Tag: Raleigh NC
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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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Raleigh Ranks Among Top U.S. Metros for In-Migration in 2025
Raleigh is not just growing — it’s competing nationally for new residents, according to real relocation data. 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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1,000 New Jobs at the Crossroads: How Vulcan’s Benson Project Strengthens the I-40/I-95 Growth Engine
Benson just landed one of the most significant advanced-manufacturing projects in North Carolina this decade. Vulcan Elements’ decision to build a nearly $1 billion rare-earth magnet facility—and create 1,000 new jobs—cements the I-40/I-95 interchange as one of the state’s strongest growth corridors. For a region already experiencing rapid population gains, this announcement accelerates the long-term…
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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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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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Raleigh Tops the List for New Grads: What It Means for Real Estate Investors
Raleigh’s High Ranking ADP Research recently named Raleigh one of the best U.S. cities for recent college graduates, highlighting the city’s strong job market, affordable cost of living compared to other tech hubs, and a lifestyle mix that appeals to young professionals. Raleigh’s concentration of technology, life sciences, and research-driven employers means graduates have career…
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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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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…