If you’ve ever found yourself wondering where in Raleigh you truly belong—whether you’re relocating from another state or just another ZIP code—you’re not alone. The Triangle is brimming with distinct pockets of personality, and navigating the options can feel overwhelming. But what if there were a smarter, more personalized way to figure it out?

In this week’s episode of The Best of Raleigh, we sit down with Taylor Cassie, founder of Kahmino, a first-of-its-kind neighborhood match survey created exclusively for buyers working with The Coley Group. Blending data science, lifestyle insights, and human touch, Kahmino is changing how people discover their dream neighborhood—before they ever step foot inside a home.

From Personal Frustration to Tech Innovation

Taylor’s journey began like many others: as a newcomer trying to find the right place to call home in Raleigh. After relocating multiple times—within the city, around the Triangle, and even cross-country—Taylor realized there was no clear path for matching lifestyle needs with neighborhood vibes. So she built one.

Without a real estate background but with plenty of grit, a tech-savvy mindset, and experience in marketing and community development, Taylor created Kahmino to answer a question most home searches overlook: Where will I love my life, not just my house?

What Is Kahmino, Really?

It’s more than a survey. Kahmino is a personality test for your ideal lifestyle. In just 5–7 minutes, it asks questions like:

• How do you spend your Saturday mornings?
  
• Do you prefer quiet charm or walkable buzz?
  
• Is being near a co-working space or dog park important?
  

Once submitted, Kahmino’s proprietary machine learning algorithm gets to work. But it doesn’t stop there. Each result is personally reviewed and refined to ensure every client receives an honest, accurate, and highly personalized match report.

That report includes your top 10 neighborhood matches—from Downtown Raleigh to Cary to Wake Forest—plus a curated itinerary so you can experience each area as if you already live there. Think: coffee shops to visit, parks to walk, restaurants to try.

A New Standard for Smart, Streamlined Real Estate

At The Coley Group, we know time is a premium—and the home buying journey shouldn’t waste it. Kahmino lets our agents go beyond square footage and school zones to create a buying experience rooted in you. From your first click to your final closing, this tool equips our team with the insights to curate your home search with purpose.

And it works. As Gretchen Coley shares, “We’ve had story after story of clients taking the survey, going out with one of our agents, and falling in love—not just with a home, but with the life they’re about to live.”

Raleigh Roots. National Vision.

Though Kahmino is launching here in Raleigh, Taylor’s vision goes far beyond the Triangle. Backed by startup accelerator NC IDEA, Kahmino is already expanding into Charlotte and has its sights set on metro markets nationwide. But even as it scales, its heart stays local.

Taylor, a former Division I tennis player from Elon University, credits her athletic background for the perseverance and drive she brings to her startup journey. “I’ve always wanted to solve problems and build something that creates community,” she says. “Kahmino is that solution.”

Discover Your Match

Whether you’re planning a move, changing chapters, or just curious where your current neighborhood stacks up, Kahmino is the starting point for Raleigh buyers who want more than a house—they want a home base that fits.

Take the Neighborhood Match Survey today and receive your personalized neighborhood match report, plus access to exclusive home listings and a seamless, lifestyle-led buyer journey with The Coley Group.

Listen to the full episode on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube, and discover how Kahmino is helping relocators find their perfect home and lifestyle.