What To Do For The 4th of July!

While we are all excited to celebrate the Independence of our great nation, ultimately, the question always comes up, where are the best Fireworks and activities for the whole family? In the Triangle area of North Carolina, there is so much to do the problem is going to be how to get to them all!

Holly Springs - Join us for the Fuquay-Varina Independence Day Celebration a day early at South Park on Thursday, July 3rd as friends and neighbors gather to celebrate America’s birthday. Click here for more information...


 Morrisville - You don't have to wait until July 4th for fireworks in Morrisville! Kick off your Independence Day celebration with a fireworks display in Morrisville Community Park. Bring your blankets, chairs and snacks to enjoy the spectacular show on Thursday, July 3rd! Click here for more information...


Downtown Raleigh - 

• The Works - Raleigh’s Independence Day celebration kicks off at noon and goes non-stop until 11 p.m. as Downtown celebrates American freedom with 20 bands playing three stages, fun-for-all events, art for sale, fabulous food for sale, eating contests ending in fireworks – in other words it’s The ‘Works July 4th! Click here for more information...

• Red, White and Blue for You! - The Marbles Kids Museum in Downtown Raleigh is having Independence Day Play on July 4th! They'll have fizzing fireworks, sparkler hats, wacky water activities and more! Click here for more information...

• Old Fashioned July 4th Celebration - Celebrate the annual tribute to American Independence at the North Carolina State Capitol on July 4th! This family-friendly event features patriotic music, a kid's parade and more! Admission is free, and open to the public! Click here for more information...

Cary - Start your Independence Day celebrations early in Bond Park on July 4th! Come join us for a parent/child Fishing Tournament. After the tournament, get prepped for the "Parade in the Park". After the Parade, join us for family contests for all ages! Click here for more information...


Apex - Kids of all ages gather in Historic Downtown Apex on July 4th for an Olde Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration for plenty of fun! Click here for more information...

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Home owners remodel their homes to increase the value, and more are showing a desire to stay and enjoy their remodels before they sell their home.

53% of U.S. home owners say they are remodeling to increase the resale value of their home, but they have no plans to move in the next five years, according to a new Houzz & Home survey of more than 135,000 respondents. 16% of re-modelers say they plan to sell their home in the next two years.

One in five — or 22 % — of the re-modelers surveyed say they feel home prices are rising too quickly to consider moving yet. 24% of respondents say they would prefer to move, but remodeling their home makes more economic sense.

The Millennial generation of home owners seem to be the most apt to move within the next five years, according to the survey. 36% say they are remodeling to increase their home’s value with the intent to move to their next home soon.

Overall, the most popular renovation projects are bathroom remodels or additions and kitchen remodels. Home owners continue to devote the highest share of dollars to kitchen remodels, spending an average of $26,172.

However, the average cost of a remodel can vary drastically by region. Home owners in the Northeast and West tend to spend the most on their renovation projects at an average of $32,155 and $29,411, respectively, on their kitchens (compared to $23,946 in the Midwest and $21,894 in the South), according to the survey.

The most popular replacement projects are flooring/paneling/ceiling, followed by windows/doors and roofing.

The top challenges that home owners say they face when renovating are finding the right products, defining their style, making decisions with spouse/partner, and educating themselves.

If you are interested in finding your dream home or are remodeling in hopes to sell your home for top dollar, call the Keller Williams Realty Cary office today at 919-882-3200. Keller Williams Realty Cary, opened in 2003 and has 170 real estate agents who specialize in residential, luxury and commercial real estate serving the Cary, Raleigh, Apex, Holly Springs area. 

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What To Do For Memorial Day Weekend!

It's Memorial Day Weekend again! Every year we find ourselves saying "What happened to the year?" Every year friends, family, neighbors are invited to a big cookout, and the question inevitably comes up: What is there to do this weekend? This Memorial Day Weekend is perfect for those looking to get out of the house and into the community.

 Cary can look forward to Hitchcock on West Chatham and Polka in the Street! There will be a Memorial Day Service at Hillcrest Cemetery on Monday.

 Holly Springs is proud to present it's 3rd Annual Community Program at Holly Grove Elementary School. This event units the school and community in teach about duty, honor and service. On Memorial Day, there will be a historical moment at Veterans Park in Holly Springs.

 Apex is full of fun this weekend with Paddle the Pond on Saturday and Sunday at Historic Yates Mill County Park. On Memorial Day, the tradition continues of decorating the graves of those who gave their lives in service to our country.

Fuquay Varina will hold it's 2nd Annual Two-Town Sprint Triathlon on Saturday at Kraft Family YMCA.

Downtown Raleigh is ready to celebrate Memorial Day with a Memorial Day Wreath Laying at the Capitol Building and a Memorial Day Service at Historic Oakwood Cemetery.