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Each guide was researched in October 2026 from public sources listed inside. They're free, and there's no obligation to work with me.

Cover of Moving to the Triangle & Johnston County by Sam Palmieri
Free · 18 pages

Moving to the Triangle & Johnston County

My plain-spoken local guide to 18 towns, typical home values, drive times, taxes, utilities, how school assignment works, buyer programs, new construction vs. resale, and your first 60 days in North Carolina.

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Cover of The First Responder Home Buying Guide by Sam Palmieri
Free · 11 pages

The First Responder Home Buying Guide

Shift-friendly home buying for law enforcement, fire, EMS and 911: verified NC financing and assistance programs, local programs, how “hero” rebates work, privacy basics and a buying timeline built around your rotation.

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Cover of How to Interview a Real Estate Agent by Sam Palmieri
Free · 11 pages

How to Interview a Real Estate Agent

The questions to ask before you hire anyone (including me): what a great answer sounds like, red flags, a printable scorecard and the North Carolina rules buyers and sellers should know in 2026.

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Cover of Selling Your Home in the Triangle: Why Marketing Matters More Than the MLS by Sam Palmieri
Free · 13 pages

Selling Your Home in the Triangle: Why Marketing Matters More Than the MLS

What a real listing marketing plan looks like, week by week: preparation, professional media, social strategy, launch timing within MLS rules, weekly reporting and the NC disclosures every seller should know.

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Sam Palmieri

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