Celebrating Mardi Gras in Raleigh

Celebrating Mardi Gras in Raleigh is all about getting festive and having a great time! This is how the locals throw down Mardi Gras style!  No matter if you’re based in New Orleans or not, decorating the outside and inside of your home is a fun way to celebrate the occasion. Some use old beads to […]

Simple Tips To Keep Energy Bills in Check

  Raleigh residents can use these simple tips to keep energy bills in check.  The cold and occasional freezing temperatures mean higher utility bills to keep warm. Here are a few simple tips to help keep costs down. Cover and Repair Windows Windows can be a major source of lost heat from the inside of […]

Cool Things To Do in Raleigh During the Fall

You may be looking for some cool things to do in Raleigh during the Fall.  I’m here to tell you that Raleigh does NOT disappoint.  Come Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall.  With the cooler weather kicking in, it’s time to switch up the fun factor and take advantage of all that Raleigh has to offer […]

Fall Foliage Hiking in Raleigh

Fall foliage hiking in Raleigh can be just as breathtaking as romping through the mountains of North Carolina.  If you like to hear the crunch of the leaves beneath your boots and smell the crispness of the autumn air as you leisurely stroll along, these four easy hikes may be just what you are looking […]

3 Fun Things To Do In Raleigh In The Fall

There are way more than 3 fun things to do in Raleigh in the Fall.  The City of Oaks is actually bursting at the seams with cool attractions and festivals to attend. To get you thinking and start your planning, I’ll share the beginning of a list of events to help you enjoy all that […]

Schools and Real Estate

  As a Realtor, one of the first questions I’m often asked regarding schools and real estate is, “what are the schools like in that neighborhood?” What I can tell you is that Raleigh is North Carolina’s capital city. It’s home to several great colleges, including North Carolina State University, Meredith College, Peace University, Shaw […]