NC Property Taxes Are Outpacing Growth

A study by the John Locke Foundation found:Property tax revenue up 63% over 10 yearsBenchmark (inflation + population): 51%~$2.7B in additional taxes collected Largest increases in Wake County and Cabarrus County What It Means Owners: Pressure on NOI +...

“You must destruct to construct.”

If you’ve been through Salem Street lately, you’ve likely seen the disruption firsthand. Streets are being torn up as part of the ongoing streetscape improvements in Apex—a short-term inconvenience tied to a longer-term investment in the downtown core. What this...

Apex Growth Update: Veridea Development

The North Carolina CCIM Chapter recently hosted a Lunch & Learn featuring Joe Graziose of @RXR and Amanda Bunce of @Apex Planning, offering a direct update on Veridea—a planned 1,100-acre mixed-use project in Apex. Key Takeaways for Owners & Operators: Scale...

Apex investing in public art

The Town of Apex is seeking artists for two new murals: Saunders Street (downtown) Apex Nature Park amphitheater Designs will go through committee input, public feedback, and Town Council approval—a thoughtful, community-driven process. Focus is on large-scale,...

Data Center Debate in Apex Continues

After Natelli Investments pulled its New Hill Digital Campus proposal, Apex is moving toward a one-year moratorium on data centers to study community and environmental impacts and update regulations. Key points:• Moratorium gives the town time to research impacts and...