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Top 10 reasons to tackle your chimney repair now
Even sitting here at my work-from-home desk, I can hear you exclaim: “Chimney repair? Are you serious? I just finally set up my aboveground pool!” Well, sorry to play […]
How to buy the vacant lot next door
Reader Question: We have some property in a popular vacation area where we are building a cottage. We bought the lot six years ago. The neighbors own a lot […]
Power outage: How to protect electronic appliances
Power outages are a fact of life in summer, when high demand overtaxes the grid or seasonal storms damage equipment. Unfortunately, power outages and electronic appliances do not play […]
Is raising the price $5,000 for buyer closing cost illegal?
Reader Question: I recently sold a home, and the buyer didn’t have enough money for closing costs. They asked me to sign papers that raised the purchase price $5,000. […]
Should you pay the cost to remove a tree?
You might be surprised at the cost to remove a tree. Why is it so pricey? Because tree removal is a complex, potentially dangerous operation, which requires specialized training and […]
Tips that will make the most of your above ground pool
Welcome summer! Like most of us, your summer plans probably involve a stay-cation at home. Installing an above ground pool is an affordable way to add excitement to your back […]
Does zoning affect affordable housing prices?
Reader Question: Does zoning regulation affect affordable housing? Monty’s Answer: Zoning is poorly understood. When asking why housing is becoming more expensive, consumers and politicians alike often overlook zoning and […]
Deck repairs that will protect your investment
Don’t worry if your deck is looking a little worn out this spring. Deck repair can be easy and affordable. Most important, it will help prevent small problems becoming big […]
Appraisal vs. agent sets home price?
Reader Question: I am going to sell my house. Would it be wise to have an appraiser evaluate my home rather than depending on a real estate agent? Monty’s Answer: […]
Power cleaning: A simple guide to wash your siding
After a long hard winter, clean siding is a quick and affordable way to brighten up your house exterior. Just make sure that you choose an appropriate cleaning method that […]
Are online value estimates harmful?
Reader Question: There is substantial information available on the web, the library, magazines and newspapers regarding home values. I’m not sure what to believe, or not believe, as the sources […]
How much will you have to pay for that new roof?
Shopping for a new roof is a rare experience for most of us, since roofs tend to last for 15 years or longer. And they’re not something that is usually […]
Latest News
- Construction Spending Rises 0.9 Percent Annually In April; Association Urges Officials To Renew Highway And Transit Funding By September
- Zombie foreclosures rise in most states with North Carolina up 67 percent
- US consumer inflation breaks above 4% as Iran war raises energy prices
- Rail Trail Bridge to Connect Uptown to South End over I-277 work begins
- Construction employment rises in 32 states and D.C. with North Carolina adding 13,600 jobs
- ATTOM reports home purchase loans at 12-year low amid rising mortgage rates
- NCDOT unveils six design concepts to reconnect I-77 South corridor in Charlotte
- ATTOM report finds home prices grew in nearly half of opportunity zones
- Foundry Commercial Brings Uptown Charlotte Site to Market
- Construction Employment Rises By 9,000 In April As Nonresidential Hiring Offsets Residential Declines And Average Hourly Pay Rises To $38.73
- Foreclosure activity rises 18 percent annually with Delaware and South Carolina hardest hit
- Homeowners face plumbing and radon as top repair stressors across states
Features
- 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
- Thomas & Hutton Announces Sixth-Generation Leadership Transition as Firm Enters 80th Year
- Movement Mortgage welcomes Justin Caplan as East Coast Growth Director
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