The market's steady growth ensures that homebuyers and rental property investors can capitalize on the area's potential.Key Economic Indicators:Average Wage in 2024: $59,586Five-Year Compound Wage Growth: 3.73%Total Employment in 2024: 748,600Five-Year Compound Employment Growth: 3.14%Unemployment Rate in 2024: 3.8%GDP Per Capita (2022): $70,178Affordability Indicators:Median Home Price in 2024: $447,526Five-Year Compound Price Growth: 9.35%Median Rent in 2024: $1,797Five-Year Compound Rent Growth: 5.91%Rent-Price Ratio: 0.4%With steady wage and employment growth and an unemployment rate below the national average, the Raleigh-Durham area is a prime market for real estate investment.

Bank of America, obviously national.

Since you're a U.S. citizen living abroad, non-QM (non-qualified mortgage) programs designed for foreign nationals might be an ideal solution for your situation.

Commissions on all sides have gone up nationally since August 17th.

Avoid National/Very Large companies i.e.

Currently interested in north Dallas area, Ohio, and properties offered by REI Nation.

Its a magnet for grifters and fools, and the "investing" equivilent of going to that crummy casino in National Lampoons Vegas Vacation (?)

Or, would my money be better spent someplace down south or by a National Park that would have year round traffic.My goal is to have a place where my family can spend a couple of weeks during the Summer, pad my retirement a bit, and have a place to leave my kids.Thank you in advance for your input.

This particular neighborhood is known nationally and very prissy.

Here are five important things to consider when making your decision:Certifications & Licenses: Hire a firm with AMO accreditation and CPM professionals to ensure best practices and ethical management.Local Experience: National firms aren’t always better.