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Raleigh’s Downtown South Finally Defies Years of Delays to Target Groundbreaking

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After years of drama—lawsuits, pandemic chaos, and city council rejections—Raleigh’s $2.2 billion Downtown South development ultimately targets a late 2026 groundbreaking. Kane Realty’s massive project between South Saunders and Wilmington streets will feature up to 23 high-rises, some hitting 40 stories, plus a 15,000-seat soccer stadium without an actual MLS team. The development promises 14 […]

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Raleigh Home Prices Tumble 6.7% in January 2026 as Local Inventory Skyrockets

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Raleigh’s housing market ultimately cracked. Home prices plummeted 6.7% in January 2026, with the median hitting $450,000 while actual sales averaged just $395,000. Inventory exploded by 23.7% to 1,407 homes, more than double the national rate. Only 257 properties sold, down from 308 last year. Houses now sit for 59 days, and 17.2% of sellers

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Raleigh Real Estate Prices Crater: January 2026 Market Trends

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Raleigh’s housing market ultimately hit the wall everyone saw coming. Median prices crashed to $395,000 in January 2026, down 1.2% year-over-year, while Wake County dropped to $450,000. Active listings exploded by 23.7%, hitting 1,407 homes, but only 257 actually sold. Homes now sit for 74 days, bidding wars are dead, and 17.2% of sellers are

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The Rise of the Carolina Megapolis: How North Carolina Is Quietly Becoming One of America’s Most Important Urban Corridors

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Introduction A profound transformation is reshaping the southeastern United States, and it’s happening in a state that rarely dominates national headlines. North Carolina, with its population of approximately 11.2 million residents, is experiencing urban growth patterns that could fundamentally alter the American metropolitan landscape over the coming decades. What makes this transformation particularly noteworthy isn’t

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Fury Grows as Raleigh Sued Over Controversial 30-Story Downtown Rezoning

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Downtown Raleigh residents are taking the city to court over a rezoning approval that allows 30-story towers in historic Glenwood-Brooklyn. The neighborhood group filed suit in November, claiming the city botched the approval process and violated due process. They want the whole thing voided. The development includes two massive towers at Peace and West streets,

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Why Homes in Raleigh’s 27613 ZIP Are Flying Off the Market Faster Than Anywhere Else

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The 27613 ZIP code is Raleigh’s hottest market, period. While the rest of the city takes 56 days to move a house, this area does it in half that time. Blame the North Hills redevelopment, Midtown expansion, and those cash-heavy transplants from New York and California who apparently love what they see. Even with mortgage

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Raleigh’s Million-Dollar Mansions: Inside the Record-Smashing Home Sales of 2025

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Raleigh’s luxury market went absolutely bonkers in 2023, with 900-plus homes selling above the million-dollar mark. Downtown prices hit $427 per square foot—that’s a 31% jump since 2020, folks. Tech workers and biotech executives keep flooding in from the coasts, snapping up $5 million estates in North Hills like they’re buying groceries. The ultra-rich don’t

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Raleigh’s Round Hotel Defies Demolition, Earns Historic Status After Years on the Chopping Block

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Raleigh’s circular former Holiday Inn ultimately caught a break. The city council voted December 2, 2025, to grant historic landmark status to the 1969 building at 320 Hillsborough Street, protecting it from the wrecking ball. Developers at Tidal Real Estate Partners originally wanted demolition for a fancy new tower. They changed their tune when landmark

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Million-Dollar Homes Creep Into North Raleigh—But Just How Long Will $900k Be Enough?

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North Raleigh’s luxury market is getting ridiculous. Triangle listings between $1 million and $3 million jumped 26% year-over-year, with downtown prices per square foot up 31% since 2020. Tech workers from Apple and Research Triangle Park are gobbling up everything. Less than three months of inventory means sellers call the shots. Wake County property values

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