Legislative Town Hall for the City of Fayetteville & Cumberland County

VIRTUAL TOWN HALL JANUARY 21ST – 4PM Join NC Senator Kirk deViere, County Commissioners Jeannette Council & Toni Stewart, Fayetteville City Council Member Shakeyla Ingram, Board of Education Member Charles McKellar, and Lee Lilley – Legislative Director for Gov. Roy Cooper for a Facebook Live Legislative Town Hall on Thursday, January 21st at 4PM.  Continue reading “Legislative Town Hall for the City of Fayetteville & Cumberland County”

National Association Home Builders – 2 Critical Threats to Housing Affordability in 2021

2 Critical Threats to Housing Affordability in 2021 Filed in Economics, Housing Affordability, Trade on January 8, 2021 • 0 CommentsFacebookTwitterLinkedInEmailPrint NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz recently provided this housing industry overview in the bi-weekly e-newsletter Eye on the Economy. After posting staggering growth rates for new and existing home sales in the fall, the housing market leveled off at theContinue reading “National Association Home Builders – 2 Critical Threats to Housing Affordability in 2021”

Governor Extends Eviction Moratorium

Governor Extends North Carolina Evictions MoratoriumRaleighDec 30, 2020Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order 184, extending North Carolina’s evictions moratorium through January 31, 2021. Research shows that eviction moratoriums help prevent the spread of COVID-19. States that let their eviction moratoriums lapse saw a COVID-19 incidence rate that was 1.6 times higher than states thatContinue reading “Governor Extends Eviction Moratorium”

New Federal Stimulus Package Passed by Congress

NAR’s Federal Advocacy team has been working closely with Congress and the Administration to ensure the interests of REALTORS®, their families, consumers, and the entire real estate industry are protected in any federal action in response to COVID-19. On December 21, Congress passed a COVID-relief package, which also included an Omnibus spending bill for FY21,Continue reading “New Federal Stimulus Package Passed by Congress”

Update from the City of Sanford and Lee County

The following updates are from the city and county. Economic Development Policy: Lee County Commissioners is currently revising their economic development policy. The new policy will set aside funds for future building projects. County Manager John Crumpton – This policy addressed two of the primary goals of the commissioners, lowering the property tax rate andContinue reading “Update from the City of Sanford and Lee County”

City of Fayetteville Unveils New Brand Campaign

Fayetteville Cumberland Collaborative Branding Committee Unveils New Brand Campaign:Can Do Carolina The Fayetteville Cumberland Collaborative Branding Committee (FCCBC), comprised of Cumberland County, the City of Fayetteville, and representatives from community organizations, has unveiled its new strategic regional brand campaign, Can Do Carolina, that is designed to increase awareness and attract prospective residents and businesses alike.Continue reading “City of Fayetteville Unveils New Brand Campaign”