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Amy Shair - Real Estate 919-818-5001 Call / Text Amy Shair, Award-Winning Realtor. Amy works with buyers and sellers of primary residences and investment properties.

Triangle
NC Real Estate Expert - 25+ years of experience
Amy knows what it takes to get the job done. Amy Shair eXp Realty® provides top-notch real estate services to individuals in Raleigh, Cary, Durham NC, and the surrounding area who want to buy or sell a home. Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest investments you will ever make. Have an expert by your side. With 25-plus-years of experience in the Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex, and Chapel Hill North Carolina areas, Real Estate Broker Amy Shair knows what it takes to get the job done and makes the process simple and enjoyable. Amy will help you every step of the way. If you’re selling, she will use her top negotiating and marketing skills to get the best deal possible. And in the current seller’s market, Amy guides buyers through the process to get their offer accepted over competing offers. Call or Text Amy 919-818-5001

Cities and towns Amy services include Apex, Carrboro, Cary, Chapel Hill, Durham, Fuquay Varina, Garner, Hillsborough, Holly Springs, Knightdale, Raleigh, Wake Forest.

10/24/2026

WalletHub just released its Best College Towns & Cities in America study, and Raleigh ranked 4th in the nation!

Three Triangle communities earned impressive spots, along with Wilmington:

📍 Raleigh – 4th nationally
📍 Durham – 6th nationally
📍 Wilmington – 21st nationally
📍 Chapel Hill – 30th nationally

But there’s more to the story!

We were the only state with four ranking towns and when WalletHub compared cities of similar sizes, our North Carolina communities ranked even higher:

• Raleigh – 2nd among large cities
• Durham – 5th among midsize cities
• Wilmington – 4th among small cities
• Chapel Hill – 6th among small cities

The study compared 415 cities across 31 measures, including affordability, social environment, education, and economic opportunities. You can read the full report at wallethub.

Having worked in Triangle real estate for more than 25 years, I’ve seen how our universities contribute to so much more than education. NC State, Duke, UNC-Chapel Hill, and our other colleges bring people here to study, build careers, start businesses, and establish roots.

Some come for college and never leave. Others move away and eventually find their way back.

Our universities are a big part of what makes the Triangle such a desirable place to live, work, and call home.

Did you attend college in North Carolina? And if so, did you stay after graduation or return later?

10/22/2026

What is always in my real estate agent tool kit? A 100 foot tape measure.

Today I was measuring the distance between the back of the house and an easement that my buyers will have to take into consideration if they end up wanting to install a fence.

Just because you own all of the backyard, doesn’t mean you can fence all of it in!

10/21/2026

Here’s one easy thing that any buyer can do before making an offer.

Visit the neighborhood at different times of day.

A house can look perfect at 1 PM on a Tuesday. 🕒 But what does the street feel like at 7 AM…or 9 PM?

📍 7 AM: school buses, commuters, construction, and morning traffic

📍 5 PM: rush hour, school activities, deliveries, and people coming home

📍 9 PM: street parking, headlights, barking dogs, and evening activity

Same street. Three very different perspectives.

When you go back, don’t just drive through. Park the car for a few minutes. Roll down the windows. Look around. Listen.

You’re not only deciding whether you like the house. You’re deciding whether you like what it feels like to live there every day.

That can be especially important in the Triangle, where traffic patterns and the feel of a neighborhood can change considerably depending on the time of day.

Some of the best research you can do before making an offer iscompletely free.

10/20/2026

Part 2 - North Hills Parade Home Homes 2026

The tour ended Sunday, but I can still show you this from my personal walk through of this Bronze winner:

This house is jaw-dropping, including these features

* The front door and foyer wall
* Main level office
* The primary closet
* Floating stairs
* The 2nd floor entertainment space including a home theater
* Basement space with covered exterior area

Built by Midtown Homes
5301 Inglewood, Raleigh, NC 27609
$5,850,000

Listed by Luxe Residential

10/19/2026

🏡 First-time buyers can absolutely make a smart move in today’s market.

Congratulations to my buyers on their new home in Cary!

They were savvy first-time home buyers who took the time to understand the market, stayed focused on what mattered most, and ended up getting a great deal on a home in Cary, NC.

