Recent Articles from Benny Kass
MARGENAU: When in doubt — file a claim
Regular readers of this column know that one of the messages I preach is this: “You have every right to file a claim for any kind of Social Security benefit […]
A rising number of rentals drives down rent prices for third straight month
The Realtor.com® July Rental Report revealed a third consecutive month of better news for renters in many parts of the country, with a continued decline in year-over-year rent prices for 0-2 bedroom […]
North Carolina to gain more than $973M in affordable housing development
Federal tax credits and other financing awarded in 2023 will build more than $973 million in affordable apartments in 29 North Carolina counties. The work is expected to support 15,900 […]
Opportunity zone housing markets rebound in second quarter of 2023 along with rest of nation
ATTOM has released its second-quarter 2023 report analyzing qualified low-income Opportunity Zones targeted by Congress for economic redevelopment in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (see full methodology […]
Alliance Residential Company acquires property for Broadstone West End
Alliance Residential Company has purchased 3.4 acres at 2130 Wilkinson Boulevard in Charlotte, North Carolina, to develop Broadstone West End, a 332-unit luxury apartment community. Designed by Cline Design Associates, […]
CP Group announces four new leases at Harris Corners in Charlotte
CP Group has announced four new leases at Harris Corners — its three-building, Class A office campus totaling 365,000 square feet in Charlotte. The new additions include: TAT Technologies, a […]
Wait, don’t sign that lease (yet)! Get answers to these 13 questions before you commit to an apartment.
Congratulations! After a long search, you’ve finally found an apartment you like at a price you can afford. Your application has been accepted, and […]
SCORE Charlotte intake team honored in matching potential new client needs with one of the chapters 72 volunteers
The first contact of a new potential SCORE Charlotte client seeking assistance in opening or expanding a business or general guidance is normally made by one of five dedicated members […]
Stock market today: Wall Street drifts again in the countdown to a Federal Reserve announcement
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are drifting Wednesday as Wall Street waits to see the Federal Reserve’s latest forecasts for where interest rates may be heading. The S&P 500 was […]
Stock market today: Wall Street slips as oil prices keep rising ahead of Fed decision on rates
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are slipping Tuesday, and oil prices keep rising while Wall Street waits for the Federal Reserve’s latest decision on interest rates. The S&P 500 was […]
Stock market today: Wall Street drifts ahead of Fed meeting as oil prices keep rising
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is drifting Monday, while oil prices keep rising to raise the pressure on inflation. The S&P 500 was 0.2% higher in afternoon trading, coming […]
Stock market today: Wall Street climbs as stocks worldwide rise
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are rising on Wall Street Thursday after a blizzard of reports suggested the U.S. economy is still humming, though inflation may be too. The S&P […]
Latest News
- Construction employment increases in 223 of 358 metro areas
- A rising number of rentals drives down rent prices for third straight month
- CP Group announces four new leases at Harris Corners in Charlotte
- Developer files plans for 384-acre mixed-use project in Kings Mountain
- Equity improves for U.S. homeowners as housing market boom shows signs of revival
- Construction firms add 19,000 jobs in July as sector’s unemployment level hits 3.9 percent
- Profits on home sales rebound across U.S. in second quarter as housing market revives
- 47% of employees say they’ll quit if employer orders return to office full time
- U.S. housing market avoids crash, but challenges remain for buyers and sellers
- Rate-lock tipping point: Homeowners are nearly twice as willing to sell if their mortgage rate is 5% or higher
- Equity improves for U.S. homeowners as housing market boom shows signs of revival
- 50 Most Influential Women announced
Features
- SCORE Charlotte intake team honored in matching potential new client needs with one of the chapters 72 volunteers
- Bidding Wars – 6 Tips to Help a Homebuyer Win the Bid
- ABC Carolinas Construction Conference Features New SC Chamber CEO, Bob Morgan as Keynote
- How to Buy Your First Home
- Buying and Selling in the time of COVID-19
- PERSONNEL FILE: Peters joins Showcase Realty
- PERSONNEL FILE: Mellor joins Henderson Properties of Charlotte
- REZONING ROUNDUP: Greenway Residential Development seeks rezoning of 12.3 acres
- PERSONNEL FILE: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices recieves award
- PERSONNEL FILE: McCarty has joined LS3P
- PERSONNEL FILE: Graham joins Paragon Bank
- PERSONNEL FILE: Bowman is licensed professional engineer