Category: Multifamily Housing
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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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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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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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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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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…
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Raleigh’s Apartment Market in 2023–2024: Strong Absorption, Soft Rents, Real Opportunities
After dropping 9400 new apartment units onto the market in 2023 with another 8300 expected in 2024, Raleigh is having difficulty this year in absorbing the new units. This has led to flat or lowering rents. We are certainly seeing some apartments in downtown offering incentives such as one or more months of free rent.…