Lisa Dye Janes, Broker/Realtor

Lisa Dye Janes, Broker/Realtor North Carolina Real Estate Broker with Weichert, Realtors - Mark Thomas Properties Lisa has always loved older homes.

Lisa Dye Janes
Licensed Real Estate Broker
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/janesgang

Lisa has been listing and selling homes of character in North Carolina since 1999, first earning her salesperson's license from the NC Real Estate Commission; and later furthering her real estate education to earn a broker's license. She is a Historical Residential Property Specialist and works closely with the National Trust for Historic Preservation; the Historic Preservation Foundation of North Carolina; the Historic Preservation Society of Durham; and many other historic foundations, societies and
specialists. Back in the 1980s, she and husband, Terry, lived in and restored an old farmhouse in Simpsonville, S.C. More recently, Lisa and her family renovated and sold a 1940s bungalow in Durham's Northgate Park. Lisa's parents live in an 110-year-old farmhouse that they have renovated in the Fairview community of Fountain Inn, S.C. When Lisa isn't busy listing and showing houses, she volunteers her time tutoring after- school children at Oxford Manor, a low-income housing project in Durham. She sings in a Praise Band and teaches adult Sunday school at church. She is a professional pet- sitter and owns four dogs, all which were rescued. She is also a founding member of the Triangle Adoptions Support Group, an organization for birth parents, adoptees and the parents of adult adopted children. A graduate of the University of South Carolina College of Journalism, Lisa is a former newspaper editor and reporter. She and her husband live in North Durham, where they are members of Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Their son, Hunter, is an Eagle Scout and attends the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, where he is working on his master’s degree at the School of Information and Library Science. Lisa also has a daughter, Adrienne, who is a marketing specialist in Charlotte.

Come for a tour today between 2-4 p.m. at 1 Timbercreek Ct, Durham NC 27712. Such an awesome home!
09/12/2026

Come for a tour today between 2-4 p.m. at 1 Timbercreek Ct, Durham NC 27712. Such an awesome home!

Come tour this beautifully-updated WWII cottage from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Fri. Sept. 11 at 1837 Forest Road in Durham...
09/09/2026

Come tour this beautifully-updated WWII cottage from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Fri. Sept. 11 at 1837 Forest Road in Durham...

Come tour this beautiful 2,700+ sq.ft. home from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Sat. Sept. 12 at 1 Timbercreek Ct in Durham...
09/09/2026

Come tour this beautiful 2,700+ sq.ft. home from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Sat. Sept. 12 at 1 Timbercreek Ct in Durham...

09/07/2026

🐕 Did You Know? North Carolina's official state dog is the Plott Hound!

Known for its striking brindle coat, the Plott Hound is the only American coonhound recognized by the American Kennel Club that does not descend from the British Foxhound. Instead, its story begins in 18th-century Germany and is woven into North Carolina history.

In 1750, brothers Enoch and Johannes Plott left Prussia for the American colonies, bringing five prized hunting dogs with them. Sadly, Enoch died during the voyage, leaving Johannes—and his hounds—to continue the journey alone. Historians believe these dogs were closely related to the Hanoverian Scenthound, a strong breed developed to hunt wild boar.

After settling in North Carolina, Johannes (who later went by George) established a farm and carefully bred his dogs for courage, intelligence, and endurance. Their fearlessness made them exceptional hunters of bears and other large game in the Appalachian Mountains, while their loyalty made them gentle family companions.

For generations, the Plott family guarded the pedigree, passing the dogs from father to son. By the mid-1800s, Plott Hounds had become legendary among North Carolina hunters, though the family rarely sold them. In the late 1800s, those outside the Plott family introduced the Blevin Hound to diversify the lineage while preserving the dog’s unique characteristics.

The Plott Hound gained national attention in 1935 after baseball executive Branch Rickey—later famous for desegregating baseball by signing Jackie Robinson to the Major Leagues—joined members of the Plott family on a three-day bear hunt. Newspaper coverage showcased the dog's incredible abilities, sparking interest across the country.

The American Kennel Club officially recognized the Plott Hound in 1946. In 1989, North Carolina honored this remarkable breed by naming the Plott Hound the official state dog.

🐾 Even today, descendants of the Plott family continue to keep dogs which trace their ancestry back to those original five that crossed the Atlantic more than 275 years ago.

Do you have Plott Hound? Share a picture in the comments!

This bonus room measures 27'x18'. Just think what you could do with 486 sq.ft. of additional living space in this beauti...
08/28/2026

This bonus room measures 27'x18'. Just think what you could do with 486 sq.ft. of additional living space in this beautiful North Durham home at 1 TimbercreekCt, Durham, NC 27712.

1 Timbercreek Ct is nominated for having the best backyard in Durham, NC, for the zoomies. Just ask any pup in Vantage P...
08/18/2026

1 Timbercreek Ct is nominated for having the best backyard in Durham, NC, for the zoomies. Just ask any pup in Vantage Pointe!

A page from North Carolina's history book that needs to be re-told...
05/09/2026

A page from North Carolina's history book that needs to be re-told...

Are these the ancestors of the Lost Colony?
04/18/2026

Are these the ancestors of the Lost Colony?

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3901 University Drive
Durham, NC
27707

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