That’s one of the things I love about working with first-time buyers. With good information, patience, and the right strategy, there can still be real opportunities out there.

So happy for them as they start this next chapter in their new home. ❤️

Thinking about buying your first home in the Triangle? I’d be glad to help you understand the process and what opportunities may be available in the areas you’re considering.

10/18/2026

Modern Luxury North Hills home in the Triangle Parade of Homes 2026

Beautiful and thoughtfully designed custom home in popular North Hills in Raleigh, NC
Showcase your w**e, entertain and relax on the lovely main level.
The 2nd floor mostly glass office is a showcase by itself

Sunday October 18 is the last day to see this beautiful home.

Built by CJC Custom Homes
$3,895,000

4907 Yadkin Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609

10/17/2026

The sun will be out tomorrow! ☀️🍂

If you’re skipping the State Fair on Sunday, October 18, there are plenty of other ways to get out and enjoy the Triangle.

From fall festivals and Halloween fun to live music, markets, and a few unique local events, here are some ideas for your Sunday plans.

Save this post and send it to someone looking for something to do tomorrow!

10/15/2026

The leaves are falling and so are home sale prices! 🏡

Look at the September 2026 average sales prices across the Triangle. Most of the cities on this list saw a decline in average sales price, which could create some interesting opportunities for buyers.

And price isn’t the only thing to negotiate right now. Seller concessions and interest-rate buydowns are giving some buyers and sellers more options to put a deal together.

This fall market is hyper-local. What’s happening in one city, neighborhood, or price range can look very different from another, which makes having the right strategy especially important.

Thinking about buying or selling? Let’s look at the numbers, the trends, and the strategy that makes sense for you.

I can show you more details about what’s happening community by community.

Amy Shair
919-818-5001
www.Amyshair.com

10/14/2026

Have a son, daughter, grandchild, or young adult in your life who hopes to buy a home someday? This is worth sharing with them.

Many younger buyers assume their student loans are the biggest obstacle standing between them and homeownership.

But a recent survey of mortgage loan officers found something surprising: car loans are a bigger issue.

🚗 Auto loans: 47%

💳 Credit card debt: 27%

🎓 Student loans: 15%

The reason is simple: mortgage lenders look closely at a buyer’s debt-to-income ratio. A large monthly car payment can significantly reduce how much home someone may qualify to buy.

Of course, most young adults need a reliable car. But there can be a big difference between buying the transportation you need and taking on the largest payment a dealership says you can afford.

If someone you care about hopes to buy a home in the next few years, encourage them to talk with a mortgage lender before financing or leasing an expensive vehicle.

That one conversation could help them understand how today’s car payment might affect tomorrow’s home-buying power.

Know someone this could benefit? Send this post their way. 🏡

10/13/2026

🎪 There is no bigger event than the NC State Fair! For 11 days, the smell of funnel cakes, cotton candy and cheer fills the air at the NC State fairgrounds on Trinity Road in Raleigh, NC.

My favorites are roasted corn and NC State ice cream. 🍦 What fair food do you love the best?

Make sure to buy your tickets by opening day on October 15th for big savings!

Quick Facts about the NC State Fair 2026 / Oct 15 – 25, 2026
Daily Hours
·        Thu Oct 15: noon to 11pm
·        Every other day: 9am-11 or 11:30 on the weekends
·        Fireworks are nightly at 9:45pm over the lake! 🎉
Tickets 🎟️
·        Advance tickets (through Oct 15): $10 adults, $5 kids, and seniors (65+)
·        Gate tickets (Oct 16 to 25): $13 adults, $7 kids, and seniors, free for 5 and under
·        Ride Tickets: 18 ride credit (each ride requires 4-6 tix)
💸 Advance price $10 / At the Fair $18 – Save 44%
·       Unlimited wristband for a day: Advance price $30 / At the fair $40 – Save 25%
·       State Fair Flyer, American 250 Wheel and Caseys Big Slide all require special tickets! 🎡
Free Parking
·        On-site: the fairgrounds, Carter-Finley Stadium and the Lenovo Center
·        Off-site with free shuttles: Dogwood Lot at 4501 Reedy Creek Rd, and Cardinal Lot at 5766 Chapel Hill Rd

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201 Shannon Oaks Circle, Suite 101-A
Cary, NC
27511

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