The Mecklenburg Times

10/08/2024

ATTOM has released its third-quarter 2024 U.S. Home Affordability Report showing that median-priced single-family homes and condos remain less affordable in the third quarter of 2024 compared to historical averages in 99 percent of counties around the nation with sufficient data to analyze.

ATTOM has released its third-quarter 2024 U.S. Home Affordability Report showing that median-priced single-family homes and condos remain less affordable in the

10/08/2024

Get ready for an unforgettable night at our highly anticipated 50 Most Influential Women event!

Join us as we celebrate and recognize the incredible impact of female leaders in North Carolina's dynamic legal and business industries.

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10/07/2024

Mungo Homes is celebrating its 70th anniversary with numerous top workplace honors and expanding its charitable efforts through the Mungo Homes Foundation.

Since its founding by Michael J. Mungo in 1954, Mungo Homes has prioritized employee satisfaction and community impact. This approach has earned the company national and local recognition for its exceptional workplace culture.

Mungo Homes is celebrating its 70th anniversary with numerous top workplace honors and expanding its charitable efforts through the Mungo Homes Foundation. Since its founding by Michael J. Mungo in 1954, Mungo Homes has prioritized employee satisfaction and community impact. This approach has earned...

10/07/2024

Mungo Homes is celebrating its 70th anniversary with numerous top workplace honors and expanding its charitable efforts through the Mungo Homes Foundation.

Since its founding by Michael J. Mungo in 1954, Mungo Homes has prioritized employee satisfaction and community impact. This approach has earned the company national and local recognition for its exceptional workplace culture.

Mungo Homes is celebrating its 70th anniversary with numerous top workplace honors and expanding its charitable efforts through the Mungo Homes Foundation.

10/02/2024

Celebrating a decade of creative excellence, DESIGNBAR LLC has established itself as a premier commercial interior design firm in Charlotte. Founded in 2014 by Monika Nessbach, Principal and Chief Creative Officer, DESIGNBAR specializes in delivering innovative and immersive design solutions for the commercial building industry, both nationally and internationally.

Celebrating a decade of creative excellence, DESIGNBAR LLC has established itself as a premier commercial interior design firm in Charlotte. Founded in 2014 by

10/01/2024

🏆 You're invited to attend our 50 Most Influential Women event! 🏆

This event spotlights the important role women leaders play in North Carolina's legal and business communities.

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09/30/2024

CBRE has announced that Brett Gray has joined as Senior Managing Director and Market Leader for its Charlotte business. Starting in November, Gray will oversee business operations and drive the market’s growth strategy for all Advisory Service lines of business, including leasing, sales, debt and structured finance, valuation, and property management.

CBRE has announced that Brett Gray has joined as Senior Managing Director and Market Leader for its Charlotte business. Starting in November, Gray will oversee

09/27/2024

The American Dream - a little house with a picket fence, a yard just big enough for a dog to stretch its legs, and, of course, the sweet satisfaction of knowing you didn’t pay full price. Yes, for many, buying a home is the ultimate financial milestone. But while some are content to sign on the dotted line, others see the price tag as the opening bid in a high-stakes game.

In

The American Dream - a little house with a picket fence, a yard just big enough for a dog to stretch its legs, and, of course, the sweet satisfaction of knowin

09/26/2024

Construction employment increased in 39 states in August from a year earlier, while 27 states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between July and August, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America today.

Construction employment increased in 39 states in August from a year earlier, while 27 states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between July

09/26/2024

🚨 Last call! 🚨

Family-owned businesses deserve to be celebrated for their dedication to excellence and community. Let’s honor their contributions today!

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09/25/2024

By Courtney Klosterman, home insights expert at Hippo

The increasing intensity and frequency of natural disasters can leave homeowners scrambling to protect their most valuable asset: their homes. And according to Hippo’s recent disaster preparedness survey, younger U.S. homeowners (ages 18-29) fear natural disasters more than any other generation, despite taking measures to be prepared.

By Courtney Klosterman, home insights expert at Hippo The increasing intensity and frequency of natural disasters can leave homeowners scrambling to protec

09/24/2024

Do you know a family-owned business in Mecklenburg County? Think they should be featured in The Mecklenburg Times upcoming family-owned business spotlight? Submit a recommendation today!

