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Apr 12, 2026CC Evans16 min read

Your School Zone Is Worth $50,000 — Charlotte May Redraw It

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.

Apr 12, 2026CC Evans17 min read

Can They Build a Duplex Next to Your Charlotte Home?

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.

Apr 11, 2026CC Evans16 min read

East Charlotte Homeowners: $67M Just Broke Ground Near You

Charlotte broke ground on a $67 million sports campus at the old Eastland Mall site. East Charlotte home values are climbing 3x the city average. Here's what it means if you own nearby.

Apr 11, 2026CC Evans16 min read

Charlotte Homeowners: 5 Things Your Board Can't Do

NC law caps homeowners association fines at $100 per violation. Your board can't shut off your water, foreclose for fines alone, or penalize you without written notice. 5 rights Charlotte homeowners should know.

Mar 31, 2026CC Evans4 min read

$300,000,000 South End Build: Sell Before 2027?

South End homeowners: a $300 million build and hundreds of new units are coming. Here is a plain-language timing plan before 2027 competition rises.

Mar 31, 2026CC Evans18 min read

The $3,000 Mistake Most Charlotte Movers Make

NC or SC? Most people guess wrong. Here's the real tax math for families moving to Charlotte — property tax, income tax, and the car tax nobody mentions.

Mar 31, 2026CC Evans16 min read

Buying Your First Charlotte Home? $15,000 in Help Exists

Charlotte has 5 programs that give first-time buyers $7,500 to $95,000 for a down payment. Most never apply. Here are the details, dollar amounts, and how to start your application this week.

Mar 31, 2026CC Evans14 min read

Big Money Owns 1 in 5 Charlotte Rentals. Check Your Street

Corporations control about 18% of Charlotte's single-family rentals. A new federal law targets the biggest investors, but rising taxes, insurance, and repair costs are the bigger displacement threat. Here's how to check your street.

Mar 31, 2026CC Evans15 min read

Charlotte's $19 Billion Train Plan Won't Reach Every Street

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.

Mar 26, 2026CC Evans16 min read

829 Charlotte Kids Switch Schools This Fall. Check Yours.

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.

Mar 10, 2026CC Evans14 min read

The $30,000 Scam Hitting Charlotte Homeowners After Storms

A Charlotte roofer was just arrested for faking $30,000 in storm damage. With spring storms coming, here's how to spot contractor scams and protect yourself.

Mar 9, 2026CC Evans5 min read

Eastland Yards Is Moving Fast. What East Charlotte Homeowners Should Prep This Spring.

East Charlotte development activity is accelerating. Here's what homeowners should prepare before listing this spring.