Raleigh Realtor Kate

10/29/2026

New on the blog! 🏡✨

Ever wondered what life in Cary is really like? Our latest post takes you inside it: the top-rated schools, the incredible food scene, the tech job market, the parks and neighborhoods people fall in love with, and what it takes to buy a home there in 2026.

We've guided so many families through their Cary move, and we poured everything we know into one guide so you can start off ahead of the game! 💛

Read the full guide at katekenney.com: the link is in our bio too!

Thinking about calling Cary home? We'd love to help you find your place here. 📲

Compass | Raleigh

10/29/2026

As a Raleigh native with 39 years of real estate experience, I can help you with all of your real estate needs! Compass Real Estate

10/29/2026

Buying a home in Raleigh this fall? Here's a little-known way to lower your monthly payment without asking for a penny off the price! 🏡💰

With mortgage rates hovering around 7.4% in the Raleigh-Cary market, a rate buydown could be your best negotiating tool. Instead of asking the seller to drop the price by $10,000, you can ask them to use that same money to buy down your mortgage rate, which can lower your monthly payment even more and save you serious money over the life of your loan!

And here's why now is the moment to ask: sellers across the country are offering concessions in 45%+ of home sales. With more homes on the Triangle market and less competition than last year, buyers have real negotiating power right now, and a seller-paid rate buydown is one of the smartest ways to use it! ✨

Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, relocating to the Triangle, or upgrading to your forever home, our team is here to guide you every step of the way. We've been helping Raleigh buyers find their place for decades, and we'll make sure you don't leave money on the table!

Curious what a rate buydown could do for your home purchase? Send us a message or visit katekenney.com! 📲

Compass | Raleigh

As a Raleigh native with 39 years of real estate experience, I can help you with all of your real estate needs! Compass Real Estate

10/28/2026

Just listed in Midtown Raleigh! 🏡✨

📍 300 Burkwood Lane, Raleigh, NC 27609
💰 $535,000
🛏️ 4 bedrooms
🛁 2 baths
📏 1,562 sqft

This updated home sits on a quiet cul-de-sac in Colony Woods, just minutes from North Hills. Picture fall weekends on the deck in your own large, fenced backyard, complete with a fire pit and shed, all on a spacious 0.29-acre corner lot! 🍂🔥

Homes like this in Midtown don't come around often. Come see it before it's gone!

Want the details or a private tour? Send us a message or visit katekenney.com! 📲

Compass | Raleigh

10/28/2026

Buyers, this one's for you! 🏡✨

The Raleigh-Cary market just shifted in your favor. Here's what the October numbers show:

📈 Active listings up 7.6% compared to last year, growing faster than the national average
🏷️ 24% of listings have had a price cut
💰 Median list price down 2.6% to $445K

What does that mean in plain English? Less competition, more homes to choose from, and more room to negotiate. The days of every offer turning into a bidding war are cooling off.

If you've been waiting on the sidelines for your moment, this could be it. And the best first step is a simple conversation about what's possible for your budget and your wish list.

Ready to talk? DM us or tap the link in our bio! 📲

Compass | Raleigh

10/27/2026

People are moving to North Carolina more than any other state in the country! 🎉

Last year, 84,000 folks made NC their new home, and young professionals are leading the charge right here in Raleigh. We're not surprised one bit. 🏡❤️

More jobs, more opportunity, and a lifestyle you can't beat. Whether you're moving across the country or just across town, our team is here to guide you every step of the way. We've helped so many out-of-state buyers find their place in the Triangle, and we'd love to help you too!

Thinking about making Raleigh home? DM us or tap the link in our bio! 📲

Compass | Raleigh

10/27/2026

Big news for the Triangle! 🎉

Raleigh-Durham just cracked the top 5 in the nation for real estate prospects, coming in at No. 4 in the latest Emerging Trends report. 📈🏡

We've been saying it for years. And now the whole country is catching on! From Downtown Raleigh to North Hills to Wake Forest, this is one of the best places to call home, and we're proud to call it ours.

Whether you're buying your first place, moving up, or investing, our team is ready to help you make the most of this market.

Ready to find your place here? DM us or tap the link in our bio! 📲

Compass | Raleigh

10/26/2026

🏡✨ INSIDE THE BELTLINE & MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN RALEIGH! ✨🏡

2 Year old luxury stunner meets unbeatable location 📍 Steps from Raleigh Greenway and Park, minutes from Downtown Raleigh’s best restaurants, rooftop bars & nightlife 🍸🎶

📍 1232 Somerset Road, Raleigh, NC
💰 $1,000,000

✔️ 4 Beds | 3.5 Baths
✔️ White oak hardwood floors throughout
✔️ Multiple balconies + Juliet balcony off the primary suite 🌇
✔️ Screened-in porch & oversized deck for entertaining 🌿
✔️ Spa-inspired primary bath w/ soaking tub
✔️ Designer lighting + imported European tilt-turn windows
✔️ Close to Downtown Raleigh

Urban energy by night. Peaceful retreat by day. 🌆🌙

Fabulous opportunity to buy newer construction in an area with many teardowns underway! come see it in person this weekend! DM or comment “INFO” for details 👇

10/25/2026

🏔️ Raleigh Roots: Mountain Edition 🏔️

One of the best-kept secrets about living in Raleigh? The North Carolina mountains are just a few hours’ drive away. 🚗💨 Breakfast in the Triangle, lunch in the Blue Ridge!

When we were little, our parents drove us all the way to Boone for a big family-style meal at the Daniel Boone Inn. 🍗🥞 Just one problem… it was CLOSED. 😱 But my brother Whit wasn’t about to let a locked door stand between him and fried chicken. Let’s just say he got *creative*. 😂 Watch to the end to see how he got us in!

As a 3rd generation Raleigh realtor, I love showing people that living in the Triangle means you get it all: city life, beach weekends, AND mountain getaways. 🌲🍂 Fall is the perfect time to make the trip, and you’ll never run out of new memories (or family stories 😉).

Thinking about making Raleigh home? I’d love to help you find your place here. 🏡💛 DM me or tap the link in my bio!