North Raleigh real estate continues to be the benchmark for established luxury, natural beauty, and urban convenience in the Research Triangle. From the retail and dining at North Hills (Midtown) to the rolling acreage around Shelley Lake and Falls Lake, North Raleigh offers a mature, refined character that newer subdivisions …

For a first-time home buyer in the Research Triangle, deciding whether to renew a lease or purchase a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll make in 2026. With average rents in Raleigh around $1,579 per month and local inventory giving buyers more options than in previous years, …

As we enter the second half of 2026, the Research Triangle real estate market is resetting in favor of informed buyers and strategic sellers. With mortgage rates showing signs of easing toward the low-to-mid 6% range and inventory around 3.4 to 3.7 months of supply, the multi-offer environment of past …

For a move-up buyer in the Research Triangle, current 2026 market conditions offer a rare alignment of equity and selection. Homeowners who purchased starter properties several years ago have accumulated substantial, life-changing equity. Now, with regional doorify MLS inventory standing at 12,367 active listings, the selection of larger, long-term homes …

Cary and Apex real estate continues to lead the Research Triangle in market speed, price growth, and buyer demand. In June 2026, closed sales across the Cary, Apex, and Morrisville corridor jumped 16.7% year-over-year to 454 completed transactions. Supported by tech and biotech employment, the median sales price climbed to …

If your goal is to sell your home in the Research Triangle during the summer market, current MLS data points to strong seller opportunities alongside the need for precise pricing. Across the regional MLS, sellers received an average of 98.8% of their list price in June 2026, with closed sales …

The Research Triangle real estate market showed strong buyer momentum in June 2026, highlighted by a 9.1% year-over-year increase in closed sales totaling 4,171 properties across the region. Regional median sales prices reached $415,109 (up 0.6% year-over-year), while total active inventory grew 7.6% to 12,367 homes. This combination of expanding …

Navigating the mid-year Research Triangle real estate market requires an analysis of local data rather than national media headlines. According to the latest regional market reports published by doorify MLS, active housing inventory across our market has climbed 14.8% compared to last year, bringing total available choices to 10,000 homes …

For a move-up buyer in the Research Triangle, the current real estate climate offers a highly strategic alignment of conditions. Many local homeowners who purchased their initial properties several years ago have accumulated substantial, life-changing equity. Now, with regional doorify MLS housing inventory up 14.8% to 10,000 active listings, the …

What is the reality of the Research Triangle real estate market as we cross into the second half of 2026? While broad headlines suggest a universal change in the housing climate, our local market has split into two distinct experiences. Driven by a 14.8% year-over-year expansion in regional doorify MLS …