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\n\ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f News & Notes<\/h2>\n\ud83c\udfc0 25,000 Sq. Ft. Rec Center Coming to Veridia<\/h3>\n
\ud83c\udfc0 25,000 Sq. Ft. Rec Center Coming to Veridia<\/h3>\n
Developer-funded facility could leap ahead of other town projects. If it stays on track, a 5\u201310 year completion timeline is expected. Even better? The construction is covered by the developer<\/strong> in exchange for recreation fee credits.<\/p>\n \ud83c\udf33 The plan also gives the town free public access<\/strong> to a large privately maintained park and stormwater pond\u2014perfect for community events like concerts, movie nights, or recreation programs.<\/p>\n Yes, this is big news in a small town! The company is on track for a temporary Certificate of Occupancy by mid-January<\/strong>, with a grand opening set for March 2026\u2014and may even beat those dates.<\/p>\n This project brings a multi-million dollar investment<\/strong>, plus 150 permanent jobs and up to 200 seasonal positions.<\/p>\n But let\u2019s be honest\u2014what we\u2019re really<\/em> excited about is the Dollar Spot<\/strong>, the home d\u00e9cor section, and walking in for toothpaste only to walk out with a cart full of joy.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc40 This will be one of Fuquay\u2019s largest retail openings in recent years.<\/p>\n The Town is stepping up to address ongoing traffic and student parking issues spilling into the North Lakes neighborhood near Willow Spring High School<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Town staff\u2014including Police, Public Works, and Management\u2014have met with the South Lakes HOA, school officials, and NCDOT in search of solutions.<\/p>\n The frustrating part? According to the Mayor, \u201cthe school system has no desire to try to help or fix the problem.\u201d<\/em> That leaves the town to shoulder the responsibility of solving it alone. Police are actively working on next-step strategies.<\/p>\n \ud83e\udded Residents have raised ongoing concerns about safety and access, especially during peak school hours.<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfe1 Curious what this means for prices in your neighborhood? Buyer Activity Is Picking Up:<\/strong>\u00a0New pending sales jumped to 359 this week, a 35% increase from the same week last year and a 10% increase from last week. This shows buyers are still very active despite higher inventory and longer days on market.<\/p>\n Days on Market is getting higher:<\/strong>\u00a0However, even though buyer activity is higher, it is still taking longer to sell a home. Inventory is up about 26% since last year. There are more homes for sale but the buyer pool hasn\u2019t increased, which means buyers have more homes to choose form when shopping. Median days on market sits at 29\u2014higher than this time last year (24 days), but down from last week (36). Pre-pandemic this time of year, 20 days on market was more typical. So it\u2019s even getting a little higher for a \u201cnormal\u201d market.\u00a0<\/p>\n Sellers Still Seeing Over-List Offers:<\/strong>\u00a0Even so, 15.2% of homes closed above asking this week\u2014lower than last year\u2019s 19.5%, but higher than last week\u2019s 12.5%. This supports the pattern we\u2019ve been seeing: well-priced homes in great condition are still winning competitive offers.<\/p>\n Unsold Listings Are Rising:<\/strong>\u00a0I think the biggest news is that more and more homes are being removed from the market. There were 125 unsold listings (withdrawn, cancelled, or expired), up nearly 79% from this week last year. Buyers are truly picky in this market. When preparing your home, you need to consider features that are important to buyers and create a product for market that truly reflects what buyers want.\u00a0<\/p>\n CONCLUSION:<\/strong>\u00a0While this is the slowest market we have seen in many years, and it certainly FEELS like a buyers market, our current market is technically still a sellers market and approaching what is called a\u00a0BALANCED MARKET<\/strong>. A balanced market is when conditions don\u2019t favor either buyer or seller and when we have between 4-6 months of inventory on the market. We currently have 3.5 months of inventory. The last time the market had this ratio of buyers to sellers was February 2019. See image below.<\/p>\n Conclusion:<\/strong> \ud83d\udcc5 Thinking about buying or selling this spring?<\/em> 3 BR, 3.5 BA, 3.29 Acres + Bonus Room + New Roof + Close to Jordan Lake!<\/strong><\/p>\n Finding a home in Apex on a big piece of land is no small task! Set on 3.29 private acres<\/strong>, this one features all bedrooms on the main floor plus a huge bonus room upstairs with new carpet, office, full bath, and walk-in storage.