TMI with Marti

Marti Hampton's Triangle Market Intelligence cuts through what's actually happening in the Raleigh housing market — local patterns, pricing shifts, and what's driving decisions in the Triangle. Grounded in decades of living and working here. No national noise. Just the market, clearly explained.

What's Happening in Raleigh


RTP 3.0: What $7 Billion in Development Means for Greater Raleigh Buyers

For 65 years, Research Triangle Park was built around offices, research campuses, and the daily commute. RTP 3.0 changes that framework, opening new pathways for housing, restaurants, retail, hotels,…

Which Raleigh-Durham Suburb Fits You Best in 2026?

Search "best suburb near Raleigh" and you'll get a ranked list — as if one town could win for everyone. It can't. The useful question is which place fits the way you actually live.

The 30-Mile Advantage Behind Raleigh's Growth

Most people credit Raleigh's growth to the weather or the cost of living. The real story started decades earlier, with three research universities sitting closer together than almost anywhere else in…

What Raleigh’s Stable Prices Aren’t Showing You

Raleigh home prices look stable, but new construction incentives tell a more complicated story. Builders are using rate buydowns, closing credits, and upgrades to lower a buyer’s real cost without nec…