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Food Truck Frolics

An ode to food trucks in the Triangle

One Gigantic Open House!

Join us for Chapel Hill's Largest and Greenest Open House

Green Home Tour

Briar Chapel has seven entries in the 2013 Green Home Tour

Earty Day, Fun-Day!

Every day is Earth Day at Briar Chapel, but throwing a celebration doesn't hurt either

Briar Chapel 5k: What It Means to Us

Local non-profit The Abundance Foundation shares the importance of their annual 5k

LoMo Market at Briar Chapel

Briar Chapel now hosts a weekly farmers market

Staying Calm Amid Chaos

Holistic Health Coach and Briar Chapel Resident Emily Geizer discusses ways to manage stress

Health-a-Palooza

Come get your fittness and wellness on at Briar Chapel!

Q&A: Brittany, Briar Chapel's Activities Director

Brittany, Briar Chapel's activities director, gives us a peek into her role here

ZUMBA® Makes Fitness Fun!

ZUMBA® Fitness classes at Briar Chapel make exercise so much more fun!

Southern Season, a Foodie's Heaven

Southern Season, a local establishment filled with culinary delights

Boulder Park, Coming Soon!

Briar Chapel's Boulder Park has something for everyone

Add Some "Green" To Your Resolutions!

A new year = a new chance to make a difference. Resolve to live a "greener" lifestyle in 2013!

Winter Wonderland

Our Winter Wonderland event is sure to put everyone in the Holiday spirit!

6BC Endurance Race & Festival

Triangle Off-Road Cyclists to host 6 hour mountain bike endurance race at Briar Chapel

Dovecote - A Unique Boutique

Located just down the road from Briar Chapel, Dovecote is a fantastic boutique!

McIntyre's Books - So Much More Than a Bookstore

McIntryre's Books wows

Jami & Kristen Explore: Pittsboro Road House & General Store

Pepper Festival '12 Will Be Best Yet!

This year's Pepper Festival boasts more vendors than ever before

Kick-off to the Parade of Homes!

Briar Chapel is hosting a Kick-Off to the Parade of Homes event THIS SATURDAY (9/29)! See you there!

Saussy Burbank's '12 Parade of Homes enteries at Briar Chapel

Saussy Burbank enters 2 Briar Chapel homes in this years Parade of Homes!

Exploring Jordan Lake State Park

Jordan Lake, located just down the road from Briar Chapel, has lots to enjoy

David Weekley: Briar Chapel Parade of Homes entry

David Weekley hopes to win again in this years Parade of Homes

24 Miles of Fun

With 900 acres of open green space, Briar Chapel is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts.

Margaret B. Pollard Middle School gets LEED Certification

One of Briar Chapel's on-site schools receives its Gold LEED certification!

Back to School Advice for Parents

Ensuring that your child has a successful back to school transition starts *now.*

J&K Explore - Sage Cafe in Chapel Hill, NC

Jami & Kathy try out local vegetarian restaurant Sage Cafe

Save Water, Save the Planet

Simple water conservation techniques

July 4th in the Triangle

July 4th events in the Triangle

Jami & Kathy Explore - Panzanella in Carrboro, NC

Jami & Kathy try out Panzanella in Carrboro, NC

The Adventures of Jami & Kathy

Why Buy Briar Chapel?

Find out why so many people choose to call Briar Chapel home and why you should too!

Home Front Builders, Inc. President John Dunning

Individuality is just one characteristic of this custom builder

Home Front Builders, Inc. is Dedicated to Working as a Team

And President John Dunning is truly an artist

Why Buy Here?

When moving, the decision of where to purchase a home can be a bit daunting. Lucky for you, the Triangle – Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, NC – has it all.

May 2012 Builder of the Month - Home Front Builders

Over 20 years of experience in home-building.

Briar Chapel's Best Buddy Revealed

If you followed or played along with the Briar Chapel Best Buddy contest then you know we recently awarded our winner with an Awesome Buddy Scooter from Combustion Cycles in Durham! To say she was surprised, would have been an understatement

Earth Day at Briar Chapel - A Fabulous Day it Was!

Earth Day in Briar Chapel is always a fabulous day, but we were especially excited this year as our event grew larger than year’s past. Your commitment to supporting the community in which you live was a truly amazing gesture – we enjoyed spending our day with you!

Why Buy Now?

With interest rates so low and home prices at amazingly affordable levels, we think it’s a great time to buy.

MorningStar Homes Proud to be a Custom Builder at Briar Chapel

Spending a great deal of time with each client helps this builder understand the client's needs.

Scoot on over to Earth Day

If you’re tired of paying high gas prices or are just looking for a way to live a little greener, then we have what you need – a Buddy Scooter!

Composting Made Easy

Earth Day is just around a corner, and some of you may be wondering, “What can I do to give back to Mother Nature?”

Briar Chapel in Just One Word

From the community garden to hiking trails to our commitment to green living, there is a lot to love about Briar Chapel! But, could you describe our community in just one word?

