Author: Dara

  • Stay True to Yourself – A Guide to Finding Your Authentic Style

    Dara

    Design trends change so quickly that by the time you notice one, it’s already outdated.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”… Read more

  • Are Single Women The New “Bachelors”?

    Dara

    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%… Read more

  • WHAT’S THE MARKET VIBE IN 2025?

    Dara

    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. STAY TUNED FOR UPDATES ON THESE STATS EVERY QUARTER. FIRST, IN ORDER… Read more

  • THRIFTING: A PASSING TREND OR A LIFESTYLE CHOICE?

    Dara

    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… Read more