The Mecklenburg Times

01/13/2025

First Carolina Bank (“Bank”) has announced the appointment of R. Gregory Ferrell to the newly created position of President – Real Estate Banking. In this expanded role, Ferrell will lead a team responsible for the strategic planning, growth, profitability, and overall performance of the Bank’s entire real estate-secured book of business, including commercial investor and consumer banking assets

First Carolina Bank (“Bank”) has announced the appointment of R. Gregory Ferrell to the newly created position of President – Real Estate Banking. In this

01/10/2025

Starting Jan. 3, Charlotte Douglas International Airport is continuing construction work associated with the South End Around Taxiway project and supporting infrastructure that requires a permanent closure of a portion of West Boulevard.

Starting Jan. 3, Charlotte Douglas International Airport is continuing construction work associated with the South End Around Taxiway project and supporting inf

01/08/2025

ATTOM has released its November 2024 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, which shows there were a total of 29,390 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings — default notices, scheduled auctions or bank repossessions – down 9 percent from a year ago, and down 5 percent from the prior month.

"The slight decline in U.S.

ATTOM has released its November 2024 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, which shows there were a total of 29,390 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings — de

01/08/2025

Think you're alone in dreading your company's annual holiday party? Think again. There's a person who hates the holiday party even more than you. That person is your boss. It makes sense. You only have to go to the party. The boss has to plan it. And even if the boss delegates the details to an underling -- as the boss tends to do with pretty much everything -- they do have to approve it.

Think you're alone in dreading your company's annual holiday party? Think again. There's a person who hates the holiday party even more than you. That perso

01/03/2025

Construction employment increased in 234, or 65 percent, of 358 metro areas between November 2023 and November 2024, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data. Association officials noted that firms continue to boost pay rates as many of them struggle to find enough qualified workers to hire.

Construction employment increased in 234, or 65 percent, of 358 metro areas between November 2023 and November 2024, according to an analysis by the Associate

12/27/2024

NEW YORK (AP) — What a wonderful year 2024 has been for investors.
U.S. stocks ripped higher and carried the S&P 500 to records as the economy kept growing and the Federal Reserve began cutting interest rates.
The year featured many familiar winners, such as Big Tech, which got even bigger as their stock prices kept growing. But it wasn't just Apple, Nvidia and the like.

NEW YORK (AP) — What a wonderful year 2024 has been for investors. U.S. stocks ripped higher and carried the S&P 500 to records as the economy kept growi

12/19/2024

Toppers Pizza, is marching into Concord with the opening of its newest location at 1225 Concord Parkway North.

This marks Toppers Pizza’s fifth location in the greater Charlotte Metro area and its 71st nationally, highlighting the growing demand for the beloved Midwestern brand. The

Toppers Pizza, is marching into Concord with the opening of its newest location at 1225 Concord Parkway North. This marks Toppers Pizza’s fifth location

12/16/2024

Construction sector employment rose by 10,000 jobs in November with moderate increases in both residential and nonresidential jobs, according to an analysis of new government data the Associated General Contractors of America released today. Association officials noted that contractors continue to hire amid some softening in demand, a sign they expect demand to rebound again in the near future.

Construction sector employment rose by 10,000 jobs in November with moderate increases in both residential and nonresidential jobs, according to an analysis o

12/13/2024

One new home in M/I Homes' Laurelbrook community has an especially meaningful purpose.

Proceeds from the sale of the Sherrills Ford home will benefit Pelotonia, a leading national non-profit that funds innovative cancer research. M/I Homes of Charlotte also hosted a golf tournament in support of Pelotonia. The benefit home and golf tournament together raised $262,536.80
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One new home in M/I Homes' Laurelbrook community has an especially meaningful purpose. Proceeds from the sale of the Sherrills Ford home will benefit Pel

12/11/2024

As mortgage rates fell at the end of the summer, there were more buyers making offers on homes which led to an uptick in closed sales in October. Rates have been on the rise since mid-September which could mean we will see home buyers pull back some in the fourth quarter. Overall, the number of new pending contracts across the Bright MLS service area was up 8.6%

As mortgage rates fell at the end of the summer, there were more buyers making offers on homes which led to an uptick in closed sales in October. Rates have been on the rise since mid-September which could mean we will see home buyers pull back some in the fourth quarter. Overall, the number of

12/10/2024

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible Private Nonprofit (PNP) organizations in North Carolina of the Dec. 2 deadline to submit disaster loan applications for physical damages that occurred from Tropical Storm Helene.

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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible Private Nonprofit (PNP) organizations in North Carolina of the Dec. 2 deadline to submit disa

12/09/2024

Thomas & Hutton is pleased to announce the following new hires in its Charlotte region:

Janelle Rochelle is a Civil Designer providing site development construction drawings, engineering design considerations for water, sewer, and storm drainage infrastructure, and permit applications associated with residential, commercial, and or industrial projects.
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Thomas & Hutton is pleased to announce the following new hires in its Charlotte region: Janelle Rochelle is a Civil Designer providing site development

12/06/2024

Construction employment rose in 238, or 66 percent, of 358 metro areas between October 2023 and October 2024, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data. Association officials noted that firms continue to boost pay rates as many of them struggle to find enough qualified workers to hire.

“While

Construction employment rose in 238, or 66 percent, of 358 metro areas between October 2023 and October 2024, according to an analysis by the Associated Gener

12/06/2024

One South and Foundry Commercial have announced Krazy Curry is coming soon to One South, a 40-story, Class-A office tower located at the intersection of Trade and Tryon Streets in uptown Charlotte. Covering 3,132 square feet, Krazy Curry’s new location in the heart of uptown is expected to open in January 2025, in a spot formerly occupied by Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill.

One South and Foundry Commercial have announced Krazy Curry is coming soon to One South, a 40-story, Class-A office tower located at the intersection of Trade

12/05/2024

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11/26/2024

ATTOM has released its third-quarter 2024 U.S. Residential Property Mortgage Origination Report, which shows that 1.67 million mortgages secured by residential property (1 to 4 units) were issued in the United States during the third quarter. That led to modest quarterly and annual increases of 1.9 percent.

The

ATTOM has released its third-quarter 2024 U.S. Residential Property Mortgage Origination Report, which shows that 1.67 million mortgages secured by residential