Starting 2026 with Vision, Intention, and a Little Fun

Every year, our team kicks off the new year with one of our favorite traditions: creating vision boards.

It’s more than cutting out magazine photos and gluing them to a poster board. It’s a chance to slow down, reflect, and think intentionally about what we want the year ahead to look like, in business, in our personal lives, and in the goals we quietly hope to achieve.

Celebrating a Major Milestone: Renée Hillman Named a Triangle Real Producers Top 100 Agent for 2026

Each year, Triangle Real Producers Magazine recognizes the Top 500 REALTORS® in our local real estate market—and we’re excited to share some incredible news.

For 2026, Renée Hillman and Hillman Real Estate Group at eXp Realty have earned a place in the Triangle Real Producers Top 500 and achieved an even bigger milestone: a Top 100 ranking.

Putting Boots on the Ground: HREG Furnishes Ninth Apartment with REALTOR® Giving Network

This fall, we had the honor of furnishing our ninth apartment in partnership with the REALTOR® Giving Network, marking a very special milestone: their 125th apartment furnished! This project, done in collaboration with The Carying Place, was an opportunity for our team to put boots on the ground and help families in need create a warm, welcoming home.

Our Experience at Elevate Raleigh 2025: Agents Learning, Growing, and Connecting

On Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, the Hillman Real Estate Group at eXp Realty team attended Elevate Raleigh 2025 at the McKimmon Center at NCSU, a production-focused conference designed for agents, by agents. Now in its second year, Elevate brings together real estate professionals across the Triangle to learn practical strategies, share insights, and build meaningful connections—all without the fluff or hard pitches.

Our Team Loves a Good Clothes Sort: I Heart eXp Day 2025

At Hillman Real Estate Group at eXp Realty, giving back is part of who we are. This October, we were honored to participate in “I Heart eXp Day” for the fifth consecutive year—a nationwide event where eXp brokers come together to volunteer in their local communities. It’s incredible to see the collective power of over 100 local volunteers making a real difference.

Modernist Home of the Month: Mid-Century Magic in Greystone Village

Imagine pulling into your driveway at 7820 Harbor Drive, a fully renovated, mid-century modern-inspired gem listed at $1,299,000 in North Raleigh’s coveted Greystone Village. This FIVE-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom home blends timeless style with modern luxury across 2,502 square feet on a serene 0.39-acre lot framed by mature trees. It’s the kind of home that immediately feels like yours. Listed by Southern Comfort Realty, LLC, Hillman Real Estate Group at eXp Realty would love to help you make it yours—call 919-443-5143 to schedule your private showing today and keep reading to learn more about some of our favorite features.

Modernist Home of the Month: Experience Urban Living at Its Finest

Before we raise the roof at 400 Bragg Street (we’ll explain why shortly), let’s talk incentives. Take advantage of special financing including 100% LTV, no mortgage insurance, $6K in down payment assistance, and $5K in closing costs through First National Bank. Combined with an unbeatable price for this sought-after neighborhood, this home is an opportunity you don’t want to miss.

From Backyard Birdfeeders to Sold Signs: Full Circle Real Estate Moments

At Hillman Real Estate Group at eXp Realty, we know buying or selling a home is never just about square footage or sales prices. It’s about people, stories, and the full-circle moments that make this work so meaningful. That’s why we love sharing stories like these—where past connections, unexpected referrals, and a little bit of serendipity all come together to create new beginnings.

Modernist Home of the Month: Precision in Every Detail, Perfection in Location

Welcome to 1820 Park Drive, where modern elegance meets timeless design in one of Raleigh’s most sophisticated neighborhoods—the Village District. Designed by acclaimed architect Tony Frazier and masterfully built by Custom Estate Homes in 2020, this bespoke four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom residence exemplifies refined living with architectural distinction and exceptional craftsmanship at every turn—all within one of the city’s most convenient locations.