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

5 Charlotte Home Fixes Before Your Insurance Jumps June 1

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.

$32,000 a Year on Airbnb in Charlotte? The Real Math

$32,000 a Year on Airbnb in Charlotte? The Real Math

Charlotte Airbnb hosts gross $32,400 a year on average. After cleaning, insurance, utilities, and platform fees, the real take-home is closer to $19,000 if you self-manage — or just $9,000 with a property manager. A long-term tenant nets about $14,000 with almost no work.

Over 65 Near Charlotte? SC May Triple Your Tax Break

Over 65 Near Charlotte? SC May Triple Your Tax Break

SC lawmakers want to triple the senior homestead exemption from $50,000 to $150,000. On a $400,000 Fort Mill home, that could save you $1,250 a year over Charlotte.

Kannapolis Homeowners: $500 Million Is Coming to Town

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.

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