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Another big Uptown office is flipping to apartments, hotel

Office conversions are remaking Uptown Charlotte.

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Another <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="prominent" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/10/24/office-market-jobs-vacancies-conversions" data-vars-content-id="aae76616-7bca-497f-bd5b-237eee83c7f2" data-vars-headline="Another big Uptown office is flipping to apartments, hotel" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/10/24/office-market-jobs-vacancies-conversions" target="_self">prominent</a> Uptown tower, 400 South Tryon, is headed for a major conversion to housing and hotel after falling into <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="foreclosure" data-vars-click-url="https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/uptown-tower-foreclosure-heads-auction/RSCLE3BHTJHDFO2XWFPIY5HRT4/" data-vars-content-id="aae76616-7bca-497f-bd5b-237eee83c7f2" data-vars-headline="Another big Uptown office is flipping to apartments, hotel" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/uptown-tower-foreclosure-heads-auction/RSCLE3BHTJHDFO2XWFPIY5HRT4/" target="_blank">foreclosure</a> in 2024.Why it matters: Uptown has lost some of its vibrancy in the years since the pandemic. Adding more visitors and residents will enliven the city&#x27;s business district beyond the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="three days" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/03/20/work-from-home-hybrid-policies" data-vars-content-id="aae76616-7bca-497f-bd5b-237eee83c7f2" data-vars-headline="Another big Uptown office is flipping to apartments, hotel" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/03/20/work-from-home-hybrid-policies" target="_self">three days</a> a week most workers now come in.

New Creole restaurant to bring Louisiana flavors to South End

A Baton Rouge chef is opening her first full restaurant after quickly outgrowing a shared kitchen.

Food and Drink

Kristy&#x27;s Creole Kitchen, a new Louisiana-inspired restaurant, will open in South End this spring.Why it matters: The formerly <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="takeout-only spot" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2023/08/17/must-try-takeout-spots-charlotte-336879" data-vars-content-id="f2cd6a98-9418-476f-b353-4fc63f2be620" data-vars-headline="New Creole restaurant to bring Louisiana flavors to South End" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2023/08/17/must-try-takeout-spots-charlotte-336879" target="_self">takeout-only spot</a> is the latest ghost kitchen success story. It&#x27;ll open its first brick-and-mortar location April 10.

The 30 best brunch spots in Charlotte

Spring has sprung, the weather is finally cooperating and outdoor patios are packed to the brim. That can only mean one thing: It's time to brunch.

Spring has sprung, the weather is finally cooperating and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="outdoor patios" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2023/03/09/best-patios-charlotte-nc" data-vars-content-id="3d11b77e-1320-4ce1-9509-789bb217fbc6" data-vars-headline="The 30 best brunch spots in Charlotte" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2023/03/09/best-patios-charlotte-nc" target="_self">outdoor patios</a> are packed to the brim. That can only mean one thing: It&#x27;s time to brunch.Why it matters: Several of your <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="favorite local restaurants" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/06/27/best-restaurants-charlotte-2025" data-vars-content-id="3d11b77e-1320-4ce1-9509-789bb217fbc6" data-vars-headline="The 30 best brunch spots in Charlotte" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/06/27/best-restaurants-charlotte-2025" target="_self">favorite local restaurants</a> have added brunch menus to their lineups. For that reason, we removed non-North Carolina-based chains (like Snooze and First Watch) from our list.

17 of the biggest events in Charlotte this April

April in Charlotte is when the city fully shakes off winter and leans hard into festival season.

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April in Charlotte is when the city fully shakes off winter and leans hard into festival season.What to expect: Charlotte SHOUT! takes over Uptown, food festivals stack up, neighborhood street events return — and outdoor everything is back in action.

See inside: $19M Lake Norman estate could set a local record for priciest sale

The 12,000-square-foot, six-bedroom and nine-bathroom home will come fully furnished, including a pontoon boat and two jet skis.

Real Estate

A newly built, fully furnished private island estate in Cornelius will soon hit the market for nearly $19 million — among the priciest listings in the Charlotte region.Why it matters: If it sells near asking, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the Lake Norman property" data-vars-click-url="https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/20221-Regatta-Island-Dr-Cornelius-NC-28031/6122532_zpid/" data-vars-content-id="3f4d0b77-0950-4a8a-a30c-413ad3949eea" data-vars-headline="See inside: $19M Lake Norman estate could set a local record for priciest sale" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/20221-Regatta-Island-Dr-Cornelius-NC-28031/6122532_zpid/" target="_blank">the Lake Norman property</a> could challenge local home sale records, which have topped out around $11-12 million in recent years.

