8th Day Realty Group

05/27/2026

Here's the number that most landlords simply aren't tracking Even with rents down the monthly gap between what it costs to own versus rent in Raleigh just hit nearly twelve hundred dollars That's the widest it's been in over a year Buying simply isn't an option for a large portion of the Triangle workforce right now Demand for single-family housing rental isn't disappearing It's just becoming more selective because tenants have more options and thus more negotiating power higher expectations than they did just 12 months ago That changes how you have to show up as a landlord

05/26/2026

05/25/2026

Discover the surprising truth behind falling rental prices. While headlines suggest a crash, single-family homes are leasing fast and commanding premiums. Understand the nuanced reality of today's rental market.

05/25/2026

Most Raleigh landlords are watching their rent numbers go down right now.

But there's another number in this market that tells a very different story — and most property owners aren't paying attention to it.

The monthly gap between what it costs to own versus rent in Raleigh just hit nearly $1,200. That's the widest it's been in over a year. And it means the tenant pool in the Triangle isn't shrinking — it's shifting.

Tenants have more options and more negotiating power than they did 12 months ago.

That changes everything about how your rental needs to be priced, marketed, and managed.

Watch the clip, then drop a comment or send us a message if you want a free RentWise Report for your property — a custom rental analysis with honest numbers and no obligation.

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Ricardo Cobos, Broker in Charge, License #283523 | 8th Day Realty Group, Firm License | Equal Housing Opportunity

05/09/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE TODAY | 12–2 PM
📍 4318 Olde Waverly Way, Fuquay-Varina
🕑 Today, May 9th | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
💰 Listed at $554,900 | MLS # 10159591
Come see it in person — photos don't do it justice.
📞 Questions? Call or text Ricardo at 919.822.9800

05/09/2026

**🏡 OPEN HOUSE TODAY | 12–2 PM**

**4318 Olde Waverly Way, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526**

If you've been watching new construction prices, this one will stop you in your tracks.

This 2022 Lennar Norwood in the Geneva community was purchased new — then the sellers went to work. We're talking **$80,000+ in post-close upgrades**: quartz waterfall island, double wall oven, spa-style primary bath with body panel shower and digital controls, LVP hardwood throughout the entire first floor, custom closet systems, crown molding, iron balusters, tankless water heater, full smart home package, and more.

Outside? **Nearly 612 sq ft of covered & open patio space**, a full PVC privacy fence — **the only fenced yard on that side of the street** — plus access to the **community pool**.

Everything has been done. Nothing left to add.

📍 4318 Olde Waverly Way, Fuquay-Varina
🕑 Today, May 9th | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
💰 Listed at $554,900 | MLS # 10159591

Come see it in person — photos don't do it justice.

📞 Questions? Call or text Ricardo at **919.822.9800**
🌐 ricardocobos.8dayrealty.com

*Ricardo Cobos, Broker in Charge | License #283523 | 8th Day Realty Group | Firm License | Equal Housing Opportunity*

05/02/2026

It's here. 4625 Cresta Dr — a Parade of Homes winner in Laneridge is officially on the market. 4 bedrooms. 2.5 baths. 2,723 sf. Raynor Builders award-winning build on 0.60 wooded acres in Laneridge. Hardwood floors. Crown molding. Built-in bookshelves. Fireplace. Courtyard patio. Bonus room. Large unfinished attic with real upside. And outside Raleigh city limits — the buyer saves $1,800–$2,400/yr in city taxes. Google Fiber + AT&T Fiber available. Wake County schools. FEMA Zone X. HOA: $269/yr. Offered at $599,900. Showing requests open now — link in bio or call/text 919.822.9800. Ricardo Cobos | Your Realtor for Life | 8th Day Realty Group | 919.822.9800 #27603

05/02/2026

It's here! 4625 Cresta Dr — a Parade of Homes winner in Laneridge is officially on the market. 4 bedrooms. 2.5 baths. 2,723 sf. Raynor Builders award-winning build on 0.60 wooded acres in Laneridge. Hardwood floors. Crown molding. Built-in bookshelves. Fireplace. Courtyard patio. Bonus room. Large unfinished attic with real upside.

And outside Raleigh city limits — the buyer saves $1,800–$2,400/yr in city taxes. Google Fiber + AT&T Fiber available. Wake County schools. FEMA Zone X. HOA: $269/yr. Offered at $599,900. Showing requests open now — link in bio or call/text 919.822.9800.

Ricardo Cobos | Your Realtor for Life | 8th Day Realty Group | 919.822.9800 #27603

04/16/2026

Fuquay-Varina just hit different. 🏡

4318 Olde Waverly Way is a 2022-built, 5-bed/3-bath home in Geneva — and before you ask, yes, it's move-in ready. Beyond move-in ready. The seller has gone above and beyond since purchase, adding upgrades that new construction doesn't come with!


Part 8