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Rent Stays Under $800 In This Laid-Back North Carolina Town Where Life Feels Simple

Nobody warned you that the most sensible place to live in North Carolina would turn out to be a small foothill town with a river running through it and a downtown that looks like it was designed by someone who actually liked people. That town is Elkin, and it’s been...

Elkin, NC · 8d
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Hicks Block apartments ready to rent in Kingsport

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – Hicks Block, a restored building between Broad and Market Street, hosted a walk-through to showcase recent improvements. Co-owner and architect Katie Casebolt spoke with News Channel 11 about the progress. “It has had a huge transformation from the last time, where the units were 99.5% finished,” Casebolt said. “We’re just finishing […]

Kingsport, TN · 3d

Asheville Citizen-Times

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Buncombe, Asheville property transfers for Oct. 5-9

Sales filed in Buncombe County for Oct. 5-9. Asheville 42 Schenck Pkwy Unit S14, $525,000, Mundy Trust to Larry Kevin Snead. 42 Schenck Pkwy Unit 205, $525,000, Mundy Trust to Larry Kevin Snead. 33 Fairfax Ave, $699,000, Alon Kaplan to Philip Casey. 5 Pacifico Dr, $579,000, Elizabeth W Alford Living Trust to Maria Colleen Claxton. 354 Brevard Rd, $315,000, Real Investments LLC to Nicholas Ray Riggs. 255 Smokey Park Hwy, $20,170,000, Fields Skyland LLC to Asheville Auto Realty LLC. 99999 Old Haywood Rd, $20,170,000, Fields Skyland LLC to Asheville Auto Realty LLC. 7 Patton Ave, $875,000, Samantha Spiegel Irrevocable Trust to Joan Rachel Friday Trust. 129 Colony Dr, $175,000, Henry D Barton and Carrie F Barton Living Trust to Stephanie Pike. 99999 Old Haywood Rd, $20,170,000, Fields Skyland LLC to Asheville Auto Realty LLC. 145 Biltmore Ave Unit 403, $600,000, Cesko Land & Leasing LLC to Cecelia Ann Herman. 209 Smokey Park Hwy, $20,170,000, Fields Skyland LLC to Asheville Auto Realty LLC. 3179 Sweeten Creek Rd, $1,925,000, 3179 Sweeten Creek Suites LLC to Blue Heron Property Holdings LLC. 851 Sand Hill Rd, $475,000, Julie Christine Carrillo to Sue Mullins Moore. 200 Robinhood Rd, $1,172,500, Robert W Milnes & Karen S

Asheville, NC · 2d

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Hickory Buyers Have More Homes to Choose From as Supply Surges

Hickory buyers gained leverage last month as listings surged well ahead of national gains and price cuts appeared on roughly 1 in 4 homes.

Hickory, NC · 14h

Moneywise

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North Carolina HOA fees jumped from $158 to $2,500 a month in 5 years — and the board blames residents who sued

It could have been worse. The original proposal called for a $7,500 per month fee.

Sherrills Ford, NC · 3d

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Buncombe, Henderson Voters Approve $95 Million for Housing and Land Preservation

WNC News — November 5, 2026: Voters in Buncombe and Henderson counties approved three bond measures totaling $95 million Tuesday, authorizing investments in affordable housing, public outdoor spaces and farmland preservation. The results give both counties permission to borrow for the designated purposes, with repayment costs ultimately carried by taxpayers.

Buncombe County, NC · 3d

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Retirees Buy Their Forever Home With $158 Monthly HOA Dues, Then See The Bill Climb To $2,500 And Get Hit With A $10,000 Special Assessment

Picture finally buying your forever home with your life savings. You imagine quiet streets, grandkids visiting and the peace of retirement. Then one email arrives saying your HOA fees are […]

Sherrills Ford, NC · 3d

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Asheville Plans $5.4 Million for Rental Housing and Supportive Services

Asheville and the Asheville Regional Housing Consortium plan to offer $5,402,007 for affordable rental housing and supportive services across four counties. The announced application window opened November 2nd and runs through December 18th, 2026, with all submissions due by 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the final day. Eligible projects...

Asheville, NC · 2d

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These 9 North Carolina Towns Are Attracting Real Estate Investors, And Locals Are Taking Notice

One town on this list has two separate historic downtowns because Fuquay Springs joined with the neighboring community of Varina back in 1963. I love that kind of quirk. It tells you a place grew in its own odd, stubborn way. That same historic character now shares the spotlight with...

North Carolina · 10d

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Retirees On The North Carolina Coast Are Living Comfortably On About $2,200 A Month In This City

A floating battleship sits across the river from downtown, and seniors get a discount to climb aboard. That alone tells you a lot about this coastal city. Retirees here can also ride the city bus for a dollar. North Carolina leaves Social Security checks alone at tax time. Groceries carry...