Hot homes: 4 for sale in Charlotte ranging from $380K to $1.1M

These four homes show what your money gets you in Charlotte right now — whether you prioritize proximity or space.

These four listings give a snapshot of what your money buys in Charlotte right now, from a sub-$400K home steps from a greenway to a $1.1M property with lake access and room to spread out.

Charlotte honors the top brokers behind the region's growth

A new class of standout commercial real estate talent joined the 2026 Circle of Excellence.

Partners

<div data-sponsor-disclosure="&quot;{&quot;logoUrl&quot;:&quot;https://images.axios.com/u_NwxBOwszhFUtDXcYh2UpYIOkk=/2026/04/01/1775070986819.jpg&quot;,&quot;headline&quot;:&quot;A message from: Charlotte Region Commercial Board of REALTORS®&quot;}&quot;"></div><div style="display:none"></div>Behind every major deal shaping Charlotte&#x27;s skyline is the hustle of the commercial real estate industry — powered by experts connecting companies and investors to spaces where they can thrive.The story: On Tuesday, March 31, the Charlotte Region Commercial Board of REALTORS® (CRCBR) recognized the industry&#x27;s top performers at the 2026 Circle of Excellence awards.<ul><li>The winners are brokers who guide businesses on where to open storefronts, expand offices, build industrial space and put down roots across the region.</li></ul>

Hot homes: 5 houses for sale in Charlotte ranging from $385K to $1.2M

Houses for sale in neighborhoods near South End, Quail Hollow, Windsor Park and more, including some with walkability to a greenway.

These homes come with features that meet key criteria on your dream home checklist, from neighborhood walkability to quick greenway access.

Hot homes: 5 houses for sale in Charlotte ranging from $299K to $995K

New house listings with walkability to South End, quick drives to Park Road Shopping Center and easy access to nature trails.

Some of this week&#x27;s hot homes stand out for their locations, with walkability to South End, nearby trails and quick drives to Park Road Shopping Center.

Hot homes: 5 houses for sale in Charlotte ranging from $299K to $1.1M

New house listings including mid-century modern designs and spacious family homes in neighborhoods from Chantilly to Windsor Park.

This week&#x27;s hot homes range from a cozy starter with a big backyard to a walkable Chantilly home near the restaurants and bars of Elizabeth and Plaza Midwood.

Hot Homes: 5 houses for sale in Charlotte ranging from $365K to $1.19M

New house listings in Plaza Midwood, Windsor Park and more, with featuring outdoor showers, spacious room and fenced-in backyards.

This week&#x27;s hot homes lean into indoor-outdoor living, with outdoor showers and relaxing spaces for spending time outside.

Hot homes: 5 houses for sale in Charlotte ranging from $365K to $950K

New house listings in neighborhoods including Foxcroft, Chantilly, Shannon Park and more.

This week&#x27;s hot homes are all about spaces that fit any lifestyle, from a LoSo-adjacent spot near the breweries to a Foxcroft home with a backyard pool built for family gatherings.

Hot homes: 4 houses for sale in Charlotte starting at $310K

New home listings in neighborhoods like Barclay Downs, Shannon Park and Barclay Downs with spacious yards, including one with a outdoor kitchen and putting green.

This week&#x27;s homes are all about big backyards and outdoor living, from some with covered patios to one with a full outdoor kitchen and putting green.

New listings in neighborhoods like South End, Plaza Midwood, Windsor Park and more.

This week&#x27;s hot homes are all about beautiful brick details, from an exposed brick South End condo to a crisp white brick home in Sherwood Forest.

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See inside: $19M Lake Norman estate could set a local record for priciest sale

Hot homes: 4 for sale in Charlotte ranging from $380K to $1.1M

Charlotte honors the top brokers behind the region's growth

Hot homes: 5 houses for sale in Charlotte ranging from $385K to $1.2M

Hot homes: 5 houses for sale in Charlotte ranging from $299K to $995K