Permit and Impact Fees in Charlotte and Mecklenburg

Permit and Impact Fees in Charlotte and Mecklenburg

Tide & Timber Investments team
Published on: 06/11/2026

Who charges permit and development fees on a Charlotte home build, how North Carolina limits impact fees, what the 2026 fee-disclosure law requires, and where to find the current official schedules before you rely on a budget.

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What Goes Into Charlotte Build Costs per Square Foot

What Goes Into Charlotte Build Costs per Square Foot

Tide & Timber Investments team
Published on: 05/11/2026

What a Charlotte "build cost per square foot" figure actually includes, what it leaves out, and the eight drivers that move it up or down, so you can question the construction line in any pro forma.

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The Life of a Charlotte New Build in 12 Stages

The Life of a Charlotte New Build in 12 Stages

Tide & Timber Investments team
Published on: 28/10/2026

A plain-English new construction timeline for Charlotte infill homes. The 12 stages from finding a lot to closing the sale, what happens in each, who is involved, and where projects most often lose time.

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Start Here: A Plain-English Guide to Real Estate Investing in Charlotte

Start Here: A Plain-English Guide to Real Estate Investing in Charlotte

Tide & Timber Investments team
Published on: 22/10/2026

New to real estate investing? A plain-English guide for Charlotte-area investors covering the main ways to invest, what's different about the Charlotte market, and the eight steps to take before you put money into any deal.

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