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Reviewing Properties in Winston-Salem

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NC Report Predicts 700,000 Housing Units Needed by 2029

A recent report by the NC Chamber Foundation, in collaboration with the North Carolina Home Builders Association and NC REALTORS®, reveals a significant housing shortage in North Carolina that spans all income levels and regions. The study projects that between 2024 and 2029, the state will experience a 5% increase in households, equating to 218,160…
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Milken Report: Raleigh #1

Raleigh continues to rank high by independent third party groups, the latest being the Milken Institute. See our Raleigh-focused summary of the report below. These types of reports confirm our geographic focus on suburban and exurban communities surrounding Raleigh. We continue to look at neighborhood shopping centers and multi-family for low-risk, stable cash flow in…
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Raleigh Sees Record Breaking Apartment Demand….. Workforce Housing supply remains strained

Raleigh’s apartment market is experiencing historic levels of demand, with net absorption reaching an all-time high in 2024. According to CoStar, the city absorbed nearly 8,600 units, more than double its typical annual average. While absorption is expected to moderate in 2025, demand will still remain above historical trends, fueled by strong population growth and…
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Meetings and Strategy Session

Fun office day with Win and Eddie in the conference room at NC Capital Group HQ. Video calls with architects, contractors, attorneys, etc. Great meeting with our securities attorney, Tilden Moschetti, on the launch of our next investment deal. Always a lot to learn, and I couldn’t be hanging out with a better set of…
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Wolfspeed $5B Facility Nears Completion in Siler City

As of February 2025, Wolfspeed is nearing the completion of its Siler City manufacturing facility. The company remains on track to begin production by early 2025, aligning with its goal to meet the growing demand for silicon carbide semiconductors. In September 2022, Wolfspeed, a leader in silicon carbide technology, announced plans to establish the John…
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Increased Real Estate Opportunities in Non-Urban Locations

1. What’s the Evidence That People Are Moving Away from Big Cities? U.S. Census Data Moving and Postal Service Data 2. Why Are People Moving Away from Cities? 3. Benefits of Living in Non-Urban Areas 4. What Does This Mean for Retail Sales? 5. How Does This Affect Housing Prices? Summary In recent years, particularly…
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Checking out a neighborhood shopping center

Took a road trip to check out a neighborhood shopping center. A lot of good things about this one: heavily trafficked cross roads location, new Food Lion, good basic tenants, etc. Full busy parking lot for a weekday at 2pm.
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Neighborhood Strip Malls: A Great Investment Opportunity

Neighborhood strip malls—often called shopping centers—are becoming popular again among real estate investors. In simple terms, these properties, which usually have several small stores in one location, offer steady income and lower risks compared to some other types of real estate. Let’s take a look at why these shopping centers are making a comeback, why…
