**Planning a home renovation or just looking for fresh ideas? The Raleigh Home Show returns to the North Carolina State Fairgrounds this weekend, and it’s bigger than ever.** [](https://movezen360.com/rent-estimate/) #### Get a Free Virtual Rental Evaluation Plus a Custom Cost Quote [GET STARTED](https://movezen.rentals/r/rate-estimate) ## What to Expect With over 200 exhibitors under one roof, this year’s show promises to be the ultimate destination for homeowners looking to upgrade their space. From roofing solutions to interior design, you’ll find everything you need to transform your home. “It seems to be growing every year,” notes Matthew Belch from Red Letter Roofing, who’s participating in his fourth consecutive show. “We see many more customers showing up and asking for estimates after seeing our mock-ups.” ## Perfect Timing for Raleigh’s Growing Community With Wake County welcoming approximately 66 new residents daily—that’s over 103,000 new neighbors since 2020—the timing couldn’t be better for this community-focused event. Whether you’re a new homeowner getting settled or a long-time resident looking to increase your property value, the Home Show offers expert guidance and inspiration. ## More Than Just Vendors This isn’t your typical trade show. Beyond the extensive exhibitor floor, attendees can look forward to: - Celebrity guest speakers - Stars from HGTV’s “Unsellable Houses” - Live demonstrations and expert advice - Networking opportunities with local professionals Kirk Heiner, co-owner of KB Express, sees the show as more than a sales opportunity. “We’re looking for partners to contribute to a new showroom we’re introducing. We want a presence where homeowners can find everything from painters to plumbers to rugs—everything they need in one place.” ## Event Details **When:** Friday through Sunday **Where:** North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Raleigh **Hours:** - Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. - Saturday & Sunday: [Hours continue through Sunday evening] ### Important Steps to Rent Your Home Out from A to Z Step by step checklist for getting a home rented, and link to the full property management guide 1 Consider strengths and weaknesses for your home and location and consider special strategies to utilize them.  Is it a college area? If so, you’ll likely handle a lot differently from low income, or a suburb. ![rental space]() 2 Get the property in show-ready condition by handling repairs, but also low-cost aesthetic fixes like spray painting rusted AC grates, and other things that really stand out.  A sure way to attract sub-par tenants and repel the rest is to show a home with unrepaired issues. 3 Decide whether you’re going to allow pets or not.  Before you decide, know that for most landlords it’s the single best thing you can do to increase your “bottom line” profit over the long term.  [*More on this subject here*](https://movezen360.com/should-you-accept-pets-yes/)  ![rental space]() 4 Set a rental rate that will balance a minor amount of time on market hassle, with monthly rate.  Whether in the form of owner-occupied showings, stress, or vacancy. Most owners fail to properly account for these subtle but real costs, especially vacancy.  Vacant homes are much more costly than most account for. *[We can provide a free rental rate estimate compiled by people, not an algorithm, here](https://movezen.rentals/rental-rate-estimate/)* [See The Entire Checklist](https://movezen360.com/how-to-rent-your-home-from-a-to-z/) ## Ready to Get Inspired? Whether you’re planning a major renovation or just browsing for ideas, the 40th Annual Raleigh Home Show offers the perfect opportunity to connect with local professionals, discover the latest trends, and turn your house into the home of your dreams. To read more information about this event, visit [Raleigh annual House Show event kicks off at fairgrounds](https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/wake-county-news/home-show-event-kicks-off-this-weekend-at-raleigh-fairgrounds/). #### Sign Up For Our Property Management Newsletter