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Construction costs climbed again in March, with increases for a wide range of building materials, including many that are subject to proposed tariffs that could drive prices still higher and cause scarcities, according to an analysis by the Associated General ...

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ATTOM Data Solutions, curator of the nation’s premier property database, has released its 2017 property tax analysis for more than 86 million U.S. single family homes, which shows that property taxes levied on single family homes in 2017 totaled $293.4 billion, ...

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Whether you’re looking for an additional source of income, investing for the future, or having trouble selling your home, there are many reasons people consider becoming landlords. From meeting daily expectations to resident challenges, it’s no secret that investment property ...

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Luxury apartment community, Sycamore at Tyvola, will soon open to new residents seeking elegance and tranquility in Southwest Charlotte. The gated community of 288 one- and two- bedroom units will feature upscale amenities, controlled access, elevator service, yoga, barre, and ...

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Home prices increased 7.8 percent year over year in January, according to Redfin. The median sale price was $280,500 across the markets Redfin services. Sales were down 7.9 percent annually as the ongoing inventory shortage showed no signs of ending. ...

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Relaxation, financial savings, better health, and a renewed sense of adventure were among the numerous benefits reported by many of the more than 1,500 area residents who participated in Sustain Charlotte’s Way2Go CLT sustainable transportation challenge in 2017. Between March ...

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New Forum has announced that JELD-WEN Holding, Inc., one of the world’s largest door and window manufacturers, has begun moving employees into its new global headquarters building at Ayrsley, the master-planned, mixed-use community in Steele Creek. JELD-WEN’s first employees moved ...

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Despite weakening optimism from non-homeowners at the end of last year that now is a good time to buy, an overwhelming majority said they do want to own a home in the future and believe homeownership is part of their ...

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The LegalShield Real Estate Index, a leading indicator of existing home sales, declined (worsened) 0.2 points to 100.3 in January and is 2.7 percent below year-ago levels, according to the report released earlier this month. Recent movement in the Real ...

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CRRA held its groundbreaking for its new headquarters, which will be built on land adjacent to its current building in Midtown, on March 21. The new building will be approximately 58,000 square feet with 2,100 square feet of retail and ...

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