Ppas Properties, LLC

In operation for more than 10 years, Empire Properties is a full-service real estate development firm that offers services for the historic preservation, revitalization and development of classic properties in Raleigh, N.C. It offers brokerage services, such as tenant and owner leasing representation, as well as seller and buyer representation for commercial properties. The firm manages more than 4 million-square-foot of office, retail and restaurant space in the city. Empire Properties has received the Sir Walter Raleigh Award for Community Appearance by the Raleigh City Council and the Edge Award by the Triangle Business Journal. It additionally develops traditional businesses and fitness centers.

Highwoods Properties, established in 1978, is a publicly-traded real estate investment trust that has an ownership interest in more than 440 in-service office, industrial and retail properties in nine states in the Midwest, Eastern and Southeast United States. It also owns more than 800 acres of development-grade land. Highwoods also provides leasing, management, development, construction and other customer-related services for its properties and for third parties. Highwoods Properties has headquarters in Raleigh, N.C., and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol HIW.

Raquel Foreman is a dedicated realtor in Johnston County, NC, originally from Long Island, NY. With over 30 years of experience in sales, customer service, and entrepreneurship, she and her husband, both proud Army veterans, moved their family back to NC in 2018 to reconnect with their roots. Raquel is committed to making the home buying and selling process as seamless and enjoyable as possible, treating every client with the respect they deserve. Known for her faith, humor, and persistence, she believes, "If you don't have a good experience, I haven't done my job. My clients become family, and my support extends long after closing."