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At Black Diamond Realty, we work to provide continual resources, tips, articles and education for your commercial real estate needs.

Our news page is dedicated to providing our clients and customers with an online resource center to find helpful and relevant information on the Morgantown (Monongalia County), Bridgeport/Clarksburg (Harrison County), and Fairmont (Marion County) regions, but also regional and state-wide trends throughout West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Ohio. Check out our monthly newsletters plus visit some pertinent economic news affecting real estate markets serviced by Black Diamond Realty.

Latest Black Diamond Realty News

Fed rate reduction could boost commercial real estate

The U.S. Federal Reserve announced its first interest rate cut since December 2024. The move is expected to ease borrowing costs, giving commercial real...

BDR Monthly Newsletter – September 2025

  Summer Recap As summer comes to a close, our team is reflecting on the sunshine-filled days that brought just the right mix of...

Governor Patrick Morrisey Announces Public-Private Partnership to Repair Primary I-79 Exit (155) in Morgantown

A major $135 million infrastructure project will overhaul I-79 Exit 155 and Chaplin Hill Road through a public-private partnership. The plan includes reconfiguring the...

BDR Monthly Newsletter – July 2025

    Fun, Sun, Friends, and Family at Black Diamond’s Annual Team Pool Party   The BDR team kicked off a team bonding weekend...

BDR Monthly Newsletter – June 2025

Hospice of the Panhandle Hollywood Nights Gala Josh, Aaron, Crystal, and Andrea had a fantastic evening at Hospice of the Panhandle’s Hollywood Nights at...

Black Diamond Explores CliftonStrengths

Our CliftonStrengths Earlier this year, we had a special Tuesday team meeting at Black Diamond where we had our Clifton Strengths explained to us....

BDR Monthly Newsletter – May 2025

      David and Kim Conquer Everest Base Camp In April, we got to experience the excitement and adventure vicariously as our team...

WVU Medicine announces more than $460M in new capital projects to expand healthcare access across West Virginia

The West Virginia University (WVU) Health System is furthering their commitment to the health and well-being of West Virginians. They have announced more than...

Interstate-79 Corridor and North Central West Virginia to see continued growth, expert says

West Virginia University chief economist John Deskins has a positive five-year forecast for the Interstate 79 Corridor and North Central West Virginia. He points...

Collaborative art studio opens in Cheat Lake

A new collaborative art studio, with a focus on showcasing Appalachian art, has opened its doors at 969 Canyon Road in Cheat Lake, WV....

Black Diamond Explores CliftonStrengths

Our CliftonStrengths Earlier this year, we had a special Tuesday team meeting at Black Diamond where we had our Clifton Strengths explained to us....

SkyWest puts Morgantown on track to meet important benchmarks for the first time in more than a decade

For the first time in more than a decade, the Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW) is on track to meet the needed benchmarks to secure...

BDR Monthly Newsletter – April 2025

  2025 WVU Medicine Children’s Eastern Panhandle Gala The Black Diamond Realty team in the Eastern Panhandle enjoyed a fantastic evening at the 2025...

BDR Newsletter – Price Reductions March 2025

Featured Offerings   164 Eyster Road, Halltown, WV Industrial Paper Mill |  Sale  |  201,380 (+/-) SQ FT 201,380 (+/-) gross square foot industrial...

West Virginia sees surge in new Marcellus, Utica shale drilling permits, with more planned with Antero’s expansion

West Virginia’s role as a hub for natural gas has been bolstered as Antero, the state’s largest driller, recently announced plans to ramp up...

Additional Local Links & Resources For North Central West Virginia

Morgantown Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Greater Morgantown Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) seeks to create a positive economic impact on the Greater Morgantown area by aggressively marketing to visitors, specifically the leisure, conference, sports and special events, and group tour markets.

Morgantown Area Economic Partnership

The Morgantown Area Economic Partnership (MAP) is a nonprofit, public-private sector partnership that provides development assistance to the business community of Monongalia and Preston counties.

Main Street Morgantown

Main Street Morgantown (MSM) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the continued revitalization of downtown Morgantown and the Historic Wharf District. Downtown Morgantown is an attractive, clean, safe center of commerce, government and education.

Morgantown Area Chamber of Commerce

The Morgantown Area Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to the betterment of the Morgantown area through active involvement, leadership and education. We are here to serve you, the business person, in many ways.

Monongalia County Commission

The Monongalia County Commission website features news, updates, events and resources on your elected county officials. The Commission meets each Wednesday at 10:00 AM on the 2nd floor of the County Courthouse at 243 High Street in Morgantown.

Harrison County Economic Development Authority

The Harrison County Economic Development Corporation works with other state and federal organizations to promote the many advantages of the region. For companies looking to expand or relocate, the area provides countless business and quality of life advantages.