Raleigh Likes to Work From Home… Do You?

According to an article on AXIOS referencing CoworkingMag’s analysis of data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey, 24.5% of employees in Raleigh worked remotely in 2023. This makes Raleigh the number two city nationwide for remote work. Additionally, Raleigh, Charlotte, and Durham rank among the top metropolitan areas with the highest percentage of remote workers.

Nationwide, over 22 million people worked remotely in 2023—a number that has tripled in the past decade.

So, what does this all mean for you? If you’re searching for a home with the perfect office space to match your work-from-home lifestyle, we’re here to help. Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of having a home office and houses available right now with this feature.

Benefits of Having a Dedicated Workspace in Your Home

A dedicated home office is a game-changer for work-from-home employees, offering the perfect blend of productivity and comfort. Having a defined workspace allows you to establish clear boundaries between work and personal life, making it easier to maintain focus during office hours and truly relax when the workday ends. A thoughtfully designed home office can also improve efficiency by keeping essential tools and documents within easy reach, while minimizing distractions. Homes with great office spaces not only enhance your daily workflow but also add long-term value by catering to the increasing demand for remote work capabilities. Whether it’s a quiet room with natural light or a tech-ready nook, a dedicated office space can transform your home into the ultimate work-life balance haven.

Houses Featuring Home Offices

Explore the listings below featuring home offices, and give us a call at 919-877-6708 if you see something you like. We’d love the opportunity to represent you as your buyer’s agent!

Knocking Down Pins and Winning for Style: “Strike Out Homelessness” 2024

In early November 2024, the Hillman Real Estate Group at eXp Realty team swapped the real estate market for the bowling alley—all for a great cause!

We joined 160 fellow REALTORS® at the sixth annual Strike Out Homelessness bowling benefit, hosted by the REALTOR® Giving Network,, where our team leader, Renée, proudly served as a former board member. The event raised funds for the network’s vital “Disaster Relief Fund,” helping those in need during times of crisis.

While the real highlight was supporting a meaningful cause and connecting with other agents, we’d be remiss not to mention our award-winning achievement—we proudly took home the title for Best Bowling Shirts!

Keep reading to learn about how you can get involved!

About the REALTOR® Giving Network

In a community with such rich resources, it’s hard to grasp that homelessness has become a public health crisis. The numbers are staggering—6,500 Wake County Public School children are homeless. The RRAR believes that agents can harness their collective power to fill the gaps in services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. With funding, they can supercharge local housing nonprofits to service their clients with hope and dignity.

The RRAR REALTOR® Giving Network offers agents an opportunity to give back to the community in which they work and live. Learn more at RRARGivingNetwork.com.

Renée Hillman Receives ICON Agent Status From eXp Realty for the Fourth Year in a Row

Please help us congratulate Renée on receiving ICON Agent status from eXp Realty for August 2024. As you may remember, Renée also received this accolade in July 2021, July 2022, and July 2023. We are so proud of her hard work. We would like to take a moment to thank you for trusting Renée and the entire Hillman Real Estate Group team with all of your real estate needs. We would not be where we are today without you.

Modernist Home of the Month: An Artistic Ranch in Chapel Hill

Welcome to 621 Damascus Church Road, an artistic and well-designed one-level mid-century modern retreat in Chapel Hill. Situated on a six-acre private lot, surrounded by exquisite trees and greenery, this home is a showcase for relaxed living, enjoying nature, and entertaining family and friends. Listed for sale with Jodi Baskst at Real Estate Experts, we would love to represent you as your buyer’s agent.