MorningStar Homes Was Perfect for These Homeowners

And they've already recommended this builder to others.

Fullsteam Brewery, Plow-to-Pint

As the owner of Fullsteam, a Southern-inspired brewery in Durham, I struggle a bit with whether what we do is "sustainable." Since our launch in August of 2010, Head Brewer Chris Davis and I have embarked on a journey to explore what it means to be a Southern brewery,

A Way to Celebrate Earth Day: Community Gardens

Like so many others across the country, the residents at Briar Chapel are reaping the benefits of a community garden, and just in time: it's almost Earth Day!

Greater Affordability In Your Triangle New Home Purchase?

The Consumer Confidence Index, which had increased in February, did see a slight pull-back in March on gas price concerns, but anecdotal evidence shows us that consumers and home builders are again returning to contracts and closings here in the Triangle New Home purchase market.

Harvesting Community In Briar Chapel

At Briar Chapel community is part of everything we do; from the homes we build and the neighborhoods we develop to the relationships we build with area businesses and non-profit organizations.

Welcoming Earth Day at Briar Chapel

Earth Day is almost here and we are especially excited at Briar Chapel! If you’ve joined us in the past – you know you’re in for a treat! Come early and stay late this year as we celebrate all things local.

Briar Chapel Best Buddy Contest - The Final Stretch

Don't stop now, you're almost there!

MorningStar Homes Offers Interior Design to Each Client

And they understand how important this can be.

Engage With The Environment on A Buddy Scooter!

Fun, retro, shiny, and CUTE – These are just a few of the words that came to mind upon seeing a “Buddy” Scooter in person for the first time during my visit to Combustion Cycles.

April 2012 Builder of the Month - MorningStar Homes

Best Buddy Participants Are Closing in on the Final Stretch

And if you're just now signing up to play to win, you still have time to catch up!

Linda Watson, Cook for Good

With a seasonal spotlight on asparagus: it's a sure sign of spring!

Attention All Briar Chapel Best Buddies - Points Catch Up Alert!!

David Weekley Homes Making Plans for a Great Future

Even more choices for their home buyers in 2012.

Briar Chapel's Best Buddy Contest: It's Not Over Yet!

Haven't signed up to play? Don't fret, there's a special points challenge this week to help you catch up.

It's All About The Story

Whether it is a book, an advertisement, a TV commercial, a persuasive email, a feature length film or a short film, if you want to communicate effectively, you have to be able to tell a story. I

Great Customer Service With David Weekley Homes

David Weekley team as open, caring, and focused AFTER the contract was signed as they were before

Briar Chapel's Best Buddy - Could That Be You?

If yes, you could just win a Buddy Scooter of your own!

Something to Spark Your Pinterest

There's a New Phenomenon in Town

Competition is Building for Briar Chapel's Best Buddy

As a candidate, what's next on the list of tasks? Read on to find out!

With David Weekley Homes, Employees Are Not Just Employees

Jim Talbott, Lead Builder with David Weekley Homes, feels like a member of the family.

The Chatham County Schools Chef Challenge

Chatham Chef Challenge Brings Healthier School Lunches to Students

March 2012 Builder of the Month - David Weekley Homes

Each home is unique to each homebuyer.

It's the First Day of the Briar Chapel Best Buddy Contest ...

... and your first mission, should you choose to accept it ...

Are You Briar Chapel's Best Buddy?

Being Briar Chapel's Best Buddy Could Have Great Rewards!

Briar Chapel's 4th Annual 5K Is Coming Up Soon

The 2012 Briar Chapel 5K and Kids' Dash is Just Weeks Away ... Register Now and Join in the Fun!

Enid Handler on The Art of Living

The Art of Living at Briar Chapel features local artists, international wines and beautiful new homes.

Al McNeill: Excited About the Coming Year

Al McNeill gives us an inside look at trends he has noticed and what he's looking forward to in the new year.

Fearrington House Sommelier and The Art of Living

Maximilian Kast selects wines from around the world with a little something for everyone.

Briar Chapel's Newest Team Member, Jami

Get to know the newest member of the Briar Chapel family.

Residents Immediatetly Found Saussy Burbank to be the Right Choice

Briar Chapel residents Joe and Betty quickly realized there is no quitting time for Saussy Burbank's representatives.

Opportunities Not All Companies Can Provide

Saussy Burbank's Area Construction Manager Dermot O’Brien tells about his experience - it's all in the details.

Interest Rates Continue All-time Low Trend

Inman News ranks the Triangle as the Number One Real Estate Market to watch in 2012.

Saussy Burbank - February 2012 Builder of the Month

Craftsmanship and style lead to award-winning homes.

Homes by Dickerson - Looking Forward to a Great Year

Homes by Dickerson President Linwood Strickland is looking forward to their best year at Briar Chapel yet.

Homes by Dickerson's Homeowners Tell Us What Helped Make Their Decision

Some of Briar Chapel's newest homeowners give insight on what helped them select Homes by Dickerson as their builder of choice.

