A stunning view of Charlotte's modern skyline at sunset, highlighting the dramatic drop in best performing cities causing the real estate sector to struggle.

Charlotte’s Economic Performance Decline: Insights and Analysis from the Milken Institute’s Report on the Best-Performing American Cities

ByHayli Mace

Charlotte, once a shining star in economic growth, has experienced a significant drop in its ranking among the best-performing large cities in the United States according to the Milken Institutes 2025 Report on the Best-Performing Cities in America (read more). This shift in economic standing presents both challenges and opportunities for businesses and residents in…

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Property Management

Why Rental Property Investors Should Avoid Costly Community Amenities in a High-Inflation Environment

ByHayli Mace

We do thousands of rental market estimates a year, and with that kind of repetition, you start to notice issues that rarely get discussed. One major issue we’ve run into lately is the mindset and strategy changes that need to be made in response to a long-term high-inflation investment environment. Costly community amenities just don’t…

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,…