🔍 Quick-Jump Summary
🏗️ BuildOps HQ Coming to Raleigh: Why It Matters
Raleigh has just secured a major win: BuildOps, a Silicon Valley-based commercial software company, selected our city over Austin to establish its new $1 billion regional headquarters. With 291 new jobs averaging $111,000 annually, this announcement is a powerful signal of Raleigh's growing tech dominance—and a clear forecast of what's ahead for the local housing market.
What this means for you:
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Luxury and move-in-ready homes in Raleigh, Cary, and Apex will be in greater demand
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Professionals relocating for these roles will be looking for turnkey homes near RTP and downtown Raleigh
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👵 Senior Housing Near NC State: A Quiet Market Shifter
In parallel with the tech buzz, a Raleigh developer has closed on a $3.2 million land purchase just minutes from NC State, where a senior housing community is planned. While it may not make the front page, this development is a key signal for buyers and investors.
Why it matters:
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Older homeowners are more likely to sell and downsize when new senior housing is built
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This opens up high-demand, low-supply single-family homes in prime areas near downtown, Western Boulevard, and Hillsborough Street
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📊 Triangle Market Snapshot – June 2025
Here’s how the local housing market is performing:
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Cary Median Home Price: $631,000 → up 2.6% YoY
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Luxury Segment: Highly active in Preston, West Cary, and North Hills
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Investor & Rental Demand: Increasing near NC State, RTP, and downtown Raleigh
🔹 $800K+ Market (Luxury Segment)
▶ Total Sold in May: 315
▲ Up 14% from April
▶ Median Price/SqFt: $289
– No change year-over-year
▶ Median Sale-to-Original List Price (SP/OLP): 99%
▶ Median Days on Market:
• Overall: 26 days
• No price drop: 11 days
• With price drop: 90 days
▶ Top Neighborhoods by Avg. Sale Price:
• Amberly – $1.57M
• Bedford at Falls River – $1.32M
• Cary Park, MacGregor Downs, Lochmere – $1.1M+
🔸 $2M+ Market (Ultra-Luxury Segment)
▶ Total Sold in May: 13
▲ Up 44% from April
▶ Median Price/SqFt: $484
▲ Up 8% month-over-month
▶ Median SP/OLP: 99%
▶ Median Days on Market:
• Overall: 65 days
• No price drop: 2 days
• With price drop: 96 days
▶ Top Zip Codes by Avg. Sale Price:
• 27608 (Raleigh – ITB): $2.73M | 100% SP/OLP
• 27707 (Durham): $3.2M
• 27514 (Chapel Hill): $3.4M
• 27613 (NW Raleigh): $2.81M
📈 Noteworthy Trends
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Homes without price reductions sold 79 days faster than those with reductions.
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Preston, Amberly, MacGregor Downs, and North Hills continue to be in high demand.
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Sub-$1.5M listings dominate, but the $2M+ segment is rebounding after a quiet Q1.
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💼 What Buyers & Investors Should Do
For Buyers:
✅ Target high-opportunity zones: West Cary, North Hills, Downtown Apex
✅ Get pre-approved early—competition is rising fast
✅ Watch for homes near new senior housing communities for value plays
For Investors:
✅ Track neighborhoods adjacent to NC State and senior development areas
✅ Consider short-term, corporate, or mid-term rental models near RTP and hospitals
✅ Look for duplexes, older ranch homes, or infill lots near Hillsborough Street and Oberlin
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🏡 Featured Listings to Explore
Here are a few standout properties aligned with today's trends:
🏠 Preston, Cary – Luxury Smart Home | $849,000
Golf-course views, EV charger, high-end finishes, and walkable to top schools.
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🏠 North Hills, Raleigh – Modern Colonial | $799,000
Fully updated home close to shopping, restaurants, and top employment hubs.
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🏠 Downtown Raleigh – Mid-Century Duplex Near NC State | $600,000
Live in one side, rent the other—or convert to fully income-producing property.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will BuildOps jobs raise Raleigh home prices?
A: Yes. High-earning relocators typically target luxury and new construction homes, creating increased demand and price competition.
Q: Why does senior housing matter to regular homebuyers?
A: It leads to a supply increase—older homeowners are more likely to list when new downsizing options become available nearby.
Q: What Raleigh areas are best positioned to grow?
A: West Cary, Apex, North Hills, and close-in neighborhoods like Cameron Village, Oberlin, and Five Points.
Q: What should investors be watching?
A: Emerging rental demand from tech employees, development near senior communities, and downtown duplex or multi-family inventory.
🧭 Final Thoughts & Next Steps
Raleigh and the entire Triangle area are shifting fast—with new job centers and senior-focused development changing the landscape for families and investors alike.
The question is: will you move with the market or wait until prices shift again?
📞 Let’s talk about your goals and match them to this week’s opportunities.
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