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Raleigh leaders outline three-pronged plan to tackle affordable housing shortfall
Raleigh housing leaders say increasing the overall housing supply, expanding affordable options and preventing homelessness are key to keeping up with the city’s rapid growth.
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5 Housing submarkets in North Carolina cities that smart tech relocations are targeting
If you are thinking of relocating to North Carolina, here are 5 emerging neighborhoods perfect to move to.
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Cary Town Council votes to table Lochmere affordable housing
The Cary Town Council has tabled a vote that would allow the Raleigh Housing Authority to buy the Amberwood at Lochmere apartment complex and turn it into affordable housing.
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Raleigh Housing Authority seeks Cary approval to buy 340-unit apartment complex
The Raleigh Housing Authority is seeking Cary’s approval to buy Amberwood at Lochmere and preserve all 340 apartments as affordable housing for at least 30 years. The deal would prevent potential rent hikes but would likely cost Cary and Wake County about $219,000 a year in property-tax revenue.
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Raleigh Housing Authority plans to take over Cary apartments, residents push back
Raleigh Housing Authority plans to take over Amberwood at Lochmere apartments in Cary. Residents are questioning what the adoption would mean for the complex and nearby communities.
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Fact-check: Trump says illegal immigration caused 40% rise in housing costs
With affordability in the spotlight, President Donald Trump and his administration have sought to tie rising housing costs to illegal immigration under his predecessor, President Joe Biden.
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New affordable housing development coming to downtown Raleigh
The Raleigh City Council approved nearly $1.24 million in funding and a long-term land lease to support construction of 28 affordable rental homes on city-owned land near East and Cabarrus streets.
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Wake County leaders blame a 'nonprofit loophole' for hike in property taxes
Wake County and state leaders want to tackle a growing affordable housing tax loophole they say is costing local governments millions in revenue.
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Granny-flat bill stokes power struggle over zoning between state and NC cities
North Carolina legislative leaders are expected to vote next week on a bill that would make it easier for homeowners to build auxiliary housing units in cities. The effort is escalating a debate over who should control growth in North Carolina.
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Stein, NC lawmakers push housing affordability proposals
Gov. Josh Stein signed a housing affordability executive order as lawmakers debate proposals tied to affordable housing development.
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NC lawmakers advance proposed property tax cap, affordable housing exemption
The state House of Representatives’ Finance Committee on Tuesday voted to advance a proposed state constitutional amendment restricting how much city and county governments could raise property taxes each year.
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Wake County leaders adopt new budget, includes recommended 2-cent property tax increase
Wake County Manager David Ellis has proposed a 2027 budget featuring a 2-cent property tax increase to address a funding shortfall, which he attributes to uncompensated state-level responsibilities and the Blue Ridge loophole.
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The developer behind North Hills, Smoky Hollow could bring nearly 500 new homes to Cary
Kane Realty wants to start construction next year. However, the Cary Town Council still has to approve each project.
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Minimum wage, housing affordability, data center crackdown among NC Democrats' 2026 priorities
A minimum wage hike and a crackdown on data centers are unlikely to be received well by pro-business Republicans in the GOP-controlled state legislature. But housing affordability is an area where there could be bipartisan compromise.
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More affordable apartments are coming to Raleigh. Are they within reach?
On Tuesday, the City of Raleigh approved five new developments that will bring nearly 500 new homes to the area. The projects are apart of the city's affordable housing plans.
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‘I refuse to give up’: Durham mayor vows to curb gun violence in State of the City address
Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams said youth violence is a personal issue in his State of the City address, urging collective community action and announcing plans to work with experts and host a summit to reduce crime. He also outlined an ambitious plan to reduce homelessness by 2031.
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Cary mobile home residents ask developers to pay relocation costs after property sale
Chatham Estates residents were in downtown Raleigh Tuesday asking the potential new owner to help with moving costs. It comes as residents were told the property would be sold and redeveloped with more than 300 multi-family units and nearly 100 townhomes.
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Greenville receives $500K for affordable housing
Greenville City Council approves funding for expansion of affordable housing community.
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Historic Salisbury building transformed into affordable senior housing community
From selling cars to affordable homes for seniors, this downtown Salisbury building has done it all.
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Affordable housing property tax exemption loophole 'the biggest threat' to Wake County revenue
Tens of millions of dollars are at risk for local municipalities because of a loophole in a state law regarding affordable housing.
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Affordable housing plans in Raleigh's Moore Square put on hold due to developer conflicts, city says
In May of 2025, city staff said during a council meeting that a proposed 160-unit affordable project from developer Harmony Housing was set for construction in early 2026.
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Durham Housing Authority makes repairs to woman’s home after WRAL investigation
After a WRAL investigation into a maintenance backlog at the Durham Housing Authority, resident Tiauna Taylor reported that officials arrived to repair a ceiling hole that had been neglected for four years.
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NC renters waiting months for repairs in public housing, as thousands of work orders pile up
A Durham public housing resident is speaking out after years of living with a leaking ceiling and unrepaired bullet holes, one of which resulted from a drive-by shooting that injured her in her own bed. Neighboring housing authorities report average repair times of one to eight days.
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City of Durham meets majority of goals with $95 million affordable housing bond
How did the City of Durham spend its 95 million dollar affordable housing bond? Voters approved that money in 2019, and now the City is showing its work.
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After unanimous council vote, Durham renters now have more protections
Tenants in Durham now have more protections, after the city council voted unanimously Monday night to amend the city's Housing Code Ordinance.
