Home sales were anemic in Charlotte last month. Amidst ongoing economic uncertainty and the government shutdown, sales fell more than 3% last month compared to September. But the average price still rose almost 5%, to more than $511,000.Compared to October in the prior year, sales were up less than 1% last month.
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Gerry Broome/APThe ban is unlikely to be overturned on legal grounds, but an expert says some North Carolina companies might keep operating anyway. -
Popular Charlotte restaurant the People’s Market said it will close both its locations in both Elizabeth and Myers Park. In a post on Facebook, the owner said the financial stress of running dual locations was part of it.
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Toyota held a ceremonial grand opening for its $14 billion factory on an 1,800-acre site in the tiny Randolph County town of Liberty. -
Gov. Josh Stein and Charlotte officials said Tuesday that Scout Motors — a startup electric vehicle maker backed by Volkswagen — will open its U.S. headquarters in east Charlotte. -
Travel woes continue for air travelers across the country — including at Charlotte Douglas International Airport — due to flight reductions mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration. According to FlightAware, 339 flights were delayed Monday and 68 were canceled. On Tuesday, there were more than 60 flights cancelled and over 30 delayed. American Airlines reduced flight schedules by 6%, which resulted in about 200 flights cancelled across the country. -
The glasses cost $5,000 but, unlike other smart glasses being marketed to those with hearing loss, XanderGlasses do not have a monthly subscription fee. -
Sections of the parkway won’t reopen until late next year, leaving nearby businesses facing fewer visitors and less revenue. -
After almost 60 years, Charlotte Magazine said Monday that it will cease publication. Next month’s December issue is the magazine’s last. Staff and contributors were told late last week. The magazine’s parent company, Atlanta-based Morris Communications, did not give a reason for the shutdown. Charlotte Magazine has published monthly since 1968. -
Only about one in five homes sold in the last year went to a first-time buyer. And the average person buying their first home was 40 years old — a record high. A new report from the National Association of Realtors shows how challenging it's become for young people to get a foothold in today's costly housing market. -
Charlotte Douglas International Airport and American Airlines are warning travelers that flight cancelations have begun at CLT, as the airport implements the FAA's flight reduction order Friday. -
Travelers brace for delays at major airports, including Charlotte Douglas International Airport. -
Charlotte-based insurance company Brighthouse Financial said Thursday that it will be acquired by a New York-based company. Aquarian Capital will pay $4.1 billion for Brighthouse, which is headquartered in Ballantyne. Brighthouse’s offices will remain in Charlotte, the company said.
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