This is Raleigh Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode we chat about the current Raleigh real estate market in November, 2024, with our realtor partner, Chuck Belden, a local full-service and client-centered realtor. Chuck shares valuable insights into the current state of the Raleigh market for the first quarter and looking ahead, including:

• Is it a buyers or sellers market?
• Current inventory for sale (supply & demand)
• Are prices rising, stabilizing, or declining?
• Average time on market?
• Current average home price in Raleigh
• Current interest rates and their impact
• What factors are driving the Raleigh real estate market right now?
• Good value neighborhoods
• Advice for buyers and sellers
• Due dilligence fee trends
• Emerging trends
• And much more!

RESOURCES:

• All episodes: https://thisisraleigh.com/category/raleigh-life/raleigh-podcast/
• 13 great places to live in Raleigh
• 5 top neighborhoods in Wake Forest
• 5 top neighborhoods in Apex
• 11 top neighborhoods inside the beltline

In this episode we chat about the current Raleigh real estate market with our realtor partner, Chuck Belden, a local full-service and client-centered realtor. Chuck shares valuable insights into the current state of the Raleigh market for the first quarter and looking ahead, including:

• Is it a buyers or sellers market?
• Current inventory for sale (supply & demand)
• Are prices rising, stabilizing, or declining?
• Average time on market?
• Current average home price in Raleigh
• Current interest rates and their impact
• What factors are driving the Raleigh real estate market right now?
• Good value neighborhoods
• Advice for buyers and sellers
• Due dilligence fee trends
• Emerging trends
• And much more!

RESOURCES:

• All episodes: https://thisisraleigh.com/category/raleigh-life/raleigh-podcast/
• 13 great places to live in Raleigh
• 5 top neighborhoods in Wake Forest
• 5 top neighborhoods in Apex
• 11 top neighborhoods inside the beltline

Brandon McCraney is the owner, operator, and master blender at Olde Raleigh Distillery in Zebulon with a focus on the art of blending and distilling spirits, and he's been on a mission to make damn good whiskey since its establishment in 2017.

In this episode Brandon shares the differences between whiskey and bourbon, the many challenges he faced getting off the ground, the process of blending, what makes Olde Raleigh different from other distilleries, why he chose Zebulon and the community response, and much more!

• Bourbon vs Whiskey
• Challenges he faced getting the distillery off the ground
• How his military background helped him stay the course.
• The process of blending spirits
• How to know what flavor profiles go well together.
• Where he sources his barrels, and why they are important.
• What makes Olde Raleigh different from other distilleries!
• How to taste test bourbon
• Different ways to drink it.
• Why he opened in Zebulon, and the community response.
• The different aspects of his distillery and what you can do there.
• And much more!

• OldeRaleighDistillery.com
• Tours of Olde Raleigh Distillery
• Olde Raleigh Whiskey Society

We love our local Raleigh Durham Airport (RDU) for many reasons, and in this episode, we discuss international flight options from RDU as well as tips for parking, eating, and getting to RDU. 

Plus, we share our personal experiences of flying to London, Dublin, and The Bahamas from RDU, why it might be best sometimes to drive to Charlotte for international flights, plus other important flying and travel tips!

• Why we love Raleigh Durham Airport
• Raleigh vs. Charlotte Airport
• International flight options from Raleigh
• Parking at RDU
• Food at RDU
• Why driving to Charlotte could save you money flying overseas
• Our trips to London, Ireland, and The Bahamas
• Tips for booking flights

• 14 best nonstop flights from Raleigh
• Our Bahamas trip
• 33 things to know before visiting London
• Craig’s Ireland trip
• Ghost kitchen at RDU
• How to find cheap flights to anywhere
• How to choose a travel destination
• How to fly with kids and not lose your mind
• My secret jet lag cure

Full show notes: 

• RDU Internatinal Airport Guide

We prescribe to the notion that “prevention is better than cure” when it comes to health and wellness, and in this episode, we share local businesses in the Raleigh area that we personally use for various health and wellness needs and the services they offer.

• Our health history
• Chiropractic
• Reiki
• Our gyms
• Infrared sauna
• Blue Water medical spa
• Where I purchase my grass-fed meat

• Well Centered Wellness
• Harmony Life Reiki
• F45 – Olde Raleigh / West Cary 
• Blue Water Spa
• Rize Salon and Infrared Sauna
• 02 Fitness
• The Butcher’s Market 

We are back Raleigh! Back on the podcast for the new year ahead. 

We've listened to the feedback and suggestions of over 400 people who completed our annual survey. It was so helpful and important for planning our 2023 year of Raleigh content. 

In this episode we chat about what we see ahead for 2023 in Raleigh, based upon the survey results. We share our business plans, life goals, and of course our travel plans. 

