Can Locals Afford Raleigh?

Raleigh often tops the charts as one of the best places to live, but with historic property tax hikes and soaring interest rates, can longtime locals still afford to plant roots? Join Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they explore the reality of Raleigh’s housing market—what’s driving the boom, who’s being priced out, and what it all means for the future of living in the City of Oaks.

This episode was originally released on March 12, 2024.

• Real Raleigh Living: The State of Real Estate (Owning & Renting) in Raleigh Right Now, Plus 2024 Projections
• Projects Shaping Raleigh: An Update on Current Raleigh Development

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Creators & Guests

Host

Gina Stephens

Publisher, Raleigh Magazine

Host

Melissa Howsam

Editor-in-Chief, Raleigh Magazine

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