Mecklenburg County could buy homes for $2 
By Scott Baughman, staff writer
Published: February 20,2012
For less than it costs for a latte at Starbucks, Mecklenburg County could buy two houses from Judy Su.
Mecklenburg County could buy homes for $2
Ruling means Charlotte can continue trash reimbursement policy for now
By Tara Ramsey, staff writer
Published: February 10,2012
In a setback for some in Charlotte’s multifamily industry, the North Carolina Court of Appeals has stayed a Superior Court judge’s decision that would have required the city to reimburse all trash-collection companies for fees incurred at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Landfill. Court of Appeals Judge John Connell issued his decision Thursday, overturning Superior Court Judge [...]
Crescent Properties seeks rezoning of 319 acres for up to 559 homes
By Scott Baughman, staff writer
Published: February 6,2012
It started off as a project that could contain 721 homes. Now, Crescent Properties is hoping to get rezoning approval from the city of Charlotte for a much smaller development. Chapel Cove at Glengate, planned for 319 acres in Charlotte on the east and west sides of Shopton Road West and near Winget Road, will be [...]
Obama details broader housing plan
By The Associated Press
Published: February 2,2012
President Barack Obama called on Congress Wednesday to make it easier for millions of additional homeowners to refinance their mortgages at lower interest rates even if they owe more than their homes are worth.
Fee frustrations
By Tara Ramsey, staff writer
Published: January 30,2012
The apartment industry in Charlotte is doing well. Rents have been soaring, and occupancies are up – all thanks to the downturn in the single-family housing market. But just because apartment owners are seeing a rise in business it doesn’t mean they want to fork over money to register their properties with the city.
Associated Builders
and Contractors unimpressed with Obama’s address
By Dolan Media Newswires
Published: January 30,2012
President Obama delivered his State of the Union address last week, largely focusing on the economy and the growing wealth gap in the U.S. He said we should restore the economy to one where “everyone gets a fair shot." But the Associated Builders and Contractors said the speech was just more of the same from the president.
Justice unit to probe mortgage-backed securities
By The Associated Press
Published: January 30,2012
Federal and state law enforcement officials announced Friday they have launched a fraud-fighting unit, starting with 55 prosecutors and investigators, to root out wrongdoing in the market for residential mortgage-backed securities.
Mecklenburg permitting goes paperless
By Bea Quirk, contributing writer
Published: January 27,2012
On Sunday, Mecklenburg County’s code enforcement department is expected to take another step toward going paperless.
Justice unit to probe mortgage-backed securities
By The Associated Press
Published: January 27,2012
Federal and state law enforcement officials announced Friday they have launched a fraud-fighting unit, starting with 55 prosecutors and investigators, to root out wrongdoing in the market for residential mortgage-backed securities.
Lawyers looking
to help property owners at Monroe Connector
By Mecklenburg Times staff reports
Published: January 24,2012
Attorneys with Horack Talley in Charlotte said they have begun representing property owners who will lose their property through condemnation and eminent domain for the new Monroe Connector/Bypass project. The 19.7-mile toll road will stretch from U.S. 74 and Interstate 485 in Mecklenburg County between Matthews and Stallings to U.S. 74 between the towns of Wingate [...]
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