Tag: Raleigh NC
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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…
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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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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…
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Behind the Boom: How the Downtown Raleigh Alliance Fuels Real Estate Value
Downtown Raleigh’s momentum isn’t accidental. It’s engineered—through strategy, collaboration, and the steady, behind-the-scenes work of the Raleigh Planning Department, City Council and Downtown Raleigh Alliance (DRA). This nonprofit has emerged as a powerful force in shaping an urban core that is not only livable, but investable. The Unsung Engine of Downtown Vitality As highlighted in…
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Downtown Raleigh’s Population Surge: What It Means for Real Estate Investors
A Decade of Downtown Growth—And It’s Just Getting Started Downtown Raleigh is experiencing a sustained population boom—and the numbers are difficult to ignore. Who are these new residents? Demographic and employer data suggest they are: National publications have taken notice: What Growth Means for Real Estate—And What’s Coming Next This rising population isn’t chasing suburban…
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Genentech’s $700 Million Investment in Holly Springs: Real Estate Investors Take Note
Genentech’s announcement of a new $700 million biomanufacturing facility in Holly Springs, North Carolina, is more than just another corporate expansion—it’s a milestone in the region’s emergence as a national hub for life sciences and a signal flare for real estate investors looking to ride the next wave of suburban growth. The new 700,000-square-foot facility,…
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Demonizing Private Equity Won’t Solve Raleigh’s Housing Crisis
Private equity firms now own 35% of apartment units in Raleigh-Cary, and the recent sale of Peace Street Apartments for $152 million to Cortland has reignited criticism. The story goes: large investors are pushing out locals, jacking up rents, and harming communities. But this narrative, while emotionally charged, misses the larger economic picture. Private equity…
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NC’s Quality of Life Attracts New Jobs and Creates Happy People
A News & Observer article sited a recent report which highlights that three North Carolina cities—Raleigh, Durham, and Charlotte—rank among the happiest in the United States. This recognition underscores the state’s appeal, driven by a combination of natural beauty, economic vitality, and a high quality of life. North Carolina’s diverse geography, from the Blue Ridge…