Happy Friday, Triangle!

May always has a way of making the Triangle feel extra alive.

The calendars are fuller, the weekends feel a little more intentional, and this is one of those weeks where there’s plenty worth knowing before you head into the weekend.

I pulled together a few updates, local finds, and little things to have on your radar as we move through one of the busiest and best parts of the season.

Grab your coffee, get comfortable, and let me walk you through it.

Here’s your D&M BRIEF:

[B]est Weekend Plans: Curated events to fill your weekend
​[R]ealty Pulse: A quick answer to "How's the market?"
​[I]n the News: Kane Realty proposes two mixed-use projects in Cary
​[E]xclusive Listing: The home isn’t built yet… and that’s the opportunity
​[F]riday Favorites: Raleigh's insane megaprojects

Scroll down and enjoy!

—Brette

[B]EST WEEKEND PLANS

EVENTS

BEST THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND IN THE TRIANGLE

MARKET Vintage Market Days of NC Triangle 📅 May 8–10 | 10 AM–4 PM 📍 NC State Fairgrounds ​MORE INFO→​

THEATER The Great Gatsby 📅 May 8 | 7:30 PM 📍 DPAC ​MORE INFO→​

FESTIVAL Ma & Pa Festival 📅 May 9 | 11 AM–6 PM 📍 Downtown Raleigh ​MORE INFO→​

​Click here to see 90+ events for the whole month!→​

[R]EALTY PULSE

REAL ESTATE MARKET Altos' Market Action Index An at-a-glance answer to “How’s the market?” SEE MORE ≫

REAL ESTATE MARKET Altos' Real-Time Market Profile All key market indicators in one easy-to-read chart, with trend lines showing changes over the past three months. SEE MORE ≫

What it means: The market is showing signs of heating up again, with prices pushing higher and inventory is still not enough to shift things out of a seller's advantage. Buyers do have more options than earlier in the year, but well-priced homes are still getting attention, so sellers are staying in a strong spot.

[I]N THE NEWS

DEVELOPMENT Kane Realty Looks to Expand Into Cary With Two New Developments READ MORE ≫

▷ Driving the news

Cary could be getting nearly 500 new homes across two major mixed-use projects. If you've been watching how fast Cary is changing, this fits right into the story.

Kane Realty, the developer behind Raleigh’s North Hills transformation, is now turning its attention to Cary with two proposed projects: Flatiron in downtown Cary’s West End and 7001 Weston along Weston Parkway.

▷ Flatiron in downtown Cary

The first project, Flatiron, would be a seven-story apartment and retail building at 602 W. Chatham Street and 523 Old Apex Road.

This is a highly visible spot near the Chatham Street roundabout, right across from Vicious Fishes Brewery and South Line Brewing Co.

The plan includes 213 apartments, more than 5,000 square feet of restaurant and retail space, and structured parking.

Amenities could include a pool, courtyard, rooftop deck, fitness center, clubroom, coworking lounge, and community gathering space.

So this is not just more housing.

It’s another step toward making downtown Cary feel even more walkable, connected, and active.

▷ 7001 Weston

A few miles away, Kane Realty is also proposing 7001 Weston, which would replace an aging office building with a five-story apartment community.

This project could bring up to 275 apartments, 5,000 square feet of retail, and a greenway connection along Weston Parkway.

The plan also includes reserving 5% of the units as affordable housing for households earning at or below 80% of area median income for at least 30 years.

The developers also plan to keep the new building close to the existing footprint, helping preserve nearby parking and mature trees as a buffer for surrounding neighborhoods.

▷ Why this matters for Cary

Here’s the big picture.

One project adds density near downtown Cary. The other reimagines an older suburban office site for housing and retail.

Together, they show how Cary is growing in two directions at once.

More walkable downtown development.
More housing near established corridors.
And more pressure to rethink how older sites can serve the town’s future.

Both projects are still moving through planning and rezoning, so nothing is finalized yet.

But if they move forward?

Cary’s growth map could look very different in the next few years.

IN CASE YOU MISSED...

TRAVEL Breeze Airways to launch five new non-stop routes to Raleigh-Durham Airport Breeze Airways will launch five new non-stop routes from RDU this week. CLICK TO READ IT ≫

MANUFACTURING Novartis Pharmaceuticals Announces $220M Expansion in Morrisville On April 30, Novartis announced plans to add a new facility in Morrisville, North Carolina, focused on active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing for solid dosage tablets, capsules and RNA therapeutics. CLICK TO READ IT ≫

RESEARCH Army Research Office to launch academic initiative for sensitive, high-impact research The DEVCOM Army Research Office will launch the Trusted Partner Program, a new initiative designed to accelerate scientific innovation for warfighters, while enabling research at the highest levels of security. CLICK TO READ IT ≫

[E]XCLUSIVE LISTING

The home is a build-to-suit opportunity FOR SALE LOT 6 Conner Ridge Rd, Efland

This 1.53-acre cul-de-sac homesite gives you the privacy, the tree-lined backdrop, and the space to build something that truly fits your lifestyle .

The featured Drees Homes plan includes the kind of layout buyers are requesting:

A first-floor primary suite, private guest suite, open family room, bright sunroom, spacious kitchen, upstairs game room, bonus room, and dedicated office.

But the best part?

It is a build-to-suit home, which means you still have room to personalize the plan, finishes, and details before it becomes home.

All of this is near downtown Mebane, Duke Health, Tanger Outlets, and the future Buc-ee's.

Listed at $949,900

Click here to explore the homesite, floorplan, and build possibilities 👇🏻 See the listing

[F]RIDAY FAVORITES

MUST-GO NEW OPENINGS Shake Shack Shake Shack is opening at Park West Village in Morrisville, bringing burgers, chicken sandwiches, crinkle-cut fries, and shakes to one of the area’s busiest shopping hubs. Doors open at 10 AM, with early guest giveaways and $1 from every sandwich sold on opening day donated to Neighbor Up. Opening May 13 MORE DETAILS ≫

NEW VIDEO Raleigh, NC Megaprojects That Will Transform The Southeast WATCH IT NOW ≫

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TRENDING New $107M Luxury Tower with 35K sqft Rooftop “Beach Club” Life Time Living is preparing to break ground on an 18-story mixed-use tower at Exchange Raleigh in Midtown. Check the post and see what’s planned! SEE THE POST ≫

» Quick Pro Tip

Mother’s Day weekend is the perfect excuse to shop small.

If you’re still looking for something thoughtful, skip the big-box panic run and check local florists, bakeries, boutiques, and coffee shops today or tomorrow. It’s Small Business Week through May 9, and Chapel Hill is encouraging people to shop local for everything from bookstores to restaurants, so this is an ideal weekend to make the gift feel more personal.

Working with Brette has been a breeze. She’s client focused and has done an incredible job at communication.

She is kind, professional, and solution oriented. Wished more agents were as solid as she is! Thanks, Brette!

—T. D.

Thanks for reading the D&M Triangle BRIEF. See you next Friday! —Brette Davis

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