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MARGENAU: Forbes Column Full of Holes
A recent edition of Forbes Magazine included an article called “Seven Ways Social Security Benefits are Unfair.” It went on to list various ways that Social Security payouts are supposedly actuarially indefensible and unjust. […]
US new home sales slump in April amid higher mortgage rates, prices
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Sales of new U.S. single-family homes fell in April as the boost from better weather faded and mortgage rates remained elevated. New home sales dropped 6.2% to a seasonally adjusted […]
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 […]
May 2026 Industrial Report: Consequences of Iran Conflict Affect Industrial Sector
Global logistics costs and supply chains are starting to feel the effect of the ongoing conflict in Iran and the disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The most immediate and […]
America’s Homeowners are Financially Unprepared for an Emergency
When researchers ask the average American whether they could handle the cost of an unexpected home repair project, the answer is simple: no. That lack of financial preparedness is compounded […]
S&P 500 and Nasdaq reach highs as US and Iran agree to extend ceasefire
By Twesha Dikshit, Utkarsh Hathi and Saeed Azhar May 28 (Reuters) – The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq extended gains on Thursday, briefly hitting intraday record highs, after news reports said […]
S&P 500, Nasdaq muted as investors await Mideast peace deal progress
By Twesha Dikshit and Utkarsh Hathi (Reuters) – The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq were muted on Wednesday in choppy trading, as investors remained cautious while awaiting progress in Middle […]
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