December has arrived and the holiday countdowns have begun. There are 2 days till Hanukkah, 25 days till Christmas and 31 days until the New Year—oh my, time sure does fly!
While your to-do list may be filled with holiday errands, gift ideas for loved ones, plans for decking your halls and much more, you should also consider that now is a great time to house hunt.
Though there may not be as many homes on the market as during the spring and summer months, the winter selling season shouldn't be overlooked.
Take a few minutes to peruse our HPW.com real estate website to discover the array of homes available in all of the areas that interest you.
Want to live in a certain school district? We've got a search for that. Interested in a specific neighborhood? You can easily navigate your way to those listings. Seeking to stay within Raleigh, but unsure where? Let us show you all of the available homes.
Not only is our HPW.com real estate website the best in the state, our Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston realtors and agents are superior real estate experts.
Trained and ready to Help People Win, our agents can be trusted to guide your real estate journey from start to finish.
Are our real estate agents as good as we say there are? As the saying goes, "the proof is in the pudding." Venture out to see our agents in action at their local open houses.
We're confident you will be impressed with the homes and properties they've listed and their vast knowledge of the local communities they serve.
Check out a complete list of our Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston open houses scheduled for this Saturday and Sunday.
$599,000
Sq Ft: 3,810 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)
Open House: Saturday, December 1 from 12 to 2 p.m.
$309,000
Sq Ft: 2,866 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 3 (full) 1 (1/2)
Open House: Saturday, December 1 from 12 to 3 p.m.
$455,000
Sq Ft: 3,548 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)
Open House: Saturday, December 1 from 2 to 4 p.m.
$291,000
Sq Ft: 2,101 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 (full)
Open House: Saturday, December 1 from 1 to 3 p.m. and
Sunday, December 2 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
$675,000
Sq Ft: 3,480 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 (full)
Open House: Saturday, December 1 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and
Sunday, December 2 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
$534,900
Sq Ft: 3,760 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full) 1 (1/2)
Open House: Sunday, December 2 from 2 to 4 p.m.
$569,000
Sq Ft: 2,722 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full) 1 (1/2)
Open House: Sunday, December 2 from 2 to 4 p.m.
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Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston has always been committed to supporting our local community as well as our military men and women who serve our great nation.
Our CBHPW Cary office chose to give this holiday season by supporting active duty military in conjunction with the nonprofit group Military Missions in Action (MMIA). The office took part in an MMIA event called "Fill the Footlocker." The entire staff pitched in and they filled a mind-blowing 1,377 boxes which were full of gifts, supplies and nonperishable items that will be delivered directly to our military overseas.
CBHPW has been affiliated with MMIA for years, as MMIA is an HPW Foundation sponsored charity, to help give back to our military in numerous ways. If you would like to donate to this cause and help our service members you can go to https://www.militarymissionsinaction.org/fill-the-footlocker to see a full list of needed supplies or to make a monetary donation.
It is almost time once again to enjoy the community spirit that comes with the holiday season, and as always Knightdale, NC has a busy schedule of Christmas events to enjoy. Christmas on First Avenue, Knightdale's holiday event series, begins with the annual Holiday Fair, where you can shop, dine, and enjoy the holiday scenery. The series continues with holiday traditions that are sure to create memories for all in attendance. Our real estate agents are here to help you celebrate the season in North Carolina, with our guide to Christmas on First Avenue events in Knightdale, NC.
Events like Christmas on First Avenue are an excellent example of what you can expect from the community when you shop for Knightdale homes for sale. Knightdale is known as a youthful, energetic city, with ample outdoor attractions and a quick commute to the heart of Raleigh. Christmas on First Avenue takes place at Knightdale Station Park, a hub of the community with playgrounds, trails, a beautiful pond, and much more to come as Phase II of construction on park amenities nears completion.
Are you searching for the right home in Knightdale so that you can enjoy fun community events like Christmas on First Avenue throughout the year? Contact us at Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston to buy and sell homes in the Knightdale, NC area.
