Category: North Carolina Market Insights
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Population In-Migration and Real Estate Investing in North Carolina
Population growth is not abstract. It is households choosing where to live, work, and spend money. For real estate investors, that choice matters because it drives demand for housing, retail, and local services. North Carolina continues to attract inbound households at a national scale. Multiple independent datasets confirm this. We track these sources closely because…
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Charlotte Ranks Among Top U.S. Metros for In-Migration in 2025
Charlotte’s in-migration performance underscores its role as a demand engine, not merely a beneficiary of statewide growth. We track migration data closely because population in-migration is a direct demand signal for housing and local retail. For a broader explanation of why this matters for real estate investing, see Why Population In-Migration Matters for Real Estate…
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What the U-Haul Migration Report Measures, How It’s Calculated, and What It Means
See the U-Haul migration data here. What U-Haul Measures U-Haul migration data is based exclusively on one-way U-Haul rentals (trucks, trailers, and U-Box containers) in which equipment is picked up in one location and returned in another during a calendar year. The data reflects actual moving activity, not surveys, modeled estimates, or forecasts. We track…
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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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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…
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North Carolina’s Strong Economy Continues to Support Real Estate Investment Potential
When WalletHub released its 2025 Best & Worst State Economies report, North Carolina once again stood out — ranking #6 in the nation. That’s up from #8 last year. For investors, this matters: a healthy, growing state economy is one of the strongest foundations for consistent, secure real estate returns. A Data-Driven Look at Economic…
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Commuters Fuel Growth: Why Raleigh’s Jobs Create Housing and Retail Demand in Halo Counties
A recent Triangle Business Journal analysis highlighted a striking reality: many of the fastest-growing counties around Raleigh and Durham are losing the majority of their workforce to daily commutes into the urban core. Franklin County, for example, sees nearly 90 percent of its private-sector workers leave the county each morning, with similar trends in Johnston,…
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Charlotte and Raleigh Rank in America’s Top 5 for Job Growth
NewHomeSource highlighted the top U.S. cities for job growth in 2025, with Charlotte and Raleigh both landing in the top five nationwide. That recognition isn’t just a headline—it reflects real economic momentum in North Carolina’s largest metros, backed up by Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data. According to the BLS Current Employment Statistics, both metros…
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Raleigh, Charlotte, and Jacksonville Earn National Recognition in 2025 Business Facilities Report
North Carolina’s cities are once again in the national spotlight, earning top placements in the 2025 Business Facilities Metro Rankings across multiple categories. From Raleigh’s #1 ranking for Best Business Climate to Charlotte’s position as a fintech leader, these recognitions highlight the state’s strong economic momentum and the opportunities it creates for housing and retail…
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Surprising Highlights from North Carolina’s Q2 Economic Development Activity Report (EDAR)
I was flipping through the latest Q2 2025 Economic Development Activity Report from the EDPNC, and a few things really stood out. These reports are always packed with big numbers, but this quarter had some surprises I didn’t expect. Here’s what caught my eye: In case you don’t know what is in the Sandhills region,…