USDA loans are part of a nation-wide program created by the U.S. Department of Agriculture aimed at helping first-time homebuyers or those who don’t meet conventional mortgage requirements get loans. It’s a home loan that requires no down payment for low- and moderately-income buyers, mostly in rural areas. Looser credit score requirements along with no… [Read More]
Charlotte #1 Destination for Millennials and Their Baby Boomer Parents
Millennials, today’s top home purchasers, have a significant influence on where baby boomers, the second largest group of buyers, choose to live. Retirement generally entails a full lifestyle transition, and many baby boomers are relying on their children and grandchildren to help them decide where to settle down next. According to a recent Zonda survey,… [Read More]
5 Road Trips You Can Take from The Queen City
Many of us are learning how to deal with life during coronavirus and that means also learning how to travel during the pandemic. Most, if not all of travel for the rest of 2020 will likely be domestic so what better time to explore more places near home? There is a lot to love about… [Read More]
Fourth of July Celebrations in the Charlotte Area
If you are looking to celebrate our nation’s independence, there are several fireworks shows scheduled around the city. There are also virtual shows you can watch from the comfort and safety of your home. The Charlotte Museum of History will host virtual Independence Day festivities starting on June 29th and every day through July 4th…. [Read More]
Charlotte Ranks in Top 10 Cities for Millennial Net Migration
A study analyzing U.S. Census Bureau data by the personal finance company, SmartAsset, found Charlotte ranks in the top 10 of cities nationwide for millennial net migration destinations. Net migration is the number of people who move into a into a location minus the number of people moving out. In this case, the study looked… [Read More]
Mecklenburg County officials assemble panel of business leaders to discuss reopening Charlotte economy
Behind closed doors, Mecklenburg County government officials are meeting with leaders of some of the region’s biggest companies to discuss reopening the Charlotte area’s economy. The Covid-19 Business Leaders Roundtable includes more than 40 executives and officials led by county manager Dena Diorio. Its members include officials from state, county, and local levels. The roundtable… [Read More]