Putting your home on the market is the easy part, preparing it is the challenge. At Coldwell Banker Advantage, we're always here to help. If you follow these simple tips it will make it easier on you when getting ready to put it up for sale.  Start by finding out its worth. Contact a real estate agent for a comparative market analysis, an informal estimate of value based on the recent selling price of similar neighborhood properties. Or get a certified appraiser to provide an appraisal. Next, get busy wo... read more

‘Tis the season for eating out—doors, that is! If you’re hosting a backyard soirée this summer, make food safety a priority when planning the meal. Seasonal temperatures can accelerate the growth of foodborne bacteria, compromising the safety of you and your guests, cautions the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “From picnics to cookouts, eating outside is a fun and tasty way to enjoy the warmer weather,” says Torey Armul, a registered dietitian and nutritionist and sp... read more

Destination Dix will be hosted on July 23rd from 10am-7pm at Dorothea Dix Park (Umstead Dr., Raleigh, NC 27603) in celebration of 1 year of Raleigh buying the park from the state of North Carolina. There will be live music, a beer garden, food trucks, kids games, picnic tables in the shade to escape the warm weather, and more! Because there will be no parking at the park grounds there is a free shuttle from Centennial Campus and downtown Raleigh. More information can be found here: http://www.visitraleigh.com... read more