A 29,000-square-foot brewpub and a seven-room Airbnb will open in Dilworth by late 2022, Saucy Brew Works' CEO and cofounder Brent Zimmerman tells me.

The big picture: The Cleveland-based brewery and pizza restaurant plans to open its fifth location, and first East Coast location, here in Charlotte at 501 E. Morehead Street across from the Dowd YMCA and Capishe.

• Once complete, the property will be Charlotte’s largest brewery — larger than both Brewers at 4001 Yancey (28,000 square feet) and Olde Mecklenburg Brewery (25,000 square feet).

What to expect: The two-story brewpub will have a nearly 10,000-square-foot rooftop deck.

• Its menu will include 20+ beers on tap, plus coffee and Saucy's popular New Haven-style pizzas.

My thought bubble: This is huge — figuratively and literally. Saucy's expansion cements Charlotte as a beer destination, with not only a giant 29,000-square-foot facility, but a B&B to bat.

Full story: Ohio’s Saucy Brew Works to expand in Charlotte with a huge brewpub and Airbnb

I closed on my first house one year ago this week, and boy, have things changed since then:

• Home values skyrocketed from a median of $265K in May 2020 to $315K now.
• Buyers are offering tens of thousands above asking and still getting outbid (largely from all-cash offers).
• Properties vanish from the market at lightning speed, as fast as a few hours.

Why it matters: With elevated home values and bidding wars becoming the norm, some buyers have been priced out for the time being, but Axios' Bri Crane is here to help.

Bri gets asked real estate questions all the time, especially with the market as it is. So she took those questions to local pros and built out the definitive guide to buying a home in Charlotte — from the true cost to a step-by-step list once you find the *one*.

• 🚨 Next week, she'll host a members-only virtual event breaking down the real estate market even further. Become a member here to get on the invite list.

Full story: How to buy a home in this wild real estate market

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A CMPD officer returned fire at a man near an interstate motel in north Charlotte yesterday. The man was in stable condition, CMPD said.

What’s happening: Chief Johnny Jennings said the incident started when they identified the man as matching the description of a suspect in a recent robbery at another motel a few miles away, Axios’ Michael Graff reports.

• Jennings said the man fled and fired a shot at an officer, who returned fire. 
• The State Bureau of Investigation will lead the investigation into the shooting, not CMPD. 
• Surveillance cameras were in the area, Jennings said, and investigators will check them for evidence.

... congrats, you might be basic.

What's happening: Judging by data provided by Animal Care & Control, Charlotte could use some creativity in naming pets: Max, Buddy and Princess all rank in the top ten.

• The No. 1 dog breed here, the Labrador retriever, is also the No. 1 in the U.S. Other popular breeds include pit bulls, boxers and miniature poodles.

The big picture: During the pandemic pet adoptions have skyrocketed, making already-dog-obsessed Charlotte even more so, Axios' Paige Hopkins writes.

• Charlotte ranks fourth on a recent list of the top emerging dog-friendly cities by Rover and Zillow.

Full story: 10 most popular dog names and breeds in Charlotte

Clean Juice, the Charlotte-born organic juice bar turned nationwide franchise, is moving its flagship store in Birkdale Village. 

The new location isn't too far - it's just across the street in the new Birkdale Landing shopping center. 

• They're targeting a late June grand opening. 

ICYMI, the husband-and-wife duo behind Clean Juice has been super busy lately. They're also opening a nontoxic beauty bar franchise in Charlotte.  

In addition to Birkdale, Clean Juice has 13 locations in the Charlotte area. Find the one closest to you for a tasty + healthy bite. 

Sydney Cummings recently hit one million subscribers on her fitness YouTube page where she shares her workout routines.

• Now the popular trainer is sharing her weekend routine, Axios contributor Lauren Levine Corriher reports.

Cummings' itinerary is ideal for when you have out-of-town guests who love an active weekend with regular foodie stops like Superica for margaritas and sushi at O-Ku.

Full Axios guide: 48-hours in Charlotte with YouTube trainer Sydney Cummings

On these hot days spent weeding in my backyard, I dream of condo living like the one-bedroom Church Street beauty pictured above.

• Its industrial concrete walls and stellar view are well worth its $290K price tag.

Bri's back with her picks for the hottest homes on the market.

• Check 'em out: 5 houses for sale in Charlotte starting at $290K

🌀 News you can use from our super cool, very important Axios Charlotte partners.

• Atrium Health's very own Dr. David Lutz helped Davidson College navigate the pandemic last year. Learn more about his story and how he helped students.

Jekyll & Hyde Taphouse and Grill is opening in the historic Niven Price building in Waxhaw.

• The restaurant, owned by Waxhaw native Frank LaFragola, also has locations in Matthews and Belmont.

Related Axios guide: 15 things to do in Waxhaw, like grab coffee from Crossroads Coffee House and go antiquing

Charlotte improved ever-so-slightly in an annual ranking of park systems nationwide, but we still have a long way to go, Axios' Katie Peralta Soloff writes.

• The region moved to #91 out of the 100 largest U.S. cities, up from 95 last year, according to the Trust for Public Land ParkScore index.

By the numbers:

• 39% of area residents live within a ten-minute walk of a park. That's worse than the national average of 55%.
• 6% of Mecklenburg County's land is used for parks and recreation, below the national median of 15%.
• 334: The number of parks in Mecklenburg County.

Zoom out: The improved ranking comes as the county, which runs the parks, increased its spending on park systems, as WFAE reported.

• The county now spends $70 per person on parks, up from $56 last year.

Get outside: Here's our collection of outdoors guides, including best local trails and glamping spots

📅 Stay busy with things to do from our Event Board.

• National Trails Day at Catawba Riverfront Greenway & Tuckaseege Park, Mount Holly next Saturday, June 5: Bring the fam for guided walks, stand-up paddle (SUP) board instruction, free kayak rentals and a farmers’ and artists’ market. Free (pre-registration required).
• Yoga & Music in the Vineyard at Serre Vineyards this Sunday: Join Serre Vineyards all summer long for live music, food trucks and yoga. Free.
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