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Ruling on Labor Law Makes Builders Nervous
A government board ruled that subcontractors should be considered "joint employees" of homebuilders, but industry experts say that could...
Mortgage Applications Surge 11% in One Week
Demand for home loans soared last week as interest rates took a temporary dip because of unrest in the stock market.
FHA Proposal Aims to Woo Lenders
The Federal Housing Administration hopes new loan-certification documents will convince banks to open up FHA lending again. But will it backfire...
LinkedIn Introduces Chat-Style Messaging
The social network says the revamped messaging tool makes it easier to have shorter, more casual conversations on its site.
Consumer Confidence Makes a Comeback in August
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index®, which had declined in July, rebounded in August. The Index now stands at 101.5 (1985=100), up from 91.0 in July. The Present Situation Index increased from 104.0 last month to 115.1 in August, while the Expectations Index improved to 92.5 from 82.3 in July. The monthly Consumer Confidence Survey®, […]
Best and Worst Drivers Ranked by State
Bankrate.com ranked all 50 states according to several factors such as fatal crashes, car thefts, average commute times, gasoline spending, repair costs and insurance premiums. Idaho topped the list due to its low gas and insurance expenses, below-average thefts and short commute times. Vermont, Wyoming, Wisconsin and Minnesota rounded out the five best states for drivers. […]
6 Financial To-Do’s before Going on a Trip
(TNS)–While people disagree on many topics, there’s one thing most people can agree on: Vacations are great. Some might prefer big cities or public beaches, while others seek out quiet countrysides or towering mountains. Whatever your vacation dreams happen to be, it’s important to plan your trip so it goes smoothly. Travel experts and financial […]
Stream Realty Partners to start renovations at 300 South Brevard in December
Stream Realty Partners plans to start renovations to the 300 South Brevard building in December and expects to complete the work by June 2016, says Daniel Farrar, managing partner.
Stream recently acquired the office building for $45.5 million and its planned renovations include a new building facade, redesigned entrances facing Brevard Street and the adjacent light-rail station, new lobbies and restrooms, and new retail and tenant amenities.
Farrar says the firm is looking at adding some restaurants…Lincoln Harris scheduled to close on Observer site by end of October
Lincoln Harris is scheduled to close on its acquisition of more than 9 acres of uptown property used by The Charlotte Observer by the end of October, according to real estate records.
An affiliate of Charlotte real estate firm Lincoln Harris agreed to purchase the property in May, and the sale is expected to close on or before Oct. 31, records show. The property is owned by The McClatchy Co.’s pension fund. The site includes the 361,000-square-foot Observer building, which sits on 4 acres bordered…