Let's do this 2023! 

We'd love to hear your goals for 2023 in the comments!

Full show notes: https://thisisraleigh.com/podcast-whats-ahead-for-2023/

The Boylan Heights neighborhood in Raleigh is one of our favorites!

It's hard to beat location - on the edge of Downtown Raleigh and next door to Pullen Park - plus Charming Southern homes and small neighborly feel makes it an ideal place to live in Raleigh.

It's also a great place for anybody to grab a coffee from Rebus Works, some pastries from Boulted Bread, a craft brew from Vaulted Craft Brew, and lunch/dinner from Wye Hill!

• Our new series on the blog creating neighborhood guides (includes video and podcasts)
• Where Boylan Heights is located
• What makes Boylan Heights a unique and wonderful place to live
• A little about the style of homes in Boylan Heights
• Sunrise and sunset at the iconic Boylan Bridge
• The artistic vibe of Boylan Heights with its annual Art Walk and galleries
• It’s proximity to Pullen Park, Dorothea Dix Park, the Warehouse District and Glenwood Ave
• Some cool neighborhood bars, cafes and restaurants

• Wye Hill Kitchen and Brewing review
• 6 of the best local bakeries in Raleigh
• 10 Neighborhoods to call home inside the beltline
• 12 great Raleigh neighborhoods for families
• Art to Heart Trail
• 34 Reasons we love living in Raleigh
• 90+ things to do in Raleigh (includes Boylan Heights)

If you're looking to move to the Raleigh area, we can help you with a realtor and settling into community. Reach out here. https://thisisraleigh.com/finding-a-realtor-raleigh-nc/

Full guide to Boylan Heights neighborhood in Raleigh: https://thisisraleigh.com/boylan-heights-raleigh/

It's almost Fall, y'all, our favorite time of year. It's the time of fun festivals, leaf peeping, patio dining, picnics, trails to hike, pumpkin flavored everything and Halloween fun. In this episode we chat about the best things to do in Raleigh in Fall. 

What we talked about:

• When is Fall in Raleigh?
• Best places in Raleigh to see Fall colors
• Greenway trails and lakes we love
• Picnic spots in the Fall
• Cafes and bars for Fall seasonal treats
• Festivals & events in Fall
• Halloween fun and house decorations
• Why the beach is great during September! 
• Tips for going to the mountains!

Resources mentioned:

• 27 best Raleigh Fall festivals & events
• 17 pumpkin patches & corn mazes near Raleigh
• NC State Fair guide
• 13 places to celebrate Oktoberfest in Raleigh
• Guide to the Bluegrass Festival
• 12 great North Carolina Beaches near Raleigh
• Top Places to go in the North Carolina Mountains
• Where to see the Fall colors in Raleigh and nearby

Full guide: https://thisisraleigh.com/things-to-do-in-raleigh-in-the-fall/

If you are visiting Raleigh for the first time, let us be your personal chaperone. 

Listen in as we share all the experiences you'd have, and the places we'd take you to get to know all about the city of Raleigh including neighborhoods, restaurants, festivals, sporting events, parks, trails, breweries and much more! 

• Best neighborhoods to explore
• Places to eat & drink
• Trails to walk
• Parks to visit
• Lakes to explore
• Festivals to attend
• Sports to go watch
• And other uniquely Raleigh experiences

• 48 hours in Raleigh itinerary
• 12 great places to live in Raleigh
• 34 reasons we love living in Raleigh
• 32 top festivals
• top 25 Raleigh attractions
• How to navigate the Wake County Public Schools

Full guide: https://thisisraleigh.com/city-of-raleigh-nc/

Raleigh Realtor: https://thisisraleigh.com/finding-a-realtor-raleigh-nc/

You don't have to travel all the way to Florida from Raleigh to get your thrills and spills at theme parks. In this episode we share three great theme parks near Raleigh for riding big roller coasters, water slides and creating family memories.

We're traveling to Carowinds near Charlotte, Wet & Wild in Greensboro and Busch Gardens in Virginia.

• Carowinds Amusement Park in Charlotte, NC
• How to get there, why we loved Carowinds, rides we loved most, ticket optioBusch ns, we to stay, and much more!
• Wet n’ Wild Waterpark in Greensboro, NC
• Why our kids loved Wet n’ Wild, getting there, why renting a cabana is a good idea, how to plan your day and much more!
• Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, VA. All the fun we had riding the roller coasters, exploring the European landscaped villages, and the fun activities for young kids.

• Ultimate guide to Carowinds Amusement Park
• Get Wet n’ Go Wild in Greensboro
• 7 fun places to visit in Williamsburg VA

Full Show Notes: