There is nothing quite like the feeling of handing over the keys to a brand-new chapter. I am thrilled to celebrate my wonderful buyer clients on the closing of their beautiful new home in 12 Oaks in Holly Springs!
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Rick’s “Kind of” Local Lowdown: Our New Favorite Travel Hack ✈️🌴
As the summer heats up, Annie and I are always looking for a quick getaway to recharge. But to be completely honest, we’ve never paid much attention to discount airlines. Like most people, we’ve heard the horror stories of hidden fees, cramped seats, and endless delays.
That all changed recently when Breeze Airways expanded its footprint at RDU. When we saw they added a direct flight to Key West—one of our absolute favorite places on earth—we knew we had to check it out.
Homework Pays Off: A Sweet Success Story in Durham
There is nothing quite like the feeling of handing over a set of keys to a happy new homeowner. This week, I’m still smiling after a wonderful closing in one of my favorite pockets of Durham!
Rick’s Local Lowdown: My Favorite Way to Outsource the Dirty Work 🍖🧼
If you know me, you know I live for my Traeger smoker. There is nothing better than a slow-smoked meal on a Saturday afternoon. But there is also nothing worse than the realization that the grill is a greasy, carbon-caked mess and needs a deep clean before the first burger hits the grate.
I used to spend my Sunday mornings scrubbing grease and vacuuming ash, but I finally found a better way: NC Grill Rescue.
Life in the Center of it All: Why 2910 Barrymore Street is Raleigh’s Best Kept Secret 🏙️✨
If you’ve been following along with me for a while, you know I’m a sucker for a home that doesn’t just look good, but lives well. My newest listing at 2910 Barrymore Street (Unit 100) is the perfect example of that.
Rick’s Local Lowdown: Our Secret to a Year-Round Porch (Pollen-Free!) 🏠🌦️
Stop letting the pollen run you off your porch! 🙅♂️🌼 For this month’s Local Lowdown, Rick is sharing the secret to how he and Annie turned their favorite room into a year-round oasis with help from The Aluminum Company of NC and Eze-Breeze windows.
Stop and Smell the Bluebells: A Secret Garden Date in Oberlin Village 🌷✨
On Saturday, April 11, 2026, the historic Isabelle Bowen Henderson Home and Gardens is opening its gates for a special tour.
Rick’s Local Lowdown: The Secret to “Spring Ready” Curb Appeal 🏠🌱
You never get a second chance to make a first impression, and usually, that impression happens before a buyer even steps through the front door. That’s why for this month’s Local Lowdown, I’m introducing you to our literal lifesaver: TJ Lee with Loyal Lawn Care.