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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
Pickleball Is Reshaping Real Estate: From “Picklemalls” to the Tennis vs. Pickleball Amenity Debate
I had some unexpected extra time recently thanks to winter storm closures. Since my pickleball playtimes got canceled, I went down a rabbit hole instead. It got me thinking: pickleball is not […]
Pace Runners moves into 46,000-square-foot space at SilverPark North in Charlotte
JLL has announced that Pace Runners has officially moved into a 46,000-square-foot industrial space at SilverPark North I, the newest building in SilverPark North, a Class-A industrial park in Charlotte, North Carolina. JLL Executive […]
Wing Drone Delivery Launches at Northcross Shopping Center, the Second Commercial Drone Hub in North Carolina
American Asset Corporation is proud to announce the launch of Wing drone delivery service at Northcross Shopping Center. Northcross is now the second retail center in North Carolina to offer […]
Where first-time buyers beat home investors
First-time homebuyers captured 69% of starter-home purchases in 2024, with housing policy shaping competition with investors.
New “Who Owns America” Report Maps Corporate Ownership of Residential Land
A new report from the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy and the Center for Geospatial Solutions (CGS) reveals where corporations have gained a significant foothold in residential real estate across the United States. The analysis of […]
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