Lake Norman’s Secret Island Palace Slashes Price To $14 Million
Merancas Island, a 14,317-sq-ft Lake Norman estate on a 4.5-acre private island, cut its asking price by about $8 million to roughly $14 million. The rare Huntersville property includes an indoor pool, tennis court and two docks.
Wilmette Stunner: Optima Locks In $60 Million For Downtown Luxe Rentals
Optima converted construction debt into a $60M Freddie Mac refinance for its 100‑unit Optima Verdana in Wilmette, clearing the way for an adjacent 128‑unit phase. The move reflects strong suburban demand for stabilized luxury rentals.
U.S. Home Prices Hit Pause as Mortgage Rates Snap Back
FHFA says single-family home prices were unchanged in February, with big regional swings and mortgage-rate volatility keeping affordability front and center.
Boston Builder Finally Set to Break Ground on Charlotte’s Long-Stalled Centre South
Boston developer The Fallon Company says it has secured financing and will break ground on Centre South in Charlotte; the first phase will deliver 329 apartments, including income‑restricted homes.
Developers Swarm As Beulah Heights Puts Rare BeltLine Campus Up For Grabs
Beulah Heights University has invited developers to propose mixed‑use projects for its Ormewood Park campus and adjacent BeltLine parcels, with offers due May 30, 2026. The site includes up to 4.3 acres and 400 feet of BeltLine frontage.