Wilmington, NC · 18h

Home Stratosphere

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11 North Carolina Neighborhoods That Score Surprisingly Well for Walkability

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North Carolina · 11d

The Gaston Gazette

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Gaston County board approves new property values; residents react

(This story was updated to add new information.) Following a deadlocked debate and intense public scrutiny, the Gaston County Board of Commissioners voted 4-2 Friday afternoon, Oct. 30 to pass the 2027 Schedule of Values, officially establishing the framework for how local real estate will be assessed in the upcoming reappraisal. The decision came during a swift 45-minute special meeting at the Gaston County Courthouse, reversing a 3-3 tie on Oct. 27 that had stalled the measure. Commissioner Tom Keigher made the motion to approve the schedule, with Vice Chair Bob Hovis providing the second. Joining Keigher and Hovis in voting yes were Chair Chad Brown and Commissioner Allen Fraley, whose absence on Oct. 27 had left the board in a stalemate. Commissioners Cathy Cloninger and Scott Shehan stood firm in opposition, voting no for a second time. Jim Bailey was not present due to a family matter. When contacted after the meeting, he affirmed his no vote from the previous meeting. The Oct. 30 vote ensures the county meets state statutory deadlines to adopt the property valuation rules before Jan. 1, avoiding potential revenue impacts and keeping the tax appraisal schedule on track. Previous reporting: Gaston County board deadlocked

Gaston County, NC · 9d

WSOC Charlotte

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St. Jude Dream Home breaks ground in Union County

The St. Jude team and Four Oaks Builders held a ceremonial groundbreaking for a new St. Jude Dream Home in Mineral Springs.

Union County, NC · 2d

Rock Hill Herald

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450 new homes are proposed around Rock Hill, Fort Mill & Lake Wylie: What to know

Rock Hill, Fort Mill and Lake Wylie have more homes proposed. So do Clover and Lancaster. They range from typical subdivisions to lakefront living beside a nuclear station . Here’s a look at plans for 450 new homes and townhomes pitched across the Rock Hill region. Details are still pending on a 309-home subdivision proposal in Lancaster County. Homebuilder True Homes applied to build in the Edgewater community on 106 acres with a project called The Pinery East . The site is off Monterrico Drive and Antela Lane. County planners deferred a decision for a month on Sept. 15 due to traffic and related concerns, but didn’t reschedule last month. This month’s planning commission agenda for Nov. 17 hasn’t been published. A company called PLJS Property applied to build a 66-home subdivision on 98 acres west of Clover. Fieldstone Meadow would go on S.C. 55 just outside town limits, near Lester Road. Home lots would be an acre or more each. Four new internal roads off the main highway would serve the subdivision. More than 5 acres in Fort Mill is up for rezoning to allow a new 34-unit townhome development . The site is on Pleasant Road, across from

Rock Hill, SC · 1d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Charlotte Buyers Gain More Options as List Prices Pull Back

Charlotte buyers found more options, softer prices, and elevated price cuts as the market shifted in their favor.

Charlotte, NC · 2d

WSOC Charlotte

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Club West Brewing undergoes major overhaul under new owner

Club West Brewing, the South End brewery formerly known as Sycamore Brewing, has changed ownership as it prepares for a major overhaul of its operations.

Charlotte, NC · 3d

Rocky Mount Telegram

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In Conetoe, leaders call for relief as costs rise across region

On a beautiful afternoon in rural Edgecombe County, a crowd gathered under the late‑season sun to hear a message that has become impossible to ignore across eastern North Carolina: Families are hurting, and area leaders say the state must do more. The event last month brought together Gov. Josh Stein; N.C. Rep. Dante Pittman, D-24th District; N.C. Sen. Kandie Smith, D-5th District; Democratic N.C. Rep.-elect Lorenza Wilkins, who will represent the 25th District; and others, each offering a different vantage point on the same reality. Rising costs are squeezing households, small businesses and congregations alike. Speakers advocated for more than temporary political gestures to meet the moment. Jess Rivera, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and small business owner, opened the event with a message shaped by months of listening sessions across Greene, Wayne, and Wilson counties. Rivera, a Democrat, ousted incumbent N.C. Sen. Buck Newton, R-4th District, in Tuesday’s midterm election, riding a blue wave to victory that also resulted in Republicans losing majority control of the N.C. House. “Everything, and I mean everything, is more expensive,” Rivera said. “Food, gas, the coffee I drank this morning, utilities, healthcare costs — it’s all too much.” Rivera, describing the pressure on

Edgecombe County, NC · 2d

Asheville Citizen-Times

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Johnson wins race for NC House 113 after taxes fueled contest

HENDERSON COUNTY - A powerful legislative insider faced a former presidential pilot who wanted to shake up Raleigh. Republican state Rep. Jake Johnson and Democrat John Morgan competed for North Carolina House District 113, covering Polk County and portions of Henderson, McDowell and Rutherford counties, in a contest centered on affordability, education and government accountability. Johnson, a Saluda native, won election to the Polk County Board of Commissioners in 2016 before being appointed to the General Assembly in 2019. He entered the contest as House deputy majority whip, with leadership roles overseeing state government and information technology. Morgan, a retired Air Force pilot, flew reconnaissance missions during the Vietnam War and later aircraft carrying Presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton. He also served as a Saluda city commissioner. The candidates clashed over a proposed constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to limit local property tax increases . Johnson supported the measure, citing excessive local spending. Morgan opposed it, arguing Republican lawmakers were undermining local control. On affordability, Johnson emphasized increasing electricity generation and investing in water and sewer infrastructure to encourage housing construction. Morgan advocated targeted tax relief, stronger utility oversight and programs connecting renters with affordable housing. Education produced

Polk County, NC · 4d

WSOC Charlotte

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Charlotte returns to top 10 of emerging real estate markets for 2027

Charlotte is back in the top 10 of a national ranking of real estate markets to watch in the coming year.

Charlotte, NC · 4d

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Charlotte Cracks Top 10 Again in National Real Estate Rankings for 2027

Charlotte has climbed back into the top 10 of one of the real estate industry's most closely watched annual rankings, landing at No. 10 for overall real estate prospects in the 2027 outlook. The city's return to that tier comes as Southern and Southeastern markets dominate the list, claiming six of the top 10 spots nationwide.

Charlotte, NC · 4d