️ Triangle Growth Watch

Coca-Cola and Chapel Hill Go Big
 The Triangle’s skyline is shifting again — and the plans are big. Two major developments are on the move this month in Durham and Chapel Hill.

Durham’s Coca-Cola Plant: Now “Westside Bottling”

 

 

The iconic bottling warehouse is officially history. Ground has broken on a $200M mixed-use development that includes:

  • 370 apartments + 35 townhomes

  • Sprouts Farmers Market + Shake Shack

  • 70,000 sq ft of retail, already 70% leased
  • First move-ins expected by late 2026

Located on Hillsborough Rd in North Durham, with full buildout expected by Q2 2027.

South Creek in Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill is getting a major new mixed-use hub:

  • 320 apartments + 60 townhomes
  • New hotel + retail + greenway access
  • Steps from I-40, near Wegmans
  • Groundbreaking planned for 2025

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Market Insight

Headline: Rates Are Drifting Down. For Now.
 Mortgage rates have been sliding since their May peak of 7%. As of Nov 5, averages are down to 6.3% — a welcome shift for affordability.

The Fed’s next big announcement isn’t until Dec 10, so no major swings expected in the meantime.

Whether you’re a buyer watching rates or a seller adjusting expectations — timing matters more than ever.

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️ Local Living Pick

Restaurant Spotlight: The Lenny 555 – Rooftop Dining with a View
 This buzzy new restaurant sits 11 stories above Downtown Durham with sweeping skyline views and a menu full of brasserie-style small plates, inventive cocktails, and a raw oyster bar.

  • Weekend rooftop brunch
  • Perfect for date night or team happy hours
  • Right next to Durham Bulls Athletic Park

Thanksgiving Food Drive

Help us feed local families this holiday season
 Did you know that 1 in 5 children in our community are food insecure?

We’re partnering with our brokerage offices across NC to provide meals for those in need.

How you can help (Nov 3–17):

  • Drop off non-perishables at our Durham office:
    921 Morreene Rd, Durham

  • Shop our Amazon Wish List and have food delivered directly to our office (link below).

Last year, our network provided 125,993 meals — let’s top that!

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