Are you out and about chasing down the best Black Friday deals in town? Scoring holiday gifts for your loved ones and friends (and yourself) will be a fantastic feat, but imagine the joy of finding your new home will bring.
You may have heard that spring and summer are the time to buy, but there are many reasons you should consider house hunting during the cold winter months.
Less Competition
It's common for buyer-competition to thin out in the winter as many people prefer to house hunt during the warmer seasons when the school year is waning.
More Motivated Sellers
Winter home sellers are often more motivated to close a deal than those selling during the peak season. They may be relocating for a job promotion, hoping to get a sale squared away before the new year, or simply ready to get their real estate journey underway.
Discover And Uncover
Winter weather can tax a home. From the roof and gutters to the HVAC, plumbing and drafty doors, cold temperatures may reveal issues that you would otherwise have overlooked in warmer months.
Start Your Search
Let our Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston real estate agents help you find the home you seek. Our listing agents will be happy to host you at their open houses this Saturday and Sunday.
$525,000
Sq Ft: 2,535 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 3 (full)
Open House: Saturday, November 24 from 2 to 4 p.m.
$675,000
Sq Ft: 4,000 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 5 (full)
Open House: Saturday, November 24 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and
Sunday, November 25 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
$650,000
Sq Ft: 3,600 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full)
Open House: Saturday, November 24 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and
Sunday, November 25 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
$299,900
Sq Ft: 1,439 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 (full)
Open House: Saturday, November 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. and
Sunday, November 25 from 2 to 4 p.m.
1425 Lagerfeld Way, Wake Forest, NC 27587
$318,900
Sq Ft: 3,124 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 3 (full)
Open House: Sunday, November 25 from 1 to 3 p.m.
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The holiday season is here, and that means it's time to enjoy all of the Christmas excitement that the Triangle has to offer. Christmas parades are an excellent way to ring in the season and celebrate all of the things that make each community special. No matter where you are in the Triangle, there's a Christmas parade with your name on it. Our real estate agents are here to help you celebrate the season, with our guide to 11 Christmas parades in the Triangle.
Interested in finding a home for the holidays and beyond in one of the many fantastic communities in the Triangle? Contact us at Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston to buy and sell homes throughout the Triangle.
Our first Turkeys for the Triangle distribution event was a tremendous success!
Box trucks, cargo vans, pickup trucks and SUVs lined up at our Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston corporate office to collect and deliver more than 2,500 frozen turkeys to nonprofit and military organizations across Central North Carolina.
Despite the rain and cold temperatures, it was a great day to Help People Win, a commitment our company founder and chairman and Turkeys for the Triangle founder holds near and dear.
"I'll tell you what, it's one of those things," said Don Walston. "It's hard to describe the benefit when you see someone who really appreciates what you're doing for them– it's a– I don't know how to describe it but it's a warm feeling."
A five-year partner of our Turkeys for the Triangle program, Butterball generously donated 1,500 of the 2,500 turkeys we handed out this week.
Turkeys for the Triangle will match its record-breaking donation of last year's 4,500 turkeys to nourish those in need this holiday season.
We're still selling Turkeys for the Triangle raffle tickets to gather funds to support our Christmas Turkeys for the Triangle turkey donation.
Turkeys for the Triangle raffle tickets are $5 each or five for $20.
Raffle prizes include:
- a one-year lease on a 2019 Lexus from Johnson Lexus of Raleigh
- a one-year Massage Envy membership
- high-value gift cards to Bailey's Fine Jewelry, Crabtree Valley Mall and Target
- a Yeti Cooler
- Carolina Hurricanes and DPAC tickets, and more.
Raffle prizes will be awarded just before Christmas at Johnson Lexus of Raleigh on Capital Boulevard; winners need not be in attendance.
Visit www.TurkeysfortheTriangle.com to buy your raffle tickets today!
