Wake County CRE Snapshot | March 2026

Activity increased. Pricing held. Lending accelerated. Here’s what matters: • Median price: $450K — unchanged month-over-month • Total volume: $1.35B+ across 3,010 transactions • Deal velocity: up from 2,430 in February • Core market (≤$1M): 90% of activity, +551...

Infrastructure vs. Real Estate: a familiar tension

A long-planned road widening by North Carolina Department of Transportation is forcing the closure and relocation of Greenfield Lake Yacht Club—one of several properties in the project’s path. What’s happening:• Land acquisition underway for a major corridor upgrade•...

RTP is evolving — and it’s starting to show

Over $100M has gone into Hub RTP, with restaurants, retail, and public spaces now opening. What matters:• Credible operators entering early (e.g., Preeti Waas)• Built around ~22M SF of workforce in Research Triangle Park• Shift toward a true mixed-use environment...

Infrastructure Progress in Morrisville

A long-planned extension of Airport Boulevard in Morrisville is moving forward, connecting key segments to improve local traffic flow. Key detailsNew 4-lane road (with median, sidewalk, multi-use path)~$12.8M public + federal fundingTarget completion: 2028Full...

$20B Pivot with Downstream Impact

NASA is shifting focus from an orbital station to a lunar surface base, redirecting billions under the Artemis program. Key takeawayContracts reshuffledNew infrastructure prioritiesAccelerated timelines amid global competition CRE implicationsIncreased demand for...