🔊 Data centers bring investment—but they also bring new considerations for neighboring properties.

by Dylan Cunningham | Jul 14, 2026 | News

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Microsoft over alleged noise from one of its Wisconsin data centers, with nearby residents claiming HVAC systems and cooling equipment created persistent off-site noise. Microsoft says it has implemented mitigation...

 Could closing a street actually improve commercial real estate?

by Dylan Cunningham | Jul 13, 2026 | News

Greensboro is exploring a pilot program to close a block of South Elm Street to vehicle traffic and convert it into a pedestrian-focused space. 🌳🪑🚶 For property owners and business owners, it’s an interesting case study in placemaking. 📍 Potential impacts:• 🚶...

🏫 What happens to the real estate when an institution can no longer sustain operations?

by Dylan Cunningham | Jul 10, 2026 | News

Saint Augustine’s University continues through Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and one of the options being considered is the sale of portions of its 105-acre Raleigh campus. 🏢📍 For commercial real estate, this raises a much bigger question: ➡️ What is the highest and...

🏢 A snapshot of what’s happening in the Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough, and Pittsboro business market.

by Dylan Cunningham | Jul 9, 2026 | News

The latest quarterly business update shows a market that’s continuing to evolve through a mix of new openings, expansions, relocations, and closures. 📍 📊 A few notable trends:• 🏗️ Continued investment in mixed-use developments like MOSAIC and University Place•...

🅿️ Could downtown Raleigh lose one of its most-used public parking assets?

by Dylan Cunningham | Jul 8, 2026 | News

The City of Raleigh is considering selling the South Wilmington Street Station Parking Deck—home to one of downtown’s popular free two-hour parking programs. 📊 Why it matters:• 🏙️ The deck has seen a 37% increase in usage since free parking was introduced.• 🛍️...