra cautious with their day-to-day interactions. For many, it required a complete overhaul and assessment that examined how they...
April showers bring May flowers, right? Well, it also signifies the start of the sneezing, itchy eyes, and stuffy nose that we know as allergies. Spring gets most of us looking forward to being outside again for the season, exposing us to different levels of indoor...
We received incredible news for the Triangle area coming in the form of jobs. Google announced its plans on Thursday, March 25, to create a hub in Durham for engineers working on its Google Cloud products. As it stands today, there are already hundreds of employees...
Before 2020, a home office was seen as a nice addition, but was never the norm. Fast forward six months, as the definition of home was reinvented. Houses, apartments, and condos quickly transitioned into multifaceted living, working, playing, and learning...
When it comes to setting the standard, Meritage Homes has always delivered on the customer service and level of excellence that homebuyers today are seeking. As an award-winning builder, Meritage has always proven itself to be beyond capable in being able to adjust to...
Featured Photo By Shutterstock.com/Monkey Business Images A new survey released in February of 2021 is telling the rest of the United States something that long-time Black residents out of the Triangle already know—Durham, Raleigh, and Charlotte are among the Top 20...
Photos courtesy of Traditions at Wake Forest Do you ever wish you could go back to the way things were before the pandemic? If you’re seeking a sense of community and belonging, you might have your answer in the form of a master-planned community. Traditions at Wake...
Featured Photo Courtesy of Caruso Homes When it comes to decorating your space, lighting often gets overlooked. While it’s obvious to want a bright space, few people spend time weighing the pros and cons of pendant lights or table lamps. With that being said, lighting...
RALEIGH MAKES THE LIST OF BEST MARKETS FOR NEW HOMES: Raleigh was the second best market in the U.S. for new homes in December, according to a new report from housing market research firm Zonda. According to the report, new home sales across the U.S. slipped 3.6...
In the midst of a global pandemic, many companies are still suggesting or even requiring that more employees work from home. Remote work can be lonely, especially when it’s combined with social distancing. For those who are not used to working at home or who don’t...