Category: North Carolina Market Insights
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RTP, Wilmington, and Fayetteville Named Fastest-Growing Cities by LinkedIn
LinkedIn News recently released its Cities on the Rise 2025 report, spotlighting the 25 fastest-growing metro areas in the U.S. for jobs and talent. The rankings are based on four data indicators: These metrics paint a picture of where economic opportunity is booming — and North Carolina made a big impression. Three of its metro…
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Biogen’s $2 Billion RTP Expansion Bolsters Life Sciences—and Real Estate—in the Triangle
Biogen is doubling down on North Carolina. In a major economic development announcement, the global biotechnology leader will invest $2 billion to expand its manufacturing footprint in Research Triangle Park (RTP), strengthening the state’s position as a top-tier life sciences hub and creating new real estate opportunities across Wake and Durham counties. Biogen’s Expansion: $2…
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Raleigh Ranked a Top 5 Tech Metro, Boosting Real Estate Potential
Raleigh’s National Recognition as a Tech Leader In its 2025 State of the Tech Workforce report, the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) ranked Raleigh-Cary, NC among the Top 5 U.S. metros for the economic impact of the technology sector. Specifically, the region ranked #5 in the nation for the share of the local economy driven…
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Charlotte Named One of the World’s Most Livable Cities
In its 2025 Global Liveability Index, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) ranked Charlotte #50 worldwide, tied with Indianapolis. This marks the first time Charlotte has appeared in the global Top 50, placing it alongside powerhouse metros like Toronto, Vienna, and Sydney—and ahead of more traditionally recognized U.S. cities like Washington D.C., Miami, and Los Angeles.…
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North Carolina Ranked #1 State for Business in 2025 by CNBC
For the third time in four years, North Carolina has claimed the top spot in CNBC’s Top States for Business ranking. The state earned high marks across multiple categories, ranking #1 in Economy, Workforce, and Business Friendliness. The report cites strong job growth, a skilled labor pipeline, and a low corporate tax rate as key…
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5 Reasons Why You Should Invest in Real Estate in North Carolina
North Carolina has become one of the most dynamic real estate markets in the U.S. For investors seeking long-term growth, income, and diversification, the Tar Heel State offers a powerful combination of demographic trends and economic momentum. Here are 5 reasons why you should consider investing in real estate in North Carolina today: 1. Robust…
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Raleigh After Dark (and During Conventions): Tourism’s Quiet Real Estate Multiplier
The lights don’t go out in downtown Raleigh—they just get warmer. Every night, and most weekends, downtown Raleigh draws thousands of people to its concert stages, food halls, street festivals, and hotel rooms. Some are locals. Many are not. But together, they form a critical force behind the economic vibrancy—and long-term investment upside—of the city’s…
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North Carolina’s Top-10 Economy: What It Means for Real Estate Investors
This article is inspired by WalletHub’s recent 2025 “Best State Economies” rankings, which placed North Carolina #6 in the nation—ahead of high-profile peers like Texas and California. For real estate investors, that’s more than just a talking point. A top-ranked economy translates directly into: North Carolina is squarely in the sweet spot—offering dynamic growth without…
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Renters by Choice: Why Young Professionals are Flocking to Downtown Raleigh
Not everyone wants a mortgage and a mower. A growing class of young professionals in downtown Raleigh is choosing flexibility, experience, and location over square footage and suburbia. These aren’t renters by necessity—they’re renters by choice, and they’re reshaping the downtown housing market in the process. Part 1: The Urban Professional Lifestyle Driving the Shift…
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Hidden Gems and Makeovers: Raleigh’s Next Wave of Redevelopment
Not all value-add opportunities come wrapped in barbed wire and boarded windows. In downtown Raleigh, the next wave of real estate transformation is taking place in plain sight—in aging office buildings, underused parcels, and homes that no longer match the demands of a growing, urban professional population. This is the frontier of infill redevelopment: where…