🌳 A win for conservation, recreation, and regional water quality in the Triangle.

by Dylan Cunningham | Jun 17, 2026 | News

A new 65-acre nature preserve has officially opened near Wake Forest, transforming land that was once slated for residential development into permanently protected open space. 📍 Old Creedmoor Nature Preserve Highlights: • 65 acres of protected forest, streams, and...

Wake County Commissioners have approved a nearly $2.3 billion budget that includes a 2-cent property tax increase.

by Dylan Cunningham | Jun 16, 2026 | News

📍 Key takeaways: • Property taxes will increase by approximately $90 per year on a $450,000 home.• The budget was approved unanimously by the Board of Commissioners.• County leaders cited inflation, population growth, tariffs, and state budget uncertainty as factors...

Wake County real estate activity remained strong in May, with more than $1.65 billion in transactions across 3,247 sales.

by Dylan Cunningham | Jun 12, 2026 | News

A few notable trends: Median sale price dipped slightly from $470,000 to $465,000 Four transactions exceeded $30 million, including Capital Marketplace in Raleigh ($80.6M) Transaction volume increased month-over-month Lending activity cooled modestly, with deed of...

Wake County commissioners have approved a $2.28 billion budget that includes a 2-cent property tax increase, raising the county rate to 53.71 cents per $100 of assessed value.

by Dylan Cunningham | Jun 11, 2026 | News

For a median-priced $450,000 home, that’s roughly $90 per year. The increase is intended to help fund public safety, education, infrastructure, and other services as the county continues to grow. For commercial property owners and investors, it’s another...

Another local restaurant concept is preparing to open in Chapel Hill.

by Dylan Cunningham | Jun 10, 2026 | News

Géos Tavern & Oyster Bar will open June 8 in the East 54 development, bringing a 220-seat seafood-focused gastropub concept to the market. The restaurant comes from Giorgios Hospitality Group and will feature multiple dining environments, including a tavern,...