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Charlotte homebuyers face new rules on Realtor fees

Charlotte homebuyers face new rules on Realtor fees

A national legal settlement is prompting changes in the process of buying and selling homes

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Aug 16, 2024

Mecklenburg home sales up 7% in July

Mecklenburg home sales up 7% in July

The market may be stabilizing after a period of falling sales due to high mortgage rates

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Aug 16, 2024

Why was Zelle transfer for 'Cuban dinner' blocked?

Why was Zelle transfer for 'Cuban dinner' blocked?

Answering a reader question

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Aug 16, 2024

The plan for buses to Matthews faces doubts

The plan for buses to Matthews faces doubts

Questions arise about the feasibility and cost of implementing bus rapid transit along the Independence Boulevard corridor

Aug 15, 2024

Unlocking the value of Ballantyne

Unlocking the value of Ballantyne

Plus: 'Whispers' about hot parcel in South End, stagnant job growth and July's big construction permits; Atrium revenue soars; WSJ article on overworked BofA bankers; new sign of theater's progress

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Aug 14, 2024

Atrium Health's revenues rise

Atrium Health's revenues rise

Hospital system says revenues are exceeding budget projections, with increased patient demand

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Aug 14, 2024

Charlotte Commercial Real Estate Whispers — August 14, 2024

Charlotte Commercial Real Estate Whispers — August 14, 2024

South End redevelopment opportunity; What a rate cut might mean; Bonus podcast on office market; Office jobs tread water; July's top commercial building permits

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Aug 13, 2024

Newsletter 8/12: Olympics-related business under state scrutiny

Newsletter 8/12: Olympics-related business under state scrutiny

Plus: Frontier CEO pleased with Charlotte after big expansion; Matthews is lone holdout on transit plan; Atrium on board with medical-debt relief; Toppman reviews 'Mojada'; Curry as bête noire

Aug 12, 2024

Frontier Airlines CEO: Charlotte routes are thriving

Frontier Airlines CEO: Charlotte routes are thriving

Charlotte is a high-fare market and customers have been pleased with the added routes, CEO says

Aug 12, 2024

Charlotte backs transit plan, but Matthews calls it 'inequitable'

Charlotte backs transit plan, but Matthews calls it 'inequitable'

Other Mecklenburg towns support the plan, which would raise sales taxes by 1 percentage point if the legislature and voters approve

Aug 12, 2024

Atrium Health joins N.C. medical debt relief plan

Atrium Health joins N.C. medical debt relief plan

The program offers higher federal payments to hospitals that forgive uncollectable medical debt

Aug 12, 2024

Investigative reports question spending of Olympics-related business

Investigative reports question spending of Olympics-related business

State auditors are looking into money spent by the U.S. Performance Center, which received state money to attract sports governing bodies

Aug 12, 2024

Three Bone’s 'Mojada' — not a dry eye in the house

Three Bone’s 'Mojada' — not a dry eye in the house

'Mojada: A Medea in Los Angeles' runs through Aug. 24 at The Arts Factory at West End Studios

Aug 10, 2024

Harnessing ‘the magic of the Bo-Berry’

Harnessing ‘the magic of the Bo-Berry’

Plus: The news of the week

Aug 10, 2024

Newsletter 8/9: N.C. hospitals are signing on to medical debt relief plan

Newsletter 8/9: N.C. hospitals are signing on to medical debt relief plan

Plus: City weighs in on house demolition by airport; Debby brought flooding and 4" of rain; Mysterious Rail Trail tubes; Brooklyn Village postponed again; Panthers' plane runs off runway at CLT

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Aug 9, 2024

Brooklyn Village developer explains delays

Brooklyn Village developer explains delays

Economic conditions, including high interest rates, are delaying the start of the project, the developer says

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Aug 9, 2024

What are those mysterious tubes along the Rail Trail?

What are those mysterious tubes along the Rail Trail?

The latest installment of The Ledger's 'You Ask, We Answer' feature

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Aug 9, 2024

City accuses landmarks commission of not following 'standard procedure'

City accuses landmarks commission of not following 'standard procedure'

In a statement, city staff explain why they didn't present a recommendation to preserve a historic house by the airport; commission member disputes city's claims

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Aug 9, 2024

N.C. hospitals are signing on to medical debt relief plan

N.C. hospitals are signing on to medical debt relief plan

At least 37 hospitals in North Carolina have joined a state program to eliminate medical debt for low-income patients.

Aug 9, 2024

BREAKING: County Manager Dena Diorio to retire

BREAKING: County Manager Dena Diorio to retire

Commissioners to begin search for replacement for job overseeing county's day-to-day operations and nearly 7,000 workers

Aug 8, 2024

Weather Extra: Prepare for possible flooding as Debby arrives Thursday

Weather Extra: Prepare for possible flooding as Debby arrives Thursday

Showers should begin overnight and will last throughout the day Thursday, weakening by evening. Area could see 4-6 inches of rain, which is likely to cause flooding.

Aug 7, 2024

U.S. Men's soccer star joins Charlotte FC

U.S. Men's soccer star joins Charlotte FC

Q&A with Tim Ream, the 36-year-old center back from U.S. Men's National team and Fulham of the EPL, who gives Charlotte FC familiar face with international experience

Aug 7, 2024

Newsletter 8/7: Here come the nurses

Newsletter 8/7: Here come the nurses

Plus: Economist predicts how Charlotte would fare in a recession; Update on the bulldozing of a historic home; Latest on approaching hurricane; Red Ventures sells tech site for 1/5 its cost

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Aug 7, 2024

Red Ventures unloads CNET at a big loss

Red Ventures unloads CNET at a big loss

Tech review site to be sold to magazine publisher

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Aug 7, 2024

How Charlotte would fare in a recession

How Charlotte would fare in a recession

Economist says there's a lot in our favor — but potential challenges, too

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Aug 7, 2024

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