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This is Raleigh Podcast

This is Raleigh Podcast

Written by: Caroline and Craig Makepeace
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 This is Raleigh Podcast is hosted by Caroline and Craig Makepeace, Aussie global travelers, who now call Raleigh, North Caroline home. After living in 5 countries, traveling to over 50, and, due to their travel blogging success, could choose to live anywhere in the world, they chose Raleigh as their permanent family home. Why Raleigh? This podcast dives deep into that why - sharing the vibrant spirit of this community and the stories of the people that make its heart and soul. Be prepared for stories, interviews with locals and business owners, ideas for discovering or re-discovering the magic of this city (think eat, play, stay), and ideas for getaways and vacations beyond the Beltline.ThisisRaleigh.com Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • EP 61: Kevin Rudd in Raleigh: Australia's Ambassador on NC, Business, and Banter

    EP 61: Kevin Rudd in Raleigh: Australia's Ambassador on NC, Business, and Banter
    Sep 9 2025

    This week, we welcome a very special guest to the podcast: Kevin Rudd, former Prime Minister of Australia and now Australia's Ambassador to the United States.

    During his visit to Raleigh, Ambassador Rudd sat down with us for a light-hearted yet insightful conversation about:

    • What brings him to North Carolina — from touring Duke University to visiting Aussie-owned business NuFarm
    • His role as Ambassador and why US–Australia ties matter more than ever
    • Why North Carolina is attracting Australian businesses and opportunities for future collaboration
    • Plus some fun Aussie vs American banter — from slang to sport to who really makes the better coffee

    Whether you're Aussie, American, or somewhere in between, you'll love this mix of global insight and local flavor.

    Tune in and join the conversation.

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    32 mins
  • EP 60: Raleigh Real Estate 4th Quarter Update

    EP 60: Raleigh Real Estate 4th Quarter Update
    Nov 5 2024

    In this episode we chat about the current Raleigh real estate market in November, 2024, with our realtor partner, Chuck Belden, a local full-service and client-centered realtor. Chuck shares valuable insights into the current state of the Raleigh market for the first quarter and looking ahead, including:

    • Is it a buyers or sellers market?
    • Current inventory for sale (supply & demand)
    • Are prices rising, stabilizing, or declining?
    • Average time on market?
    • Current average home price in Raleigh
    • Current interest rates and their impact
    • What factors are driving the Raleigh real estate market right now?
    • Good value neighborhoods
    • Advice for buyers and sellers
    • Due dilligence fee trends
    • Emerging trends
    • And much more!

    RESOURCES:

    • All episodes: https://thisisraleigh.com/category/raleigh-life/raleigh-podcast/
    • 13 great places to live in Raleigh
    • 5 top neighborhoods in Wake Forest
    • 5 top neighborhoods in Apex
    • 11 top neighborhoods inside the beltline
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    31 mins
  • EP 59: Raleigh Real Estate Market Update (May 2024)

    EP 59: Raleigh Real Estate Market Update (May 2024)
    May 15 2024

    In this episode we chat about the current Raleigh real estate market with our realtor partner, Chuck Belden, a local full-service and client-centered realtor. Chuck shares valuable insights into the current state of the Raleigh market for the first quarter and looking ahead, including:

    • Is it a buyers or sellers market?
    • Current inventory for sale (supply & demand)
    • Are prices rising, stabilizing, or declining?
    • Average time on market?
    • Current average home price in Raleigh
    • Current interest rates and their impact
    • What factors are driving the Raleigh real estate market right now?
    • Good value neighborhoods
    • Advice for buyers and sellers
    • Due dilligence fee trends
    • Emerging trends
    • And much more!

    RESOURCES:

    • All episodes: https://thisisraleigh.com/category/raleigh-life/raleigh-podcast/
    • 13 great places to live in Raleigh
    • 5 top neighborhoods in Wake Forest
    • 5 top neighborhoods in Apex
    • 11 top neighborhoods inside the beltline
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    1 hr and 17 mins
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