Mary Doyle, Realtor, Allen Tate Realty

08/07/2025

06/06/2025

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As the dog days of summer slowly approach it’s time to get out and enjoy all of the great things our area has to offer. In search of some fun? Here’s a list of the best festivals and things to do in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia this summer! Jump to navigation: Best festivals in No...

05/12/2025

Police reveal top high-risk intersections in Wake Forest, urge drivers to be alert and slow down

The Wake Forest Police Department recently announced the top seven high-risk intersections in Wake Forest based on the number of accidents that occurred in those areas from January 2021-March 2025:

1. Capital Boulevard (US 1)/South Main Street/New Falls of Neuse Road – 242
2. Capital Boulevard (US 1)/Dr. Calvin Jones Highway (NC 98 Bypass) – 151
3. Capital Boulevard (US 1)/Agora Drive/Wake Union Church Road – 144
4. Capital Boulevard (US 1)/Burlington Mills Road – 141
5. Dr. Calvin Jones Highway (NC 98 Bypass)/South Main Street (US 1A) – 141
6. Capital Boulevard (US 1)/Stadium Drive/Jenkins Road - 95
7. Dr. Calvin Jones Highway (NC 98 Bypass)/Durham Road (Old Falls of Neuse) – 95

Failure to reduce speed, inattention, and distracted driving were the most often cited contributing factors in these accidents.

Police officials are taking this opportunity to urge motorists to be alert and proceed with caution through these and all intersections.

On April 23, officers from the Traffic Enforcement Unit (TEU) conducted a red-light enforcement operation at the intersection of Capital Boulevard and Burlington Mills Road. The operation resulted in 12 traffic stops and 12 citations. Of the motorists cited, officers noted some traveling through the intersection nearly five seconds after the light changed to red.

To try and make intersections safer throughout Wake Forest, officers will continue conducting enforcement campaigns with a particular emphasis on the high-risk intersections.

12/09/2024

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09/06/2024

According to HOUZZ, these 6 trends are quickly growing in popularity in the luxury home market. Organic modern spaces View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jill Rolling () A neutral space, adorned with white or cream walls and natural elements, can best be described as “orga...

08/07/2024

06/18/2024

According to a recent poll from Gallup, real estate has been voted the best long-term investment for twelve straight years. That’s because a home is so much more just than a roof over your head. It’s also an asset that typically grows in value over time. If you’ve been debating if it makes more sense to rent or buy, DM me to talk about why homeownership can be a better bet in the long run.

According to a recent poll from Gallup, real estate has been voted the best long-term investment for twelve straight years.

06/18/2024

Savings Strategies Every First-Time Homebuyer Needs To Know

If homeownership is on your goal sheet for your future, you’re probably working on your savings. And a big priority is making sure you’ve got a plan in place for things like your closing costs, down payment, and more.

Here are a few strategies that can help speed up that process.

Budget and Track Your Expenses: To start, create a detailed budget that tracks the money you’ve got coming in and the money going out. This’ll give you a better look at your finances as a whole.

Cut Down on Unnecessary Spending: Now that you have your budget sheet done and you know how you’re spending your money, look for any line items that aren’t absolutely essential. If you cut down on those, you can re-allocate that cash toward buying a home. Even the little things can add up.

Automate Your Savings: Once you know how much you want to set aside for your homebuying budget...

If homeownership is on your goal sheet for your future, you’re probably working on your savings.

06/17/2024

You may have heard that there are more brand-new homes available right now than the norm. Today, about one in three homes on the market are newly built. And if you’re wondering what that means for the housing market and for your own move, here’s what you need to know.

Why This Isn’t Like 2008

People remember what happened to the housing market back in 2008. And one of the factors that contributed to that crash was that there were too many homes for sale. While only part of the oversupply back then came from builders, the lasting impact is that some people still feel uneasy when they hear new home construction has ramped up.

Even though the supply of new homes has grown this year, the data shows there’s no need to worry. Builders aren’t overbuilding, they’re just catching up.

New Home Construction May Be at Its Peak for the Year

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You may have heard that there are more brand-new homes available right now than the norm.

06/15/2024

Why Real Estate Is Still the Best Long-Term Investment



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06/14/2024

For the 12th year in a row, real estate has been voted the best long-term investment. So, if you’re ready to buy a home and invest in your future, let’s connect.



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