Living in Charlotte
Charlotte is the largest metropolitan area in North Carolina and twentieth largest in the nation. Home to both
Wells Fargo and
Bank of America’s east coast operations, Charlotte is the
second largest banking center in the US after New York City. The Queen City is also the
home to variety of fortune 500 companies from
Duke Energy to
Lowes, and a
major motorsports hub, housing multiple offices for
NASCAR,
Meineke, and more. Charlotte is also home to
several professional sports teams, a
variety of museums and galleries, and a whole lot more.

With a variety of thriving industries and rapid growth and development in the city, Charlotte is a great city for ambitious young professionals. Forbes named Charlotte among its list of
Best Places for Business and Careers in 2013. Home sales in Charlotte are on the rise, where house prices are stable and rising slowly. Charlotte is also home of UNC Charlotte, the fastest-growing university in the state system.
Charlotte Housing.
The housing market in Charlotte is strong and only growing by the day. According to
Zillow, housing in the city went up a healthy 5.1 percent in year-over-year appreciation, which indicates a healthy buying market. Prices in the metro area are within the range of middle class buyers, offering up a lot of opportunity for small investors.
A Charlotte Real Estate Overview from Trulia
Neighborhoods.
Charlotte has 199 neighborhoods radiating out in all directions from Uptown. From the luxury developments in Southeast Charlotte and the tree-lined boulevards of Myers Park and Freedom Park, there’s something for everyone in Charlotte. Located in the northeast of the city, Newell is a community of small to mid-sized homes with a high vacancy rate, which appeals to Rent to Own sellers.
Walk Score

Find more details on Charlotte's walkability on
WalkScore's Charlotte, NC page.
Arts and Entertainment.
A bustling metropolitan area, Charlotte has a variety of entertainment options for any and every interest. From the Carolina Panthers NFL squad to NASCAR, high energy entertainment is what Charlotte is all about. For quieter days, Charlotte is home to the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art as well as the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra for the sophisticated side of life. Also, remember to stop by Food Truck Friday and Sizzlin’ Saturday in the South End for the best in local food fare.