• FRED’s latest 30-year fixed mortgage average (June 4) is 6.48%.
• SouthPark’s Amwins tower moves ahead: 15 stories with office, parking, and up to 250,000 sq. ft. of retail; demolition starts this month.
• Mooresville rejected a 39‑townhome project near Lake Norman over traffic safety concerns.
• First‑time buyers are only about 21% of the market, well below the historic 40% norm.
• The Fed’s full voting committee meets this week, and rate guidance could shift mortgage pricing.

• 30‑year fixed rates eased to roughly 6.57%–6.58% after a full week of declines.
• MBA data showed mortgage applications down 2.5% even as rates fell; refis remain up year over year.
• Pennsylvania advanced a statewide ADU bill, underscoring nationwide policy pushes to add supply.
• Multiple builders advanced new Charlotte‑area residential projects alongside ongoing apartment development.
• Huntersville approved the $200M Knox Crossing mixed‑use project with 400+ homes and new retail.
• Savona Mill’s West End redevelopment will add a 30,000‑sq‑ft food hall plus new apartments and offices.
• National inventory slipped slightly year over year, reinforcing that supply remains tight.

• FRED’s 30-year fixed rate for the week ending May 28 is 6.53%, while purchase demand is holding up better than last year.
• Refi activity is cooling as homeowners hesitate to time rates.
  A new 350-unit apartment community is now leasing in Charlotte’s Optimist Park.
  Pulte, JPOrleans, and Davidson Homes are advancing multiple Charlotte-area residential projects.

• Economists expect slower home price growth over the next decade, keeping affordability in focus.

• Mortgage rates remain under 7% with 30-year averages around 6.36% and 15-year around 5.71%.
• A new, still-unnamed neighborhood is taking shape north of NoDa near the Sugar Creek light rail stop.
• The Excelsior Club site in west Charlotte is seeking rezoning for a $7.8M rebuild plan.
• Rising credit card and auto delinquencies are adding cost pressure for many households.
• The Fed is debating new inflation measures, which could influence the timing of future rate cuts.

• 30-year fixed rates hovered between ~6.59% and ~6.65%, with borrower demand still soft
• Mortgage applications fell again as refinancing activity cooled
• California moved to tighten its starter-home law to reduce local zoning workarounds
• Charlotte’s River District advanced plans for 158 new townhome rentals
• Pineville’s Heritage Pineville project will add 200+ apartments plus retail downtown
• Huntersville approved the 44-acre Knox Crossing mixed-use development with 400+ homes

• Mortgage rates remain sensitive to geopolitics; easing Iran conflict could relieve pressure, but volatility persists.
• Case‑Shiller: home prices up 0.7% YoY, down 0.2% MoM; inflation still outpacing prices, with real values falling.
• New green card policy proposal could slow immigration-driven housing demand in some markets.
• Huntersville approves $200M Knox Crossing mixed‑use project with 413 homes plus grocery and commercial space.
• Brooklyn Village redevelopment in Uptown Charlotte faces foreclosure-related delays and renewed uncertainty.

• 30-year fixed rates opened the week around 6.68%, a nine-month high, and remained volatile amid geopolitical headlines.
• MBA data showed mortgage applications fell 2.3% and purchase apps dropped 4% as rates pushed into the mid‑6% range.
• ARM share climbed to 9.6%, the highest since Oct. 2025, as buyers sought lower initial payments.
• A national trend is emerging of parents helping adult children buy homes as affordability stays tight.
• Huntersville approved the $200M Knox Crossing mixed‑use project with 413 apartments/townhomes and a grocery anchor.
• Charlotte rezoned the former Regal Manor Twin site for up to 130 residential units, and Lincoln County approved a $90M Lake Norman-area apartment project.

• Mortgage rates climbed again, with 30-year conforming around 6.77% and jumbo near 6.89% amid higher Treasury yields.
• HELOC demand is rising as homeowners seek cash without refinancing, while pending sales show only modest improvement.
• The House passed a bipartisan housing bill targeting large investor purchases while encouraging new construction; Senate action is next.
• Greystar acquired a site near Charlotte Douglas Airport for the 276-unit Remi West apartment project.
• Huntersville approved the $200M Knox Crossing mixed-use development with 413 units and major retail.
• Lincoln County greenlit a $90M Lake Norman-area mixed-use plan with 324 apartments and new commercial space.

• HousingWire says the 10‑year Treasury yield is pushing 30‑year fixed rates up around 6.7%.
• CNBC reports escrow shortages are projected for about two‑thirds of accounts, averaging roughly $2,100, driven by taxes and insurance.
• The Fed’s 12 voting officials meet this week, keeping rate expectations tied to upcoming inflation and growth data.
• I‑77 South toll‑lane plans face continued pushback and a City Council request for more review.
• East Charlotte is considering a 150‑day moratorium on a proposed 58‑acre data center amid resource concerns.
• A Hendrick Motorsports entity signed a four‑year lease for warehouse space in Concord.

Highlights this week:

• 30-year fixed rates pushed to six-week highs around the mid‑6% range as inflation data ran hotter
• MBA data showed mortgage applications up 1.7% with purchase activity rising 4%
• Existing-home sales were flat in April, underscoring a slower spring market
• Inventory continues to edge higher while listing prices run below last year’s levels
• Charlotte approved $26.4M for affordable housing projects targeting 816 homes
• City leaders are debating a temporary pause on new data center construction to address utility impacts