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The Fall HBA Tournament will be on Monday, October 24 at Devil’s Ridge Country Club in Holly Springs, N.C.

Only a few team spots remain, however the golf tournament is a great way to promote your company through simple and easy recognition! Sponsor a raffle prize for $100 or talk to golfers on the course with a tee box … Continue reading

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AMERICA’S LEADING COLLEGE TOWNS, AS HOME MARKETS

No matter the economic climate, a college education remains the mainstream path for many Americans looking to climb up the social ladder and achieve the American dream. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, some 20.5 million students are … Continue reading

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39 STATES PLUS D.C. REPORT CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT GROWTH

As of July 2016, thirty-nine states, plus the District of Columbia, have seen rising construction employment growth rates, as of July 2016, according to a National Association of Home Builders analysis. The highest growth rates were reported from Iowa (16.52%), … Continue reading

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Penalties for OSHA Fines Will Increase Aug. 1

On Aug. 1, monetary penalties issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for regulation infractions are slated to rise by up to 150% depending on the type of violation. Last fall, the president signed a budget bill that allowed the agency … Continue reading

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RENT OR OWN, HERE’S WHAT BABY BOOMERS WANT NEXT

RENT OR OWN, HERE’S WHAT BABY BOOMERS WANT NEXT A ‘new normal’ affordability and closer connections are what retiring Baby Boomers want from their moves in the next few years. By John McManus The Baby Boom–the original pig-in-a-python generational cohort–is … Continue reading

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OVERREGULATION IS PREVENTING A FULL RECOVERY FOR HOUSING

We are all incredibly relieved that the darkest days for housing triggered by the Great Recession are over. In the past few years, our industry has gradually picked up speed. Recent government data show that single-family production has increased 120% … Continue reading

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How To Use Instagram’s New Business Features

Instagram has introduced new and valuable features for businesses, aimed in particular at small- to medium-sized companies that don’t yet advertise on the social media platform. Here’s more info on these features, and tips on how to use them to … Continue reading

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Time Management Hack: Keep a Task Log

For many small business owners, the most valuable resource is time, but there are never enough hours in the day. “As a small business owner, we play many roles: president, VP of marketing, head of sales, CFO and janitor,” said Lori … Continue reading

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Don’t Be Shocked by These Hidden Costs of Buying a Home

When you’re thinking about buying your first home, it might seem like it’s all about the down payment. You save for years to have it, and you base a good portion of your home-buying budget on it. Next comes the mortgage. How … Continue reading

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Regulatory Nightmare Continues After Nearly 3 Decades

A developer’s nearly three-decade regulatory nightmare of attempts to obtain a Clean Water Act permit shows why Congress must take action to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers‘ final “Waters of the U.S.” rule from … Continue reading

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