Recent Articles from Staff Report
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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.
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.
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
Latest News
- 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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- 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
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