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 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.
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
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 Evans17 min read
5 Spots Near Charlotte Where Homes Still Sell Under $300K
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.
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
South End: 3 Things to Do Before the New Rail Stop Opens
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.
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.
CC Evans20 min read
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 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 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.
CC Evans16 min read
SC Could Save You $1,800 a Year — Starting at Age 60
SC's Senate voted to triple the senior property tax exemption and lower the qualifying age to 60. If you're a Charlotte-area homeowner over 55, here's the math — and a July 15 deadline you need to know about.
CC Evans19 min read
Charlotte Plans 30 New Rail Stops. Is Your Home Near One?
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.
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.
CC 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.
CC Evans10 min read
Gastonia Homeowners: Your Neighborhood Just Got $75 Million
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.
CC 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.
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
Plaza Midwood Prices Dropped 12%. Here's Why.
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.
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