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
The 5 Best 55+ Communities Near Raleigh, Ranked
Raleigh has more 55+ communities to choose from than almost anywhere else in North Carolina, and each one shapes retirement differently. Here's how the five most-asked-about communities actually compa…
The Fastest-Growing Town in NC Isn't the One You Think
Ask most people which town is growing fastest in North Carolina and they'll guess Apex, Fuquay-Varina, or Cary — reasonable guesses, just out-of-date ones. The real answer is Wendell, just east of Ral…
Why Apex, NC Keeps Ranking Among the Best Places to Live
One national ranking can be a headline. When Apex keeps showing up across different lists, different methodologies, and different years, it starts to look like a pattern. Here’s what keeps putting thi…
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,…