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U.S. economy faces new test after Beijing summit
As we approach the middle of 2026, business leaders are navigating a familiar but increasingly fragile mix of opportunity and uncertainty in our economy. Inflation remains stubborn. Interest rates are elevated. Household debt continues to climb. […]
GOLDMAN: Job Security Guaranteed: Protect Yourself at AI Times
It’s a slash-and-burn job market. So you’re good at what you do? Big whoop. So your last quarterly performance review was stellar? Ancient history. So your father is the majority stockholder in the company that employs you? […]
MARGENAU: Why Are There So Many Rules?
People frequently ask me one of two rhetorical questions. Sometimes they will say, usually out of frustration, “Why is Social Security so complicated?” Even though they were probably not looking for an answer, I give them […]
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 […]
Swinerton Delivers New Market On Morehead To South End
Swinerton Builders has completed construction of Market on Morehead, the newest culinary and entertainment anchor at Carson Station. The 10,000-square-foot venue overlooking the Rail Trail officially opens to guests this May […]
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, […]
S&P 500, Nasdaq dip as Broadcom revenue miss dents chip stocks
By Medha Singh and Twesha Dikshit June 4 (Reuters) – The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq dropped on Thursday, as Broadcom’s revenue miss pressured chip stocks, while equity investors paused after […]
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.
Analysis-US stock options watchers warn Wall Street’s rally ‘ripe for volatility spasms’
By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK, June 3 (Reuters) – Wall Street’s nine-week rally has pushed U.S. stock indexes to successive new highs, but people who watch key options metrics […]
Latest News
- Share Of Equity-rich Homes Near Five-year Low
- 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
- Rent burden hits families with children hardest
- 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
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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