<\/p>\n Enjoy blooming azaleas from the circular drive or morning coffee in the three-season room<\/strong> surrounded by birdsong. You\u2019re tucked between Apex and Pittsboro, just minutes from Jordan Lake<\/strong> and major highways for an easy commute.<\/p>\n \ud83e\udeb4 New roof (2021)<\/strong>, new flooring (2023)<\/strong>, and upgrades like gas logs, security system, and irrigation make this home as functional as it is peaceful.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcde Contact us for a private showing.<\/a> Listing courtesy of Chatham Homes Realty<\/strong><\/p>\n \ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Sat, Nov 8 \uff5c \u23f0 12\u20134 PM \uff5c \ud83d\udccdDowntown Varina District<\/p>\n This one\u2019s for the foodies \u2014 and the beer lovers \u2014 and the blues fans. Basically, if you\u2019re human, you\u2019re invited. Head to Downtown Varina to sample BBQ from local cook teams, sip from a curated selection of craft brews, and sway to live music while you browse the maker\u2019s market. It\u2019s fall festival season, and Fuquay is bringing the flavor. \ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Nov 8 \uff5c 12\u20137 PM \uff5c \ud83d\udccdGamers Geekery & Tavern, Cary<\/p>\n A new kind of arcade is launching in Cary\u2014and there\u2019s not a screen in sight. Unplugged Arcade is the brainchild of former LEGO designer Dan Winger, who\u2019s blending old-school craftsmanship with fresh game concepts. Their debut game,\u00a0Baseball Shuffle<\/em>, is a fast-paced tabletop mashup of baseball and shuffleboard, played on a hand-built wooden ballpark with dice, strategy, and just enough luck. You can drop in for open play, meet the designer, and join the evening tournament for prizes. It\u2019s free to attend, and the drinks even become part of the game. Love, greed, jealousy, and murder collide in this interactive comedy at the Holly Springs Cultural Center<\/strong>. Help solve the mystery\u2014and maybe save the groom. Glide into the season at Fenton\u2019s outdoor rink<\/strong> (Nov 7\u2013Feb 8). Mondays are Cheapskate Day<\/em> ($15) and Tuesdays honor local heroes with discounts. \ud83e\uddc1 Enjoying this sweet little newsletter? Share the sugar. Needing a little more Southern in your weekend? We got ya! Bull riding, barrel racing, and finger-lickin\u2019 BBQ at the Currituck County Rural Center<\/strong>. Come hungry, stay dusty, and leave smelling like smoke and glory. It is NOT too early for Christmas activities. I repeat. It is NOT too early! Step into the Dickens Christmas Show \u2014 Victorian vendors, twinkling lights, and the smell of cinnamon and pine. Pure holiday magic. In Forest City, NC the entire town gets lit with over a million Christmas lights along historic Main Street, and the festivities run from late November through early January.\u00a0<\/a>Imagine horse-drawn carriage rides, hayrides, an ice-skating loop (yes, real skates on synthetic ice), hot cocoa under the glow of massive ornaments, and a sweet small-town shopping scene that\u2019s all charm, no frenzy.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49 Event Info \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n
A big win for local indoor recreation: as part of the Veridia development amendment, the developer has agreed to build a 25,000 square foot recreation center<\/strong>. The town will help shape the design, aiming for max gym space, classroom flexibility, and enough pickleball courts and camp room to keep everyone happy.<\/p>\n
\n\ud83d\uded2 Target Opening Ahead of Schedule in Fuquay-Varina<\/h3>\n
\n\ud83d\udeb8 School Traffic at Willow Spring HS: Town Steps In<\/h3>\n
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\n\ud83d\udcca Market Insight: Wake County Moves to a Buyer\u2019s Market<\/h2>\n
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While it feels<\/em> like a buyer\u2019s market, it\u2019s technically still a seller\u2019s market<\/strong>, approaching a balanced<\/em> one.
A balanced market = 4\u20136 months of inventory.
We currently have 3.5 months<\/strong>, the highest since February 2019.<\/p>\n
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\n\ud83c\udfad Murder Mystery Theater \u2013 Holly Springs<\/h3>\n
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\n\u26f8\ufe0f Skate the Square \u2013 Cary<\/h3>\n
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\ud83e\udd20 Currituck Bulls & BBQ \u2013 Powell\u2019s Point, NC<\/h3>\n
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\n\ud83c\udf84 The Christmas Show of the South \u2013 Myrtle Beach, SC<\/h3>\n
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\n\ud83c\udf84 Forest City Christmas \u2013 Forest City, NC<\/strong><\/h3>\n