Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 1, the Town of Wake Forest will introduce a town-wide microtransit pilot program called “Go Wake Forest.” Microtransit is a ridesharing transit service that operates similarly to Uber and Lyft, connecting riders directly to destinations from their doorstep. Riders will be able to schedule rides through the official Go Wake Forest smartphone app, scheduled for release in late September 2024, and by calling a hotline number which will coincide with the app release. Additional details, including operating schedules and a list of Frequently Asked Questions, will be posted on the Town website prior to launch. During the pilot phase of the new microtransit service, Town officials will work to resolve any issues through rigorous testing and rider feedback. To offset any potential inconveniences, Wake Forest will offer the service to riders at no cost. In addition, the Town will provide an online feedback form, which will allow

It has been two months since I last communicated with you. I have been waiting for a change and finally we are starting to see hints of a new trend. The number of single-family homes for sale is up, mortgage rates are lower, and the average sale price is down over the past month. The local numbers are in for July 2024 and here is what is happening: The average price of single-family homes is up slightly from a year ago but has dropped over the last month.  Available homes for sale, while still low, is increasing. The mortgage rate for a 30-year fixed has dropped to around 6.5% down from recent highs of close to 8%. Consequently, current homeowners holding mortgages with significantly lower interest rates may be less reluctant to sell. Here is an update for the end of July: A year ago, the average sale price of

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is partnering with Pickles and Play to host the 2024 Wake Forest Fall “Dinktoberfest” Pickleball Tournament Friday-Sunday, Oct. 4-6, at the Flaherty Park Pickleball Courts and Tennis Complex, 1226 N. White St. Registration is underway at https://bit.ly/WFPickleball and continues through Monday, Sept. 30. The entry fee is $45 per player, plus $10 for each additional event. Complete tournament details, including registration information, are also available at https://bit.ly/WFPickleball. For more information about the Fall “Dinktoberfest” Pickleball Tournament, email Tournament Director Lisa Groeschner at Egroeschner@gmail.com.  ###