Thank goodness that really boring Super Bowl is over! Now we can focus on the real estate market! Did you know that the winter hibernation of home buyers essentially ends after the trophy presentation? Year after year, real estate website traffic starts its traditional climb the day after the football season ends. That’s why we always encourage potential buyers to get the jump now so the “For Sale” sign can be in the ground for these potential early birds. The current real estate market continues ... read more

Raleigh, NC: From February 6th-February 10th the Kids Exchange Consignment Sale will be recurring daily at the Jim Graham Building at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. This event is the largest kids consignment sale in the nation. Second Chance Pet Adoptions is hosting Paws and Pours at Bottle Mixx on February 9th from 3:00-6:00 pm. You will be able to meet some of the adoptable pets of Second Chance while you enjoy some snacks. Durham, NC: Durty Bull Brewery is hosting 70s Music Bingo on Fe... read more

Raleigh, NC: The 2019 North Carolina International Auto Show is returning on February 14th to the North Carolina State Fair Grounds. This show has been coming to Wake County for over 30 years. There will be Hybrids, electric cars, SUV's, compacts, luxury cars, and more!Chapel Hill, NC:The Carolina Inn is hosting their Sweetheart Afternoon Tea From February 14th-the 17th. Each day it will be from 2:30-4:30 pm. You will be able to drink your tea along with enjoying tea sandwiches, sweets, and house-baked sc... read more

The following is a guest post from the Coldwell Banker Blue Matter Blog written by James Witts. If your resolution for 2019 includes cutting back on household expenses, making your home more energy efficient should be at the top of your list. You’ll find a wide range of products to help decrease your home’s energy consumption. Check out these four tips to make your home more energy efficient this year. Go Solar Harnessing the power of the sun is an easy way to incorporate energy efficiency into your hom... read more

Apex, NC:The Halle Cultural Arts Center is hosting Family Movie Night on Thursday, February 21st at 6:00 pm. There will be pizza, bottled water, fruit, and desserts. Tickets are $5 per person.Chapel Hill, NC:Astronaut Charlie Duke, the 10th person to walk on the moon, and Astronaut Mae Jemison, the first woman of color in space, will be speaking at the Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Black Culture & History on February 22nd. Click here for more information!Ceramics Studio in Chapel Hill is hosting ... read more