It's time to make your weekend to-do list! You'll want to watch the 74th-annual Raleigh Christmas Parade, get a reservation to grab brunch out with the family, run a few errands, and house hunt, of course!
We may be heading into the winter real estate market, but there are plenty of houses to see and tour. In fact, our Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston real estate agents have planned more than 400 open houses over the next two days.
From Alamance County in the West to Wayne County in the East, our team has listed the homes today's buyers seek. You'll see new construction homes, ITB properties, downtown condos, front-porch bungalows, Craftsman-style designs, luxury townhomes, and so much more.
$374,900
Sq Ft: 3,269 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)
Open House: Saturday, November 17 from 12 to 2 p.m.
$455,000
Sq Ft: 3,548 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)
Open House: Saturday, November 17 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and
Sunday, November 18 from 1 to 3 p.m.
$639,900
Sq Ft: 4,217 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)
Open House: Saturday, November 17 from 1 to 5 p.m. and
Sunday, November 18 from 1 to 5 p.m.
$309,900
Sq Ft: 1,439 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 (full)
Open House: Saturday, November 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. and
Sunday, November 18 from 2 to 4 p.m.
$319,900
Sq Ft: 2,193 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 3 (full) 1 (1/2)
Open House: Sunday, November 18 from 12 to 2 p.m.
$244,900
Sq Ft: 1,684 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)
Open House: Sunday, November 18 from 1 to 3 p.m.
$1,048,000
Sq Ft: 6,907 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 5 (full) 1 (1/2)
Open House: Sunday, November 18 from 2 to 4 p.m.
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November and December bring fun, family-friendly events to Raleigh throughout the holiday season. Whether you're busy shopping for Raleigh homes for sale or enjoying all that your home city has to offer, the holidays feature free events that remind everyone why the city is such a great place to call home. The Annual North Hills Tree Lighting Ceremony is the perfect opportunity to kick off the holiday season. Our real estate agents are here to help you enjoy the holidays in Raleigh, with our guide to the Annual North Hills Tree Lighting Ceremony.
The Event: Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at North Hills
Location: The Commons – 4191 Main at North Hills Street
Date/Time: Saturday, November 17, 2018 – Events from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Admission/Parking: FREE Admission
Start your holiday season by making memories at the Annual North Hills Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, with an afternoon filled with fun activities that both kids and parents will love. The fun starts in North Hills at 3:30 pm in the Commons with everything building up to the big Christmas tree lighting at 6:00 pm. Admission to the event is free, and parking is available nearby at the Main District Garage.
Sledding Slopes and Trackless Train Rides – Are your kids dreaming of a white Christmas? While there may not be traditional snow at the Christmas tree lighting, kids can enjoy some sledding on "Snow My Yard" sledding slopes, or take an enchanted, holiday-themed trackless train ride.
Bounce House, Face Painting, and More – The North Hill Christmas Tree Lighting will also feature traditional childhood favorites, including a bounce house and face-painting for the holidays. There will also be arts and crafts for kids, along with balloon twisting to create memorable holiday souvenirs.
Meet Santa and Watch the Lighting Ceremony – The big moment arrives at 6:00 pm when Santa comes to town for the tree lighting ceremony. Enjoy Christmas carols, watch the 41-foot tree light up in gorgeous colors, and then stick around so that kids can spend some quality time with Santa Claus himself.
Start Your Shopping at the Vendor Village – Searching for a unique gift for someone on your holiday list? You'll find local vendors offering unique gifts, crafts at Vendor Village during the Tree Lighting Ceremony. Don't miss vendors like Shepard's Way Farms, Edible Art of Raleigh, Bee Happy Essentials, Project Picturesque, and many more.
North Hills real estate is popular among Raleigh residents because the neighborhood features everything you need close to home. From fantastic shopping to fun events and cuisine from around the world, North Hills offers a dynamic lifestyle for both work and play. The Commons, the location of the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, is a gathering place in the neighborhood, with outdoor green space, ample outdoor dining options, and frequent special events throughout the year.
