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Clarius Park Industrial Development in Smithfield, NC Closes for $4.405 Million
White Oak Commercial is pleased to announce the closing of the approximately 75-acre site planned for Clarius Park, a new Class A industrial development in Smithfield, North Carolina. The $4.405 million transaction closed August 25, 2026, and was brokered by William White of White Oak Commercial , along with Moss…
Can a Community Run Out of Room to Grow?
Why Water, Sewer, and Infrastructure Capacity Are Becoming One of the Triangle’s Biggest Development Challenges The Triangle remains one of North Carolina’s fastest-growing regions, with new residential, commercial, and industrial development reshaping communities across Wake, Johnston, Harnett, Franklin, Chatham, and surrounding counties. While location, zoning, and road frontage are critical factors, every…
Beyond Zoning: The Infrastructure That Makes Growth Possible
Infrastructure plays a critical role in land development. A zoning map can tell you what may be allowed on a property, but it doesn’t tell you the whole story. Location and zoning are critical to successful development, but infrastructure often determines what can actually be built and supported. In Week…
Why Everyone Is Talking About Johnston County’s UDO
If you’ve spent any time in Johnston County over the past several months, you’ve probably heard conversations about the proposed Unified Development Ordinance, commonly referred to as the UDO. Developers are discussing it. Farmers are discussing it. Landowners are discussing it. Local governments are discussing it. The question we hear…
The Bold Truth About Selling Land in North Carolina: Why Landowners Need to Start Planning Years Before They Sell
The North Carolina Land Market Has Changed The days of simply putting a sign in the ground and expecting multiple offers are fading. For landowners across North Carolina, the market is no longer moving at the same pace it did during the pandemic-era surge. While certain high-growth submarkets throughout the…
William White Named REALTOR® of the Year by TCAR for Outstanding Achievement in Commercial Real Estate
William White, Vice President of White Oak Commercial, has been named the 2025 REALTOR® of the Year by Triangle Commercial Association of REALTORS® (TCAR) at the organization’s annual Elite Broker Awards. The REALTOR® of the Year award is TCAR’s highest individual honor and recognizes professionals who demonstrate exceptional leadership, integrity, industry…
White Oak Commercial Recognized with Top Honors at 2024 Elite Broker Awards
White Oak Commercial Recognized with Top Honors at 2024 Elite Broker Awards Raleigh, NC — White Oak Commercial is proud to announce that we have been recognized once again at the 2024 Elite Broker Awards, receiving two prestigious honors: the Top Land Sales award and the Elite Small Firms award….
White Oak Commercial Brokers Large Land Sale in Heart of Knightdale
William White with White Oak Commercial served as the sole broker in a large land transaction in Knightdale that closed in July 2023. The mixed-use project, referred to as Downtown North, will be developed on roughly 90 acres of land that the Town of Knightdale described as the “crown jewel”…
White Oak Commercial Represents Seller in West Raleigh Investment Sale
William White with White Oak Commercial represented LMM Properties LLC in the sale of 6621 Fleetwood Drive, Raleigh, NC 27617. William worked to renew the single tenant’s lease in July 2021 before putting together an off-market sale of the property at a closing price of $1,950,000.00 in early November 2021….
White Oak Commercial Brokers Sale of 43 Acres to Lennar Homes
White Oak Commercial served as the Seller’s agent in the sale of 43 acres located at 13120 Capital Blvd in Wake Forest. White Oak Commercial also aided the Buyer’s efforts to rezone the property from Highway Business (HB) to Residential Mixed-Use (RMX) to allow for the Buyer’s intended use. Lennar…