Raleigh’s Rise on the Milken List of Top Cities: A Model of Balanced Urban Growth and Its Impact on the Housing Market

ByHayli Mace

Raleigh has been turning heads as one of the nation’s top-performing cities, and it’s not hard to see why. A recent report highlights that the city’s growth is not just rapid—it’s balanced. This quality of expansion is setting Raleigh apart from other urban centers that have heavily relied on one or two dominant industries. Instead,…

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2025: A Renter’s Market in the Making – What You Need to Know

ByHayli Mace

For 2025 things have moved decisively to the benefit of renters across most of the country. Particularly in the sunbelt markets that we cover in NC and SC. The most desireable and rare properties, especially houses and homes with fences, garages, and outside storage are still doing pretty well. For a lot of other homes,…

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The Amazing Tax Benefits of Fencing in Your Rental Properties

ByHayli Mace

Given all the effort people go through to save on taxes, it’s a wonder that the significant benefits of simply fencing in their existing rental property go almost completely unnoticed. Investing in improvements for rental properties not only enhances curb appeal and tenant satisfaction but can also yield significant tax advantages. One frequently overlooked yet…

U-Haul moving truck parked on roadside showcasing movers in Charlotte.

Charlotte on the Move: A Surge in U-Haul Traffic Is Shaping Rental Trends

ByHayli Mace

The real estate landscape is ever-evolving, and one city is currently making headlines for all the right reasons—and a few surprising ones too. Charlotte, North Carolina, is experiencing an unprecedented surge in population movement, a fact underscored by recent data: “The Charlotte area had the second-largest increase of U-Hauls coming here last year in the…