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Issue #54·March 16, 2026

Raleigh did something it hasn't done in three years — and one agent explains what it means

Inventory rose 8.4%. Knightdale up 11.4% YoY. Linda Trevor, 24-year Triangle veteran, on where it goes next.

Issue #52·March 9, 2026

Charlotte home prices hit a new peak — what every NC homeowner needs to know before spring

The median crossed $426K for the first time. Here's what's driving it and what to do.

Issue #51·March 7, 2026

5 things NC buyers are doing wrong in a seller's market

From skipping inspections to offering under ask — these mistakes cost buyers homes every week.

Issue #50·March 2, 2026

Triangle market: Durham and Cary see bidding wars return

Inventory dropped 18% YoY. We mapped every zip code under 30 days supply.

Issue #49·Feb 28, 2026

The $30K home upgrade that adds $70K to your asking price in NC

Kitchen ROI in NC outpaces national averages. Here's exactly what to spend and what to skip.

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Issue #48·Feb 23, 2026

Asheville real estate: what happened after Hurricane Helene

Six months later, a surprising story of resilience — and buyer opportunity.

Issue #47·Feb 21, 2026

Mortgage rates below 7% — is this the window NC buyers were waiting for?

Rates dipped to 6.11%. Real payment breakdowns for Charlotte, Raleigh, and Greensboro.

Issue #46·Feb 16, 2026

7 things first-time NC homeowners always forget to budget for

HOA surprises, termite bonds, HVAC timelines — the real costs of owning in North Carolina.

Issue #45·Feb 14, 2026

Wilmington and the coast: the NC market quietly outperforming everything else

Brunswick County median days on market: 11. Here's who's buying and why.

Issue #44·Feb 9, 2026

The spring selling season starts now — how to prep your NC home in 6 weeks

A week-by-week plan for NC sellers targeting the spring market peak.

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Issue #43·Feb 7, 2026

NC's hidden housing markets: 8 towns under $300K with strong fundamentals

Sanford, Siler City, Statesville — NC's most compelling value markets right now.