Homebound: Many Charlotte-area 
owners are staying put in 
the downturn rather than downsizing 

News stories, pundits and blog entries across the U.S. have recently trumpeted the return of the smaller home as consumers look for ways to cut expenses as the economy limps along. But the trend has skipped over the Charlotte area, industry officials say. “Big, small: The size does not matter,” said Lori Lindsey, executive officer [...]