Ramseur
Ramseur, NC · Real Estate
USA TODAY
How putting people first makes Mungo Homes a top workplace
Anna Newell loves her job. As the Vice President of Human Resources at Mungo Homes, she gets to smooth over any bumps and hurdles that employees face so they can be their best selves for their clients. Those clients are hopeful homebuyers, looking to find the security and well-being that comes from moving into a new home. Founded in 1954 in Columbia, South Carolina by the late Michael J. Mungo, Mungo Homes is a regional homebuilder creating communities throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Virginia. In 2018, the company was acquired by Clayton Properties Group, but continues to be run by the Mungo family with Steven Mungo now serving as the organization's executive chairman. This year, Mungo Homes was recognized as one of USA TODAY's top workplaces for the fourth consecutive year. Newell says what truly makes Mungo Homes a great place to work is its people. "We have great people and great leadership. We truly believe that it is our team members [who] are the bloodline [of] our company," she says. "We put them first and try to focus on them and make sure they have good work-life balance." As a thank you to those team members, Mungo
Old Gold Black
Wake Forest renters face rising housing costs
As Winston-Salem continues to grow, rising rental prices are creating new challenges for Wake Forest students looking to secure housing compatible with a college budget. According to ApartmentList.com, the average monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Winston-Salem is currently $1,027, a 57% increase from August 2020 when a comparable arrangement cost $770. Across North Carolina, average rental prices decreased by 1.5% in the past year, but prices in Winston-Salem increased by 0.83%.
wpgxfox28.com
North Carolina Homeowners Face New Insurance Rate Pressure Ahead of Renewals
Homeowners across North Carolina are taking a closer look at insurance costs and coverage as changing rates put renewed focus on policy reviews. Greensboro, NC - September 25, 2026 - North Carolina homeowners approaching their next insurance renewal have new reasons to review premiums, deductibles, replacement cost limits, and coverage options, as statewide property insurance rates continue to change.
chathamjournal.com
Chris Ehrenfeld talks about Chatham Mills’ next chapter with the 3 Guys from Pittsboro
Pittsboro, NC – The “3 Guys from Pittsboro” came to Chatham Marketplace for lunch with Chris Ehrenfeld and to have a conversation about his recent purchase of Chatham Mills. Before anyone asked about leases, we sorted out sandwiches, talked Northwood basketball and laughed over a locally made pepper sauce. Then, looking out toward the road, we got to a question every new visitor might ask: Why is it so easy to drive past this place without seeing it?
WWAY NewsChannel 3
Dark Horse Studios’ Wilmington property hits the market amid film industry slowdown
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Wilmington property home to Dark Horse Stages has been listed for sale as the film industry faces a slowdown in production and uncertainty surrounding North Carolina’s film incentives. The property at 301 Harley Road is listed through Lee & Associates. No asking price...
WFMY NEWS2
World's largest chest of drawers in High Point is sold
alamancenews.com
Developer requests hearing on historic mill’s conversion be postponed for fourth time since 2023
Plans for conversion of historic mill into 90 tony apartments put on hold (again) A plan to convert an historic mill in Burlington into apartments has been postponed for the fourth time in three years for reasons that are ultimately unconnected to the city’s evaluation of the project. It...
Sports Business Journal
After years as a concept, The Grounds developers are preparing to actually operate
The Grounds, Wake Forest University’s sports-adjacent mixed-use real estate project, is about halfway to completing its first phase. The shell of the five-story office building that will house Wake Forest employees stands next to the football stadium, and the transformation of Silas Creek from an overgrown storm washout is complete, only waiting for joggers, strollers and cyclists to pay the (still fenced-off) scenic stream and greenway a visit. Apartment complex construction next to the creek is progressing smoothly, too.
Furniture Today
Furnitureland South welcomes Margaritaville in newest gallery
JAMESTOWN, N.C. — Top 100 retailer Furnitureland South cut the ribbon on a dedicated Margaritaville gallery on Sept. 21. Leaders from the Jamestown, N.C.-based retailer were joined by officials from Hooker Furnishings, which produces indoor and outdoor furniture and accents under the Margaritaville license. “It’s been a long time...
WFMY NEWS2
Greensboro's Town and Country Meat Market closing after 40 years