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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 Takes Emergency Steps to Slash Rates and Ease Bank Rules

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve took massive emergency action Sunday to try to help the economy withstand the coronavirus by slashing its benchmark...

Why the Future of Retail is Offline

Today, we announced Fifth Wall’s $100 million Retail Fund (see coverage in The Wall Street Journal). This fund seeks to invest in emerging brands and...

100-Bed Hospital In Fairmont Awaits Approval

WVU Medicine said Friday it will file a certificate of need with the state to construct a 100-bed hospital in Fairmont on property it...

Pending Announcement of Ohio Cracker Plant

PPTDLM Cracker’s FID Mid-Year. PTT Global Chemical is on track to make a final investment decision for a long-discussed ethane cracker plant in southeastern Ohio...

Dominion Post: Industrial Park ownership push for new interchange

Company plans to use TIF process for project. The ownership of the Morgantown Industrial Park has opted to be proactive in the push for...

February Newsletter: Hard Work and Dedication Brings a Reward with Great Honor

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Dominion Post: Black Diamond Realty LLC opens new residential arm, White Diamond Realty

Melissa Berube, formerly of Howard Hanna, tapped to head company. For David Lorenze and Mark Nesselroad, principals of commercial real estate company Black Diamond...

New Residential Brokerage Firm Taps Melissa Berube as Broker

Exciting news hit the office introducing White Diamond Realty’s broker Melissa Berube to the team. MORGANTOWN, WV—One of northcentral West Virginia’s most successful commercial...

January Newsletter: 2019 – An Outstanding Year for BDR!

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Pratt & Whitney announces $30 million investment in Bridgeport, WV location

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. – Pratt & Whitney announced Thursday that it is making a $30 million investment in its engine services facility in Bridgeport. The...

Marcellus/Utica Poised for Growth as Another Big Shale Play Slows Down

An expected drop over the next couple of years in the country’s hot crude oil and natural gas play, the Permian Basin in Texas...

December Newsletter: Happy Holidays From Our Team to You!

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November Newsletter: Three Closed Sales in Past Three Weeks, Click to Learn More

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Rebuilding Artworks at 601 S. Virginia Avenue

The BDR team continues to be inspired and encouraged by its clients and the ways in which they grow, support, and thrive in our...

Longview Plans to Expand – Officials Seek to Build $1.1B Facility

Right now there are just wild flowers on the empty land next to the Longview Power Plant in Maidsville, just north of Morgantown. But...

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.