Category Archives: Home Building

NCHBECF Hurricane Matthew Disaster Relief Fund Established

The North Carolina Home Builders Educational & Charitable Foundation’s (NCHBECF) Board of Trustees on Friday approved the establishment of the Hurricane Matthew Disaster Relief Fund to raise money to benefit NCHBA members and their families affected by the storm, which … Continue reading

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Distressed Sales Update: June 2016 Distressed Sales Accounted for 8 Percent of Homes Sold Nationally in June 2016 Molly Boesel    |    Housing Trends Of total sales in June 2016, distressed sales accounted for 7.8 percent and real estate-owned (REO) sales accounted for … Continue reading

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NEW HOME PRICES INCREASE IN RALEIGH

NEW HOME PRICES INCREASE IN RALEIGH ACCORDING TO NEWEST FIGURES, SALES DECLINE Closings of new homes fell year-over-year in June in the Raleigh, NC market, a move downward following a surge in May 2016. Closings sank 6.8% from a year … Continue reading

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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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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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