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The New Price of Luxury in Raleigh

June 23, 2026

The New Price of Luxury in Raleigh

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You are sitting at a dinner party in North Hills. Someone mentions they just listed their home at $3.2 million. Ten...

January 21, 2026

Gretchen Coley Takes the Stage (Twice!) at Compass NorCal New Year Kickoff 2026

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We are thrilled to announce that our founder, Gretchen Coley, has been invited to speak, not once, but twice, at the...

December 12, 2025

A Slower Pace, Salty Air, and a 2026 Coastal Address in New Bern, NC

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As winter encourages us to reset and plan ahead, it also opens the door to possibility. The winter blues can become the...

November 26, 2025

Gretchen Coley Appointed to the EDPNC Board

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Gretchen Coley, founder and team leader of The Coley Group, has been appointed by the North Carolina House Speaker to...

November 17, 2025

The Housing Market Factor Nobody Is Talking About: Why Consumer Confidence Is Quietly Shaping Raleigh Real Estate

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Consumer confidence is quietly becoming the most influential force in the housing market, and according to Gretchen...

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