Beautiful modern home in a suburban neighborhood of Raleigh, NC, showcasing investors owning 35% of rental properties.
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Private Equity’s Grip on Raleigh Housing: What 35% Ownership Means for Renters

ByHayli Mace

Raleigh has earned an unwelcome distinction: it now leads the nation in private equity ownership of rental apartments. According to new research from the Private Equity Stakeholder Project, investment firms control a staggering 35% of all rental units in the Raleigh-Cary metro area—that’s over 41,000 apartments in the hands of Wall Street investors. This isn’t…

Breathtaking aerial view of a vast, rural countryside with fields, forests, and winding roads symbolizing the hottest economic destination, Johnston County.
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From Farmland to Fortune: How Johnston County Became North Carolina’s Hottest Economic Destination

ByHayli Mace

Gone are the days when Johnston County was just another sleepy agricultural community in rural North Carolina. Today, this dynamic region has transformed into a thriving economic powerhouse that’s attracting billion-dollar investments and creating thousands of high-paying jobs. The Great Transformation For decades, Johnston County looked much like other rural parts of North Carolina—heavily dependent…

Aerial shot of a complex highway intersection in the Triangle region showcasing the increase in population.
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Triangle Boom: Population Up, But Rents Down in 2024

ByHayli Mace

The Triangle region continues to experience remarkable population growth, outpacing most of the nation even as local rental prices have shown an unexpected downward trend since 2023. Population Surge Continues Unabated Recent Census Bureau data confirms what many residents already feel in their daily commutes and neighborhood expansions: the Triangle is growing at a blistering…

Close-up of rolled US dollar bills symbolizing the income a household needs to make to either buy a home or rent an apartment.
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The Growing Gap Between Buying and Renting: What You Need to Know

ByHayli Mace

In today’s challenging housing market, the financial divide between homeownership and renting continues to widen. Recent data reveals just how significant this gap has become for the average American household. The $50K Income Difference According to a recent Redfin report, prospective homebuyers now need to earn over $50,000 more annually than renters to afford their…

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