Chef’s Feast at Fearrington Village Thu, March 22, 2018 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT Fearrington Village – The Barn 2000 Fearrington Village Center Pittsboro, NC 27312 In an event sponsored by the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC, four renowned chefs wine and dine guests at the The Barn in Fearrington Village. This […]
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Costly Mistakes to Avoid After You Buy Your First Home
You’re smart. You’re doing your research about home buying and homeownership (like you are right now!), so you feel like you’re prepared to avoid common home buying pitfalls. But you’ll soon find that once you’ve moved in, there is a whole new list of common problems that plague unwary first-time homeowners. To help you make […]
Go(at) Spring?
If the winter weather has you dreaming of spring, what better way to soothe your winter bues than petting baby goats? In an ode to the spring days yet to come the Inn at Celebrity Dairy in Silk Hope will be having the first of their Open Barn Days. You can peruse the dairy, including […]
Do You Know What These Crucial Real Estate Acronyms Mean?
Acronyms are tossed around like crazy in the real estate world, which can be confusing to even the most veteran home buyers. But don’t worry — it doesn’t take long to learn the language. Here’s a quick list of the most widely used home buying acronyms and what they actually mean. Of course, if you’d […]
The Pittsboro Roadhouse Offers Hope for Your Winter Blues
Check out what Jordan Lake Has to Offer in the Winter
Are you a nature enthusiast or bird watcher? You might enjoy Jordan Lake in summer but the winter can be just as fascinating. It is a bit too chilly to be out on the lake but the area has a lot of offer besides water sports. Jordan lake boasts hiking and walking trails, even a […]
Jumpstart the New Year: 3 Goals for Your Home
Saxapaaahaeeww….what?
If you haven’t been to Saxapahaw you are missing out! Once a booming mill town, the small hamlet of Saxapahaw, named so in relation to the former Sissapahaw tribe that settled the area, fell onto hard times until a few remaining community members rallied together to revitalize a whole town. And they succeeded. It is […]
6 Ways to Save for Your Down Payment
A Quick Guide to Tax-Deductible Donations in Your Home
In the season of giving, many local organizations and businesses often accept donations of clothing, household goods, and other gently used items to help those in need. Homeowners looking to downsize or preparing for a move (or just clearing up some space at home) can not only pay it forward by donating to a local […]