Buying vs. Renting in Charlotte in 2025: What Makes Sense Now? (Year-End Market Outlook)

Mike Hege

Published on: 16/12/2025

As 2025 draws to a close, many Charlotte residents are taking a closer look at their housing plans for the new year. With interest rates shifting, rents stabilizing in some neighborhoods, and inventory slowly expanding, the question resurfaces: Is it smarter to buy or rent in Charlotte right now?