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May 28, 2026

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 […]

May 20, 2026

Choreo Anchors 40,000+ SF Leasing Surge at One South  

Trinity Partners and One South ownership are pleased to announce more than 40,000 square feet of new and expanded office leasing activity, highlighted by a major lease from Choreo, which will […]

May 14, 2026

Young Black and Hispanic Americans Aspire to Homeownership, Entrepreneurship and Generational Wealth at Higher Rates Than White Peers, But Face Steeper Structural Barriers 

Amid historic affordability challenges in the U.S., a new study released today by the Julian Bond Institute for Financial Equity Research (JBI) debunks preconceived notions that younger, more diverse generations lack motivation to […]

May 7, 2026

Ballantyne-Area market center is the most profit-productive office in the Keller Williams system for more than 15 years  

In 2015, Keller Williams Ballantyne-Area became the number one market center in Keller Williams for six years in a row, something no other market center has accomplished. This record-setting rise began […]

Apr 23, 2026

94% of 2026 Homebuyers Will Change Their Plans If Interest Rates Don’t Drop 

Despite expert forecasts that mortgage rates will remain relatively steady this year, 94% of Americans planning to buy a home in 2026 would change their plans if rates don’t drop […]

Apr 16, 2026

The Myth of the “Hot Market”: Why Strategy Beats Seasonality in Real Estate 

By Jamie Townsend | Founder, The Townsend Standard | Realtor® at Keller Williams Ballantyne-Area  Many homeowners believe there is a “perfect” time to sell a home. Traditionally, spring has been […]

Apr 9, 2026

FEMA Funds $26 Million for Buyout of 75 Homes in North Carolina, Opening New Path Forward for Hurricane Helene Recovery 

FEMA has awarded more than $26 million to eliminate flood risks for severely damaged properties in North Carolina. The state will use this funding, administered through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, to […]

Apr 2, 2026

Your best people are not leaving for more money — they are leaving because you stopped paying attention

By JAIME RAUL ZEPEDA EVP, Best Companies Group COVID did something to us that a decade of wellness programs never could. It forced us to look directly at our own […]

Mar 26, 2026

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 […]

Mar 19, 2026

CREW Charlotte donates $75,000 to support women in commercial real estate

CREW Charlotte donated $75,000 to the Anne Vulcano Scholarship Fund to support women pursuing careers in commercial real estate through CREW Network Foundation.

Mar 12, 2026

Hippo’s 2026 Housepower Report reveals rising home maintenance challenges and costs

Hippo's 2026 Housepower Report highlights increased home maintenance needs, financial strains, and preparedness gaps among U.S. homeowners amid rising costs and climate risks.

Mar 5, 2026

Extreme increases in aluminum, steel and copper costs drive up prices for construction materials in january; spending ends 2025 down from 2024 

The producer price index for materials and services used in nonresidential construction rose 2.9 percent from January 2025 to last month, while construction spending slipped 0.4 percent from December 2024 […]

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