The CGNC Blog
Practical advice for builders, developers and buyers across the Triangle on pricing, launches, incentives, contracts and everything in between.
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The Christmas decor trends of 2026, how to style a new home for the holidays, and festive events to enjoy in Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill this season.
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From the Raleigh Christmas Parade to the NC Chinese Lantern Festival, find the best November 2026 events in Raleigh, Durham, Cary and beyond.
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The fall 2026 decor trends Triangle homeowners love, plus easy tips for buyers settling into a new home and sellers listing in Raleigh, Durham or Chapel Hill.
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PNTE35 brings 35 new construction townhomes inside the Beltline in Raleigh, NC, from $399K+. See the homes, finishes, location and how to join the list.
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How Triangle builders price new construction in Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill: base price, lot premiums, option margins and a phased release strategy.
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Where to live in Chapel Hill, NC: walkable neighborhoods near UNC, master-planned communities and new construction options compared with Durham and Raleigh.
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Buying new construction in Raleigh, Durham or Chapel Hill? What a buyer's agent does, who the builder's agent works for, and why to call before your first visit.
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A 6-phase plan for builders and developers launching new construction communities in Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, from land analysis to sell-out.
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Is Durham, NC up and coming? Population growth, jobs, development projects, home prices and where to find new construction homes in the Bull City.
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Moving to Durham, NC? Property taxes, commutes, schools, things to do and what to know before buying a new construction home in the Bull City.
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The best areas to live in Durham, NC, its most upscale neighborhoods, where to find new construction homes, and the projects reshaping the Bull City.
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The nicest parts of Raleigh to live, from North Hills to Five Points and North Raleigh, how each one feels day to day, and where to find new construction homes.
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