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US import prices increase below expectations; sharp rise anticipated due to Iran war
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. import prices increased less than expected in March, though the trend still pointed to firming imported inflationary pressures as the Middle East conflict boosts […]
GOLDMAN: Rock Around the Clock — OK! Work Around the Clock — No Way!
What kind of bird are you? If you do your best work early in the morning, you’re a “Lark.” If you work best by waiting until the midnight hour, you’re an “Owl.” It’s a taxonomy I learned in “Tapping into […]
MARGENAU: Two Social Security Benefits You Never Heard Of
I’m going to give you two words. And I will buy you lunch if you can tell me what connection they have with Social Security. Here are the words: Pneumoconiosis and […]
Nearly 44% of U.S. Homes for Sale Now Carry HOA Fees as Dues Continue to Climb, Realtor.com® Finds
Homeowners associations (HOAs) continued their steady growth across the U.S. housing market in 2025, with nearly 44% of homes for sale now subject to a monthly HOA fee, according to the newly released Homeowners […]
U.S. Luxury Housing Diverges Sharply Across Local Markets
Luxury home prices stabilized at the end of 2025, while the gap between luxury homes and typical listings varied widely across local housing markets. The national entry point for luxury, […]
Construction jobs rise in 38 states including North Carolina and Texas
Construction jobs increased in 38 states including North Carolina and Texas from January 2025 to January 2026, driven by demand for skilled workers.
NCDOT Awards Contract to Extend Greylock Ridge Road in Matthews
The N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded a $4.2 million contract to build a new section of Greylock Ridge Road between E. John Steet and Tank Town Road in Matthews. […]
ATTOM reports home flipping profits lowest since great recession
Attom's 2025 report shows home flipping profits fell to the lowest since 2008 amid rising prices and tighter investor margins nationwide.
Carolina commercial leads $18 million revitalization of biggs park mall in Lumberton
Carolina Commercial is redeveloping Biggs Park Mall in Lumberton, N.C., with an $18 million project to restore the mall as a community retail hub.
The Myth of the “Hot Market”: Why Strategy Beats Seasonality in Real Estate
By Jamie Townsend | Founder, The Townsend Standard | Realtor® at Keller Williams Ballantyne-Area Many homeowners believe there is a “perfect” time to sell a home. Traditionally, spring has been […]
S&P 500, Nasdaq hit intraday records as Mideast hopes lift sentiment
By Niket Nishant and Avinash P April 16 (Reuters) – The benchmark S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq touched intraday record highs on Thursday as optimism surrounding a ceasefire between […]
S&P 500, Nasdaq push to closing records on earnings and Middle East optimism
By Niket Nishant and Utkarsh Hathi April 15 (Reuters) – On Wall Street, the benchmark S&P 500 and tech-heavy Nasdaq rallied to record closing highs on Wednesday as investors were […]
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- Construction Jobs Increase In Majority Of Metro Areas From April 2025 To April 2026 Amid Growing Data Center Pushback And Need For Highway Bill
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