When it comes to understanding the Triangle real estate market, few people bring as much experience and perspective as Kristine Holm, Broker-in-Charge of BOLD Real Estate and President of the Orange Chatham Association of REALTORS® (OCHAR). A native of New Jersey, Kristine has spent over 20 years in real estate and mortgage management, including executive leadership roles with national firms and was relocated to North Carolina in 2007. She quickly fell in love with the Triang

Written by: Becca Ferris Chavez with The Desiree Goldman Group & BOLD Real Estate photo credit: https://triangleparade.com/homes/113-parkland-drive In past Parade years, we’ve highlighted our favorite design features and luxury builders. Don’t get me wrong, I love seeing new trends in action and comparing build quality to price. But this year, we wanted to refocus on our core mission: selling real homes to real people . Let’s be honest, a $3 million house isn’t “real” for mos

For the first time in months, 30-year fixed conventional mortgage rates have slipped under 6%. As of September 15, 2025, rates are holding at 5.875% (5.995% APR)  for qualified buyers in North Carolina. That small shift may not sound dramatic, but for both buyers and sellers, it’s an important turning point. Why This Drop Matters A rate starting with a “5” can make a meaningful difference in monthly payments. For example: At 5.875% , a $100,000 loan has a principal and intere

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Recently, two of our very own from BOLD Real Estate, Kristine Holm and Desiree Goldman, had the opportunity to speak on 97.9 The Hill, a...

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