Mecklenburg Times: News for Mecklenburg, Union and Iredell counties Real Estate, Development, Construction, and Community News in the Charlotte area and throughout Mecklenburg, Union and Iredell counties

By Caitlin Coakley Incentives like tax breaks are great, said Robert Gavin, global manager of facility engineering for the financial services company Citco Fund Services. But it’s the little things — affordable housing, local colleges and universities, and proximity to ...

By Sam Boykin Charlotte has long been renowned for its sunny weather, which is often cited by newcomers as one of the reasons they moved to the area. This is great news for city boosters, but it’s not so great ...

By Bea Quirk Even in a down economy, rising vacancy rates don’t necessarily mean a weakening market. The retail market in uptown Charlotte is a perfect example. In the first quarter, the center city vacancy rate rose to 12 percent, ...

By Sam Boykin Rita Sanders props open the front door with a big sign advertising a cell phone as she readies for another day of business.  Latin Music Max, which Sanders opened in 2002, is tucked away in a small ...

By Caitlin Coakley Mecklenburg County and the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce are partnering to develop a new Geographic Information System tool for businesses to use when considering moving or expanding. “It’s part of our strategy for promoting business development and ...

By Sam Boykin Thumping techno music and sushi rolls are probably not what you’d expect a typical NASCAR fan to go for while enjoying a night out on the town. But that’s not stopping Colin Jones from trying to lure ...

By Sam Boykin Ask a Charlotte home builder or contractor about the state of the market, and you’ll probably hear the words “cautiously optimistic.” It’s a generic catchphrase that doesn’t mean a whole lot, but it’s a lot better than ...

By Sam Boykin Looking for a nice beach getaway? Then you should head down to Wadmalaw Island, S.C., near Charleston next month where there’s going to be an auction for a three-story, 6,800-square-foot luxury home situated on 12 pristine acres ...

By Caitlin Coakley The common narrative for the nursing industry has centered on the shortage of nurses. The profession was a guaranteed backup plan for anyone who needed a job. But with the recession, the narrative has changed. “When we ...

By Greg Lacour You walk down a fluorescent-lit corridor in a nondescript brick building on East Morehead Street, the standard Charlotte office warren. Then Leo Dowell opens the door to his shop and warns, “You’re about to enter another world.” ...