News & Information
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Why Neighborhood Shopping Centers Belong in a Modern Investment Portfolio
Neighborhood shopping centers are one of the most reliable and misunderstood real estate assets. They don’t behave like malls, they don’t depend on fashion trends, and they aren’t threatened by e-commerce in the same way other retail categories are. Instead, they exist for one purpose: serving everyday needs. For investors who want stable income, inflation…
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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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Maersk Picks Charlotte for Its North American HQ
When a global logistics leader decides to elevate a city to “headquarters” status, it’s more than a headline—it’s a signal. Maersk’s choice to name Charlotte as its official North American headquarters isn’t a relocation; it’s an expansion that builds on more than two decades of operations in the region. In other words, this is a…
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Novartis’ $771M Expansion Signals Another Surge in Triangle Life-Sciences Growth
When a global pharmaceutical leader commits three-quarters of a billion dollars to expand in the Triangle, it’s another clear signal of where economic gravity is shifting. Novartis’ announcement—700 new high-paying jobs and more than 700,000 square feet of combined manufacturing and packaging space across Durham and Morrisville—reinforces what many already know: North Carolina’s life-sciences engine…
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1,000 New Jobs at the Crossroads: How Vulcan’s Benson Project Strengthens the I-40/I-95 Growth Engine
Benson just landed one of the most significant advanced-manufacturing projects in North Carolina this decade. Vulcan Elements’ decision to build a nearly $1 billion rare-earth magnet facility—and create 1,000 new jobs—cements the I-40/I-95 interchange as one of the state’s strongest growth corridors. For a region already experiencing rapid population gains, this announcement accelerates the long-term…
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Tech Talent Drives Growth — and Real Estate Opportunity in Raleigh-Durham
Global real estate leader CBRE recently released its 2025 Scoring Tech Talent report, an annual analysis that ranks 50 major North American markets by their ability to attract and grow technology talent. Now in its 13th year, the study evaluates each metro area across 13 metrics—including labor pool size, educational attainment, operating costs, and innovation…
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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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Fintech Expansion Fuels Charlotte’s Growth — SoFi Adds 225 High-Paying Jobs
SoFi Technologies, a leading digital finance platform, has announced plans to expand its Charlotte operations, adding 225 new jobs with an average salary of $108,000. The company will invest $3 million in the project, supported by a Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG) approved by the state’s Economic Investment Committee. Over the next twelve years, the…
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Walmart’s New Fulfillment Center Strengthens the Charlotte–Gaston Growth Corridor
Walmart’s decision to invest $300 million in a state-of-the-art, 1.2 million-square-foot fulfillment center in Kings Mountain, Gaston County marks another milestone for North Carolina’s thriving economy. The project will create 300 new jobs and inject more than $20 million in annual payroll into the region once operations begin in 2027. For the Charlotte metropolitan area—and…