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ZIP Codes Raleigh: The Location Equation Downtown plus its surrounding areas (think Glenwood, Crabtree, Five Points and more) equals “Uptown,” a centralized Raleigh location popular with businesses and homeowners alike. View More		EDUCATION Private Schools Considering a private school? The Triangle offers families many options. View More

FINANCE Selling Vs. Renting: The Pros and Cons of Each At some point in time, many homeowners find themselves asking the question, “Should I put my home on the market and sell it, or should I keep it and rent it out?” As with most finance and tax-related questions, no simple answer exists. However, with issues related to each scenario pointed out by experts in the industry, perhaps the decision can become easier to make. Read on to acquaint yourself with the pros and cons of selling vs. renting, as shared by Gina Miller of RE/MAX UNITED and Mary Jo Ryan of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry & Walston. View More		HOME MANAGEMENT How to Chose a REALTOR When the time comes to sell or buy a house, there are many decisions to make: How much do you list your house for? What area to move to? What house floor plan will work best for my family? Before you tackle these questions, the first question should be: Who is going to help my family with my real estate needs? Smart buyers today never buy or sell a home alone. They choose a professional REALTOR®‚ to represent them. View More

MOVING 101 Moving 101 After searching long and hard, you've found or built your dream home. What could be more exciting? But moving to a new home, whether cross-country or across town, can be one of life's most stressful events. View More		BUILDING COMMUNITY Remodeling your Kitchen? Make your old cabinets count through the Habitat Wake Kitchen Cabinet Campaign By collecting 40 pre-owned kitchen cabinet sets in 2008, Habitat for Humanity of Wake County can fund the building of an entire Habitat home. View More

STAGING A SALE Spring Selling How to prepare your home for top selling price this Spring. View More		PLANTER'S CORNER Safety In the Yard and Garden Tips on keeping children and pets safe in the outdoors this Spring. View More

SECOND HOMES Are you ready To Invest In a Second Home? Real estate can build wealth as part of a balanced portfolio, but a successful swim in the real estate investment pool isn't a sure thing. Here are a few questions you need to answer before diving in. View More		GO GREEN Go Green! Freedom Elevator and Breathe Easy Cabinetry Featuring the Freedom Green Residential Elevator and Breathe Easy® Cabinetry View More

LANDSCAPING 101 Creating Outdoor Spaces Everyone knows that attractive plantings at the front of a home are key to that all-important curb appeal. But truly good landscaping means so much more than a few azaleas and a green lawn. View More		DESIGNER'S CORNER Nurseries & Children's Themes Today’s nurseries and children’s rooms— personalized, organized, and ever-evolving! If the emergence of Baby Gap, Baby Einstein, and gourmet baby food conveys anything, it's this: times are a-changing. Gone are the days when mothers and fathers were content to bring their bundle of joy home to a plain crib in a simple, white-walled room.