Mecklenburg Times: News for Mecklenburg, Union and Iredell counties Real Estate, Development, Construction, and Community News in the Charlotte area and throughout Mecklenburg, Union and Iredell counties

With colder weather and holiday planning, the winter season is typically slower for lake real estate. This winter appears to be a bit busier than last winter. A new lake real estate report has been released showing the number of ...

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New research from Paychex, Inc., a leading provider of integrated human capital management software solutions for human resources, payroll, benefits, and insurance services, indicates that employers can build and retain top talent by offering educational and skill-building opportunities for employees.  The ...

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Following up on its often-referenced 2008 workplace conflict report, The Myers-Briggs Company has launched updated research titled Conflict at Work.  “Currently, managers spend over 4 hours a week dealing with conflict on average,” says John Hackston, Head of Thought Leadership at The Myers-Briggs Company and ...

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A new survey reveals that nearly a third of workers report decreased engagement—the commitment and connection that they feel to their work.  Could the shift to remote work spurred by the pandemic be at fault? The Conference Board survey says ...

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First-time home buyers have returned to the housing market and those who can afford a home are finding success after years of setbacks. The share of buyers purchasing a home for the first time has rebounded to pre-pandemic levels. First-time ...

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Symphony Talent has released research of hundreds of talent acquisition professionals and leaders that reveals pressing concerns over the threat of recession, the inability to find people who are qualified with the right skills, and a lack of confidence in ...

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September data confirms a fall cooldown has come to the rental market, as national rent growth dropped to its lowest annual pace (+7.8%) since June 2021, according to the Realtor.com® Monthly Rental Report. In another sign of more typical seasonal moderation than ...

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ATTOM has released its Q3 2022 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, which shows there were a total of 92,634 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings — default notices, scheduled auctions or bank repossessions — up 3 percent from the previous quarter and 104 percent from ...

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Construction employment climbed in 27 states from September to October, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said, however, that many more contractors would have added employees if ...

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ATTOM has released its Q3 2022 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, which shows there were a total of 92,634 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings — default notices, scheduled auctions or bank repossessions — up 3 percent from the previous quarter and 104 percent from ...

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