Still searching for the perfect Raleigh home for the holidays? Our local real estate team is here to help. Contact us at Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston to buy, sell, and learn about homes in the Raleigh, NC area.
We are proud to announce the hire of Real Estate Broker Stephanie Ellis. A top-producing Realtor, Ellis has joined our Clayton Office to support her clients better.
"I cannot express enough how thrilled and excited we are to have Stephanie Ellis as part of our HPW Family here at the Clayton Office," said Teresa Blasi sales manager and broker-in-charge of the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Clayton Office. "Stephanie is an amazing agent and we are so blessed to have her continue the journey of building our footprint in the Johnston County Market!"
Upon meeting the Clayton team, Ellis was ready to join in on the fun and become a part of the HPW family. "I am excited to join the Clayton Office because I love the people that work there and the opportunity to rejoin the office in the Flowers Plantation area," said Ellis.
Ellis obtained her real estate broker license in 2015 and has loved it ever since. One of her favorite parts of her jobs is meeting and getting to know people on a personal level. "I love to see buyers reactions when they finally walk into their new home," said Ellis.
Born and raised in Raleigh, Ellis is a native North Carolinian. Currently, she lives in Benson, NC, and loves the small town feel. "I love living in Benson because it is peaceful and quiet but still close to civilization," said Ellis.
Ellis' favorite hobbies include scrapbooking, reading, cooking, playing softball and volleyball. She is also involved with giving back to our community and helping to make a difference. "I give 5% of all my commission for one year to the Ronald McDonald House because of the support they gave my family during a very hard time in our lives," said Ellis. "In May 2019 a new charity will be voted on by my friends and family on Facebook to support for the upcoming year."
We are excited to have you on board, Stephanie! Welcome to the HPW Family!
Wondering what to do this weekend? Pull out the winter coats, thank a veteran, and hunt for a house.
It will finally feel like fall in the Triangle region this weekend, but the cold weather shouldn't stop you from heating up your home search.
Our Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston real estate agents have planned open houses in the beautiful homes they've listed and are ready to show you around.
Check out the homes that will be open for you to tour and plan accordingly. You can fit in a special Veterans Day memorial service to pay tribute to our nation's brave heroes and then head out to find your next home.
With houses, townhomes, and condos in all shapes and sizes in highly demanded locations and neighborhoods, our agents' open houses are worth a visit!
$287,000
Sq Ft: 1,471 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)
Open House: Saturday, November 10 from 12 to 2 p.m.
$879,000
Sq Ft: 4,065 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)
Open House: Saturday, November 10 from 1 to 5 p.m. and
Sunday, November 11 from 1 to 5 p.m.
$750,000
Sq Ft: 4,090 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full) 1 (1/2)
Open House: Saturday, November 10 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and
Sunday, November 11 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
$317,000
Sq Ft: 2.385 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full) 1 (1/2)
Open House: Saturday, November 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. and
Sunday, November 11 from 1 to 3 p.m.
$565,900
Sq Ft: 4,246 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 3 (full) 1 (1/2)
Open House: Sunday, November 11 from 1 to 3 p.m.
$419,950
Sq Ft: 3,080 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 3 (full)
Open House: Sunday, November 11 from 2 to 5 p.m.
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Thanksgiving marks the start of the holiday season for many Raleigh residents, and there is no shortage of fun, family-friendly activities to enjoy in the city throughout the weekend. Whether you're shopping for Raleigh homes for sale or you already call our city home, Raleigh is a wonderful place to spend the holidays. Our real estate agents have the inside scoop on seven great Thanksgiving weekend activities in the Raleigh area.
Still searching for the perfect home where you can enjoy every weekend in Raleigh? Our experienced, local team is here to help. Contact us at Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston to buy and sell homes in Raleigh, NC.
