Happy Friday, Triangle!

There’s a heartwarming energy around Raleigh this week with animal adoption days and pet gatherings popping up around the city, including a sweet event at the City of Raleigh Museum. There’s just something about seeing those furry friends find their forever homes and the community show up for it.

Today will be warm and partly sunny, around 81 degrees, which is honestly perfect for getting outside. Think park walks, patios, a quick break in the sun. Saturday brings a few more clouds, and Sunday could bring some light rain, so just keep an umbrella nearby and enjoy the cooler temps.

Here’s your D&M BRIEF:

[B]est Weekend Plans: The best events this weekend to get you off the couch
​[R]ealty Pulse: An at-a-glance answer to “How’s the market?”
​[I]n the News: A $72M deal is about to change North Hills
​[E]xclusive Listing: From blank canvas… to your dream home?
​[F]riday Favorites: A real Willy Wonka-style grand opening is happening this Tuesday

Let’s get into it!

—Brette

[B]EST WEEKEND PLANS

EVENTS BEST THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND IN THE TRIANGLE SEE MORE EVENTS ≫

CONCERT The Wonder Years 📅 Mar 6 | 7 PM 📍 The Ritz Emo-punk favorites The Wonder Years take the stage for an all-ages night of high-energy live music. ​MORE INFO→​

CONCERT Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1 📅 Mar 6–7 📍 Meymandi Concert Hall The NC Symphony performs Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1 with acclaimed pianist Claire Huangci. ​MORE INFO→​

PARTY The Anniversary Tour 📅 Mar 7 | 2 PM – 10 PM 📍 Raleigh Brewing Company Live bands, karaoke, contests, and a special anniversary beer release for Raleigh Brewing’s 13th birthday. ​MORE INFO→​

[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 of today’s key market indicators in one easy-to-read chart, with trend lines to see how they’ve changed over the past three months. SEE MORE ≫

What it means: The Raleigh market is still holding steady with a slight advantage for sellers. Prices have moved up a bit, but inventory remains limited, which keeps competition in place for well-priced homes. Overall, buyers have a little more breathing room than before, but sellers still maintain the upper hand.

[I]N THE NEWS

MAJOR DEVELOPMENT Kane Realty Buys 28 Acres to Expand North Hills Innovation District READ MORE ≫

▷ Driving the news

North Hills is about to get even bigger. And honestly, if you’ve spent any time around Midtown Raleigh lately, this probably doesn’t surprise you.

But wait until you see what’s coming next:

Kane Realty just purchased 28 acres along I-440, known as Midline Raleigh, for $72.3 million. And the plan? Expand the North Hills Innovation District, a project already valued at around $1 billion.

That’s huge.

Let me break down what’s actually happening here, because this expansion could reshape a big piece of Midtown over the next several years.

▷ A major expansion is underway

The newly purchased land includes The Pointe at Midtown, a 365-unit apartment community, and the Grove Towers office building, which totals about 115,000 square feet.

And here’s the big shift.

Both buildings are planned to be demolished to make room for a major mixed-use expansion connected to the North Hills Innovation District.

▷ What could be built next

Here’s where it gets interesting.

The 28-acre expansion will stretch the district closer to Wake Forest Road and is expected to include two main projects.

First, a high-rise residential building with amenities like a rooftop pool and clubroom.

Second, a mixed-use tower that could include hotel space, residential units, or offices.

The overall focus is on walkability, connections between buildings, and integration with nature. Kane Realty is also coordinating with the city on greenway extensions, expanded bike infrastructure, and a future multi-modal bridge across I-440.

▷ Why this matters for Raleigh

Here’s the big picture.

North Hills started decades ago as a traditional shopping center. Today it’s evolving into one of the Triangle’s most ambitious urban-style mixed-use districts.

And this new land purchase suggests the next phase of growth is just beginning.

More housing.
More office space.
More walkable streets.

And potentially one of the densest development hubs outside downtown Raleigh.

If you’re someone who loves seeing how the city is evolving, this is one project worth keeping your eye on.

Because honestly?

This expansion could shape what Midtown Raleigh looks like for the next 10 to 20 years.

IN CASE YOU MISSED...

HOUSING DEVELOPMENT New North Hills apartment project breaks ground. Will offer 300+ luxury units. Five years after unveiling plans for its 33-acre Midtown Raleigh project, Kane Realty has begun phase five: the six-story Tributary residential building south of St. Albans Drive. CLICK TO READ IT ≫

TECH DEVELOPMENT Microsoft confirms plans for 1,350-acre megasite north of Triangle. What to know. After more than a year of speculation, Microsoft has confirmed it plans to build a new data center on 1,350 acres of land it owns in Person County. CLICK TO READ IT ≫

SITE REDEVELOPMENT Former Kmart site to get a massive makeover in West Raleigh. A long-vacant former Kmart site on Western Boulevard could see a $500 million redevelopment after the City Council rezoned the 12-acre property near I-440. CLICK TO READ IT ≫

[E]XCLUSIVE LISTING

This is what’s there today

This is what could be

• 0.88 acres
• No HOA
• Gentle stream
• Utilities nearby (city water, sewer, gas)
• Established neighborhood

All of this for $39,900.

What would you build here?

⬜ Modern farmhouse​
⬜ Cozy cabin​
⬜ Sleek contemporary​
⬜ I’d build and sell​

[F]RIDAY FAVORITES

OPENING THIS TUESDAY, MARCH 10 Trugalug Chocolates Trugalug Chocolates is celebrating with a screening of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory next door, and Paris Themmen (Mike Teavee) will actually be there for a meet-and-greet and Q&A. And it gets better: after the film, everyone heads to the shop for an after-party featuring their bean-to-bar chocolates. SEE THE RESTAURANT ≫

NEW VIDEO Inside Raleigh’s Most Charming Suburb (Pittsboro) WATCH IT NOW ≫

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TRENDING The Newsagent’s Opens in Historic Mahler Building in Downtown Raleigh A new coffee shop and used book-and-vinyl store is now open and it's such a fun concept. Coffee up front, and then shelves of used books, vinyl, comics, magazines, and movies. It’s basically an invitation to slow down and unplug for a bit. CHECK IT OUT ≫

» Quick Pro Tip

Farmers Market season is about to pick up, and the best time to go is early!

The State Farmers Market is calmest before 9 AM on Saturday mornings, with the best selection of local produce, baked goods, and flowers. Go later and you’ll still have fun… but you’ll also have the crowds.

Working with Brette at Davis & Main was the best decision we made during a home search. She was responsive, knowledgeable, and truly had our best interests at heart!

—Jess G.

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

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