Ordinary Durham

Note: All my Facebook friends know that I lean left in my political beliefs but I didn't intend to share them in this blog, which is meant to be about Durham. But one of the things that makes Durham so attractive to so many people is its diversity and tolerance.  So,  I'm sharing … [Read more...]

The home pictured is the highest priced home in Durham at the time this was written. It's on the water in Treyburn on Vintage Hill Court. It has almost 11,000 square feet and 5 bedrooms and 5 full baths. It is described as "a breathtaking estate with a classic European design. If … [Read more...]

I’ve been neglecting this blog, which is bad because there is some big personal news that is worth reporting to anyone interested in Durham real estate news. I recently decided to retire the Springtree Realty flag that I’ve used as my DBA for many years and join Distinctive … [Read more...]

If it’s been a while since you bought a home, the due diligence period is something you need to make sure you understand. When it first came about there was a lot of confusion about whom it benefits but it worked out well in many states before North Carolina adopted it.  When … [Read more...]

There is no question that the housing market is getting better. I would argue that it will never be at the fevered level it was pre-recession. We probably shouldn’t wish for it either because the housing bubble was a major factor driving the worst recession in our country’s … [Read more...]