Real estate news for Charlotte newcomers.
Market trends, mortgage-rate moves, neighborhood updates, and the developments shaping your move to Charlotte — curated by the Concierge Relocation team.
Mecklenburg's New 1% Transit Tax: What It Means for People Moving to Charlotte
Since July 1, 2026, Mecklenburg County's sales tax is 8.25%, up from 7.25%, to fund roads, rail and buses. Here's what it costs you, what it pays for, and which neighborhoods it matters most for.
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CMS Is Cutting Magnet Themes From 16 to Six: What Families Moving to Charlotte Need to Know
In August 2026 the CMS board approved a magnet overhaul that takes effect in 2027-28. Several arts and STEM magnets are ending, three Middle Colleges become Early Colleges, and more changes are still to come.
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Townhomes and Condos Are Charlotte's Most Affordable Way In Right Now
In August 2026 the median Charlotte-region townhome sold for $350,000 and the median condo for $292,000, versus $420,000 for a single-family home, and attached inventory is growing fastest.
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Mortgage Rates Hit 7.40%: What It Means for a Charlotte Home Payment (October 2026)
Freddie Mac's 30-year fixed average was 7.40% on Oct. 15, 2026, up from 6.27% a year ago. On a median-priced City of Charlotte home, that adds about $258 a month.
Read moreWhat's Actually Happening With the Silver Line Light Rail Extension in 2026
CATS' Silver Line is the most-asked-about transit project in Charlotte real estate. Voters approved a transit sales tax in 2025, but the route, cost and opening date are still being worked out. Here's where it stands.
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Charlotte Home Prices Hold Steady Heading Into Summer 2026
The Charlotte region's median sales price was $410,000 in May 2026, up 1.2% year-over-year, as inventory rose to its highest level since 2016, signaling a more balanced market for incoming buyers.
Read moreSouthPark vs. Ballantyne in 2026: How Relocating Buyers Are Choosing
Ballantyne has been the default answer for relocating families for a decade, but SouthPark is back in the conversation. Here's what's behind the shift and how to choose between them.
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