May 10, 2009

UT report: ‘Tidbits of good news’ on economy

KNOXVILLE — Although economic conditions for the state and nation remain dire, there are early indications that a slow turnaround may be coming.
That’s the cautious optimism expressed in the spring update to the 2009 Economic Report to the Governor, prepared for Gov. Phil Bredesen by the Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) at the [...]

May 10, 2009

Charlotte housing shows monthly gains

The number of residential real estate closings in the Charlotte region grew 6.1 percent in April from March, according to the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association.
The average sales price increased 5.2 percent.
There were 1,773 closings in April, up from 1,671 in March. The average sales price rose to $201,352 from $191,433.
However, closings and sales prices are [...]