The long-empty big-box site at 4500 Western Blvd. is getting a complete transformation with CityPlat—and what’s planned is exactly the kind of development we love to see in Raleigh.
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Local Lowdown With Rick: Capital Seafood Market 🦐🐟
We love discovering local spots that quietly do things the right way, and Capital Seafood Market is one of those hidden gems that keeps us coming back again and again. No flashy storefront. No big-box vibes. Just incredibly fresh seafood, friendly faces, and a setup that makes your day instantly better.
Quiet Month, Steady Prices: November 2025 Real Estate Recap
The Wake County Register of Deeds recently released its November real estate report. Here, we dig into the current real estate market’s trends.
Local Lowdown With Rick: BK Builders 🛠️
Crafting beautiful, functional spaces for every purpose is BK Builders, an exceptional contractor serving Raleigh, Cary, and Apex.
🎄✨ Local Lowdown: A Very Scary Merry Sneak Peek at Miracle® at The Haymaker ✨🎄
Rick and I made our way to downtown Raleigh on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, for a sneak preview of Miracle® at The Haymaker with friends—and y’all…consider me officially transported into a “Nightmare Before Christmas” alternate universe where holiday magic meets spooky whimsy and the cocktails sleigh.
Celebrating a First Closing—And a First-Time Buyer Getting In the Game
Rick’s first closing at Hudson Residential: helping a first-time buyer step into homeownership and start building equity in Raleigh.
Local Lowdown With Rick: The Fort ✨
Meet The Fort, a hidden gem/treasure trove of thoughtfully selected new and vintage gifts and home goods in Raleigh.
Market Update: What Buyers & Sellers Need to Know Now 🏠
The latest real estate trends are creating new opportunities for both buyers and sellers. Here, we break down the current market across the Triangle.