The Triangle market has seen a boom of real estate investment and development in the past few years, and remains strongly positioned at #12 in overall real estate prospects in the PwC Emerging Trends in Real Estate Report for 2025. There has been a relative convergence in the asset types that are performance leaders as life science and multifamily, covid-era darlings locally, have seen potential overbuilding. Due to this, the areas where returns can be found has become a more complex conversation. Project starts have slowed as construction costs remain elevated and access to capital remains limited due to the heightened interest rate environment. Following several initial cuts from the Federal Reserve at the tail end of 2024, and a returning Presidential administration that is viewed as particularly friendly towards real estate, there is optimism as 2025 picks up.
As the Emerging Trends report indicates, underlying fundamentals for growth remain strong for the Triangle. Headwinds and tailwinds exist across asset types. How do these factors coalesce in forming the outlook on investment for one of the Southeast’s leading markets? Where are investors finding less risky homes for capital? What types of projects will lead the landscape and storylines throughout the year? Bisnow, and our expert panelists, aim to answer these questions and more to position you as you aim to land your next deals.