Tag: economic development
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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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Debunking the Risk Myth: How Real Estate Brings Predictability to Portfolios
All investments carry risk, but stabilized real estate can offer lower volatility and more predictability than the stock market—especially in essential asset classes like housing and grocery-anchored retail. (See 6 Myths About Passive Real Estate Investing) Perception vs. Reality Many investors hesitate to add real estate to their portfolios because they’ve heard it’s risky. After…
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JetZero Chooses NC for Aerospace Manufacturing: A Boost for Jobs, Housing, and Retail
JetZero, a California-based aerospace company, has selected Greensboro, North Carolina as the site of its first U.S. manufacturing facility. This transformational project will bring: The manufacturing campus will be built at Piedmont Triad International Airport (PTI), positioning the Triad region as a national player in next-generation aerospace production. Aerospace: A New Chapter in North Carolina’s…
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Amazon’s $10B Tech Hub in Richmond County: What It Means for Real Estate Investors
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has selected Richmond County, North Carolina, as the site of a $10 billion data center campus—one of the largest technology investments in state history. This move signals the beginning of a major economic shift in the Sandhills region, and with it, a window of opportunity for real estate investors. 📍 Project…
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Four Reasons to Invest in North Carolina Real Estate
At NC Capital Group, we believe that strategic real estate investing starts with choosing the right market. North Carolina continues to stand out as one of the best places to invest — offering a rare combination of economic strength, steady growth, and livability that is hard to replicate elsewhere. Here are four key reasons why…
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North Carolina’s 2025 Rural Infrastructure Grants: Fueling Growth Across the State
North Carolina continues to shine as a beacon of economic growth and opportunity. In February 2025, the North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved 13 grants totaling approximately $9.6 million to bolster rural communities. These strategic investments are set to create 371 new jobs and attract over $165 million in public and private investments. Economic…
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Economic Impact of Johnson & Johnson’s New Wilson, NC Facility
Economic Impact of Johnson & Johnson’s New Wilson, NC Facility In our September blog post, we noted the announcement of Johnson and Johnson’s planned pharmaceutical manufacturing campus in Wilson, NC. This article digs deeper into the economic impact and the effects on population, housing, and retail. 1. Facility Location and Regional Access Johnson & Johnson…
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Big Tech Moves Into Small-Town Virginia: What It Means for South Boston, VA
Southern Virginia is getting a front-row seat to the data center boom, and that could be a game-changer for towns like South Boston, only 21 miles away. With TECfusions announcing a major expansion in Clarksville—just up the road—the ripple effects could bring new jobs, business growth, and infrastructure upgrades to the entire region. More Than…
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North Carolina Megasites
North Carolina benefits from a host of entities working on economic development. Economic development drives population growth and prosperity, which positively impact our real estate acquisition targets: Apartments and Bread-and-Butter Retail. A megasite is a large, strategically prepared parcel of land—often hundreds or even thousands of acres—designed specifically to attract large-scale industrial, manufacturing, or logistics…
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Boviet Solar invests $294 Million in Greenville to Create Nearly 1000 Jobs
Update as of Dec 8 2025: As of April 2025, Boviet Solar’s Greenville PV-module factory officially opened and began producing solar panels — moving the project beyond its planning phase. In September 2025 the company added a third production line, increasing annual module output capacity to 3 GW. Meanwhile, construction of a companion PV-cell manufacturing…