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Cary's Holiday Season Opens at Fenton Weeks Before Downtown Lights Its Tree

10/22/26

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In Durham, the Taprooms Still Open Are the Ones With a Calendar

11/5/26

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Quail Corners' New Building Is Opening One Storefront at a Time

10/8/26

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Downtown Raleigh's Fall Openings Are Moving Into Rooms With a Past

10/29/26

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In Cary, the Due Diligence Fee Is Setting the Terms of Every Bidding War

10/1/26

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Downtown Apex's Median Price Jumped 50% Year Over Year. Town-Wide Prices Moved Much Less.

09/24/26

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Two New Restaurants Open on Chatham Street; A Third Is Coming Further East

09/17/26

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Apex This Fall: Downtown Events, Salem Street Construction and New Restaurants

09/10/26

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Raleigh Historic District Renovations: COA Review Paths and Timelines

08/13/26

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Durham's Historic Neighborhoods All Look Protected. Only Some Actually Are.

09/3/26

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The Lending Rule Behind Wake Forest's Below-Market Builder Rates

10/15/26

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North Raleigh's Median Price Is Climbing. Your Dollar Per Square Foot Isn't.

08/20/26

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Use Compass Concierge To Maximize Your Raleigh Sale

01/1/26

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In Durham, the New Restaurant Isn't What Holds Your Weekend Together

08/27/26

Oak dining table with four white Windsor chairs, pears in a bowl, and a garden visible through a tall window.

Two Wake Forests Are Emerging This Summer, and August Is When You'll Feel It

08/6/26

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What's New to Eat and Where to Land This August in Raleigh

08/6/26

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North Raleigh For Active Families: Parks, Clubs And Weekend Fun

07/23/26

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Balancing Commute And Lifestyle When Buying In Wake Forest

07/16/26

Traditional kitchen with an oak island, centered French doors, and a bluestone terrace bordered by flowering plants.

A Day In Wake Forest: From Historic Downtown To Falls Lake

07/9/26

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When To List A Cary Home For Maximum Attention

07/2/26

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Buying Near Cary’s Mixed-Use Hubs: Fenton, Waverly Place And Beyond

06/25/26

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Is Durham The Right Home Base For Your RTP Commute?

06/4/26

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How Apex Residents Spend Weekends Outdoors

06/11/26

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North Raleigh Vs. Cary: How To Choose Your Next Neighborhood

05/21/26

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Preparing Your Apex Home For A Standout Listing

06/18/26

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Everyday Living Around Downtown Durham’s Dining Scene

05/28/26

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Townhome Or Single-Family Home In Raleigh?

05/7/26

A home’s exterior, centered to showcase its curb appeal.

Cary Schools And Neighborhoods For Relocating Families

05/14/26

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Is An Off-Market Sale Right For Your Wake Forest Home?

04/16/26

Historic cottage and newer home stand side by side across a residential street.

Wake Forest's Historic Core And New Neighborhoods Explained

02/19/26

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Selling A Luxury Home In North Raleigh: From Prep To Close

04/23/26

Three real estate team members pose at an office counter beside their 2025 WRAL Voters’ Choice award.

Whalen & Co. Named WRAL Voters' Choice Best Real Estate Team in Raleigh

Courtney Whalen
03/12/26

Centered white-sided house with a cedar door, brick base, symmetrical porch, and magnolia tree.

New Construction Or Resale In Apex For Your Next Home?

04/2/26

Historic entry door with balanced trim, brick stoop, matching sconces, and foundation planting.

Buying A Historic Home In Durham: Key Considerations

03/5/26

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Move-Up Sellers In Cary: Pricing And Preparation Strategy

03/24/26

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Inside-The-Beltline Raleigh: Daily Life And Lifestyle

Courtney Whalen
02/5/26

What No One Tells You About Searching for Your Home Online

What No One Tells You About Searching for Your Home Online

Courtney Whalen
01/30/23

Helpful tips to guide your online home search.

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Relocating To Durham: Choose Your Neighborhood

12/18/25

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Due Diligence And Earnest Money In Raleigh

11/21/25

Why It Helps to Work with The Same Realtor when Buying & Selling

Why It Helps to Work with The Same Realtor when Buying & Selling

Courtney Whalen
03/18/23

If you are buying a home while selling, here’s why you should work with just one Real Estate Agent.

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Staging That Sells In North Raleigh

01/15/26

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Jumbo Loans In Cary: What Buyers Should Know

12/4/25

8 Unique Dining Experiences to Try in Wake Forest This Year

8 Unique Dining Experiences to Try in Wake Forest This Year

Courtney Whalen
07/12/23

Discover the eight best restaurants in Wake Forest for a truly unique dining experience.

A Cheatsheet for Buying & Selling Your Home with Less Stress

A Cheatsheet for Buying & Selling Your Home with Less Stress

Courtney Whalen
09/15/22

Buying and selling your home at the same time can be complex—here are some ways to make it easier.

How to Jump-Start the Home Selling Process in 6 Steps

How to Jump-Start the Home Selling Process in 6 Steps

Courtney Whalen
03/19/23

Start on the right foot with a top agent like Courtney Whalen.

It’s Time to Move Into a Home with More Space — We Can Help

It’s Time to Move Into a Home with More Space — We Can Help

Courtney Whalen
07/12/23

Everything you need to know about moving into a larger home.

Save Yourself from The Hassle of Selling Your Home on Your Own

Save Yourself from The Hassle of Selling Your Home on Your Own

Courtney Whalen
09/29/22

The benefits of having an agent sell your home in Raleigh.

Improve Your Initial Offers by Making These Changes when Selling Your Home

Improve Your Initial Offers by Making These Changes when Selling Your Home

Courtney Whalen
11/3/22

How to secure the best deal on your property.

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