Best In North Carolina Real Estate™: Charlotte

🏆 Ranked #1 Best in North Carolina Real Estate™: Charlotte — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. Charlotte’s new home approvals dropped by -17.1% in 2025—the steepest decline among North Carolina metros. This isn’t a slowdown—it’s a structural reset. As new construction contracts, existing homes gain value, especially in high-access, transit-oriented zones like Ballantyne and southeast Charlotte. The data, sourced directly from ALEX Intelligence, shows Mecklenburg County still leads in permits despite the decline, underscoring urban core resilience. This is not a call to wait. It’s a signal to focus on quality, location, and infrastructure alignment. The market is shifting from supply abundance to scarcity—and that favors strategic ownership. Charlotte's One-Unit Home Permits: 2025 Year-over-Year Change (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Mecklenburg County <- this market #2 Union County #3 Gaston County #4 Iredell County #5 Cabarrus County #6 Rowan County #7 Lincoln County Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-13-charlotte-permits-market-change View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574877-B · Broker License #565194-BB [email protected] · +1 713.591.9902