Poised on a paradigm shift, Raleigh and Greensboro are witnessing interesting dynamics in their housing markets. As of January 1, 2024, the real estate narrative has taken some compelling turns, especially in single-family homes and alternative living arrangements like townhomes and condos. Even as real estate agent Gretchen Coley pointed out, in Raleigh, the game…

If you’ve ever been to Durham, North Carolina, you’ve probably noticed that it hits a sweet spot of urban charm mixed with historical grit. But with great charm comes great demand for living space, spearheading what tends to be a steep uptick in housing prices. However, it looks like Durham’s latest project is set to…

Have you ever stumbled across a vacant lot in the city and thought, ‘What a waste!’? Well, Durham is kicking this mindset to the curb with a brilliant initiative. They’re turning city-owned vacant lots into affordable housing and it’s exactly the kind of urban magic we love to see! Let’s talk details. These aren’t just…

The transformation of vacant, city-owned properties into affordable housing in Durham is not merely a policy change; it constitutes a profound shift in urban landscape management that could set a precedent for cities everywhere. Imagine these vacant lots, which were perhaps once eye-sores, being converted into lively communities where affordability doesn’t mean compromise. When we…

Let’s talk about what’s shaking up the housing scene in some of North Carolina’s most talked-about cities—Raleigh, Greensboro, and Charlotte, according to real estate developments over the recent months. What’s happening in our beloved Charlotte stands in sharp contrast to the bustling real estate appreciation happening just a few miles away. Raleigh’s home value surge…

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the real estate market lately, you might have noticed something pretty wild happening in Raleigh, North Carolina. Home values in Raleigh have surged by a whopping 14% since the start of the year. While this might sound like great news for current homeowners, it’s a bit of a…

Lately, the real estate buzz around Raleigh and Greensboro has been kind of like a bee in a bonnet, and it’s not hard to see why. Real estate agent Gretchen Coley has been watching numbers climb like a vine on a sunny wall, pointing out that since the beginning of the year, Raleigh’s single-family homes…

Let’s dive deep into the swimming pool of urban planning where the big splash news of the day is about the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and their jaw-dropping $30 billion renewal funding for the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV). The novelty of this move cannot be overstated, with an investment that…

It’s not every day that a seasoned urban planner throws their hat back into the city council ring, especially not someone as storied as Mitchell Silver. As Raleigh, a city known for its lush narratives of growth and opportunity stakes its claims to faster, smarter urban development, Silver’s return to its political scene shouldn’t just…

In a world increasingly conscious of its ecological footprint and the urgent necessity for sustainable living, it’s somewhat perplexing—okay, genuinely frustrating—to see accolades heaped upon sprawling single-family home developments. Don’t get me wrong, winning multiple honors at a major real estate award show like the Major Achievements in Marketing Excellence (MAME) Awards, as North America’s…