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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

7 Brew is coming to Morgantown!

Did you see the news? 7 Brew is coming to Morgantown! Learn more about the deal and the new location in Black Diamond Realty’s...

BDR Leadership & High Performer Retreat 2026

Sometimes, the most important work happens when we step away from our desks. This year, the Black Diamond Realty retreat was held at the...

BDR Awards 2025 – Celebrating the People who Make Black Diamond Shine. 💎

Our annual BDR Awards honor the dedication, drive, and exceptional performance of our team. Here’s to those who went above and beyond in 2025:...

Mon Power and Potomac Edison seek approval for $2.84 billion gas and solar project in West Virginia

Monongahela Power Co. and The Potomac Edison Co. have asked the Public Service Commission of West Virginia for approval to build a $2.84 billion,...

Winning the Backyard Brawl: A tax cut that puts West Virginians first

West Virginia’s focus on fiscal discipline, smaller government, and free-market policies has strengthened the state’s finances and driven major private-sector investment and job growth....

Reflecting & Projecting – Observations from 2025, Projecting BDR’s Best Year in 2026

Commercial Real Estate Outlook: From Soft Growth to Renewed Momentum in 2026 Economic growth in the United States remained relatively soft throughout 2025, with...

Federal Reserve cuts key rate, sees healthier economy next year

The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to about 3.6 percent as policymakers said the economy shows healthier signs...

At Long Last, Feds Green Light I-79 Harmony Grove Interchange

Big Morgantown infrastructure news! The federal government approved the new I‑79 Harmony Grove Interchange, which will give the Morgantown Industrial Park direct interstate access....

BDR Monthly Newsletter – December 2025

  Annual Holiday Party Join us as we network with business professionals while enjoying good food and drinks. The BDR team is grateful for...

BDR Monthly Newsletter – November 2025

      A Season of Thanks With the holiday season approaching, we are grateful for our clients and community. Thank you for the...

Federal Reserve Lowers Rates

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate yesterday by a quarter-point to support a labor market that could be weakening. The Fed will...

Chatter & Chalk Grand Opening

We’re excited to announce the grand opening of Chatter & Chalk at 1315 Airport Boulevard in Morgantown! Principal & Associate Broker David Lorenze, CCIM,...

BDR Monthly Newsletter – October 2025

  5 Reasons Q4 is Prime Time for Commercial Real Estate Decisions As the year winds down, Q4 presents unique opportunities in commercial real...

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...

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.