Are you ready for some more holiday fun? How about the Art in the Park: Super Snowflakes, where you can help celebrate the beauty of the winter season by making some pretend snowflakes! Join the Finley Center in making paper snowflakes and helping to decorate the Finley Center Exhibit Hall at Historic Yates Mill County Park for the upcoming winter! Also, you still have some time to enjoy the Festival of Lights running through December 29 at the Hill Ridge Farms in Youngsville. Enjoy a beautiful covered wagon ride through over a million Christmas lights and displays, while listening to your favorite Christmas carols. Stop in the Country store for your favorite old fashioned candy, homemade fudge, donuts, and more.
Whatever your choices are, be sure to allow plenty of time to do some house-browsing by visiting our HPW Open Houses, where our local real estate agents know the market inside and out and are ready to show you the homes they've listed and answer any questions you may have.
$759,900
Sq Ft: 4,050 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)
Open House: Friday, December 27 11 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.,
Saturday, December 28 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and
Sunday, December 29 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
$354,900
Sq Ft: 2,216 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)
Open House: Saturday, December 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
$1,250,000
Sq Ft: 4,450 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 5 (full) 1 (1/2)
Open House: Saturday, December 28 from 1 to 5 p.m., and
Sunday, December 29 from 1 to 5 p.m.
$775,000
Sq Ft: 3,950 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 (full)
Open House: Saturday, December 28 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., and
Sunday, December 29 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
$391,900
Sq Ft: 2,665 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)
Open House: Sunday, December 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
$371,900
Sq Ft: 2,611 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)
Open House: Sunday, December 29 from 2 to 4 p.m.
New Year's is the perfect time to make home-related resolutions and improvements. This is true whether you're planning to stay in your home or would like to move into one of the Raleigh homes for sale. Either way, you'll be improving the appearance of your home and making it more comfortable to live in.
Our REALTORS® suggest making the following improvements to your home in the upcoming year:
Are you planning to spend the weekend baking, wrapping, and welcoming houseguests in for Christmas? Perhaps you should also add house hunting to that to-do list.
Our Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston real estate agents have listed beautiful homes that are sure to put a twinkle in your eye.
We're confident that you'll feel like a kid discovering Santa's surprises under the tree as you tour these unique properties and uncover all that they hold.
Take a look at all of our agents' open houses and do your best to fit some of them into your weekend plans. If you do, you may be able to fulfill your New Year's resolution of buying a home well before the ball drops.
$750,000
Sq Ft: 4,028 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 3 (full) 1 (1/2)
Open House: Saturday, December 21 from 1 to 3 p.m.
$450,900
Sq Ft: 3,484 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 3 (full)
Open House: Saturday, December 21 from 2 to 4 p.m.
$289,900
Sq Ft: 2,562 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)
Open House: Saturday, December 21 from 2 to 4 p.m.
$301,000
Sq Ft: 2,012 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 (full)
Open House: Saturday, December 21 from 1 to 4 p.m., and
Sunday, December 22 from 1 to 4 p.m.
$1,425,000
Sq Ft: 4,845 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 (full) 2 (1/2)
Open House: Saturday, December 21 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., and
Sunday, December 22 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
$825,000
Sq Ft: 4,175 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 (full)
Open House: Saturday, December 21 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., and
Sunday, December 22 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
$559,900
Sq Ft: 4,470 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full) 1 1/2
Open House: Sunday, December 22 from 2 to 4 p.m.
There's always something to celebrate when you call the Raleigh area home.
While you're sure to find some fun at any time, you won't want to miss the culmination of the cultural experiences the Triangle has to offer with First Night Raleigh on New Year's Eve. If you haven't been to a First Night event before, consider bringing your whole family for this event all ages will love.
Our REALTORS® have gathered the highlights of this must-attend event to help you plan your holiday.
Produced by Artsplosure, First Night Raleigh is poised to begin its 26th annual celebration in downtown Raleigh on December 31st, 2019. Expected to draw up to 80,000 people, this event is community-focused and family-friendly. Event passes go on sale beginning December 1st.
The events will occur over a 20 block area in downtown Raleigh, so be prepared for a night of walking from venue to venue. Highlights include 35 different venues with over 100 performances, all packed into a single evening from 2 pm until midnight. Check the official First Night Raleigh event page for parking information, venue maps, and event FAQs.
A toy train for Landon. Check. A LOL Ball for Avery. Check. A new grill set for Uncle John. Check. A spa gift card for Grandma. Check.
You've found gifts for all your loved ones and friends, but what about you? Will you get what you really want this year? Let us lead you to the best gift of all, a new home!
Our Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston real estate elves, er - agents, are ready to work their magic to help you find the home you've been dreaming of all year.
In fact, many of our real estate agents will be hosting open houses this Saturday and Sunday in some of the best homes on the market in the most popular neighborhoods and communities in the Triangle area.
Take a page from Santa's book and check this list, twice if you like, of our agents' HPW Open Houses to map out your weekend house-hunting plans and let the spirit of the season lead the way!
$436,900
Sq Ft: 2,887 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full) 1 (1/2)
Open House: Saturday, December 14 from 2 to 4 p.m.
