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David Wilkening began his long journalism career as a police reporter for Chicago-area newspapers. He became a writer-editor for major newspapers in Chicago, Washington, Detroit and Florida. He has been a business editor, political editor and travel editor for newspapers and magazines. He tried for a while to be a political operative but did better as an adjunct college professor teaching English and journalism. He is the author of several books, both ghost-written and under his own name. He is also a widely published freelance writer who currently lives in Orlando.
CHARLOTTE-The National Association of Home Builders cited the locally based company's nine-story, 266-unit Summit Grandview as one of the country's best mid-rise or high-rise apartrment projects.
CHARLESTON, SC-A driving commercial real estate undertaking is the $1-billion Noisette Project which is revitalizing the old Navy base. Charleston is 206 miles south of Downtown Charlotte.
CHATTANOOGA, TN-Locally based CBL & Associates Properties Inc. acquired the 50% interest of its two minority partners in Madison Square Mall in Hunstville, AL. Chattanooga is 428 miles west of Downtown Charlotte.
MURFREESBORO, TN-National Health Realty owns six skilled nursing facilities, six assisted living centers and one retirement center. NHR also owns first and second mortgage notes totaling $84.1 million. Murfreesboro is 473 miles west of Downtown Charlotte.
CHARLOTTE-Three of the fastest-growing counties are in North Carolina, according to U.S. Census data. State zoning laws for development are encouraging the growth.
WINSTON-SALEM, NC-Brokers say a planned beltway and not the parcel carrier's facility is driving prices up to $2.30 per sf. Larger parcels can still be bought for 57 cents per sf to 69c per sf--a developer's fantasy. Winston-Salem is 150 miles northeast of Downtown Charlotte
GREENVILLE, SC-Fitch is giving an AAA rating to the county's $38 million in outstanding general obligation bonds. Office occupancies are at 77%, or 2% lower than in 1999. The area has a four-year supply of office space.
CHATTANOOGA, TN-Columbia, SC-based Atrium Development will be constructing the 61,000-sf structure next to the Hamilton Place Mall, the state's largest retail emporium. Rents will be in the mid-$20s. Chattanooga is 485 miles south of Downtown Charlotte.
WINSTON-SALEM-The Greenville-Spartanburg area in South Carolina, 75 miles southwest of Downtown Charlotte, is sizzling as new highways pave way for commercial development.
MEMPHIS, TN-RFS Hotel Investors Inc., which has three properties in the Carolinas, has completed a rate swap agreement with PNC Bank to avoid exposure to future rate volatility on its 59 hotel, 8,600-room-portfolio.
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Most multifamily operators require renters insurance. Yet even with policies in place, coverage gaps still happen. Policies lapse. Coverage falls short. And too often, those gaps aren?t discovered until after a loss. This guide provides a practical framework to help you identify compliance blind spots, reduce exposure, and evaluate solutions that truly protect your portfolio.
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The 2026-27 leasing cycle saw moderating rent growth and the softest pre-leasing finish in years. Download our annual report for a data-driven review of national, regional, and property-level performance trends shaping the market.
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Stop wrestling with manual data. Connect your ChatGPT, Claude, or other AI tool of choice to Green Street's MCP Server, and turn one property address into a full valuation, sales comps, market intelligence, and news in seconds.
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From Colliers
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From Placer.ai
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