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Selling an Older Renovated Home in Raleigh

How renovation quality, maintenance and layout shape your home’s positioning.

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Semi-Custom Homes Under $1.2 Million

Compare finished costs, homesites, floor plans and builder choices.

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Asteria: Disney’s Community in Pittsboro

Follow announced plans and the questions to ask before planning a purchase.

Regency Neighborhood Guide: Cary Homes, Trees, Trails & Real Estate

Understand Regency's individual neighborhoods, association amenities and nearby recreation before comparing homes in this established Cary area.

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Cary Real Estate Market Update: March 2026

The Cary real estate market stayed active in March, with prices holding strong and more inventory coming onto the market compared to earlier this year. If you are buying or selling in Cary, the latest numbers show a market that is still competitive, but with a little more breathing room than we saw in some of the tighter years. In March 2026, the median sales price in Cary was $575,000 . That was up 6.5% from February , but down 6.4% compared to March 2025 . This tells us tha

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