Triangle NC
Real estate market trends, new construction, development, schools, and investment news across Raleigh, Cary, Apex, and Triangle NC.
Two growing Wake County communities are moving closer to receiving new medical facilities. The WakeMed Rolesville Fuquay-Varina expansion would add two freestanding emergency departments in Rolesville and Fuquay-Varina, expanding access to emergency healthcare in northern and southern Wake County.
Sanford and Lee County, southwest of Raleigh, are drawing major manufacturing projects. Two companies have announced $1.6 billion in investment, and additional proposals could add hundreds of jobs. Not every dollar creates a new position. One project is aimed at modernizing production and retaining workers. Another would hire. Further proposals are not confirmed yet. That split is what connects this Sanford NC investment cycle to Sanford NC real estate, and…
Biotechnology company Encoded Therapeutics has secured $275 million in new financing, potentially paving the way for a significant expansion of its operations in Morrisville, North Carolina. The California-based company develops gene therapies for serious neurological disorders, including Dravet syndrome, a rare form of epilepsy.
While many homebuyers are struggling with higher mortgage rates, institutional investors are making significant investments in the Triangle housing market. In September 2026, VineBrook Homes Trust acquired 212 newly built townhomes in Knightdale and the Wake Forest area for approximately $61.2 million.
Families living in Cary and Morrisville may see changes to their assigned public schools beginning with the 2027–2028 school year. The Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) has proposed new attendance boundaries affecting several elementary, middle, and high schools. One of the main reasons for the changes is the upcoming opening of Morrisville High School in August 2027.
