Opinion
Mass production can ease housing woes
The General Assembly should protect the rights of current and prospective homeowners from local regulators.
News
Stein signs order to tackle NC housing affordability crisis
Gov. Josh Stein signed an executive order on Tuesday aimed at addressing the need for more affordable housing.
News
Stein presses for $792M in additional Helene recovery funds
The request focuses on economic recovery, housing assistance, infrastructure repair, and wildfire mitigation, while also positioning the state to unlock additional federal aid that requires matching funds.
News
Durham pauses zoning rewrite after legal challenges
The pause reflects broader tensions in NC over housing, growth, and property rights. Cities such as Durham, Raleigh, and Charlotte continue to see population growth and rising housing costs.
News
GROWNC report: Hazards, housing, roads remain priority
Closing roads to through-traffic allows construction to proceed safely while hazard mitigation projects reduce future risk for homes and infrastructure in vulnerable areas.
Opinion
Trust storm victims, just cut them a check
Insurance companies typically just give a check for the settlement amount because the private market understands how wasteful and inefficient it is to manage every step of the process.
News
Housing recovery applications for Helene victims close Dec. 31
Applications for Renew NC's housing assistance for Helene victims must be submitted by Dec 31st.
News
Over 1,000 applications to rebuild homes destroyed by Helene received
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the NC Dept of Commerce has received over 1,000 applications for single-family housing.
Opinion
NC’s explosive economic growth demands smart policy
Sustaining momentum from recent years requires intentional, bipartisan legislative action to address the challenges that accompany growth — workforce development, housing, infrastructure, and competitiveness.
Opinion
Tillis was right on process, but Trump’s pro-housing initiatives will help NC
The recent passage of Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” carries weight and opportunities for NC real estate investors and developers who are on the frontlines of this housing crisis.
Opinion
Why Fayetteville, Wilmington top list of America’s best cities for rental experience
In an era of housing shortages, rising costs, and longer-term renting, cities that offer spacious apartments, flexible storage solutions, and supportive housing policies are well-positioned to attract and retain residents.
News
Stein submits proposal for $1.4 billion in federal Helene aid
On Wednesday, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein submitted the proposed Action Plan for the $1.4 billion Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) grant for western North Carolina.
