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Construction and Real Estate June 4, 2026

Rail Trail Bridge to Connect Uptown to South End over I-277 work begins 

Beginning June 2, the inside lanes of I‑277 in both directions will close for about four months so the contractor can install barrier walls and remove and reconstruct the center median. Barrier wall […]

Inside Tract June 4, 2026

Furnished Finder Partners with PadSplit to Expand Affordable Room Rental Inventory Nationwide 

Furnished Finder, the leading platform for furnished monthly rentals, today announced a partnership with PadSplit, the country’s largest coliving marketplace, to connect renters with more private room rentals across the U.S. As part of the […]

Inside Tract June 4, 2026

Zillow’s May Market Report: The housing recovery is back on pause 

Home sales and new listings fell behind last-year levels in May as mortgage rates steadily rose, according to the Zillow® May Market Report.  New listings have historically peaked in May or June but sellers pulled back […]

Inside Tract June 4, 2026

Survey: 41% of Homeowners Say Selling is More Stressful Than Buying 

The other side of buying a home is selling one. Mired in similar difficulty around inspections, negotiations, and navigating the logistical challenges of showing the place one lives in, it’s a difficult, […]

Construction and Real Estate June 3, 2026

Construction employment rises in 32 states and D.C. with North Carolina adding 13,600 jobs

Construction employment increased in 32 states and D.C., with North Carolina adding 13,600 jobs, signaling growth but concerns remain over federal funding.

News June 3, 2026

ATTOM reports home purchase loans at 12-year low amid rising mortgage rates

Attom's Q1 report shows home purchase loans fell to a 12-year low as rising mortgage rates and high prices pressure buyers nationwide.

Inside Tract May 28, 2026

Home sales rebound where supply has surged 

Home sales rose the most over the year in Austin, according to Zillow, where inventory is a nation-leading 52% above pre-pandemic averages.   Homes are typically selling after 17 days — roughly in line with pre-pandemic norms.   […]

Inside Tract May 28, 2026

It’s a renter’s market: 2 in 5 listings come with a deal this spring 

39.8% of rentals on Zillow offered concessions this spring — up 5 percentage points from a year ago, according to a new Zillow analysis.  Incentives are most common in Denver […]

Inside Tract May 28, 2026

Workforce future-proofing requires a shift in organizational mindset, new CompTIA research finds 

Organizational changes in attitudes and practices around workforce development are necessary to create a future-proof workforce that drives business results, according to new research from CompTIA, the leading global provider […]

Construction May 28, 2026

NCDOT unveils six design concepts to reconnect I-77 South corridor in Charlotte

NCDOT released six design concepts to reconnect the I-77 South corridor in Charlotte, featuring parks, pedestrian paths, and bike connectivity.

News May 28, 2026

ATTOM report finds home prices grew in nearly half of opportunity zones

Attom's first-quarter report shows median home prices rose year-over-year in 44.6% of opportunity zones, reflecting similar growth to non-zone areas.

Inside Tract May 28, 2026

White Point Recapitalizes Gibson Mill in Partnership with the Liles Family 

White Point, the Charlotte-based real estate investment and development firm, has announced the recapitalization of Gibson Mill, one of the region’s most distinctive adaptive reuse destinations and a community-driven gathering place […]

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  • Rail Trail Bridge to Connect Uptown to South End over I-277 work begins 
  • Construction employment rises in 32 states and D.C. with North Carolina adding 13,600 jobs
  • ATTOM reports home purchase loans at 12-year low amid rising mortgage rates
  • NCDOT unveils six design concepts to reconnect I-77 South corridor in Charlotte
  • ATTOM report finds home prices grew in nearly half of opportunity zones
  • Foundry Commercial Brings Uptown Charlotte Site to Market 
  • Construction Employment Rises By 9,000 In April As Nonresidential Hiring Offsets Residential Declines And Average Hourly Pay Rises To $38.73 
  • Foreclosure activity rises 18 percent annually with Delaware and South Carolina hardest hit
  • Homeowners face plumbing and radon as top repair stressors across states
  • Averitt Announces New Commitment to Charlotte 
  • PlayNation to Bring Purpose-Driven Indoor Playground to Eastway Crossing 
  • Construction Jobs Increase In 33 States And D.C. Between March 2025 And March 2026 
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Zoning out when maybe we shouldn’t be

When we move to a new city, we look into the public school system. We inquire about crime rates. We [...]

Andy Cox reflects on how 
his latest chapter began

In 2005 and 2006, companies were expanding left and right in Charlotte. Building permits were skyroc[...]

10 reasons why you should 
be reading the Meck Times

My 4-year-old son is sort of obsessed with David Bowie. When he was 3, he wanted, for Halloween, to [...]

If I worked in economic development, I’d totally link to this column

Winter isn’t feeling very wintery in much of the U.S., and the warm temperatures are putting peopl[...]

Could this mean taco trucks in The Vue?

Over in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department, there have been talks about what to do with a[...]

From NAR, a lump of statistical coal

As if things weren’t bad enough, NAR has another reason to reach for bottles sealed with cotton (o[...]

Steak and potatoes for CRCBR 
but no more alphabet soup

At first, it was known as the Charlotte Region Commercial Property Exchange. A mouthful of a name, i[...]

Before DNC, condo owners should go to their docs

The dollars signs are already in property owners’ eyes, even though the Democratic National Co[...]

Features

  • Thomas & Hutton Announces Ryo Yamamoto’s Professional Engineer Licensure in North Carolina 
  • Thomas & Hutton Grows Charlotte Team With Two New Project Engineers 
  • City of Charlotte Introduces New Deputy City Manager and New Director of Housing & Neighborhood Services 
  • JLL strengthens Charlotte capabilities with top Agency Leasing team hire from Foundry Commercial 
  • Thomas & Hutton Grows Charlotte Team With Two New Team Members 
  • Nick Schirato Joins Thomas & Hutton As An Environmental Designer In Charlotte 
  • Foundry Taps Alex Olofson to Lead Capital Markets Growth in Charlotte
  • Tony Lathrop Strengthens Parker Poe’s Infrastructure, Transportation & Public Policy Services
  • MVA Expands Economic Development & Incentives Group, Appoints Beth Buckner as Head 
  • Thomas & Hutton Announces Kaylee Neal’s Professional Engineer Licensure In North Carolina 
  • Thomas & Hutton Announces Sixth-Generation Leadership Transition as Firm Enters 80th Year 
  • Movement Mortgage welcomes Justin Caplan as East Coast Growth Director 
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