Author: Win Coleman
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The Key Players in a Real Estate Syndication Deal
If you’ve ever invested in a mutual fund, you’re already familiar with the idea of pooling money with others to gain access to bigger, often better opportunities. Real estate syndications operate on a similar premise—but instead of buying shares in a company, you’re buying into a piece of income-producing property. But who exactly is running…
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The Social Benefits of Investing inWorkforce Housing and Neighborhood Shopping Centers
Beyond financial returns, investing in real estate—particularly in workforce housing and neighborhood shopping centers—creates tangible benefits for communities. Passive investors in these asset classes play a critical role in revitalizing neighborhoods, improving housing options, and addressing food deserts, all while generating steady investment returns. Revitalizing Neighborhoods and Reducing Blight Many urban and suburban areas suffer…
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Investing in Neighborhood Shopping Centers in the Raleigh-Durham Suburbs
The Raleigh-Durham metro area, often called the Triangle, is one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. Its suburbs are benefiting from major job growth, new infrastructure, and an influx of residents seeking affordability outside the urban core. Why Invest in Raleigh-Durham’s Suburbs? Explosive Population Growth: Johnston County added 17,600 new residents from 2020-2022, making…
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North Carolina’s Growing Housing Crunch: What to Expect by 2030
Over the next few years, experts predict a significant housing shortage in North Carolina. From 2025 to 2030, the state is expected to welcome many new residents—both from within the U.S. and from other countries—while also expanding its job market. Below is a straightforward overview of the evidence, the areas most likely to be affected,…
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The Grounds Megasite
Our take: This is an established site that has attracted development on the Northaastern side of Charlotte along I-85. The megasite continues to attract warehouse and manufacturing, increasing the population of cities such as Concord and Kannapolis. The Grounds Megasite, formerly known as the Philip Morris plant, is a significant industrial property located in Concord,…
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International Logistics Park
Our take: This certified shovel-ready site is located 18 miles Northwest of the Port of Wilmington and less than 10 miles from Wilmington International Airport, near I-74 and I-40. Occupation of this site would increase demand for housing and retail in the nearby cities of Wilmington, Leland, Delco, Sandy Creek, and Castle Hayne. The International…
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The Chatham-Siler City Megasite
Our take: This manufacturing-oriented site is in the center among Greensboro, Raleigh/Durham, Asheboro, Burlington and Fayetteville. A new industrial employer at this site would increase demand for housing and retail in the surrounding smaller cities such as: Siler City, Burlington, Pittsboro, and Liberty. The Chatham-Siler City Advanced Manufacturing Site (CAM Site) is a significant industrial…
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Slight Decline in Raleigh Apartment Vacancy
Raleigh’s apartment market is experiencing a slight shift as vacancy rates decline for the first time in nearly three years. After reaching a record high of 12.6% earlier this year, the vacancy rate fell to 11.9% in the second quarter, indicating a continue surge in demand that outpaced new supply for the first time since…