We are proud to announce the hire of Real Estate Broker Taylor Howington. A top-producing Realtor, Howington has joined our Fuquay-Varina Office to support her clients better.
"Taylor is an exceptionally talented Real Estate agent that has a command of both the Sanford and Triangle markets," said Amy Rogers, broker-in-charge of our HPW Fuquay-Varina Office. "She is a part of our Fuquay-Varina office expansion. We have created a marketing and training center in Fuquay-Varina that will provide extraordinary training and support to experienced agents like Taylor who live in our expansion area. Her clients are served by both Fayetteville and Triangle MLS memberships. Taylor's enthusiasm and charm are a perfect addition to our HPW Fuquay Family!"
With more than 30 agents and staff members in our Fuquay-Varina office, Howington was impressed with the close-knit setting and the sense of family she felt upon meeting the team. "I am excited to join the HPW Fuquay-Varina Office because I love the family dynamic in the office," said Howington. "I quickly felt like a part of the team and welcomed. I am also thankful to be with a firm that is supportive and is as excited as I am to grow towards the Sanford area."
One of her favorite parts of her jobs is meeting and getting to know people on a personal level. "I enjoy watching my clients light up when we have found their perfect home," said Howington. "I love that as Realtors, we have the opportunity to help other people and make a difference in their experience."
Born and raised in Sanford, North Carolina, Howington and her husband adore their close-knit community. "I have really enjoyed watching our small community grow and am excited to see where it can go," said Howington. "We are perfectly located close to Raleigh, Pinehurst, Fayetteville as well as the beach and the mountains."
Howington's favorite hobbies consist of traveling, crafting and playing with our fur-baby, Ryleigh." My husband and I are very blessed to have a close-knit group of family and friends that we enjoy spending our downtime with," said Howington.
We are excited to have you on board, Taylor! Welcome to the HPW Family!
Have you decided to call the Triangle home? You've made a good choice. Now, let's find you a house.
With well-lauded local cities and towns, there are plenty of communities and neighborhoods to consider as you narrow down your list of wants and needs.
Raleigh and Durham offer burgeoning downtowns with developing cityscapes and urban convenience.
Acclaimed restaurants and bars and cultural and sports venues are located only sidewalks apart offering goings-on before and after dark.
You'll find an array of newly debuted luxury townhomes, light-filled condos, and historical and new construction homes to consider as your own.
From Hillsborough and Mebane in the West to Zebulon and even Goldsboro in the East, you can pick from a number of Triangle area suburbs perfectly situated near main thoroughfares offering small-town living and demanded commuter convenience.
Main Street towns like Apex, Cary, Morrisville and Wake Forest make for ideal places to plant roots and grow your family just beyond the hustle and bustle of bigger city life.
You can select from golf-course communities, mature neighborhoods, new master-planned developments, contemporary townhomes and much more.
All of our Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston real estate agents are ready to help you find the home you seek. In fact, you can meet a few in person this weekend at our area open houses.
$125,000
Sq Ft: 1,050 | Beds: 2 | Baths: 2 (full)
Open House: Saturday, November 3 from 12 to 2 p.m.
$329,000
Sq Ft: 2,477 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)
Open House: Saturday, November 3 from 1 to 3 p.m. and
Sunday, November 4th from 1 to 3 p.m.
$750,000
Sq Ft: 4,500 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 5 (full) 1 (1/2)
Open House: Saturday, November 3 from 2 to 5 p.m. and
Sunday, November 4th from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
$397,900
Sq Ft: 2,841 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 3 (full)
Open House: Sunday, November 4 from 1 to 3 p.m.
$549,900
Sq Ft: 4,069 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)
Open House: Sunday, November 4 from 1 to 3 p.m.
$419,900
Sq Ft: 2,109 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 (full)
Open House: Sunday, November 4 from 1 to 4 p.m.
$308,500
Sq Ft: 2,600 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)
Open House: Sunday, November 4 from 1 to 4 p.m.
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