The In the Lead Best Family-Owned Businesses special section (and online product) recognizes businesses that are owned by a family and which demonstrate success across any of a broad spectrum of criteria. To be named one of the Best Family-Owned Businesses, a company must be entirely or substantiall...

09/24/2024

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has announced $5,231,400 in grants for North Carolina as part of $1 billion in grants through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has announced $5,231,400 in grants for North Carolina as part of $1 billion in grants through President Biden’s B

09/23/2024

Earlier this month, the Institute for Justice (IJ) filed a petition of certiorari with the United States Supreme Court on behalf of Michael Jones, an entrepreneur in North Carolina who runs a business as a drone photographer.

Earlier this month, the Institute for Justice (IJ) filed a petition of certiorari with the United States Supreme Court on behalf of Michael Jones, an entrepre

09/20/2024

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09/19/2024

Time’s running out! Recommend an exceptional family-owned business in Mecklenburg County for recognition.

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09/18/2024

The construction sector added 34,000 jobs in August while the industry’s unemployment rate fell to 3.2 percent, the lowest August rate in the 25-year history of the data, according to an analysis of new government data the Associated General Contractors of America.

The construction sector added 34,000 jobs in August while the industry’s unemployment rate fell to 3.2 percent, the lowest August rate in the 25-year history

09/17/2024

By Courtney Klosterman, home insights expert at Hippo

Turning a house into a home can feel incredibly rewarding. In fact, nearly two-fifths (39%) of homeowners from Hippo’s annual Housepower Report revealed home upgrades were one of their key priorities.

But renovating can be tricky even for homeowners with experience—let alone someone without that technical knowledge.

Before

By Courtney Klosterman, home insights expert at Hippo Turning a house into a home can feel incredibly rewarding. In fact, nearly two-fifths (39%) of homeowners from Hippo’s annual Housepower Report revealed home upgrades were one of their key priorities. But renovating can be tricky even for homeo...

09/16/2024

"2-Hour Virtual Seminar on Workplace Investigations: How to Conduct Your Investigation like a Pro."

"As an employer you have a duty to investigate...but what if you have a recalcitrant complainant, wrongdoer or witness?" -- HRTraininngs
It was a dark and stormy day.
I was sitting in my office in the HR department, trying to decide who I would fire. My colleagues analyze performance reviews.

"2-Hour Virtual Seminar on Workplace Investigations: How to Conduct Your Investigation like a Pro." "As an employer you have a duty to investigate...but what if you have a recalcitrant complainant, wrongdoer or witness?" -- HRTraininngs It was a dark and stormy day. I was sitting in my office in the...

09/16/2024

The In the Lead Best Family-Owned Businesses special section (and online product) recognizes businesses that are owned by a family and which demonstrate success across any of a broad spectrum of criteria.

To be named one of the Best Family-Owned Businesses, a company must be entirely or substantially family-owned and based in Mecklenburg County.

The In the Lead Best Family-Owned Businesses special section (and online product) recognizes businesses that are owned by a family and which demonstrate success

09/16/2024

Weichert, Realtors® - LKN Partners, located in Mooresville, is proud to announce that AlexaRae Godwin successfully completed the Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. Fast Track training program. The training helps quickly bring new and existing Weichert® affiliated agents up to speed on the latest information, resources and technology available to real estate professionals to help them

Weichert, Realtors® - LKN Partners, located in Mooresville, is proud to announce that AlexaRae Godwin successfully completed the Weichert Real Estate Affiliat

09/14/2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. wholesale price increases mostly slowed last month, the latest evidence that inflation pressures are cooling enough for the Federal Reserve to begin cutting interest rates next week.

The Labor Department said Thursday that its producer price index — which tracks inflation before it reaches consumers — rose 0.2% from July to August.

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. wholesale price increases mostly slowed last month, the latest evidence that inflation pressures are cooling enough for the Federal Res

09/13/2024

ATTOM has released its August 2024 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, which shows there were a total of 30,227 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings — default notices, scheduled auctions or bank repossessions — down 5.3 percent from a month ago and down 11 percent from a year ago.

“Foreclosure

ATTOM has released its August 2024 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, which shows there were a total of 30,227 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings — defa

09/12/2024

Do you know a remarkable family-owned business in Mecklenburg County? Recommend them for our In The Lead - Family Owned Businesses!

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