Check out the top 10 articles from the JAG blog

What have people been curious about in 2022? From what we’ve seen on the Jim Allen Group blog, people have been exploring all there is to love about the Triangle. From stories about the real estate market itself to local hot spots, it’s obvious our readers are putting in the work to know their city—or soon-to-be city—and all that this part of North Carolina has to offer.

Below, we’ve outlined a synopsis of the top 10 posts from the JAG blog. If you missed any of them, click the links to read the full article.

As the Southeast Extension nears completion, it’s expected to open new opportunities for residents in places like Johnston County and southern Wake County. In this post, we got into the details of what the extension will do for residents, as well as other initiatives that will help reduce congestion across the Triangle.

After a crazy couple of years, people were looking for insights into how to buy a house in the Triangle in 2022. We provided early insights into how the market would begin to normalize for those looking to buy. The market has responded as we predicted, which this article details.

Schools are top of mind as new residents look for the right place to move in the Triangle. As parents search for the best schools across the region, our post was designed to give them the insights they need to make an informed decision. Wake County offers numerous options depending upon a child’s needs, and we’ve outlined how to navigate them all.

The Triangle is becoming a hub for craft breweries. This article outlines some of the hottest spots in the area, and in locations across the metro. We’ve noted the breweries that offer award-winning beers, beverages made from locally sourced ingredients, woman-owned businesses, and locations from Durham to Raleigh to Fuquay Varina to Holly Springs and everywhere in-between.

Concerns over the state of the housing market in the Triangle gave us the opportunity to chime in with our own professional insights. As residents across the region expressed concerns over whether we were experiencing a housing bubble, we answered with the evidence of how strong the market will continue to be here for years to come. The story still ranks high on the list of popular stories for the year. 

While this article is a bit of an older one from 2019, it still resonates with those looking to relocate. From its location between the mountains and the coast to outstanding job opportunities to weather and more, the story provides many insights into what makes the Triangle such a great place to live.

Triangle residents seemed to be looking to explore nature in 2022. Our list of area lakes came in high on the list of popular posts this year. This article lists nine of the top lakes across the region, providing insights into what these natural areas offer.

One of the reasons the Triangle is growing so significantly across the Triangle is because of the tremendous growth in the tech and biotech sectors. In 2021, numerous companies committed to making massive investments into the Raleigh-Durham area. In addition to Apple and Google, readers have been intrigued to learn about these additional 14 companies that are bringing jobs and financial benefits to the region.  

With so many new residents moving to the Triangle, it’s no wonder our post about the best grocery stores in the metro is at the top of the list. While some of these stores are global favorites, others might be unknown for new residents coming from locations like California, New York, or a city like Chicago. This blog provides insights into many of the best features of the top grocery stores across the area.

What was our top-read article of the year?

As we entered into 2022, people were obviously curious about what the Triangle real estate market would look like for the upcoming year. Our post, 2022 Housing Forecast for the Triangle, is our most popular of the year, and it’s turned out to be an accurate prediction of how the market would fare across Raleigh-Durham.

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