Residential Real Estate

Jul 30, 2026

Award-winning acquisition: Coldwell Banker Advantage team celebrates nationwide awards with new leadership

Agents and leadership from Coldwell Banker Advantage and Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage gathered to celebrate one of their own as she was recognized with two national achievements. A new C-Suite leader was also in attendance. ...

Jul 24, 2026

City of Fayetteville’s Homebuying HERO Program opens more doors to homeownership with revised guidelines

The City of Fayetteville is investing in more opportunities for residents to achieve homeownership with updated guidelines and renewed funding for its Homebuying HERO (Homebuyer Education and Readiness Opportunity) Program. ...

Jul 24, 2026

Longleaf Pine REALTORS® release June 2026 Housing Market Update: Sales rise as inventory expands

Longleaf Pine REALTORS® released its June 2026 housing market statistics, providing a current look at residential real estate activity across southeastern North Carolina. ...

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Fayetteville State University embraces a new era of social work training

Posted Jul 29, 2026
Fayetteville State University’s Master of Social Work (MSW) program serves as one of the region’s strongest pipelines for well-prepared social workers, particularly in high-need areas like child welfare and public health.Fayetteville State’s hybrid M
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Jun 26, 2026

USDA Rural Development participating in National Homeownership Event in Lumberton

The families partnered with Rural Development, utilizing the Single-Family Housing Direct Home Loans program, also known as the Section 502 Direct Loan Program. ...

Jun 19, 2026

May 2026 housing market update: Inventory continues to grow as pending sales rise

May’s data points to a regional housing market that remains active, but more balanced and selective than the highly compressed market conditions seen in recent years. ...

Jun 12, 2026

Fayetteville nonprofit announces Inasmuch Village, a permanent housing community for homeless Veterans

Designed by Fayetteville architect Andrew “Andy” Privette, each approximately 600-square-foot cottage will provide residents with privacy, stability and access to a supportive community. ...

Jun 12, 2026

Building hope: RAV works to bring tiny homes for homeless Veterans to Fayetteville

Shawn Batien, the executive director of Redeploying American Veterans, and his partners are planning to build a village of tiny homes in Fayetteville to house former U.S. Military members and provide them with stability. ...

Jun 5, 2026

Smith Douglas Homes to celebrate opening of Dry Creek Village

Join Smith Douglas Homes on Saturday, June 13, for the Grand Opening at Dry Creek Village. Explore their new Lillington community and be the first to see the McGinnis model home. ...

May 26, 2026

Fayetteville housing market: Inventory expands as pending sales and new listings rise

The Longleaf Pine REALTORS® recently released its April 2026 housing market statistics, offering insight into current real estate trends across the Southeast in N.C. The latest data reflects continued inventory growth, increased new listings, stronger pending sales and steady pricing. ...


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Bearded soldier to brand manager: Chad Kraken's journey to building his business empire

The KRAKEN-SKULLS brand includes a barbershop, a tattoo shop, a T-shirt company, an embroidery company, a website design company, a media marketing and graphic design company and an auto shop. Photos by GFBJ.When Chad Kraken retired from the military


From agritourism to event spaces: How Fred and Anita Surgeon prioritize people in business

Fred Surgeon, with the support of his wife Anita, owns and operates Surgeon &Associates, Inc, a family of businesses with everything from agritourism, pestcontrol, cleaning services and behavioral health services. Photos provided by Fred Surgeon.


Award-winning acquisition: Coldwell Banker Advantage team celebrates nationwide awards with new leadership

Agents and leadership from Coldwell Banker Advantage and Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage gathered to celebrate one of their own as she was recognized with two national achievements. A new C-Suite leader was also in attendance.