Each Homes by Dickerson Team Member Goes Above and Beyond

In addition to being a wonderful employer, Homes by Dickerson also makes the homebuying experience seamless for their customers. Vice President of Construction Brant Chesson tells us how.

2011 - A Year in Review at Briar Chapel

At Briar Chapel we would like to take a moment to summarize the many successes and “wins” that we enjoyed as a community in 2011 along with all the great, new shiny things we have to look forward to in 2012.

Homes by Dickerson - January 2012 Builder of the Month

Want to know more about what Homes by Dickerson says sets them apart? You've come to the right place.

TORC Plans New Trail Section at Briar Chapel

The Triangle Off-road cyclists is the wonderful group of mountain biking pros that we work closely with at Briar Chapel from trail buliding, organized trail rides and events onsite to their own host of meet-up events planned around the Triangle. This is the "go to" organization for trails!

Mortgage Rates @ Attractive Lows: What Does this Mean for You?

First it was Greece –and now Italy. The markets have their sights set on Europe these days – and US Treasury Yields have been dropping again due to the uncertainty surrounding the European Debt Crisis. Mortgage Rates, which tend to follow the direction of Yield movement, continue to hover within a very attractive range.

The 6BC Endurance Race Has Arrived

So, let's say you've got six hours to kill on a crisp, fall, Saturday.

What could you do for six hours?

Preparing your Pet for Fall and Winter in North Carolina

Even though the Weather has been beautiful - cool weather is on its way. That is why we thought we would take a few mintues to remind you of aseveral important things to remember when caring for your pets during the fall and winter months.

Briar Chapel Resident's Tell Their Personal Stories

There's barely a need to leave your own back yard, let alone this beautiful, green-built community. Here, with a little insight from a few of Briar Chapel’s own, you will find many reasons why you may just discover Briar Chapel to be your perfect place.

Briar Chapel Builders Win Gold & Silver in Parade!

When it comes to the 2011 Parade of Homes, an appetizer just wasn't quite enough. We should first start by congratulating our Parade Winners: Homes by Dickerson for Gold and David Weekley Homes for Silver.

Mortgage Rates @ 60 Year Lows: The Silver Lining for Housing

Global Concerns, Domestic Uncertainty, Housing Headwinds and Increasing Jobless Claims. These and other economic subjects seem to be dominating the headlines. The silver lining for housing is that Mortgage Rates are at 60 Year Lows - but can low rates really be a silver bullet?

Briar Chapel Welcomes the Parade of Homes

The 2011 Parade of Homes kicks off this weekend and the five entries at green-built Briar Chapel are as amazing as ever.

Is Your Pepper Jelly The Best?

Do you think your pepper jelly will tempt the taste buds of our local judges? Why not try it and see? Much like a pie baking contest at your annual fair - pepper jelly simply makes sense, as this is the season for harvesting peppers as well as supporting a local non-profit organization

OktoberBEST at Briar Chapel – Backyard Athlete

Here we are only a week away! And we want to highlight another way for you to show of your skills in our Best Backyard Athlete competition. (If you aren't familiar with the OktoberBEST event, please see our earlier blog about our fall celebration.)

OktoberBEST at Briar Chapel – Greatest Armchair Athlete

Preparations continue for our OktoberBEST event - we thought we would check in and share with you more details of one of the competitions, The Greatest Arm Chair Athlete.

Canine Athletics with Dogwood Veterinary Hospital!

We at Dogwood Veterinary Hospital & Pet Resort are so excited to participate in this year's OktoberBEST at Briar Chapel! This time of year always brings fond memories of family gatherings. If you're like us, your pets play just as big a role in these gatherings as anyone else.

Putting on a Pepper Festival!

So, what does it take to throw a 4^th Annual Amazing Pittsboro Pepper Festival? Well, only about 1000 details...

Briar Chapel OktoberBEST

The summer has been long and hot and we crave those cool breezes of September/October. So to honor the advent of fall and in order to offer a "sneak preview" of our newest neighborhood, we decided to host OktoberBEST at Briar Chapel.

Welcoming the Newest Additions to the Briar Chapel Team

For a real estate agent, joining a new community can be an exciting adventure. Stop by Briar Chapel to help us welcome the newest additions to the team.

Economy, Debt Ceiling & Interest Rates, Oh My...

August is usually a relatively calm month for trading and economic data as most of Washington is out on vacation, and the markets tend to stay within a narrow trading range. But certainly not this year!!

Unique Homesites & Plans - Homes by Dickerson

Homes By Dickerson has just broken ground on several home sites along the Dark Forest Drive cul-de-sac. Because of the unique nature of the street configuration, there are some real differences in possible home citing here.

What have you been up to this summer?

If you are like most people, it's been very busy so far and we're just heading into the thick of the July heat…At Briar Chapel, we're no different - we've been full of events every day of the week keeping our resident's busy, busy, busy!

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