North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper unveils a report about damages caused by Hurricane Helene and his $3.9 billion request to the General Assembly for recovery initiatives during a press conference at the Albemarle Building in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Gary D. Roberts...
Cooper also wants $325 million to help homeowners and renters with rebuilding and minor repairs immediately while a larger program dependent on federal funds is implemented. It took nearly two years for Washington to send community development block grant funding for home repairs after Florence and H...
North Carolina Homeowners More than half (66.3%) of North Carolinians hold a mortgage. The median home price in North Carolina is $173,800 (2018). Of course, that median price depends on the location with some areas being higher. Homeowner rate: 66.3% Median home price: $173,800 North ...
RALEIGH—Three developments and one organization have been honored with North Carolina’s top awards for excellence in affordable housing. This year’s Housing North Carolina Award winners provide opportunities for home buyers, life-changing repairs and modifications for homeowners, affordable apartm...
I'm excited to share with you three essential tips for homeowners to navigate the changing temperatures. Taking these steps helps protect your home from potential damage and ensures a smooth transition into the colder months. If you have any questions or need assistance with your real estate need...
Homeowners in North Carolina with houses built before the 1980s may be at risk of exposure from asbestos-containing materials. Asbestos was used in more than 3,000 different kinds of building materials, including attic insulation, ceiling and floor tiles, drywall joint compound and roofing shingles...
QBE looks to help homeowners avoid common water losses To help customers avoid the effects of water damage to their property , QBE North America is building on their partnership with Flyreel to offer in-home water-focused inspections for policyholders through the use of an app . ...
According to American Home Shield (AHS), homeowners and others who could be affected by Hurricane Harvey should remember to keep electrical safety in mind. The Coalition for Future Mobility urges Congress to pass a bill on self-driving vehicles. The North Carolina Petroleum Council (NCPC) and AP...
The “boom” has left huge numbers of Black homeowners underwater, without access to a ready market of creditworthy buyers, and in neighborhoods with sinking home values. On the White or Latino-plurality North Side, values didn’t fall as far during the bust, and have rebounded further ...
a monthly water bill for a family in Las Vegas cost $1 more than in Chicago. San Diego had much pricier water ($16 more each month), but that was just 0.5% of a median family’s budget. (That’s peanuts compared tohomeowners’ insurance in Florida, which costs several thousand dollars...