Stories focused on Home Value Pricing across the Carolinas.
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.
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.
Charlotte lost half its starter homes since 2021. Only 17.8% of sales are under $300K now. Here are 5 real areas where first-time buyers can still get in — plus up to $80K in free help from the House Charlotte program.
The federal solar tax credit ended in 2026, but Charlotte homeowners can still get $9,000 from Duke Energy and save $2,300 a year by pairing solar panels with a battery. Here's the break-even math.
Charlotte homeowners over 55 have $200K+ in equity they can't spend. Here's the stay-vs-downsize math for Ballantyne, SouthPark, and South End — real numbers.
Charlotte's Queen City ADU program lends homeowners up to $80,000 — interest-free and forgivable — to build a backyard unit for an aging parent. Here's the full cost breakdown, lot requirements, and step-by-step process.
Charlotte is building a new Blue Line station in South End. Here's what past rail stops did to home prices — and 3 things to do before the new one opens.
The federal solar tax credit ended January 1, 2026. Duke Energy still offers Charlotte homeowners up to $9,000 for solar, free energy audits, and HVAC rebates.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is cutting 10 magnet programs and may redraw school boundaries. Here's what the changes mean for your home's value and sale price.
Charlotte updated its zoning rules on March 23, 2026. Duplexes and triplexes can now go in more places. Here's how to check what's allowed on your street — and what to do if a rezoning petition targets your block.
Charlotte's Blue Line boosted nearby home values 40%. The Silver Line adds 30 stops east to west. Here's how to check if your home is in the path.
Charlotte homeowners can build a backyard rental unit earning $1,200 to $1,800 a month. Here's what an ADU costs, what the city allows, and the step-by-step plan to get started.
If you are behind on payments, you still have options. This plain-language guide breaks down five steps to protect your timeline and reduce stress before foreclosure risk grows.
National housing data looks steady, but Charlotte sellers face a split market. Here’s what January 2026 data says about pricing by ZIP code before spring listings.
249 homeowners sold in Charlotte zip 28269 in January. See the 3 moves that kept sales moving while nearby zip 28216 took longer to close.
Why pre-sale repairs can quietly shrink your final cash in Dilworth when timelines stretch.
SouthPark values are holding up, but monthly bills and delay risk can still cut what you keep when selling.
South End has major new apartment supply coming, but local resale data shows homeowners still need pricing and timeline discipline if they must sell now.
Downtown Gastonia just landed $75 million in new investment. Here's what the FUSE District, Franklin Yards, and 146% home appreciation mean for your property value today.
Charlotte voters approved a $19.4 billion transit plan, but the Silver Line may stop at Bojangles Coliseum — not Matthews. Here's how to check if your street is on the rail map.
CMS is moving 829 kids from Dilworth Elementary and Marie G. Davis to a new Park Road school this August. Transfer deadline: April 16. Here's what it means for your home value.
Charlotte's trendiest neighborhood saw its median price fall from $825K to $804K while the rest of the city stayed flat. Here's what the data actually shows.
Huntersville, Matthews, Mint Hill, and Harrisburg have all imposed building moratoriums. Here's what that means if you already own a home there.