• 37% of prospective homebuyers believe that homeownership will improve their quality of life.
• More than 78% are considering buying their first home in the next five years.
• 53% want to buy within the next two years.

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RAL real estate stressors by the numbers

• Taking on additional debt (74%)
• The burden of saving enough funds to complete the transaction (67%)
• Fear of future monthly payments (53%)

• Blue Man Group | Tue., Oct. 25 | 7:30 p.m. | Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E South St, Raleigh | $41.50 - $86.50 | This performance will feature the group’s signature drumming + quirky comedy.
• The Surprising Story of the Three Little Pigs | Tue., Oct. 25 - Sun., Oct. 30 | 4 p.m. | Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue Street, Raleigh | See this fairy tale come to life during this outdoor production.

• Yoga in the Park | Wed., Oct. 26 | 6 p.m. | Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh | Free | Enjoy the nature and tranquility of the park with a yoga class to increase strength and flexibility.

• Dark Raleigh Walking Tour | Thu., Oct. 27 | 5:30 p.m. | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh | $20.00 | This interactive tour highlights Raleigh statesmen, leaders, and residents who had a dark and troubled past.
• Pumpkin Flotilla | Thu., Oct. 27 | 4-6 p.m. | Bond Park Boathouse, 801 High House Road, Cary | Free | Carved pumpkins will set sail across the Bond Park Lake at twilight accompanied by local music, snacks, and Halloween activities.

• Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Islanders | Fri., Oct. 28 | 7 p.m. | PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh | $32.00 - $267.00 | Watch the Canes take on the Islanders.

• Fall Fest | Sat., Oct. 29 | 2-6 p.m. | Brookside Bodega, 1000 Brookside Dr., Raleigh | Free | The Optimist + Brookside Bodega are teaming up to host a day of family fun including food trucks, music, trick-or-treating, and games.

• 75º | Mostly sunny | 10% chance of rain ☀️

• Real estate developer Trammell Crow Residential purchased 35.77 vacant acres on Hammond Center Drive near the future Bus Rapid Transit station. Site plans include a mixed-use development with 348 multifamily units. (Triangle Business Journal)

• YogaSix at Bloc[83] is celebrating its grand opening from Fri., Nov. 4 through Sun., Nov. 6. Activities will include free classes, a block party, giveaways, retail specials, and more. Stay tuned for upcoming information. 🎉

• DRA Ambassadors are hosting Project Reach Out Day of Care in Moore Square on Fri., Nov. 4. The event will connect people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness with social services and community organizations. If your organization is interested in getting involved, fill out this form.

• Don’t miss this month’s CreativeMornings RDU speaker Liz Kelly on Fri., Oct. 28. Liz specializes in pottery making and is a graduate from the NC State College of Design. Register for free. 🎤

• Due to staffing shortages, The BBQ Lab in North Hills has postponed its opening — no new date has been announced. Open positions include cashier, cook, dishwasher, maintenance, and managerial staff. Apply here.

• 960,172. That’s how many people attended the NC State Fair this year over its 11-day run. The attendance numbers exceeded records from 2019 (938,029) and 2021 (824,328). 🎡 (CBS17)

• This Sun., Oct. 30 is the last Moore Square Market of the season. Enjoy the fall weather and shop local produce and artisan goods from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Here’s a friendly reminder that we’re less than a week out from Halloween. Have you bought your costume yet? What about the candy? And if you wanna be the coolest parent or grandparent on the block — while increasing your trick-or-treater’s nighttime visibility — grab this affordable 100-pack of glow sticks.*

• Start raking, Raleigh. Loose leaf collection will begin on Mon., Nov. 14. Piles should be placed near the curb (not on the street). Check your collection schedule. 🍂

• Did you know you can support RALtoday through our retail store? We’re celebrating Raleigh’s unique landmarks and history with our online shop. Show off your Raleigh pride with stickers, hoodies, mugs, and more. No need to wait. Start shopping.

• Missing your summer glow? Enter: Oak City Sunless, which offers natural-looking spray tans done in the comfort of your home. Bonus: You can glow without risking the health of your skin. Book an appointment. ☀️ *

• Opendoor + Zillow are joining forces. The new multi-year partnership will allow Zillow sellers to request an Opendoor offer. Customers will be able to use Zillow’s service as a standalone offering or package it with other Zillow home shopping services (read: financing, closing or agent selection). 🏡 *

• Holiday Inn | Tidal Real Estate plans to open a 20-story mixed-use development and hotel in place of the circular building in late 2025.
• Char-Grill | Plans include tearing down the original Char-Grill and reincorporating it into the new mixed-use building.
• Seaboard Station | City Council approved zoning conditions to preserve at least 50% of the building’s facade or to allow a third party to relocate the building — if neither of the two options are executed, construction will be limited to seven stories.
• The Raleigh Depot | Two 20-story mixed-use developments were approved to be built at 327 W. Davie St. + 320 W. Cabarrus St., with the building’s front facade to be preserved.