North Carolina Begins "Safer At Home" Phase 2 Re-Opening Friday, May 22 At 5:00 PM
North Carolina's Governor Cooper announced a modified "Stay At Home" Phase 2 re-opening of North Carolina businesses on Wednesday, May 20th called "Safer At Home." Phase 2 is expected to last for at least five weeks through Friday, June 26th.
Businesses that can open with restrictions for the "Safer At Home" Phase 2 are:
- Personal care businesses like salons and barbers can now re-open at 50% capacity with face covering and specific cleaning requirements and restrictions on the number of people in a waiting area.
- Swimming pools can open at 50% capacity.
- Overnight and day camps can open with safety rules.
- Childcare facilities can stay open.
- Restaurants can now re-open for dine-in customers at 50% capacity with minimum six foot table distancing and specific cleaning requirements.
Businesses that cannot re-open during the "Safer At Home" Phase 2 are:
- Bars and nightclubs
- Bingo parlors and other gaming establishments
- Bowling alleys
- Indoor exercise and fitness facilities, health clubs, gyms
- Movie theatres
- Amusement parks
- Reception venues
- Skating rinks
- Public playgrounds
Additionally, Phase 2 limits gatherings of people to no more than 10 people indoors or 25 people outdoors at conference centers; stadiums and sports arenas; amphitheaters; and groups at parks or beaches. Maintaining a social distance of at least six feet from others and wearing a face covering whenever distancing is not possible continues to be strongly encouraged. Those who are part of the vulnerable population are encouraged to continue to stay at home as much as possible.
Teleworking continues to be encouraged during "Safer At Home" Phase 2. Restrictions on nursing homes and congregant care remain in place.
For more information on Phase 2 North Carolina guidelines, click here.
For Phase 2 North Carolina FAQS, click here
Charlotte Region Homes Continue To Sell Despite Restrictions
Wondering how all this has been impacting Charlotte region's home sales? Homes have continued to sell during the Stay-At-Home time-frame and throughout Phase 1 of North Carolina's re-opening -- more quickly and for more money. Interest rates remain at or near historic lows. This is good news for both home buyers and sellers.
If you're considering purchasing or selling a home in the Charlotte region as we begin the "Safer At Home" Phase 2 re-opening, contact Nina Hollander/Carolinas Realty Partners with Coldwell Banker Realty.
If you're buying, we have the complete inventory list of homes for sale throughout our 16-County region.
If you're selling, let's get together and discuss the supply conditions in your neighborhood and how we can assist you in gaining access to buyers who area ready, willing, and able to buy now.
And let us show you how:
"The Right Broker Makes All The Difference."
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