A New Chapter for Chapel Hill and Carrboro Homebuyers Desiree Goldman of BOLD Real Estate joined Andrew Stuckey on 97.9 The Hill to discuss something that has been missing from the Chapel Hill and Carrboro market for a long time. New condominiums and townhomes for sale at attainable price points. With 28 years of experience in local real estate, Desiree has watched the market evolve from selling new construction in Southern Village in 1999 to navigating the housing shortages

An update on UNC’s Carolina North plans, based on reporting by Theo Nollert, and what expanded housing could mean for Chapel Hill’s future.

We are excited to announce a new partnership between BOLD Real Estate  and UNC Health. Through this partnership, eligible UNC Health employees can receive a $3,000 credit at closing  when buying or selling a home with BOLD Real Estate. At BOLD, we understand that healthcare professionals give so much of themselves to care for others. This partnership is one small way to give back, helping make the process of buying or selling a home a little more rewarding. Whether you are r

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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