North Carolina is experiencing a population and economic boom, making it one of the best states for real estate investment. Suburban areas, in particular, are thriving as people seek more space while still benefiting from proximity to major cities. This trend is fueling demand for neighborhood shopping centers, which serve as essential hubs for grocery stores, dining, and services.
In this series, we explore the best suburban markets in North Carolina for investing in neighborhood shopping centers. These areas stand out due to their high population growth, strong retail demand, and favorable economic conditions.
- Raleigh-Durham Suburbs
- Wake, Johnston, and Chatham Counties are booming with population growth and strong retail demand
- Charlotte Suburbs
- Cabarrus, Union, and Iredell Counties offer fast-growing communities with high incomes and limited retail competition
- Wilmington Coastal Suburbs
- Brunswick and Pender Counties are seeing explosive growth, especially in towns like Leland and Hampstead
- Triad Area Suburbs
- Suburbs around Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point are emerging as strong investment opportunities due to new economic developments
Each of these areas offers a unique opportunity for investors looking to acquire shopping centers in markets where demand outpaces supply.
Click on the links above to read more about each area and see why we are looking at neighborhood shopping centers in these areas.
Eddie Coleman, CCIM, is the Principal Investment Officer at NC Capital Group. With over 40 years of experience in Commercial Real Estate in North Carolina and South Carolina, his experience spans multifamily, retail, office, historic adaptation, etc. In addition to advising clients and brokering transactions, he has extensive knowledge of North Carolina through experience in corporate site acquisition, development, capitalization, HUD financing, etc. He holds the prestigious Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation.