Charlotte Lawyer Sounds Alarm On HOA Foreclosure Power In Smoky Mountain Showdown
A Court of Appeals decision in a Smoky Mountain Country Club dispute has homeowner attorneys pressing the North Carolina Supreme Court over how far HOAs can reach with liens and foreclosures. The ruling lands against a backdrop of thousands of HOA foreclosure filings statewide.
North Carolina Moves to Eliminate Mandatory Parking Space Requirements
The state Senate advanced HB 162 to end parking minimums statewide; supporters say it could lower housing costs and reduce stormwater runoff. The bill now needs House concurrence before reaching the governor.
'Keep Our Farms': Rural Wake Neighbors Rebel Over Neuse North Plan
Neighbors at a Wake County open house warned the PLANWake Neuse North proposal could remake thousands of acres of farmland and strain roads and water as growth arrives. County staff plan an August committee review.
TurboTenant Crowns 8 Hot States Charlotte Landlords Can’t Ignore
TurboTenant’s 2026 ranking names North Carolina among eight top states for rental investors. We break down what the list means for Charlotte‑area buyers and what to watch.
NC State’s Infamous ‘Crane Lot’ Finally Gets A Second Act
A decade‑old, half‑built site across from NC State is finally moving: CityPlat has broken ground at 2510 Hillsborough St. and plans street‑level retail, restaurants and offices. The developer has signed at least one tenant and aims to reuse the old concrete frame.
N.C. Supreme Court to Hear Rockingham Rezoning Appeal
The North Carolina Supreme Court agreed to review whether neighbors can sue over a 192‑acre Rockingham rezoning tied to a proposed casino. The case could reshape who has standing to challenge local zoning changes.
Stein Signs Off On $4 Million Rural Grant Blitz, Nearly 400 Jobs For Small-Town NC
The Rural Infrastructure Authority approved eight grants totaling $4.085M to ready sites and utilities across rural North Carolina — officials say the awards could create 396 jobs and unlock $126M in investment.












