Author: Doug Kline
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Population In-Migration and Real Estate Investing in North Carolina
Population growth is not abstract. It is households choosing where to live, work, and spend money. For real estate investors, that choice matters because it drives demand for housing, retail, and local services. North Carolina continues to attract inbound households at a national scale. Multiple independent datasets confirm this. We track these sources closely because…
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What the U-Haul Migration Report Measures, How It’s Calculated, and What It Means
See the U-Haul migration data here. What U-Haul Measures U-Haul migration data is based exclusively on one-way U-Haul rentals (trucks, trailers, and U-Box containers) in which equipment is picked up in one location and returned in another during a calendar year. The data reflects actual moving activity, not surveys, modeled estimates, or forecasts. We track…
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Cash Flow, Growth, or Both? How to Choose the Right Real Estate Asset Class
Real estate is often described as a single asset class. In practice, it’s anything but. Multifamily housing, grocery-anchored retail, office, specialty assets—each behaves differently, carries different risks, and serves different investor goals. Choosing the right real estate asset class isn’t about finding the best investment. It’s about finding the right fit for what you’re trying…
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Why Multifamily Real Estate Belongs in a Modern Investment Portfolio
Investors are increasingly looking beyond traditional stocks and bonds for stable income and long-term performance. With volatility now baked into public markets, many wealth-building professionals—and especially those approaching retirement—are turning toward alternative investments that provide durable cash flow and protection from short-term swings. Multifamily real estate fits that need exceptionally well. It’s not just another…
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6 Myths About Passive Real Estate Investing — and the Truth Behind Them
Many investors hesitate to add real estate to their portfolios because of long-held misconceptions. At NC Capital Group, we hear them all the time — and we see how these myths can keep people from discovering one of the most reliable paths to long-term wealth. The truth is that passive real estate investing can offer…
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$860 Million Ahold Delhaize Investment in Burlington NC
Ahold Delhaize USA — parent company of Food Lion, The GIANT Company, Hannaford, and Stop & Shop — has announced an $860 million investment to build a new state-of-the-art distribution and transportation hub in Burlington, North Carolina. The project is expected to create more than 500 jobs over time, with initial operations beginning in 2029…
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Debunking the Risk Myth: How Real Estate Brings Predictability to Portfolios
All investments carry risk, but stabilized real estate can offer lower volatility and more predictability than the stock market—especially in essential asset classes like housing and grocery-anchored retail. (See 6 Myths About Passive Real Estate Investing) Perception vs. Reality Many investors hesitate to add real estate to their portfolios because they’ve heard it’s risky. After…
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Passive Real Estate vs Classic Private Equity: Insights That Strengthen Long-Term Wealth
Alternative investments have become increasingly attractive for professionals looking to diversify beyond traditional stocks and bonds. Among these, private equity and passive real estate investing are often mentioned in the same breath—both are structured as private offerings and both promise growth outside the public markets. Yet the similarities stop there. Classic private equity typically involves…
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Commuters Fuel Growth: Why Raleigh’s Jobs Create Housing and Retail Demand in Halo Counties
A recent Triangle Business Journal analysis highlighted a striking reality: many of the fastest-growing counties around Raleigh and Durham are losing the majority of their workforce to daily commutes into the urban core. Franklin County, for example, sees nearly 90 percent of its private-sector workers leave the county each morning, with similar trends in Johnston,…
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Hands-Off Wealth: Real Estate Investing Without the Headaches
For busy professionals and those nearing retirement, time is often the most valuable asset. Real estate has long been one of the most reliable ways to build lasting wealth, yet many people avoid it because they assume it requires being a landlord—fielding tenant calls, handling repairs, or chasing down rent. The reality is that real…