$520,000
Sq Ft: 3,717 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full) 1 (1/2)
Open House: Saturday, December 14 from 2 to 4 p.m.
$495,000
Sq Ft: 3,576 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 3 (full)
Open House: Saturday, December 14 from 12 to 3 p.m. and
Sunday, December 15 from 2 to 4 p.m.
$297,500
Sq Ft: 2,698 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2 (full) 1 (1/2)
Open House: Saturday, December 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. and
Sunday, December 15 from 2 to 4 p.m.
$625,000
Sq Ft: 3,507 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)
Open House: Saturday, December 14 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and
Sunday, December 15 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
$800,000
Sq Ft: 4,100 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)
Open House: Saturday, December 14 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and
Sunday, December 15 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
$224,900
Sq Ft: 1,733 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 3 (full)
Open House: Sunday, December 15 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Considering a kitchen remodel in 2020? A newly remodeled kitchen can have a big impact on your enjoyment of your home while making it more attractive to buyers if you decide to sell. However, it's easy to make mistakes that cost you time and money.
Our REALTORS® have looked at many kitchens over the years, and they point out 7 common kitchen remodel mistakes – as well as how to avoid them.
It may be cold outside, but our real estate agents' open houses will be warm and welcoming this weekend!
Bundle up to brave the "brrr" and head out to tour homes across Central NC. Our local real estate agents have listings from Mebane all the way to Goldsboro, and you're bound to want to see a few.
Check out a complete list of our Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston open houses to figure out which homes you'd like to tour on Saturday and Sunday.
If all goes well, you may end up with a new set of keys under the tree!
$1,075,000
Sq Ft: 4,650 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 5 (full) 1 (1/2)
Open House: Saturday, December 7 from 1 to 5 p.m., and
Sunday, December 8 from 1 to 5 p.m.
$537,900
Sq Ft: 3,625 | Beds: 6 | Baths: 4 (full)
Open House: Saturday, December 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
$199,900
Sq Ft: 1,560 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 1 (full) 1 (1/2)
Open House: Saturday, December 7 from 1 to 4 p.m.
$479,900
Sq Ft: 3,190 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3 (full)
Open House: Saturday, December 7 from 2 to 4 p.m.
$274,900
Sq Ft: 2,195 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 2 (full)
Open House: Saturday, December 7 from 1 to 3 p.m., and
Sunday, December 8 from 12 to 2 p.m.
$839,000
Sq Ft: 4,208 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 4 (full) 1 (1/2)
Open House: Saturday, December 7 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., and
Sunday, December 8 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
RALEIGH, N.C. – December 4, 2019 – Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (CBHPW), the leading real estate firm in Central North Carolina, today announced the promotion of David Jones as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
With over 30 years of experience at CBHPW, Jones has comprehensive knowledge of the real estate business. Jones began his career with CBHPW in 1987 in the Accounting Department. In 1989 he was named Controller and promoted in 1994 to Chief Financial Officer. Since 2003 Jones has served CBHPW as President and Chief Operating Officer.
"David is one of the most well-respected individuals by the brightest minds in the real estate industry, not only in our area but in the country.", said Don Walston, company founder and chairman. "His years of leadership and experience not to just CBHPW but to the entire industry is invaluable as we continue to grow in the future."
Since gaining his real estate license in 2002 Jones has been an active leader in the real estate industry. In 2004 Jones was asked to join the Triangle Multiple Listing Service (TMLS) Board of Directors to help shape the future of Triangle real estate, a position that he currently holds today. Jones is also active in a number of industry leadership groups including Realty Alliance, Coldwell Banker Multiple Officer Broker Group, and the Vision Group. In 2017 the Triangle Business Journal honored Jones as a C-Suite award winner for his contributions to the Triangle Community.
Originally from Marshallberg, North Carolina, Jones graduated from Wake Forest University in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. He makes his home in Cary with his wife Shelli and dog Addie. Jones' three daughters have all graduated from local universities and have begun their professional careers. In his spare time, Jones competes in endurance sports including Ironman Triathlons and marathons. Jones also serves on the HPW Foundation, which provides financial support to the company's agents' and employees' charitable giving and outreach efforts.
About Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston
Howard Perry, an established builder, and Don Walston, a real estate entrepreneur, formed Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston in 1973. Today, with more than 900 associates and employees and award-winning relocation, mortgage and title services, Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston is the number one full-service residential
real estate company in the Triangle, the top company in Central North Carolina and has earned recognition as one of the leading realty firms in the nation. Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston exceeded 7,000 real estate transactions with over $2.3billion in sales in 2018. The Triangle Business Journal has consistently ranked Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston as one of the "Best Places to Work in the Triangle." For more information about Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston, visit www.hpw.com. Follow the company on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/CBHPW.
Some people seem to have a natural talent for cooking. Most of us aren't so lucky. Fortunately, if you live in the Raleigh/Durham area, you don't have to be a natural-born chef to create an inspiring meal. These local cooking classes offer opportunities to up your culinary game, and with the holidays right around the corner, our REALTORS® are grateful for the help! Impress your friends and family this holiday season when you pick up some culinary skills at these local cooking classes.