A vibrant view of Charlotte's modern skyline and highways showcasing the #5 top best places to live in America.
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Charlotte Shines: Ranked Among America’s Top 5 Best Places to Live

Great news for the Queen City! Charlotte has earned its place as the 5th best place to live in the United States, according to U.S. News & World Report’s prestigious 2024-2025 rankings. This recognition solidifies what locals have known all along – Charlotte is a truly exceptional place to call home. What Makes Charlotte Special?…

A close-up of farm fresh eggs in a metal basket, featuring a delicate feather that symbolizes a renter asking for approval from their landlord for chickens.

Urban Chickens: A Renter’s Guide to Getting Approval

In recent years, a growing number of city dwellers have embraced backyard chicken keeping, driven by desires for fresh eggs, sustainable living, and—increasingly—protection from volatile egg prices. With retail egg prices reaching historic highs of around $6 per dozen in 2025 (nearly double what consumers paid just a year earlier), the financial appeal of producing…

Featuring The Next at Cary Park as it has been ranked the #1 Public Playground in America.

Downtown Cary Park’s “The Nest” Crowned #1 Public Playground in America!

Our hometown jewel has captured national attention as USA Today names The Nest the best playground in the entire country. Here’s what makes it so special. National Recognition for a Local Treasure It’s official! Downtown Cary Park’s centerpiece playground, The Nest, has soared to the top of USA Today’s prestigious ranking of Best Public Playgrounds…

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

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…

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