The Nest & Key blog
Plain-English guides written by our agents, based on real Raleigh, Cary and Wake Forest transactions.
Latest articles
The first-time buyer checklist for Raleigh in 2026
Budgets, assistance programs, due diligence and closing day, in the order you will actually need them.
Renee Whitfield
How we price homes to sell in the first two weeks
Why the first weekend matters so much, and the data we use to find the right list price.
August 21, 2026 · Marcus Bellamy
Raleigh, Cary or Wake Forest: where should your family live?
An honest comparison of prices, schools, commutes and weekend life across three Triangle favorites.
August 7, 2026 · Priya Raman
Buying and selling at the same time without the chaos
Rent-backs, contingent offers and bridge loans explained, with a sample timeline that keeps moving day to one day.
July 24, 2026 · Daniel Okafor