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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.

10/18/2026

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

If you’re thinking about buying a home or relocating to the Triangle, here’s one more reason this area continues to get ...
10/10/2026

If you’re thinking about buying a home or relocating to the Triangle, here’s one more reason this area continues to get attention.

Seven Triangle communities made the list of the 40 Best Places to Raise a Family in the Southeast for 2026. 🏆

🏡 1st- Cary
🏡 3rd- Apex
🏡 14th- Morrisville
🏡 17th- Holly Springs
🏡 21st- Chapel Hill
🏡 30th- Wake Forest
🏡 32nd- Carrboro

What I like about this list is that these communities aren’t all the same. Each has its own personality and lifestyle. Cary and Morrisville offer convenience, Holly Springs and Wake Forest have more of a suburban feel, and Chapel Hill and Carrboro bring their own distinct character. There are a lot of different ways to live in the Triangle.

If you’re planning a move here, the question isn’t simply “Is the Triangle a good place to live?” It’s “Which Triangle community is the best fit for you?”

📍That’s why knowing the area really matters.

Thinking about relocating to or within the Triangle, North Carolina area? Let me know. I would be honored to share my lifetime of experience with you, not only in real estate but in calling the Triangle home.

10/08/2026

If you had to make an insurance claim tomorrow, could you remember everything you own? Every you lost.

📸One of the easiest ways to protect yourself as a homeowner is something many people overlook: creating a photo or video inventory of your belongings for insurance purposes.

Walk through your home and record each room, including closets, cabinets, the garage, and storage areas. It doesn't have to be a professional grade video. It is just for documentation. For higher-value items, keep receipts, serial numbers, appraisals, and warranty information. And if you own valuable jewelry, talk with your insurance agent about whether additional coverage or updated appraisals are needed.

Then save everything somewhere secure outside your home—not just on your phone or computer—and update it after major purchases.

This isn’t just for homeowners. Renters should document their belongings too since a landlord’s insurance generally covers the property and not a tenant’s personal possessions.

If you’re a first-time homeowner or this is something you've simply never thought about, it's an easy task that could make a big difference if you ever need it.

Save this for a weekend when you have some free time and send it to someone who recently bought a home. 🏡

10/06/2026

Showing day = suddenly noticing every crumb, fingerprint, and crooked pillow in the house.

It’s amazing how quickly “good enough” turns into:

✨ Fluff every pillow

✨ Wipe every counter

✨ Hide the laundry basket

✨ Make sure the house smells fresh

✨ And somehow convince everyone who lives there not to touch ANYTHING!

The good news? Buyers WANT to buy and they are coming to see YOUR house.

A clean, bright, uncluttered home simply makes it easier for them to focus on the space and picture themselves living there. Your efforts to get your home looking its best will pay off.

Want a concise list of what you should do before each showing?
Hire Amy to sell your home to get that list. 🏡

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

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