CHARLOTTE NC REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE – AUGUST 21, 2022

Charlotte NC Real Estate Market Update

CHARLOTTE NC REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE - AUGUST 21, 2022   The Charlotte housing market, like the broader US housing market, continued to cool last month, as rising mortgage rates and prices continue to challenge affordability. Many first-time home-buyers have been priced-out of the market in our 16-county region. Sales declined 21.5% year-over-year, as 4,252 homes sold last month, compared to the over 5,400 homes that sold in July, 2021. This marks the 3rd month of declines, at a time of year when home-buying activity is typically wrapping up its strongest season. Sales were down … Continue reading...

Charlotte Ranks #1 in the US – Best Value Cities with Best Weather – 2022

Charlotte, America's Best Relocation City

Charlotte Ranks #1 in the US - Best Value Cities with Best Weather - 2022 All signs point to the Queen City as Charlotte continues to rock the numbers when it comes to popular relocation cities across America!  We truly do live in a beautiful, sunny city, where our neighbors are friendly and welcoming, our children enjoy top ranked schools and on occasion, we even see a little snow! Why do relocation clients and businesses select Charlotte as one of the most popular destination cities?  Our economy is in a constant state of betterment; our affordability is second only to Omaha, NE according … Continue reading...

Things to do in Charlotte Year-Round (2021 Edition)

Things to do in Charlotte Year-Round One of the things I loved about raising my children in Charlotte were the number of things to do with my kids, who love adventure. As my children have grown, I still do have clients with little ones who also seek adventure and Charlotte remains chock-full of incredible things to do…and not just adventuresome activities! NASCAR Hall of Fame - As Charlotte is the center of NASCAR, we landed the Hall of Fame in 2010. After a few lean years (recovering from The Great Recession), this well-known Charlotte venue has become an ever-evolving shrine to … Continue reading...

Popular Steele Creek Community, Ranch + Full Finished Basement!

15000 Kinnegal LaneCharlotte NC 28278MLS #37790104bd, 3ba, 3,205sqft, .28 acresOffered @ $440,000**SOLD** https://youtu.be/O2Fkmc0vkMw Rare RANCH with FULL, FINISHED basement in popular Creekshire Estates. Open flowing plan ft. 2 fireplaces. Master, guest, laundry on main. Gorgeous granite & stainless eat-in kitchen, oversized formal DR & LR w/ gorgeous views of wooded tree save area. Fabulous BASEMENT with huge family room, game room (pool table remains!) wet bar/bev fridge, multiple walk in storage areas (workshop? Office? Craft room?) + 2 oversized bedrooms & full bath, … Continue reading...

THE Most Asked Question in May, 2021 – Should I Buy NOW or Wait?

Should I buy my Charlotte home now or wait

THE Most Asked Question in May, 2021 - Should I Buy NOW or Wait? Quite frankly, we've been being asked this question for well over 2 years. If you consider only the last year of appreciation that the Charlotte Metro area homeowners gained, an 11.6% increase - yes, in ONLY one year - that will tell the story about our hotter-than-hot market! To show you what that looks like in dollars - if you paid $500,000 for your home one year ago today, your home would now be worth $558,000. Note that this is our entire MLS - some areas have realized less appreciation and others, more. If … Continue reading...

On Unemployment & Home Equity

Largest home equity since 1960

With widespread fear due to the unemployment numbers, let’s dig a little deeper into those numbers. There are actually several silver linings to consider when you hear those scary unemployment numbers reported. *More than 4,000,000 Americans who filed unemployment initially, have likely already found a new job.14.7% of Americans are unemployed. The largest group of unemployed is, by far, teenagers. Their unemployment has very little impact on the housing market. Industries showing the most aggressive growth since the original unemployment filings include health care, food and grocery … Continue reading...

Beyond 77 – Have a Say in Charlotte Transportation Improvements

Take the toll poll for Charlotte transportation

Have an issue with the new 77 toll lanes or a continued extended commute time up 77-N? Here’s your chance to weigh-in on transportation improvements in the 6-10 mile corridor around the highway. Beyond 77 is the first of a 2-year study of the 68-mile stretch from Statesville, NC to Rock Hill, SC. Hopefully the surveyors will use these surveys to guide future planning decisions and figure out a way to fund any improvements. With a $30K/day penalty being paid by the contractor, we all know who is ultimately paying that fee!  The Beyond 77 online survey, launched this week, … Continue reading...

Let’s Go Tour Steele Creek Upcoming Open Houses this Weekend

Lets Go Tour Open Houses in Steele Creek

Let's go tour Steele Creek open houses together this weekend! If you're looking for an open house to attend this weekend in Steele Creek, you've come to the right place! Here is an updated list of all of the open houses in the Steele Creek area, shared directly from our MLS. If you're thinking of visiting one, take your agent or give me a call. I'm happy to accompany you to avoid the pressure from the listing agents. Why? Because listing agents wish to double-end the sale representing the seller and the buyer for double pay and seriously slated representation in the sellers' favor. So, … Continue reading...

Beautifully Appointed Ranch Home in Steele Creek!

15003 Brannock Hills DriveCharlotte NC 28278MLS #3508258$329,900 Bright, Sunny, RANCH with 3-car garage in popular Creekshire Estates community. Gorgeous hardwoods throughout living areas of this OPEN, split plan with high ceilings, oversized formals (living room currently being used as an office) & huge family room with centerpiece fireplace with gas logs. The large breakfast room and open, kitchen feature large windows that really let the sunshine in! Gourmet kitchen has plenty of cabinets, oversized pantry, recessed & pendant lighting, granite & stainless. Updated lighting … Continue reading...

Charlotte Shredding Event – SAT 4/13 from 9AM to 11AM

Shredding Event SouthPark Charlotte

Charlotte Shredding Event SATURDAY April 13 - 9AM - 11AM 2701 Coltsgate RD, Charlotte, NC 28211 (SOUTHPARK) This is the time of year for decluttering and quite often, a big part of that decluttering is ridding your office, closets, attic and/or basement of excess paper. Many of us have already gotten the spring cleaning bug and if you have, you've probably already stacked papers somewhere ready to be shredded! So, let us facilitate that for you... Bring your boxes to 2701 Coltsgate RD (across from SouthPark Mall), rid yourself of your paper clutter and join us for coffee … Continue reading...