Raleigh Regional Assn of Realtors Raleigh Rising Town Hall “Who Can’t Afford Raleigh”

I’m pleased to share that the Raleigh Rising consumer advocacy website officially launched on August 1, 2026: www.raleighrising.org. The site includes our latest housing affordability data for Wake County’s workforce and families, income-to-rent ratio details, educational resources on rezoning and housing terminology, and the results of our recent housing survey of 500 Wake County residents. You can also register on the website for our upcoming town hall.  Details listed below:

Date: Thursday, September 17
Location: Chavis Park Reception Hall
Time: Doors open at 5:00 p.m. | The program runs 5:30–7:00 p.m.
Free and open to the public

Please note, the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR)’s Raleigh Rising consumer advocacy campaign, is built to bring everyday residents into the housing conversation. This first event offers an honest look at housing affordability in Wake County.

My name is Monica Mimms, and I am the Director of Member & Community Relations at the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR). I lead our community outreach and assist our Government Affairs Director, Danielle Ploud, in advocacy partnerships across Wake and Harnett Counties.

We are excited to introduce RRAR’s new consumer advocacy campaign, Raleigh Rising. This campaign aims to bring everyday residents into the housing conversation (see attached flyer).

Our first town hall, “Who Can’t Afford Raleigh?”, will take place on Thursday, September 17, at the Chavis Park Reception Hall. This nonpartisan evening event will run for 90 minutes, featuring a short film, new Wake County polling data, and a presentation by the Wake County Housing Authority. It will also include an audience Q&A and highlight opportunities to get involved. Our focus is strictly on residents, data, and community work.