Freezing temperatures are expected across the Triangle, and while winter weather in central North Carolina is often short-lived, it can still cause real disruptions. Power outages, icy roads, and frozen pipes are all more likely when temperatures drop below freezing. A little preparation now can help protect your home and make the next few days more comfortable and less stressful. Below is a simple guide to what households should prepare ahead of a cold snap. Protect your hom

The insights below are pulled from the Triangle Area Residential Realty (TARR) year-end market report, which reviews housing trends across four Triangle-area counties: Wake, Durham, Orange, and Johnston. While every neighborhood behaves a little differently, these county-level takeaways offer a helpful view of what happened in 2025 and what to watch as we move through 2026. Inventory Is Up, But Still Historically Tight One of the biggest headlines is inventory growth. New li

Real estate taxes in NC are due by January 5. For potential tax deductions, consider making your payment before year-end. Taxes are due on any real estate you own. If you escrow for taxes with your mortgage company, the mortgage company should make the tax payment for you. If you do not escrow, your tax bill is due. If you bought a new property this year, taxes may be due on it. If you bought it before taxes were technically due (typically around Sept 1), then taxes most like

Holiday Cheer started with one simple but unforgettable story. A BOLD employee told CEO Chris Ehrenfeld about the Christmas morning he ran to the tree as a kid, hoping for a special holiday after a year of working hard at school and helping at home. Instead, he found a single Hershey bar with a small red bow. His dad then had to explain their financial reality and why that was all they could afford. That moment of heartbreak stayed with him into adulthood and it stayed with C