Deed-based easements now shield Ocracoke’s Community Square — five historic storefronts and docks — from demolition as demand for coastal property rises. The move aims to keep the fish house and waterfront uses intact.

Fayetteville's council paused a draft data‑center ordinance to study a $6.4 billion proposal on Dunn Road, with residents split over water, noise and energy concerns.

Disney revealed new renderings and member perks for Asteria, a 4,000+‑home Storyliving community at Chatham Park, including a Second Star Club and a reservable Lost Key Cottage. Sales are expected to begin in 2027.

New subdivisions and model homes are popping up across Durham's 27703, drawing buyers with commute convenience and lower price tags.

Council approved removing a neighborhood overlay on a 0.69‑acre King Charles Road lot, allowing the owner to split the parcel and add multiple homes amid pushback. The vote underscores a broader city debate over density and local protections.

Pinehurst is pairing its championship legacy with fresh expansion: a new Coore & Crenshaw course, on‑site cottages and new dining are reshaping the resort.

Raleigh rezoned about 54 acres in southeast Raleigh with density tied to a grocery plan — but neighbors say the rules fall short of forcing a supermarket.

Avent West residents are contesting Lorimer Spring, a 60-unit senior affordable project after trees were cleared on the site. City and county gap financing is part of the funding plan.

Greensboro operator Daly Seven bought land near RDU and parcels near Duke University Hospital, signaling plans for more Triangle hotels. Permits and planning filings will show what comes next.

Franklin BSP Realty Trust closed April 1 sale of a 471‑unit Raleigh apartment complex, converting its largest foreclosed asset into a financed, income‑producing investment.

Greystone and Harmony Housing paid about $22M for four Forsyth County complexes, preserving roughly 212 affordable apartments across Winston‑Salem and Kernersville.

Kane Realty filed site plans for a 15‑story, 246‑unit tower at 4000 Center at North Hills Street that would add retail and a 483‑space parking deck to the Main District.

Veridea Crossing will add about 220,000 square feet of shops, restaurants and a grocery anchor to Apex in a roughly $100M retail build.