Charlotte Real Estate News
Charlotte-area home sales jump 31%
Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009
The Charlotte area produced 2,000 home sales in November, a 31 percent increase from November 2008, the North Carolina Association of Realtors reports.
The average sale price edged upward. The average price of the new and existing Charlotte-area homes sold last month increased 1 percent to $195,244 from $193,035 in November 2008. MORE >
Electrolux's HQ for N. America to bring 738 jobs
Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009
Swedish appliance maker Electrolux said Wednesday it will move its North American headquarters to Charlotte, bringing 738 jobs and millions in payroll, in the city's largest headquarters announcement in 25 years. MORE >
Study: N.C. economy to grow 2.8% next year
Thursday, December 10, 2009
North Carolina’s economy is likely to grow 2.8 percent next year from the 2009 level, according to UNC Charlotte economist John Connaughton.
Connaughton anticipates expansion in six of the state’s 11 economic sectors next year: construction; services; government; retail trade; finance, insurance and real estate; and transportation, warehousing, utilities and information.
