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Lora Fillingim-Brown
CRS, CNAS, e-PRO, ASP, IAHSP, Previews Luxury Home Specialist , REALTOR®
Raleigh, NC
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March
15

Raleigh Walking Trails

Are you trying to be more active this year? If so, you might want to check out some of the walking trails throughout the Raleigh area. Whether you plan on walking, jogging, or running, these trails are great places to get your heart rate up and spend time in nature. Here are a few top trails our real estate agents recommend visiting.

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March
8

raleigh symphony

Raleigh has long been a hub for culture and the arts in North Carolina. As always, our real estate agents are excited to watch a new season get underway at the North Carolina Symphony.

About the North Carolina Symphony

Since 1932, the North Carolina Symphony has been one of the premier orchestras in the United States. Every year, the Symphony is responsible for 300-plus concerts, educational programs, and community engagement offerings across the state.

The orchestra's primary venue is the beautiful Meymandi Concert Hall at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh, within minutes of countless homes for sale in Raleigh. The Symphony also performs at numerous other venues throughout the Triangle area and beyond. 

Upcoming Symphony Performance

An exciting 2023 season is already underway with the North Carolina Symphony, and we're excited to highlight some of the most exciting performances coming up this spring! All events take place at Meymandi Concert Hall in Raleigh unless otherwise noted:

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February
15

Fuquay-Varina Arts Center

The Fuquay-Varina Arts Center is a recent addition to the area near our homes for sale in Fuquay-Varina, but it's already made a big splash in the community. From its many art classes to its theater packed full of spectators every week, this organization always has something new in store. Keep reading to learn more about why our real estate agents love it so much. 

About the Center

The Fuquay-Varina Arts Center opened on March 18th, 2019, after a long stretch of renovation and expansion. The main part of the building started out as a Belk's department store before being retrofitted into a space for the arts. This part of the center currently houses an art gallery, several painting and dance studios, and four classrooms.

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February
8

Triangle FloristsWhether it's Valentine's Day, a birthday, or just any day you want to make a little more special, nothing says "I care" like a carefully selected floral arrangement. Our real estate agents will be glad to shine the spotlight on some of the locally owned florists where you can get high-quality bouquets to suit any need.

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February
1

Raleigh Breakfast

National Hot Breakfast Month is celebrated in February, and our real estate agents know where to go!

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. No matter how you feel about it, you can find a treasure trove of places for a delicious breakfast near Raleigh homes for sale. All your old favorites are ready to go, along with some surprising breakfast innovations you can only encounter here in Raleigh.

Let's drop in on some of the best places for a full breakfast spread and a steaming cup of coffee:

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January
25

Painting Tips

Paint is one of the most powerful tools for transforming your home. Simply repainting a room can make that room look completely different when the job is done. Trust us – we do it all the time when staging our homes for sale in Raleigh, and it works!

That said, it's important to apply your paint carefully. Making mistakes while painting will always affect the final result. Here are a few of the most common ways we've seen paint projects go wrong and some things you can do to correct the problem. 

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January
18

Raleigh 2023

There's always something new and exciting going on right here in Raleigh. Our real estate agents are all looking forward to different parts of this year's packed social calendar. There's so much to do, planning ahead will make sure you don't miss anything in 2023!

Raleigh homes for sale are right in the midst of some of the region's top entertainment venues. Sports, dramatic performances, and family-friendly events are all within a short drive. The city is packed with historic cultural institutions that make a big impact all throughout the year.

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January
11

Dining Raleigh

There are plenty of reasons to love life in the Triangle, but our real estate agents' favorite might just be the food. Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill are home to some of the best restaurants in North Carolina, including these great eateries that serve delicious, health-conscious cuisine.

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