My name is Dara Tannenbaum, and I’m a North Carolina Realtor® based in Wake Forest.
I bring over 15 years of experience in Miami’s luxury interior design market, giving me a keen eye for architecture, design, and construction in every real estate transaction. As a Florida transplant, I understand the excitement and challenges of finding the perfect home.
For me, real estate is about more than just buying and selling – it’s about building lasting relationships. I guide my clients through every step of the process with trust, transparency and attention to detail.
Here on my site, I upload a blog post twice a month exploring local real estate and all things home. From gardening and thrifting to art and interior design, it’s all about finding and creating a space you love. Our homes are our sanctuaries, and our communities are our extended families.
Growing tropical plants in non-tropical environments can be tricky. Over the last year I have experimented with growing plants indoors, and have discovered how well it works with a little help from grow lights. As a former Miamian living in North Carolina, one of the biggest adjustments has been the climate. Growing up in the…
Spring is a great market for selling. Here are my recommendations for selling your home quickly and smoothly. Despite recent adjustments, it’s still a sellers market. There remains to be more buyers than available homes, and homes that are well maintained, priced right, and in good condition will do very well in the spring market.…
5 Things I Learned About Sophistication Working for the Ultra-Wealthy
In 2013, I joined one of the top Italian furniture brands as a designer, and I spent the next 10 years immersing myself in the world of the ultra-wealthy. Here’s what I learned from them about sophistication. 1. Every design choice is intentional. There should be a clear concept of the design of the home,…
Stay True to Yourself – A Guide to Finding Your Authentic Style
Design trends change so quickly that by the time you notice one, it’s already outdated. So, how do you discover your own unique and authentic style? After almost 20 years in the design industry, I’ve come up with a fun and easy method! “Modern Eclectic” with the feeling “Sophisticated” “Modern Neutral” with the feeling “Calm”…
In honor of Women’s History Month, let’s talk about one of real estates biggest buyers: The Single Woman Although women are earning just 83 cents to every dollar a man earns, in 2023 19% of all homebuyers were single women. This compared to single men at just 10%. According to Howard Hanna Mortgage, almost 25%…
DESPITE A SIGNIFICANT SHIFT IN 2024, THE RALEIGH AREA CONTINUES TO BE AMONG THE FASTEST-GROWING IN AMERICA. THE QUESTION IS, WHAT’S THE VIBE IN 2025? LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT EACH MARKET AND SEE HOW THE NUMBERS COMPARE TO THIS TIME LAST YEAR. FIRST, IN ORDER TO BETTER EXPLAIN THE SPECIFICS OF EACH MARKET LET’S…
SOCIAL MEDIA HAS FUELED THE THRIFTING CRAZE, BUT DOES IT TRULY LIVE UP TO THE HYPE? GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION SEEMS TO MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE IN A THRIFTERS SUCCESS. LUCKILY, THE TRIANGLE IS CRAWLING WITH THRIFT STORES AND CONSIGNMENT SHOPS. Wooden Coffee Table $7 Beethoven Records $2 each | Crystal Vase $15 | Crystal Bowl $7…
