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Just Sold459 S Greensboro StreetCarrboro, NC 27510Buyers represented by Lisa EllisCongratulations to Lisa Ellis' buyers,...
10/14/2026

Just Sold
459 S Greensboro Street
Carrboro, NC 27510
Buyers represented by Lisa Ellis

Congratulations to Lisa Ellis' buyers, who now call South Greensboro Street home, a few minutes from Carrboro's shops, restaurants, and Farmers' Market. The covered front porch and a back patio with a built-in fire pit both look out over community green space, an open view right in town.

Hoping to land in Carrboro or somewhere nearby? Lisa Ellis would love to join the search.

Wake County's market held steady in September. Months of supply stayed at 3.6 for a third straight month, the highest le...
10/13/2026

Wake County's market held steady in September. Months of supply stayed at 3.6 for a third straight month, the highest level since 2014, and the median price matched August at $460,000. Buyers have more homes to choose from than at almost any point since 2019, and sellers who price close to the market are still getting 98.5 percent of their asking price.

Curious where your neighborhood lands? Read the full September update: RealEstateByDesignNC.com/WakeUpdate

Under Contract139 Bridge StreetHillsborough, NC 27278Sellers represented by Lisa EllisContract signed on this brick-fron...
10/13/2026

Under Contract
139 Bridge Street
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Sellers represented by Lisa Ellis

Contract signed on this brick-front home in Corbinton, the Hillsborough community with its own garden plots, clubhouse, and neighborhood trail. The primary suite and a second bedroom share the main level, hardwoods run throughout the first floor, and a sunroom opens onto a paver patio out back.

A neighborhood buyers already have their eye on, a home that shows well, and a thoughtful plan for bringing it to market all work together. If you're thinking about selling, Lisa Ellis would love to help you put that plan in place.

Durham Highlight:Durham Ghost WalkDurham has a lot of history packed into a few downtown blocks, and some of it is still...
10/12/2026

Durham Highlight:
Durham Ghost Walk

Durham has a lot of history packed into a few downtown blocks, and some of it is still making itself known. Every Saturday night through Halloween, the Durham Ghost Walk takes a small group through the spookier side of the Bull City's story, led by a professional historian from Triangle Walking Tours.

The stories are local. You'll hear about to***co magnates said to still linger in their old factories, tragic accidents that left a mark on the places where they happened, and a few restless spirits still holding on. It's Durham history first, with just enough of a chill to make it feel like October.

The tour runs about an hour, tickets are $15, and it goes rain or shine, so dress for the weather. With Saturdays running right through Halloween night itself, there's plenty of time to grab a few friends, make a dinner reservation downtown, and meet a side of Durham that hides in plain sight.

Meets at Fate & Folklore
123 Market Street
Durham, NC 27701
Saturdays at 8 PM · October 10, 17, 24 & 31 · $15

Just Sold517 Panthers Run DriveDurham, NC 27713Sellers represented by Lisa EllisCongratulations to Lisa Ellis' sellers o...
10/12/2026

Just Sold
517 Panthers Run Drive
Durham, NC 27713
Sellers represented by Lisa Ellis

Congratulations to Lisa Ellis' sellers on the sale of their five-bedroom home in Huntington Ridge, bordered by wooded common area on two sides. The 2022 primary bath renovation, with heated tile floors and a soaking tub, was the upstairs showpiece, and the screened porch looked out over a flat backyard. The neighborhood added a pool and direct access to the American To***co Trail.

Weighing when to list your own home? Lisa Ellis would be glad to share what she's seeing in the market.

Advice by Design How Buyers Can Take Advantage of More Homes for SaleThree showings on a Saturday, a fourth saved for Su...
10/10/2026

Advice by Design How Buyers Can Take Advantage of More Homes for Sale

Three showings on a Saturday, a fourth saved for Sunday, and time for coffee in between to talk through what stood out. When more homes are for sale, the search starts to feel different, and buyers gain room to compare before they commit.

