Category: Blog
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Kitchen Cabinets
Keeping this project moving forward. Installed the cabinets so the flooring sub can work while I’m traveling. Finding good contractors who are available has been an issue, so I did it myself to keep the ball rolling. Huge improvement over the previous kitchen. Doug KlineDoug Kline, PhD, has held income properties in North Carolina for…
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2024 State of Downtown Raleigh Report
Downtown Raleigh Alliance publishes an annual State of Downtown Raleigh report. See the report here. I look forward to this report every year. They do a great job pulling together economic, demographic, and development data and presenting it in a dynamic visual manner. Looking at these data-driven graphics makes me excited about Raleigh and where…
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$8.7M Federal Grant for Smoky Hollow Park in Raleigh
Smoky Hollow Park has been in the works for a long time. Situated on the north end of the Glenwood South District, it will have a huge impact on the whole downtown area. It’s great to bring federal dollars to Raleigh. But the bigger economic impact will be continued migration into the city because of…
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Drywall and paint are almost done
Drive to Fayetteville today to check on a renovation. I’d love to have the renovation done and listed for rent in three weeks. 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…
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Jewelers Mutual to Sparkle in Raleigh
Raleigh is adding another gem to its crown! Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company is bringing its sparkle to the Triangle with plans to establish a new innovation hub in the city. This exciting development will create 200 new jobs over the next five years, focusing on data-driven solutions to enhance the customer experience. Mutual indicated that average wages…
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Morinaga to Expand Manufacturing in Mebane, NC
Morinaga is expected to expand their investment in Mebane with $136M for a new facility. The company will manufacture their Hi-Chew candy and create 100 new jobs. External resources Morinaga Announces Major Expansion at Orange County SiteHi-Chew candy maker Morinaga creating 200 jobs, building second Orange County factory Doug KlineDoug Kline, PhD, has held income…
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Finishing up bathroom renovation
Unit #2 in my 1970s two-duplex renovation is coming along nicely. I’m really impressed with the tile work – only one broken towel holder in fifty years of use. Yellow with brown accent isn’t what I’d pick today, but it has a great retro feel. Replaced some galvanized pipe for the sink, new light fixture…