Recent Articles from Staff Report
58% of US Job Seekers Say Finding Work Will Be Harder in 2026 — Yet 42% Are Already on the Hunt
With 2026 in full swing, U.S. job seekers are entering the new year with mixed emotions and mounting challenges. While optimism about higher wages persists, the majority believe the road […]
Mortgages Above 6% Now Exceed Share of Mortgages Below 3%, Marking a Turning Point in the Rate Lock-In Era
The share of U.S. homeowners carrying mortgage rates above 6% has officially surpassed the share holding ultra-low rates below 3%, signaling a meaningful shift in the housing market after years of historically […]
T.R. Lawing Realty acquires Rebhan Property Management properties
The new year begins with growth for Charlotte-based T.R. Lawing Realty, Inc. We are pleased to announce the addition of properties to our portfolio, acquired at the year’s end from Rebhan Property Management. Locally […]
Alliance Residential Company Acquires Over 20 Acres In Huntersville
Alliance Residential Company, one of the largest multifamily developers in the nation, closed on 20.38 acres of land located in Huntersville for the development of Broadstone Bryton, a 358-unit luxury apartment community. Broadstone Bryton […]
Rising fuel and metals costs increase construction material prices in February 2026
Construction material prices rose in February 2026 due to soaring fuel and metals costs, with further increases likely amid Iran war disruptions, says AGC analysis.
Wall Street slides as Mideast de-escalation uncertainty weighs on sentiment
By Twesha Dikshit and Purvi Agarwal March 26 (Reuters) – Wall Street’s main indexes dropped on Thursday following gains in the previous session, as conflicting signals from the U.S. and […]
Wall Street advances on Mideast de-escalation hopes
Wall Street’s main indexes rose on Wednesday as prospects of a de-escalation in the Middle East conflict allayed some investor fears around prolonged energy supply disruptions. Pakistan has delivered a […]
Wall Street slips as Middle East uncertainty caps rally
By Purvi Agarwal and Twesha Dikshit March 24 (Reuters) – Wall Street’s main indexes pulled back on Tuesday as renewed doubts over easing Middle East tensions tempered the previous session’s […]
Wall St recovers after Trump postpones strikes on Iran’s power plants
By Purvi Agarwal and Twesha Dikshit Mar 23 (Reuters) – The main U.S. indexes climbed in broad gains on Monday after President Donald Trump said he had ordered the military […]
Wall St falls as Middle East turmoil clouds Fed outlook
By Johann M Cherian and Utkarsh Hathi March 20 (Reuters) – Wall Street’s main indexes fell on Friday to multi-month lows as the Iran war entered its fourth week, roiling […]
M/I Homes to launch nearly 300 new homes in Charlotte and Hickory in 2026
M/I Homes announces two new communities totaling nearly 300 homes in Charlotte and Hickory, featuring ranch and luxury designs with sales starting in 2026.
GOLDMAN: No Breathing, Please — We’re Working
It doesn’t matter if they’re managing you from across the office or from across the country, having a boss telling you what to do and when to do it is bad. What’s worse is having a […]
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