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Neighborhood GuidesMay 26, 2026By CC Evans14 min read

100 New Homes in Indian Trail — What It Means for Yours

Indian Trail has 100+ new homes from D.R. Horton, Lennar, and Pulte competing with your existing home. Days on market jumped 55%. Here's what to do now.

Costs FinancialMay 26, 2026CC Evans18 min read

Selling Your Charlotte Home? 5 Fees You Can Lower

Charlotte sellers pay $22,000 in agent commissions on a $400,000 home. Five of those closing fees are negotiable — here's what to say and how much you could save.

Legal ProcessMay 26, 2026CC Evans18 min read

3 Rules for Who Pays When a Tree Hits Your Charlotte Home

In North Carolina, your insurance pays when a tree hits your home — even your neighbor's tree. Know the 3 rules before Charlotte storm season starts June 1.

Home PrepMay 22, 2026CC Evans17 min read

7 Steps to Protect Your Charlotte Home Before Storm Season

Hurricane season starts June 1 but most Charlotte homeowners skip basic prep. Seven steps that take one weekend — plus the insurance gap most policies have.

Home Value PricingMay 22, 2026CC Evans18 min read

Charlotte Backyard Homes: 7 Rules to Check Before You Build

Charlotte lets you build a backyard home that could add $83,000 to $145,000 to your property. But 7 specific zoning and HOA rules trip up most homeowners before they ever break ground.

Home Value PricingMay 22, 2026CC Evans15 min read

A $1,500 EV Charger Could Add $8,000 to Your Home

A Level 2 EV charger costs $800-$2,000 to install and can add $8,000+ to your Charlotte home value. Duke Energy credits cut your bill. Here's the full math.

Costs FinancialMay 22, 2026CC Evans14 min read

$400K in Your Charlotte Home. Can You Retire on That?

Charlotte homeowners sitting on $400K in equity may think retirement is handled. Fed research says that bet is riskier than you think. Here's how to check.

Market UpdatesMay 22, 2026CC Evans15 min read

Charlotte Schools Got $730 Million. Here's What Got Cut.

Charlotte schools got $730 million from the county with no tax hike. But 26 jobs, every lunch monitor, and a $2.4 million student program got cut. Here's what it means for your home's value.

Market UpdatesMay 22, 2026CC Evans17 min read

Charlotte Has 25 Rezoning Plans Right Now. Check Yours.

Charlotte has 25 active rezoning petitions in 2026. A closed movie theater on Providence Road just became 130 homes. Here's how to check if a rezoning plan is near your home.

Selling Your HomeMay 22, 2026CC Evans17 min read

Inherited a Home With a Mortgage? Your 3 Options

You inherited a Charlotte home with a mortgage still on it. Federal law says the bank can't demand full payback. Here are your 3 real options and a 60-day action plan.