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May is here! May is known as a month of transition. The fresh cold winds and the rains of early spring are gone. By the time May comes around, the spring flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, and life is starting to seem a little more joyful day by day! |
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Real Estate Trends |
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For those of you who love Real Estate statistics, click here for Q1 stats on all surrounding areas and definitely where you live! |
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Local Events |
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Moore Square Market When: May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Where: Moore Square, Downtown Raleigh Don't forget to pick up your local produce and treats! Come hang out with your friends, and jam out to some live music. The market will also feature some of the best local vendors with fresh products. Learn more. |
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HerbFest 2022 When: May 6 - 8 Where: Festival Park, Wake Forest Support the Graham Johnson Cultural Arts Endowment by experiencing the last days of Herbfest! There will be a variety of vendors appealing to those interested in gardening, home, cooking, a healthy lifestyle, and entertainment. Learn more |
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Holly Springs International Food Festival When: May 6 Where: Ballentine St, Holly Springs Enjoy a variety of food, beverages, and entertainment representing more than 12 countries. Don't forget to bring your blankets and chairs to watch entertaining cultural performances outside the Cultural Center. Learn more. |
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Fest In the West When: May 7 Where: Academy Street, Downtown Cary Come for the music, compete in a contest, and purchase unique items in the Village of Arts and Crafts. You will find two stages of entertainment featuring some of the best talents in the Triangle. There will be food trucks in all areas and even the beer garden is centrally located. Also, bring your kids for fun family activities, like a corral, and an adorable Petting Zoo. Learn more. |
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Apex PeakFest When: May 7 Where: Downtown Apex Celebrate the Peak of Good Living at PeakFest! Downtown Apex is transformed into a spectacular street fair, featuring festival food, 200 arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment, and roving street performers. Learn more. |
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Meet in the Street When: May 7 Where: Downtown Wake Forest This premier arts & crafts, music, and food festival will include more than 100 artisan booths featuring handmade items for sale, dozens of food trucks, live music throughout the day, a children's village filled with activities for kids, and more. Learn more. |
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Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival When: May 21 Where: Rock Quarry Park, Durham T his family-oriented event is a celebration of African and African American history, culture, arts, and traditions. There will be live music, activities for families, arts and crafts, ethnic food, and local talent. Learn more. |
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Artsplosure When: May 21 - 22 Where: Fayetteville St, Downtown Raleigh Explore the eclectic, award-winning Art Market featuring over 175 juried artists and craftspeople. Watch live music performances on the main stage from emerging national and regional artists. Bring the kids to enjoy free arts and crafts! Learn more. |
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Durham Bulls Games When: Now - Sept. 2022 Where: Durham Bulls Athletic Park The schedule is set and the season is off to a great start! Come out and support your favorite baseball team. Enjoy the game, great food and fireworks on certain nights. The Jenne Homes Team of Compass is an official sponsor of the Durham Bulls Baseball Team! Check out promo nights here. |
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New Listings |
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Our New Luxury Listing: 8804 Highhill Rd Raleigh 27615 This stunning property is a hidden oasis just off of Strickland Road in North Raleigh. Built in 2021 by Buildsense Inc, an award winning team known for their innovative design with sustainable living. T his one of a kind home is situated on 3.68 acres overlooking your own private pond. |
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Lifestyle |
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How to Mix Bold Colors in Your Home Designers say that color has the ability to transform a house into a home. And yet, so many people still feel a bit hesitant to use vivacious shades in their interiors, fearing it will make the space feel overwhelming. Consider this a colorful playbook for your home refresh! |
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How Mother's Day Became a National Holiday and How to Celebrate in 2022 Moms truly are superheroes, so it's only fair that we have a whole day dedicated to them. Mother's Day is all about celebrating moms and mother figures everywhere. These days, the holiday is often celebrated with cards, gifts, and breakfast in bed, but it wasn't always that way. The holiday has a fascinating history filled with inspiring women that's worth learning about. |
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Easy Annual Plants That Bloom All Summer Long Whether your garden is a large country plot or a group of containers on a city balcony, easy-to-grow annuals can add a burst of color wherever you need it. Why not give yourself the joy of endless summer color? |
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Remodeling Impact Report- 2022 This year’s report from the National Association of Realtors analyzes a number of home improvement aspects, including why people decide to remodel, the general costs of specific remodeling tasks, and the fulfillment experienced after a successful project has been completed. Check out the below chart that outlines Cost Recovery of certain interior home renovation projects! Read the whole report here. |
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Compass Concierge is the hassle-free way to transform your home with zero upfront costs or interest. With Concierge, you do not have to pay the initial out-of- pocket costs for home improvement services like painting, staging, flooring and more. When your home sells you simply pay back the cost of the services provided. If you are thinking about selling and have a few projects you need to tackle first, call me and we can see if Compass Concierge is right for you! |
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