Author: Doug Kline
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Citigroup’s $16M Investment in Charlotte Brings High-Paying Jobs—and Opportunity for Real Estate Investors
Citigroup has announced a major expansion in North Carolina, selecting Charlotte as the site for a new office facility that will create 510 high-paying jobs. Backed by a $16.1 million investment, the project will support roles in personal banking, finance, and marketing, with an average salary of $131,832—nearly double the metro average. The announcement, made…
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JetZero Chooses NC for Aerospace Manufacturing: A Boost for Jobs, Housing, and Retail
JetZero, a California-based aerospace company, has selected Greensboro, North Carolina as the site of its first U.S. manufacturing facility. This transformational project will bring: The manufacturing campus will be built at Piedmont Triad International Airport (PTI), positioning the Triad region as a national player in next-generation aerospace production. Aerospace: A New Chapter in North Carolina’s…
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North Carolina’s Top-10 Economy: What It Means for Real Estate Investors
This article is inspired by WalletHub’s recent 2025 “Best State Economies” rankings, which placed North Carolina #6 in the nation—ahead of high-profile peers like Texas and California. For real estate investors, that’s more than just a talking point. A top-ranked economy translates directly into: North Carolina is squarely in the sweet spot—offering dynamic growth without…
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BSH’s $11M Investment in New Bern Signals Opportunity for Real Estate Investors
BSH Home Appliances Corporation, part of the Bosch Group, has announced an $11 million expansion of its New Bern, North Carolina facility—an investment that will add nearly 200 high-paying jobs to the region.For real estate investors, this is another strong signal that New Bern and surrounding areas are poised for steady economic growth—and with it,…
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Renters by Choice: Why Young Professionals are Flocking to Downtown Raleigh
Not everyone wants a mortgage and a mower. A growing class of young professionals in downtown Raleigh is choosing flexibility, experience, and location over square footage and suburbia. These aren’t renters by necessity—they’re renters by choice, and they’re reshaping the downtown housing market in the process. Part 1: The Urban Professional Lifestyle Driving the Shift…
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When Diversification Gets Real
There was a stretch a few years ago when I stopped checking my retirement accounts. Not for strategic reasons, mind you—I just couldn’t stomach watching red numbers bleed across the screen. The market was throwing a tantrum, and my carefully balanced mix of stocks and funds was looking less like a financial plan and more…
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The Power of Equity Multiples: Why Professionals Should Think Beyond Annual Yield
When most investors look at potential investments, their first question tends to be, “What’s the yield?” It’s a fair starting point — after all, yield represents immediate cash in your pocket. But if you’re a high-earning professional building wealth over the long term, focusing only on annual yield is like judging a car solely by…
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Four Reasons to Invest in North Carolina Real Estate
At NC Capital Group, we believe that strategic real estate investing starts with choosing the right market. North Carolina continues to stand out as one of the best places to invest — offering a rare combination of economic strength, steady growth, and livability that is hard to replicate elsewhere. Here are four key reasons why…
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The Step-Up in Basis at Death: A Powerful Estate Planning Benefit for Real Estate Investors
The Step-Up in Basis at Death: A Powerful Estate Planning Benefit for Real Estate Investors When it comes to passing wealth to heirs, real estate offers a little-known but powerful tax advantage: the step-up in basis at death. For investors—especially those involved in long-term real estate holds or syndications—this rule can effectively eliminate decades of…
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CoStar’s 2025 Triangle State of the Market
After work event hosted by CoStar. Good presentation focused on the Triangle market. Doug KlineDoug Kline, PhD, has held income properties in North Carolina for more than 20 years. He holds a North Carolina broker’s license, and is a member of the National Association of Realtors and the Triangle Real Estate Investors Association. He holds…