This week's Advice by Design looks at how to use that room well: sorting must-haves from preferences, comparing homes against each other, asking why a listing has been available for a while, and finding the right fit without waiting on a perfect house.

Read the full post: RealEstatebyDesignNC.com/LearnMore

Weekend Event HighlightGiant Robot Fight ClubSunday night at Mettlesome, regular people climb into homemade robot suits ...
10/09/2026

Weekend Event Highlight
Giant Robot Fight Club

Sunday night at Mettlesome, regular people climb into homemade robot suits built from cardboard, foam, duct tape, and paint, then take the stage for Giant Robot Fight Club. Every match plays out inside a comedic sci-fi storyline starring heroes HotDog and Fudge, and one house rule keeps everyone in good shape: don't strike where there's no cardboard. The whole thing grew out of Durham's comedy scene in late 2024.

Whether you're a sci-fi fan, a comedy regular, or someone who's always wondered how long a cardboard robot can hold together under stage lights, grab a seat close to the ring. Pick a favorite robot early.

Sunday, 7 PM
Mettlesome

See more weekend events at RealEstateByDesignNC.com/WeekendGuide

Just Listed139 Bridge StreetHillsborough, NC 27278Listed by Lisa EllisIn Corbinton, neighbors claim plots in the communi...
10/09/2026

Just Listed
139 Bridge Street
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Listed by Lisa Ellis

In Corbinton, neighbors claim plots in the community garden for vegetables, herbs, and flowers, and the HOA dues cover the lawn. 139 Bridge Street fits right in, with two bedrooms on the main level and downtown Hillsborough, UNC Hillsborough Hospital, Duke, and major highways all close by.

A brick front and a covered porch lead inside, where hardwood floors run through the whole main level. The formal dining room sits to the right of the entry, and a bedroom with access to a full bath sits to the left. The open kitchen brings granite countertops, a tile backsplash, a pantry, and a breakfast nook, and the living room centers on a gas-log fireplace with a mantel. At the back of the home, a sunroom opens onto a paver patio.

The main-level primary suite includes two closets and a bath with a walk-in tile shower and bench, and a drop zone off the two-car garage catches coats and shoes. Upstairs, an open loft joins a third bedroom, a full bath, and walk-in storage.

Corbinton also offers a clubhouse for community gatherings and a neighborhood trail.

If main-level living in Hillsborough is on your wish list, Lisa Ellis would love to show you this one.

Weekly Home Maintenance TipDo a Home Energy AuditHeating season is about to ask a lot more of your home than cooling sea...
10/08/2026

Weekly Home Maintenance Tip
Do a Home Energy Audit

Heating season is about to ask a lot more of your home than cooling season did, which makes this the right moment to find out where it's losing ground before the first real cold sets in.

Walk the house room by room and hold a hand, or a lit stick of incense, near window frames, door edges, and electrical outlets on exterior walls to feel for drafts. Check weatherstripping around doors and caulking around window frames for gaps or cracks, and take a look at attic insulation to see if it's still sitting at an even depth across the space. Many local utility companies also offer a free or low-cost home energy audit, worth scheduling if you want a more detailed read than a DIY walkthrough can give.

Sealing up the gaps you find keeps the warm air you're paying for inside the house instead of leaking out around a window frame or outlet cover.

A few drafts found and sealed now is money that stays in your pocket all winter instead of slipping out through the walls.

Just Sold3514 Courtland DriveDurham, NC 27707Sellers represented by Geoff BooneCongratulations to Geoff Boone's sellers ...
10/08/2026

Just Sold
3514 Courtland Drive
Durham, NC 27707
Sellers represented by Geoff Boone

Congratulations to Geoff Boone's sellers on closing the sale of their brick ranch in Hope Valley. A 2025 roof and two remodeled bathrooms meant the big projects were already done, and a screened porch, a deck, and Third Fork Creek Trail at the end of the street covered the fun part.

If selling is on your list for the coming year, Geoff Boone would love to help you plan it.

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Durham, NC
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