CJay Walker RE

10/23/2026

Market Stats for SEPTEMBER 2026

Wake is the tightest market. It has the lowest months of supply (about 3.8) and the biggest volume. The usual rule of thumb is that under 4 months leans toward sellers, and 4 to 6 is balanced. So Wake is at the seller-friendly edge, and the other three are balanced.

Johnston is the fastest and the most affordable. Homes sell in a median of 8 days at $373,000. That’s about $120,000 below Orange and roughly $87,500 below Wake. My read is that buyers priced out of nearby counties are looking there, but the data only shows the speed, not the reason.

Orange is the slowest and the highest priced. Homes sit a median of 25 days at $493,000. That’s usually a sign buyers have more time to compare and more room to negotiate, though that is an inference, not something the numbers prove.

Durham sits in the middle on price at $424,495, and it’s tied with Wake at 12 days. Durham is about $36,000 below Wake and about $68,500 below Orange.

FOR BUYERS: Price and pace both vary a lot across four neighboring counties, so where you search changes your budget more than most people expect.
FOR SELLERS: Pricing matters most where homes move quickly. Overpricing costs you the early window, especially in Johnston, Wake, and Durham.

Want to know about your homes value more?
Give me call or check out my site for more info.
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CJay Walker
📲(843) 939-1467
📩[email protected]
📍REMAX One Hundred

10/21/2026

Here's the question I get asked a lot from buyers: 'How do I actually make an offer on a house without overpaying for it?'

It's a real balancing act. Offer too low and you lose the house. Offer too high just because you're scared of losing it, and you could be overpaying for years. There's a smarter way to approach it, and I broke the whole strategy down for you.

If you're planning to buy anytime soon, this is worth the read before you ever submit an offer.

👉 https://cwalker-nc.remax.com/blog/How+to+Make+a+Competitive+Offer+Without+Overbidding

Save this for when you need it, and send it to anyone you know who's house hunting right now.
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BUYER'S GUIDE • HOME PURCHASINGBecause wanting the house and losing your mind over it are two very different things

10/15/2026

5 Homes. 5 Discoveries. Could One Be Yours?
Join the North Durham Home Tour! Explore 1209 & 1402 Snow Hill Rd, 6517 & 6223 Whitt Rd, and 606 Crest View Dr. Tour at your own pace and pick up your visitor passport at any stop!

6517 Whitt Road is not your average listing. Single story brick home, a large lot surrounded by mature trees, and the kind of character that stops you mid-tour and makes you start measuring furniture. Oh, and a metal roof and solar panels? Already done for you!

⏰SUNDAY, OCT 18TH | 1PM -4PM
📍6517 WHITT ROAD, DURHAM, NC 27712

Come see it and bring your imagination. 📲
CJay Hubbard-Walker
(843) 939-1467
REMAX One Hundred

10/15/2026

Sherron Farms is calling and 636 Hiddenbrook Drive is ready for its next family. This is the kind of home that checks boxes you forgot to put on your list.

Open floor plan.
Gas fireplace.
Quartz countertops.
A main level bedroom with a full bath.
An oversized primary suite.
A loft the whole family will fight over.
And a backyard with a pergola, garden, and full fencing that makes you never want to go inside. 🌿

This home does offer $10,000 buyer credit! All just minutes away from Brier Creek, RDU, RTP, Downtown Durham, I 40, and I 540.

⏰SATURDAY OCT 17TH | 1PM -3PM
📍636 HIDDENBROOK DR, DURHAM, NC 27703

Can wait? Give me a call 📲
CJay Hubbard-Walker
(843) 939-1467
REMAX One Hundred


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Listing by REMAX Capital - Laura Lennon

10/08/2026

Let's talk about the elephant in the room. Rates have been stuck in that 6.5-7.4% range for months now with no real relief in sight, and prices keep creeping up anyway. So are stuck in this frustrating spot, the 'affordability window' everyone talked about earlier this year has basically plateaued, and a lot of people are just sitting on the sidelines waiting for something that might not come.

Here's the truth, waiting for perfect conditions usually means missing the window entirely. The buyers doing well right now are the ones who found ways to make today's numbers work instead of waiting for tomorrow's maybes."

𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒍 𝑬𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑻𝒊𝒑:
Most people have no idea North Carolina has a program that hands qualified buyers real money toward their down payment, and it's not a loan you're stuck paying back forever.

It's called the NC Home Advantage Mortgage, and depending on what you qualify for, you could get up to 3% of your loan amount in assistance, or up to $15,000 if you're a first-time buyer or veteran. The best part, if you stay in the home 15 years, you could potentially have you loan completely forgiven. You don't owe a dime of it back.

Income limits and credit requirements apply, but if you've been holding off because the down payment felt impossible, this might be the thing that changes your timeline. Send me a message and I'll walk you through whether you qualify.
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📲(843) 939-1467
📩[email protected]
🌐cwalker.nc.remax.com

10/07/2026

Fall in the Triangle is officially in full swing, and I put together aguide so you don't miss a single thing this season, or try not too, HAHA. Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, haunted houses, free light displays, costume parties, the NC State Fair, SCarowinds, all of it right here! 😄🎃🌽

Whether you're local or just moved here and trying to figure out your new favorite fall spot, this one's for you.

Full guide is up on the blog now, link below.

👉 https://cwalker-nc.remax.com/blog/The+Ultimate+2026+Fall+Guide+to+the+Triangle

Save it, share it with your group chat, and let me know which spot you're hitting first.

The Ultimate 2026 Fall Guide to the Triangle:Pumpkin Patches, Haunted Houses, and Everything In BetweenOkay, real talk.

10/06/2026

My top 3 go-to Taco 🌮 spots in the Triangle, NC, and they haven't let me down yet. Thought I'd share them with y'all as well. What are some of your favorite taco spots where you live?

1. Salt & Lime Cabo Grill. Raleigh
2. Taco Addicts, Cary
3. Mezcalito Grill & Bar, Cary

If you're in the Triangle, where are some other good taco places you think I have to try?

Happy International Taco Day

10/05/2026

To every teacher out there, !

You show up for kids who aren't even yours. You explain the same thing five different ways until it clicks, celebrate wins nobody else notices, and somehow still have patience left at 3pm on a Friday. You're shaping how an entire generation sees themselves, and most of the time you don't get to see the payoff, you just have to trust it's happening.

I don't think we say it enough. The world runs on what you build in those classrooms. more than you probably hear.

Happy World ' Day. 👩🏾‍🏫👨🏼‍🏫👩‍🏫

Tag a teacher who changed your life or you appreciate!

10/03/2026

There's a difference between an agent who sells houses and one who actually knows the neighborhood. I'm not just here to hand you a listing sheet, I'm here because I live here, I love this area, and I genuinely want to find you the right fit, not just any fit.

Whether you're buying your first home, selling the one you've outgrown, or just trying to figure out what's actually happening in this market, I'd love to be the person you call. Local knowledge, real conversations, and an agent who actually cares where you end up.

Let's talk about what you're looking for.

10/03/2026

📍2221 Brisbayne Circle, Raleigh NC 27615

📅 Open House | This Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
⏰ 11AM - 2PM