Blog Posts From October 2026

Nov 1, 2026 • 16 min read

Walkable Neighborhoods in Raleigh, NC: Which Everyday Errands Can You Do on Foot?

Conceptual Raleigh streetscape illustration, not an identified street, property or verified walking route.It's one thing to live near restaurants and coffee shops. It's another to realize you can pick up groceries, collect a prescription, or return a library book without getting in the car.That second kind of convenience is what makes a neighborhood's walkability useful in everyday life.Raleigh h

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Oct 26, 2026 11 min read

FEMA Makes Flood Insurance Easier to Buy Online. Raleigh Homeowners May Still Face a 30-Day Wait

FEMA just made buying federal flood insurance a lot faster.As of October 20, 2026, a Raleigh homeowner can visit FloodSmart.gov, get a quote and purchase a National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policy online in minutes.But here's the catch.For most new policies, the insurance doesn't take effect for another 30 days.Most standard homeowners policies don't cover flooding either, according to the

Oct 26, 2026 7 min read

Multigenerational Homes in Raleigh-Cary: The $719,000 Question

Homes advertised for multigenerational living in Raleigh-Cary carried a $719,000 median asking price in 2025. That's 51.4% higher than standard listings.They also attracted 44.4% more listing page views.But the price-per-square-foot difference was only 7.2%.For families trying to make space for a parent, adult child or other relative, the higher total asking price may reflect buying more house—no

Oct 24, 2026 10 min read

HUD's Chassis-Free Manufactured Home Push Meets a Raleigh Lot Question

Washington has changed what can legally count as a manufactured home. But changing the federal definition is one thing. Finding a piece of land in Raleigh where a buyer can actually put one is another.An October 22 executive order established a federal task force to examine how manufactured and other factory-built housing can be produced and approved more efficiently. Earlier this month, the Depa

Oct 23, 2026 23 min read

Buying a Home With Parents or Another Household in North Carolina

A parent offers $40,000 to help buy a house in Raleigh. That money could be a gift, with no expectation of repayment or ownership. It could be an investment in a home the parent and adult child will own together. Or the parent might keep the money and offer to sign the mortgage instead.All three arrangements might help someone buy the same house. What happens afterward could be entirely different

Oct 23, 2026 23 min read

Renovate, Buy Another Home, or Build New in the Triangle, NC?

Your house may have worked perfectly when you bought it. Now the spare bedroom doubles as an office, the kitchen feels crowded, and you're wondering whether the backyard has enough room for an addition.If you like your Raleigh neighborhood, renovating has obvious appeal. You could keep the location you know, avoid moving, and potentially retain your existing mortgage. But adding space may involve

Oct 23, 2026 20 min read

Buying an Older or Historic Home in Raleigh: What to Check Before You Commit

The porch might be what makes you stop for a second look. Or maybe it's the tall windows, original woodwork or a floor plan unlike anything you've seen in a newer house.Then you start imagining what you'd change. Could you replace those windows? Would the kitchen need a major renovation? What if you wanted to add another bedroom?With an older Raleigh home, those questions can lead in different di

Oct 23, 2026 20 min read

What Counts as Square Footage in a Raleigh Home? How to Compare the Space You Can Use

Imagine touring two homes in Raleigh. The first is a 1,900-square-foot ranch with a generous kitchen, bedrooms on one level and enough dining space to pull out the chairs without blocking a walkway. The second has 2,100 square feet spread across two stories, including a large upstairs bonus room.On paper, the second home is bigger by 200 square feet. But which one gives you more of the space you'

Oct 20, 2026 14 min read

7 Best Neighborhoods in Wake Forest, NC

The best neighborhoods in Wake Forest, NC depend on the kind of home you want, how you spend your free time and where you need to go. This guide covers six named communities—Heritage, Traditions, Holding Village, Hasentree, Bishops Grant and Olde Mill Stream—plus downtown Wake Forest as the seventh area. These are preference-based selections, not an overall quality ranking.I'm Ryan Fitzgerald, ow

Oct 19, 2026 19 min read

Best Neighborhoods in Knightdale, NC: Where to Look for a Home

A home near Knightdale Station Park puts a 71-acre public recreation area within reach. In Planters Walk, the attraction might be an established street, mature trees, and a house that's been part of Knightdale for decades. Head toward Hodge Road, and the choices shift again: newer townhomes, larger detached houses, and neighborhoods where construction is still changing the surroundings.All three

Oct 19, 2026 16 min read

Buying a Home With a Septic System in Wake County, NC

You've found a four-bedroom home outside Fuquay-Varina. The house has the space you want, and the backyard looks perfect for a swimming pool. Then you pull the septic records and discover two things: the system may be permitted for only three bedrooms, and the area where you imagined the pool might be reserved for future septic repairs.Neither problem would necessarily be visible during a showing