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The $20,000 Mistake Hiding in Your Charlotte Home
Work done without a permit can cost Charlotte homeowners $20,000 or more at closing. Here's how to check your home's permit history for free in 5 minutes.
LocalCarolinasJune 1, 2026
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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3 Ways Charlotte Homeowners Still Save on Solar Panels
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.
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$28,000 in Fees on a $350,000 Charlotte Home Sale
Charlotte sellers pay about $28,000 in fees on a $350,000 home sale. Here is the line-by-line math showing where every dollar goes, which fees you can negotiate, and what you actually keep.
CC Evans18 min read
Is Your Charlotte Home Ready for the Next 20 Years?
Most Charlotte homes over 20 years old need $8,000 to $20,000 in safety updates for aging in place. Here's the room-by-room audit and when moving makes more sense.
CC Evans18 min read
6 NC Laws Every Charlotte Landlord Gets Wrong
Security deposits, late fees, evictions — North Carolina has strict landlord rules most Charlotte homeowners break without knowing. Here are the 6 that trip up new landlords most.
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