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Apex New Construction Homes: What Buyers Should Know in 2026
If you are searching for new construction homes in Apex, NC, you have a lot of choices right now — from townhomes and active-adult communities to larger single-family homes and higher-end custom-style builds. Current market sources show hundreds of new-home communities or listings tied to Apex-area searches, and official builder pages show active communities across a wide range of price points, from the low $400s into the $1.3M+ range. One reason buyers keep seeing so many op
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Cary Tops City Ranking for Retirement
Downtown Park Cary | Photo by Tommy Peng Cary, North Carolina, tops GoBankingRates’ 2024 list as the best U.S. city for retirees,...


8 Bluebell Court, Durham | Listing Price: $ 239,000, Under Contract
938 Sqft | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | One-Story End Unit | Listing by Emme Zheng, Blue Orchid Realty, Buyer's Agent Commission, 2.4% Stylish...


524 South Person Street, Raleigh NC | Sold
2 Bedrooms, 2-1/2 Baths, 1440 Sqft | Listing by Emme Zheng, Blue Orchid Realty Buyer's Agent Welcome, 2.4% Buyer's Agent Commission 524...


112 Theophilous, Holly Springs, NC 27540 | Sold
3 beds, 2 baths ∙ 1367 sq. ft. Beautiful single-story ranch property, located on a serene cul-de-sac lot. This home features a flat,...


Courtyard Designs
Courtyard designs in residential homes offer a perfect blend of privacy, natural light, and seamless indoor-outdoor living. These...


Low-Commission vs. Traditional Real Estate: What’s the Difference?
When selling your home, one of the biggest expenses is the real estate commission . Traditionally, homeowners pay 5%–6% of their home’s...


Ten Residential Bathroom Wallpaper Designs
Wallpaper is a fantastic way to add personality and style to any space. With endless patterns, textures, and colors available, it allows...


Raleigh Luxury New Construction
Builder: Homes by Dickerson Raleigh, North Carolina Design: Eloise at The Founding at Blue Ridge Price: Starting $2,185,000 4 Beds 5.5...


3613 Waxwing Court, Wake Forest, NC 27587 | Listing Price: $659000 | SOLD
3300 Sqft, 5 Bedrooms, 3-1/2 Baths, .70 Acre Lot | 2.4% Commission to Buyer's Agent This incredible move-in ready home is located in...


308 Presque Isle Lane, Bldg 300, Chapel Hill NC 27514 | Listing Price: $399,000 | Under Contract
2 Beds · 2 Baths · 1,452 Sq Ft Listed by: Emme Y Zheng 919-592-8811, Blue Orchid Realty LLC This beautiful two-story condo is located...


2205 Honeycrisp Court, Apex NC 27539 | Listing Price: $699,000 | Sold $710,000
2735 Sqft, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths, .69 Acre Lot This incredible home in desirable Senter Farm neighborhood of Apex, NC is on a serene...


5913 Suncreek Court, Raleigh NC 27606 | Sold
2 Bedrooms | 2 full Baths | Townhome | 871 sqft | Listed By Blue Orchid Realty, Emme Zheng Buyer's Agent Commission Fee: 2 Percent This...


5241 Lamm Rd, Wilson, NC 27893 | Listing Price: $300,000.00 | Sold
4 Beds·3 Baths | 1,914 Sq Ft | 1 Acre Seller is offering 2.5 Buyer's Agent Commission This beautiful property is completely remodeled...


3866 Cumberland Pond Road, Raleigh, NC 27606 | Listing Price: $535,000.00 | Sold
3 Beds · 2.5 Baths | 2012 Sq Ft | 0.1 Acre | Sun Room Seller is offering 2.4 Buyer's Agent Commission Fee Beautiful home located in...


702 Newport Cir, Cary, NC 27511 | $519,000, Sold $541,000
4 beds | 3 baths | 1,942 sqft | Listed by Blue Orchid Realty, Emme Zheng A beautiful home located in desirable Cary Pirates Cove...


519 River Dell Townes Ave, Clayton, NC 27527 | SOLD $435,000
4 Beds · 2 1/2 Baths · 2373 Sq Ft Presented by Emme Zheng, Blue Orchid Realty | Cary Raleigh Real Estate Firm Welcome home to this...


1978 Asheville Eco-Architectural Gem
August 17, 2024 List Price - $1,495,000 46 Dortch Avenue, Asheville NC 2 Beds 2 Baths 1,634 Sqft. Agent Remarks: Rewind time in this...


The median sales price of real estate in Wake County July 2024: $468,000
July 2024, the real estate market in Wake County, North Carolina, experienced several notable trends: Median Sales Price : The median...


Cary, North Carolina | Sold $920,000
Sold by Emme Zheng, ABR® Buyer Agent Blue Orchid Realty Cary, NC $920,000 4 Beds | 5 Baths


3850 Cumberland Pond Road, Raleigh, NC 27606 | Listing Price: $575,000, Sold
This beautiful home is located in desirable Villages of Swift Creek neighborhood. This single-family home is move-in ready and features...
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