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Rising insurance costs and climate risks are shifting the North Carolina real estate market. Realtors explain to WRAL News what they're seeing and what home buyers should know.
The biggest impact interest rate cuts can have on your family's finances could be coming to the area's housing market. WRAL 5 On Your Side takes a closer look at what the decision means for mortgages, coming up next.
If you're in the market to buy a home, continue to watch trends in construction and prices. There may be some good news ahead.
A new study found roughly 25% of homes in the US face some risk for severe climate impacts. WRAL News looks at the threats in Wake County that might surprise homeowners.
New report finds 1 in 4 U.S. homes face severe climate risks. Experts warn Triangle buyers may overlook hidden flood and wind threats that could drive up costs.
WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggety answers viewer questions about $170 million in state funds that were sitting in an account at an institutional cash management firm, unbeknownst to current state officials. He also answered questions about the cost of living.
East Charlotte residents are expressing concern over the new Eastland Yards development, where home prices exceeding $500,000 are drawing criticism amid the area's affordable housing crisis.
WNCN Staff
N.C. has won a settlement with Cortland Management, prohibiting the use of AI technology to inflate rent prices. This legal victory, part of a broader DOJ lawsuit against RealPage's unlawful practices, marks a significant triumph for renters across the state.
N.C. has secured a settlement with Cortland Management, prohibiting the use of AI technology to inflate rent prices. This legal victory, part of a broader DOJ lawsuit against RealPage's unlawful practices, marks a significant triumph for renters across the state.
WRAL Staff
"Under the previous administration, I'll get a little bit political, the cost of a median-price home in America more than doubled, and that was just in four years," Vice President J.D. Vance said March 10 in a speech to the National League of Cities.
Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact reporter
The cost of homes in Raleigh continue to rise. Though more affordable housing developments are being built in the Triangle, some say the need is much greater.
Gracie Palmer, 2025 CBC-UNC Fellow
NC State faces a significant housing shortage, with thousands of students unable to secure on-campus housing, forcing them to seek increasingly competitive and expensive off-campus options.
Several communities across the U.S. offer a high quality of life at a lower price, which includes affordable housing, access to amenities, and welcoming locals.
Natalia Wolting
A new report reveals a severe housing shortage in North Carolina, with Wake County projected to be 110,000 homes short of demand by 2029. It could drive up house prices as demand is greater than the supply.
Shaun Gallagher, WRAL reporter
Durham is a beautiful place to live, but where are the best neighborhoods? Uncover key Durham, NC zip codes in the city for you and your family's needs here.
WRAL Investigates how President-elect Trump's new immigration policy will impact the Triangle's housing market and economy
A surge in housing development is transforming open fields in Southeast Raleigh, with plans for nearly 300 new townhomes near Whitfield Road.
Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter
(CNN) -- Realtors across the US are bracing for a seismic shift in the way they do business. Starting August 17, new rules will roll out that overhaul the way Realtors get paid to help people buy and sell their homes.
By Samantha Delouya, CNN & Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter
The last few years have been tough for home buyers with high interest rates, low inventory and rising prices.
Meet this mom, Tiffany Bowden, a successful real estate broker in Fayetteville. She is determined to empower her community in real estate following her home-buying journey. Bowden discusses motherhood and how she wants to help families achieve homeownership.
Jelia Hepner, WRAL multiplatform producer
