Charlotte sees spike in cost of living

CBJ Morning Buzz: Charlotte among cities with biggest jump in cost of living; New businesses in Wesl...

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While inflation is squeezing consumers around the globe, in the U.S., those living in Charlotte are among those feeling it most acutely. Plus, a handful of new businesses are setting up shop in Wesley Heights, and big changes are in store for the Carolina Renaissance Festival.

Orlando and Daytona Beach among cities with biggest jump in cost of living

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While inflation is squeezing consumers around the globe, in the U.S., those living in Orlando are among those feeling it most acutely.

CBJ Morning Buzz: Charlotte suburbs win high marks; Hurricane Ian's impact; David Tepper's rank amon...

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Several communities near Charlotte scored high marks in a recent study on the best suburbs to live in near a large city. Plus, Hurricane Ian is expected to impact the Charlotte region as it tracks closer to landfall in Florida, and here's where Forbes put David Tepper on its latest list of the richest Americans.

CBJ Morning Buzz: Where Charlotte, other Carolinas metros rank in housing market index; EpiCentre au...

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Pandemic-era migration trends have pushed smaller, more affordable cities toward the top of a quarterly housing index, with one N.C. metro making a particularly strong showing. Plus, the auction of the EpiCentre has been postponed again, and one of the region's largest employers is said to be offering a four-day work week.

CBJ Morning Buzz: Charlotte's center-city apartment boom ranks among biggest in US; More multifamily...

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As apartment developments continue to rise in Charlotte, a recent analysis puts the city near the top of a list of places that have seen the most new units constructed in their downtown areas over the past decade. Plus, more multifamily projects are on the agenda for Charlotte City Council's zoning meeting this evening.

CBJ Morning Buzz: Charlotte ranks among worst markets for first-time homebuyers; Indie movie theater...

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First-time homebuyers might have more luck in major cities other than Charlotte, according to a new study from Bankrate.com. Plus, the debut of a much-anticipated independent movie theater is near, and pilots for American Airlines' regional carriers are getting a big pay raise.

CBJ Morning Buzz: Charlotte homes put on list as overpriced; City debuts uptown bike lanes

bizjournals bizjournals | 2 years ago

As prices in the local housing market continue soaring to new heights, a recent analysis of “overvalued markets” puts Charlotte among those ranks. Plus, the first completed piece of a city program adding protected bike lanes in the uptown area has officially opened, and a recently filed layoff notice will affect more than 80 employees in a nearby county.

CBJ Morning Buzz: Partners buy land for residential development in west Charlotte; Carolinas boast t...

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Prominent Charlotte developer Crescent Communities and joint-venture partner Pretium have revealed plans for their next build-to-rent community in the area. Plus, the Carolinas boast three of the nation's best beaches, and the Museum of Illusions is opening its largest U.S. branch yet in uptown.

CBJ Morning Buzz: Charlotte a leader in rent growth; Passengers not so satisfied with American Airli...

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Some of the nation’s highest rent growth can be found in Charlotte and another large North Carolina metro, according to a recent analysis. Plus, American Airlines stumbles in a new ranking on passenger satisfaction, Atrium Health's big "strategic combination" is blasted by the state's treasurer, and the Carolina Panthers schedule for this season has been revealed.