Renee Hillman leads this Raleigh eXp Realty top producer team of real estate agents. Experience matters! Let us defend your home's equity.
In 2025, we’ve seen home design take a confident step forward—with layouts and features that balance beauty, luxury, comfort, and practicality. Our latest listing at 2040 Pleasant Forest Way in Wake Forest is packed with some of our very favorite trends, and the best part? They’re all available right now in a stunning move-in-ready home.
House flipping in Raleigh has experienced a notable decline, reflecting a broader national trend. According to a study by ATTOM, house-flipping activity in Raleigh has decreased significantly over the past year. Nationally, house-flipping activity dropped by 29.3% in 2023, marking the largest annual decrease since the financial crisis of 2008. This reduction can be attributed to limited housing options and increasing affordability issues in the Raleigh market.
However, the downturn in flipping activity does not eliminate the potential benefits of purchasing a fixer-upper. Though the numbers have started to decline, rates are still up 111% from a decade ago and up 40% from 2018. In fact, buying a fixer-upper is a great way for wishful Raleigh homeowners to squeak out a deal. Despite the challenges, experienced REALTORS® (like those on the HREG team) can navigate the market to find properties that offer value and the possibility of appreciation through strategic renovations. Keep reading to learn more about how we can help you find the fixer-upper of your HGTV dreams.
“The typical fixer-upper costs $134,748 less than a turnkey home in the area.”
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As we said, fixer-uppers are not as common as they used to be, but we can help you find them! Buying a home that needs a little work can be a great way to maximize your budget and get a home that fits your needs and style. There are many options for renovation buyers and we have lender partners who specialize in these types of loans. Whether the house is large or small, needs a lot of work, or just an update, a fixer-upper may be a great option to get you into that dream home in your dream neighborhood without breaking the bank.
Fixer-uppers are also a great opportunity for investors to pick up an inexpensive property and either flip it or do some updates and carry it as a rental. Here at HREG we work with many investors to find properties that will maximize their ROI (return on investment) and CAP rate (capitalization rate or the rate of return on a real estate investment property based on the income the property is expected to generate.)
Not sure where to start or if this is a good option for you? We can guide you through, start to finish, with finding the right home, loan, and vendors to turn that ugly duckling into a swan. Please email us at Renee@HREGSells.com or give us a call at 919-877-6708 to start your fixer-upper journey!
Don’t miss our latest Modernist Home of the Month! 3513 Brook Drive is located inside the beltline in Raleigh, just minutes from North Hills, and is completely renovated!
Our latest Modernist Home of the Month takes us to a mid-century modern-inspired home nestled high above the heart of Chapel Hill! Trust us, you won’t find a more incredible view from your front porch… and that is just one of the things we love about 223 Greene Street.
We’ve got not one, but two Modernist Homes of the Month for you this month! One is a woodsy oasis in Chapel Hill, while the other is a luxury gem in Downtown Durham.
This stunning three-bedroom, three-bathroom home boasts spacious common space areas, a separate two-car garage with a large attic storage space, a barn/workshop, and more!
During the pandemic, lifestyles changed. People were working from home, spending more time at the house, cooking more, etc.—and many of these changes are still in place. Our latest Modernist Home of the Month is the first-ever home that was designed and constructed in response to the changing needs in post-pandemic life.
This showstopping three-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bathroom waterfront home in Chapel Hill is almost too good to be true with its high ceilings, sun-soaked interior, incredible back deck, and more!
Our latest modernist home of the month is a rare one that you are not going to want to miss! 3686 Sandy Creek Road in Franklinton offers a custom-built home that is over 3,300 square feet.
809 Young Street in Raleigh is a unique midcentury modern home with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Though it still has its original charm from 1952, it has been completely updated.
This midcentury modern home with three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms is a rare gem just outside the beltline in Raleigh!
1100 Hazel Street is located super-close to Downtown Durham and features a great layout, modern aesthetic, and careful attention to detail, making it the perfect next home purchase.
