Opinion
Change hits NC real estate
There are massive gaps forming between what the headlines say and what’s really happening on the ground.
Opinion
NC’s real estate market: Key trends shaping 2025 and beyond
Whether it’s repurposing office buildings, supporting rural development, or investing in storm recovery efforts, public and private collaboration will be essential in shaping the future of real estate in the state.
Opinion
A peak beneath the hood of the ‘strongest economy in modern history’
There is ample evidence to point to the incoming Trump administration being confronted with a stagnating economy — or worse.
Opinion
The NAR settlement: A new era for NC realtors and homebuyers
At the heart of this settlement lies a fundamental shift towards true free-market principles.
Opinion
National settlement doesn’t change core mission for NC realtors
The fabric of North Carolina communities is woven with the dreams of homeownership — dreams that are made tangible and transparent through the dedication of REALTORS®. Given the recent media coverage regarding the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement, achieving clarity is imperative. It’s important to dispel misconceptions and highlight the true, client-centered...
News
Urban exodus sparks Triangle-Triad merger
While suburban areas experience a surge of growth, inner cities like Raleigh, Charlotte, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem face a decline in daytime population by more than half.
News
Raleigh, Charlotte both in Top 10 real estate markets
A study by Quicken Loans on the hottest real-estate markets in the nation found that two of the top 10 were in the Tar Heel state. Raleigh came in at No. 3, and Charlotte at No. 9 in the 2022 rankings. According to Quicken Loans’ research, Raleigh was only topped by the booming Arizona cities...
News
Ocean Isle Beach mayor could face charges after auditor’s report on property sale
State Auditor Beth Wood’s office found that Ocean Isle Beach Mayor Debbie Smith benefitted from using confidential town information in her real estate company’s purchase of a former police station site in 2018 and has referred the matter to the local district attorney. In the report released Wednesday, Jan. 26, the office said it received...
Opinion
To Fool & Swindle the Taxpayers
If there is any better example of the worst excesses of the political debate than the months-long assault against the NCAR, it’s just not coming to me.
Opinion
Is the Transfer Tax for Real?
We must make everyone equal – even if it is by hatchet, ax, and saw, or their taxation equivalents. No foolin'.
Opinion
Affluenza a la Jones
Some analysts think that Americans are afflicted by 'affluenza,' an insatiable spiral of spending focused on keeping up with the Joneses. Evidence suggests, however, that even very low-income individuals can accomplish their financial objectives. Going for broke is neither a necessary nor an inevitable strategy.
