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.
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CC 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.
CC 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.
CC 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.
CC 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.
CC Evans15 min read
Charlotte Transit Tax Starts July 1 — What Your Neighborhood Gets
Mecklenburg County's new 1-cent sales tax starts July 1. The Red Line to Lake Norman gets funded first. Here's what each corridor gets and how it affects your home value.
CC Evans16 min read
Charlotte Is 30,000 Homes Short. Here's Where You Feel It.
Charlotte's 30,000-home shortage drives up your property taxes, thins out local services, and raises daily costs. Here's how the gap hits you at home.
CC Evans16 min read
South End: A $2 Billion Project Is Going Up Next Door
Charlotte's Iron District — 55 acres between Uptown and South End — is starting Phase 1 construction with 500 apartments, 150K sqft of shops, and a hotel. If you own nearby, here's what it means for your home value.
CC Evans14 min read
2 New Charlotte Schools Open This Fall—Does Your Kid Move?
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools opens Cato Ridge Middle and a Park Road elementary this fall. About 829 students are moving. Check your zone and what it means for your home's value.
CC Evans15 min read
Kannapolis Homeowners: $113M Changed Your Downtown
Kannapolis invested $113M rebuilding its downtown from scratch. Here's what the ballpark, biotech campus, and millions of square feet of new commercial space mean for your home value.
CC Evans16 min read
40 Data Centers in Charlotte — Is One Headed Your Way?
Charlotte has 40+ data centers and companies keep rezoning more into residential neighborhoods. 4,200 East Charlotte residents just signed a petition against one near Reedy Creek Park. Here's how to check if one is planned near you.
CC Evans14 min read
4,650 New Homes Are Coming to West Charlotte
The River District is bringing 4,650 homes, a new school, and millions of square feet of shops to west Charlotte. Here's what it means for your home value.
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Moving to Charlotte for a Job? 5 Neighborhoods to Know
Charlotte just landed 4,000 new jobs from Scout Motors, Capital Group, and Maersk. Here are 5 neighborhoods that fit your budget, commute, and lifestyle — from $310K to $475K.
CC Evans19 min read
$30K Off Your First Charlotte Home — 3 Things to Know
Charlotte builders offer $15K to $30K in incentives on new homes right now — rate buydowns, flex money, and closing cost credits. Here are 3 catches every first-time buyer should know.
CC Evans17 min read
Rent or Buy on $75K in Charlotte? The Honest Math
At $75K income, owning Charlotte's median home costs $1,420 more per month than renting. Here's the honest neighborhood-by-neighborhood math and when buying finally catches up.
CC Evans15 min read
4,100 Rental Homes Going Up in Charlotte. Is One Near You?
Charlotte metro has 4,100+ build-to-rent homes under construction — houses with yards, built to be rented. Here's where they're going up and what it means for your home value.
CC Evans14 min read
Belmont Just Bought 11 Acres. Your Home Value Could Climb.
Belmont quietly bought 10.93 acres next to its historic downtown on March 5, 2026. Here's what that means for homeowners in 28012 — and what to watch now.
CC Evans17 min read
$9,000 From Duke Energy Charlotte Homeowners Miss
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.
CC 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.
CC 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.
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Charlotte’s 2026 Market Split: Why 28211 and 28277 Climbed While Citywide Sales Slid
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.
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$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.
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3 SouthPark Costs That Can Delay Your Sale
SouthPark values are holding up, but monthly bills and delay risk can still cut what you keep when selling.
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2 Missed Payments in Pineville: What Happens Next?
If you missed two mortgage payments in Pineville, this plain-language guide explains what may happen next and what to do in the next 14 days.
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Charlotte Homeowners: 3 Foreclosure Rule Changes
A plain-language breakdown of proposed foreclosure process changes and a Charlotte action plan for owners under payment pressure.
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700 New Units in South End: Will Your Price Slip?
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.
CC 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.
CC Evans15 min read
Tariffs Hit 5 Charlotte Home Projects — Here's What to Do
Tariffs raised prices on HVAC, cabinets, decks, roofing, and windows in Charlotte. Here's the dollar impact on each project and 3 ways to save money now.
CC Evans17 min read
5 Charlotte Home Fixes Before Your Insurance Jumps June 1
NC homeowner insurance goes up 7.5% on June 1, 2026. Five fixes costing $0 to $1,000 can lower your Charlotte home insurance bill before the hike hits. One takes ten minutes and costs nothing.
CC Evans15 min read
Kannapolis Homeowners: $500 Million Is Coming to Town
Developers are pouring $500 million into downtown Kannapolis. Home values have climbed 155% in 10 years and sit $95,000 below Charlotte. Here's what it means for your home.
CC Evans6 min read
5 River District Moves for West Charlotte Owners
River District growth is accelerating in west Charlotte. Here are five practical homeowner moves to protect timeline, budget, and selling options.
CC 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.
CC Evans19 min read
Rates Just Hit 6%. Should Charlotte Sellers Wait?
Mortgage rates ticked back to 5.99% the same week the economy shed 92,000 jobs. Here's what this means for your Charlotte home sale timing.
CC Evans11 min read
Charlotte Homeowners With a 6% Rate: You're Not Stuck
If your mortgage rate is 6% or higher, the 'keep your low rate' advice doesn't apply. Charlotte sellers are getting 98% of asking price and prices are up 2.2%.
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Dilworth vs University City: One Rose 13.5%, One Fell
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