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Raleigh-Cary Ranked #1 for Healthiest Markets in 2011! Housing markets in the Carolinas, where homes are relatively inexpensive, and where price appreciation didn't get completely out of control during the housing boom of the last decade, continue to remain at the top of the list. #1 Raleigh-Cary...

Cary's TWO Farmers Markets open up for the season this Saturday, April 2! Cary Downtown Farmers Market Chatham Square Shopping Center744 East Chatham Street, Cary NC Check out the farm fresh produce including lettuce, cabbage, radishes, arugula, collards, sweet potatoes, peppers, cucumbers, hydro...

Amazing 4 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Bath Home with 1st Floor Master, 1st Floor Office, Updated Kitchen and Vaulted Ceilings on a Large Flat Fenced Lot, New Floors in Foyer, Office, Kitchen, Dining Room, Powder Room and Family Room! Many Custom Detail and Mouldings throughout this incredible home! Wonderful...

Stunning home in Preston with over 3600 sq. ft. 5 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Bath Home with 1st Floor Master, 1st Floor Office, Updated Kitchen and Screened Porch Overlooking Backyard Oasis! Come and see this Beautiful Home! Two Wood Burning Fireplaces! Wonderful Layout for Entertaining! Large Private Woode...

THE HAPPY HOBBYIST The beauty of adolescence is finding thrill in simplicity. Remember when time after school was dedicated to swimming class, soccer practice, choir, and other creative endeavors? Remember living for your passions? Remember waking up knowing that today you were going to do someth...

  Beautiful 4-5 BR, 3 1/2 BA Home in Preston with 1st Floor Master, Office, Guest Suite & Game Room! Gourmet Kitchen with 42" Cherry Cabinets, Granite Countertops, Island, Tile Floor & SS Appliances! Huge Master Bedroom with Vaulted Ceiling & Sitting Area! Custom Screened Porch Overooks Private ...

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Wishing you all the luck of the Irish today and always!   Looking for a place to party tonight? Head over to RALLY POINT SPORT GRILL in Cary for their  ST. PADDY'S DAY PARTY with the band A FIFTH OF BLUES  7pm - 11pm. This band rocks so come on out and celebrate! RALLY P...

  Amazing 4 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Bath Home with 1st Floor Master, 1st Floor Office, Updated Kitchen with Vaulted Ceilings and New Tile Floor and Large Secondary Bedrooms! New Laminate Floor in Foyer, Family Room, Office, Dining Room and Powder Room. Large Private Fenced Corner Lot with Deck! Extensive...

Get Your Finances in Order: To-Do List photo © 2009 Daniel Borman | more info (via: Wylio)    1. Develop a household budget. Instead of creating a budget of what you'd like to spend, use receipts to create a budget that reflects your actual spending habits over the last several months. This appro...

From Lackluster to Lovely It's hard to hide your property. Unlike an untidy room where you can simply shut the door, your outdoor spaces often are in plain sight for everyone to see. If your property is far from perfect, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Whether your outdoor space is too small or re...