Tag: North Carolina
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North Carolina Remains a Top Destination for Population In-Migration in 2025
Independent datasets confirm an unmistakable trend: North Carolina remains a top U.S. destination for inbound household moves in 2025. 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…
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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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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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Myth: You Have to Be a Real Estate Pro. Reality: You Just Need the Right Team.
Many investors hesitate to step into real estate because they think it’s only for industry insiders — people who can analyze deals, negotiate financing, and manage properties. In reality, you don’t need to be an expert to invest like one. You just need the right team. (See 6 Myths About Passive Real Estate Investing) Myth…
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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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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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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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BuildOps’ Expansion to Downtown Raleigh Signals Prime Opportunity for Real Estate Investors
A fast-growing software company from Los Angeles has chosen downtown Raleigh as its East Coast home—and real estate investors should take note. BuildOps, a cloud-based platform that helps commercial contractors streamline their operations, announced plans to create 291 high-paying jobs and invest more than $3.3 million in a new regional hub in Raleigh. With average…
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Raleigh Among Top U.S. Multifamily Markets
Inspired by the June 10, 2025, CoStar article “Tracking the Turnaround: Where Multifamily Momentum Is Surging in the U.S.” Market Rebalancing Underway After a challenging few years of oversupply and rising vacancies, U.S. multifamily markets are turning a corner—and North Carolina is well-positioned to benefit. Key trends nationally: Raleigh Shines as a Southeast Standout CoStar’s…