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News June 17, 2026

Wall Street loses ground slightly after first Fed statement under Warsh

By Sinéad Carew and Sruthi Shankar June 17 (Reuters) – U.S. stock indexes lost some ground on Wednesday, after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, as expected, but signaled a rate […]

Inside Tract June 16, 2026

SpaceX vaults past Microsoft and Amazon’s market value as post IPO momentum builds

By Shashwat Chauhan and Medha Singh June 16 (Reuters) – Shares of Elon Musk’s SpaceX climbed more than 14% on Tuesday, lifting its valuation past Amazon.com and briefly above Microsoft […]

Inside Tract June 15, 2026

Dow hits record high on US-Iran deal optimism, oil prices slide

By Twesha Dikshit and Joel Jose June 15 (Reuters) – Wall Street’s main indexes rose on Monday, with the Dow touching an intraday high after the United States and Iran […]

Columnists June 11, 2026

GOLDMAN: Shush! You’re Fired 

Is there a good way to be fired? Probably not. But companies today seem hard at work at making the process as miserable as possible. Massive 5-figure firing events from Meta, Walmart, and a frighteningly large […]

Columnists June 11, 2026

MARGENAU: More Social Security Rules I Can’t Explain 

 I’ve always prided myself on being able to explain the rationale behind various Social Security rules and regulations. Many times, readers will send me emails in which they express utter […]

Inside Tract June 11, 2026

Realtor.com report shows homes selling below asking price by week four

A new Realtor.com report reveals homes sell below asking price by week four, marking a shift from the pandemic-era bidding wars.

Inside Tract June 11, 2026

Rural Union County Roundabout to Temporarily Close 

N.C. Department of Transportation maintenance crews will temporarily close the roundabout at N.C. 218 and N.C. 205, east of Fairview in Union County.  The roundabout will be closed to traffic […]

Inside Tract June 11, 2026

FreeMoreWest in charlotte launches new summer dining and wellness experiences

FreeMoreWest in charlotte unveils new seasonal menus, wellness offerings, and events this summer, enhancing its role as a vibrant local destination.

Inside Tract June 11, 2026

Balfour Beatty completes demolition milestone at Brooklyn & Church in Charlotte

Balfour Beatty completed demolition at Brooklyn & Church in Charlotte, advancing the adaptive reuse project with 250,000 square feet removed for future residential units.

Construction and Real Estate June 11, 2026

Construction Spending Rises 0.9 Percent Annually In April; Association Urges Officials To Renew Highway And Transit Funding By September 

Construction spending increased 0.4 percent from March to April and 0.9 percent over 12 months, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of a new government […]

News June 11, 2026

Zombie foreclosures rise in most states with North Carolina up 67 percent

ATTOM reports zombie foreclosures rose in 38 states including North Carolina, with a 67 percent increase, reflecting a slow return to normalized foreclosure levels.

Meckcetera June 11, 2026

Best at Work Insights – The Third Option: Why Your Best Employees Are Quietly Losing Their Edge

By JAIME RAUL ZEPEDA One of the best jobs I ever had was also quietly killing me. Plush role inside a big company. Gourmet meals all day. The kind of […]

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  • In the priciest markets, saving and breaking even on a home purchase can take a buyer into their retirement years 
  • Construction Input Costs Climb 7.1 Percent Between July 2025 And July 2026 As Impacts From War And Tariffs Spread Beyond Petroleum And Metals
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  • ATTOM report finds less than half of opportunity zones post annual home price growth
  • Fairfield completes 307-home Cavella community in Charlotte’s North Tryon
  • Construction Spending Falls 3.2 Percent Annually In June; Contractors Urge Officials To Avoid Policies That Could Further Weaken Demand 
  • Study Finds Renters are Prioritizing Trust Over Price 
  • Homes Now Sell Below List Price in 41 of 50 Major U.S. Metros 
  • Construction Employment Increases In 33 States And D.C. From June 2025 To June 2026 
  • Why Your Building’s Address Was Never Meant to Be Its Identity 
  • Schubert North America opens new 45,000-square-foot headquarters in Charlotte
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Editor’s Notes

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 Conven[...]

Features

  • City of Charlotte Announces Director of Strategy & Budget Department 
  • CBRE Adds Veteran Office and Healthcare Leasing Professional Grant Keyes to Charlotte Team 
  • 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 
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