About David Chen
David brings 15 years of experience in residential construction and custom home building in the greater Charlotte area. He specializes in translating complex building processes into accessible guidance for homeowners considering new construction.
What David Covers
David Chen contributes to Charlotte Home & Living coverage of custom home building, construction costs, builder selection, new construction trends across Mecklenburg County and the surrounding Charlotte metro — including several of our editorial clusters and 12+ published guides. Coverage focuses on verifiable local numbers: permit timelines, per-square-foot construction and renovation pricing, neighborhood price bands, and the code and zoning rules that change what is possible on a given Charlotte lot.
Editorial Standards
Every figure published under this byline is sourced from local permit records, active and sold MLS data, contractor and builder pricing, or municipal ordinances in effect at the time of writing. Cost ranges are presented as ranges because Charlotte pricing varies by lot, street, and finish level. Pages are reviewed and updated as market conditions change. Read our full editorial policy and disclaimer.
Articles by David
Charlotte Home Building Timeline: From Lot to Move-In
A detailed month-by-month timeline of building a custom home in Charlotte, from purchasing your lot through final move-in day.
custom homesCustom Home Builders in Charlotte, NC
Guide to building a custom home in Charlotte. Learn about the process, costs, and finding the right builder.
custom homesBuild vs. Buy a Home in Charlotte: Complete Comparison
Should you build or buy in Charlotte? Compare costs, timelines, and pros/cons.
custom homesCost to Build a Home in Charlotte, NC (2026)
Detailed breakdown of custom home building costs in Charlotte by neighborhood, size, and finish level.
custom homesThe Custom Home Design Process: A Charlotte Guide
Step-by-step guide to designing your custom home in Charlotte, from concept to construction.
custom homesFinancing a Custom Home Build in Charlotte
Guide to construction loans and financing options for building a custom home in Charlotte.
custom homesFinding Land to Build on in Charlotte, NC
Guide to finding and evaluating building lots in the Charlotte metro area.
costsCost to Build a Custom Home in Charlotte, NC (2026)
Detailed breakdown of custom home building costs in Charlotte—per-square-foot pricing, land costs by area, and what drives the final number.
costsCost of Kitchen Renovation in Charlotte, NC (2026)
Real Charlotte kitchen renovation costs from minor refreshes to luxury gut renovations, with material and labor breakdowns.
costsCost of Bathroom Renovation in Charlotte, NC (2026)
Charlotte bathroom renovation costs by scope—powder room refreshes to luxury primary suite transformations with real local pricing.
costsCost of Whole-Home Renovation in Charlotte, NC (2026)
Complete guide to whole-home renovation costs in Charlotte—from cosmetic refreshes to gut renovations with structural changes.
costsCost of Home Addition in Charlotte, NC (2026)
Charlotte home addition costs—room additions, primary suites, sunrooms, and second stories with real local pricing.