Saturday, July 30, 2005

Web site tracks development

newsobserver.com Growth

Interested in developing in SW Durham? Better run it by the ladies at www.swdurham.org. This grass roots group seeks to have a say in local development...and it appears to be working.

Build it and they will come...eventually

newsobserver.com | NC

Preston Development to build a $300M development on 167.8 acres in West Raleigh.

Thursday, July 28, 2005

Cary apartment complex sold for $15M - 2005-07-27

Cary apartment complex sold for $15M - 2005-07-27:

Now that's a nice return on your money...

"Last September, Norfolk, Va.-based FCI acquired the Highlands at Olde Raleigh in northwestern Raleigh for $10.4 million, and spent $700,000 on renovations to the property."

Tuesday, July 26, 2005

Shopping Center planned near Wendell

newsobserver.com | Business:

"A 100-acre shopping center is being planned for just west of Wendell, near the intersection U.S. 64 East and the new U.S. 64/264 Knightdale Bypass."

Monday, July 25, 2005

More Condos to Raleigh

newsobserver.com | NC

Developer's plans for 198 units near Costco site add to Raleigh building boom

Tax Exclusion on Sale of Residence

newsobserver.com | Business

Here's a nice explanation on how the Tax Payer Relief Act of 1997 affects home sales.

Kane Expands Across 440, Picks Off Terra East

newsobserver.com | NC

Kane Realty paid about $6.8 million for the 196-unit Tara East Apartments...Kane is seeking zoning approval to demolish the apartments to build up to 175 condominiums and town houses.

Extra Space on the Side

newsobserver.com | Business:

"New and expanding companies helped the office vacancy rate tighten to 14.2 percent in the second quarter -- the lowest it has been since 2002, according to research by Highwoods Properties. The vacancy rate was down from 15 percent in the first quarter and down from 16.5 percent a year ago.
Because the market was flooded with supply, the average asking rents for class-A offices dropped to $18.67 per square foot in the second quarter from $20.03 per square foot four years ago."

Friday, July 15, 2005

Magazine ranks Triangle high for business opportunity - 2005-07-14

Magazine ranks Triangle high for business opportunity - 2005-07-14:

"The survey was based on criteria including education, health care, quality of life, business climate, infrastructure and most knowledgable work force. "

Highwoods Back in Construction Business

newsobserver.com | NC:

"Highwoods Properties plans to begin construction on a six-story building at its GlenLake office park near Crabtree Valley Mall before October."

Thursday, July 14, 2005

64 Bypass Good and Bad for Business

newsobserver.com | Growth:

"Merchants on the old route say the bypass is affecting business, for both good and ill"

Group Predicts Growth Spurt

newsobserver.com | Growth:

"The Neuse River Basin, which includes most of Durham, Johnston and Wake counties, will develop at a faster rate over the next 20 years than any other river basin in the state"