We’ve all seen the news about big investors making their way through Charlotte buying up hundreds of properties. And if you’re like me, you were left wondering, “How can I get in on the action?” Now that the major investment companies have all but left Charlotte, some people said it was a sign that …
Category: Charlotte Market Reports & Trends
Charlotte NC Real Estate Market Reports and Trends
Dec 23
Housing Market Makes a Comeback In 2013
What a difference a year makes. Not just here in the Charlotte NC real estate market but across the country. There are many reasons to be thankful in 2013, one of those reasons are that homes across America have gained back $2.8 trillion over the last two years ($1.9 Trillion this year alone), gaining back …
Nov 18
Importance of Social Media for Real Estate Agents
Regardless of the type of business you have today, social media has become a necessity for most businesses to be successful including real estate. Social media, such as, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn are some of the most excellent tools you can use for marketing. But there are actually other channels you can use such as …
Sep 27
Investor and Foreclosure Activity in the Charlotte NC Real Estate Market
Nancy Braun was quoted three times by The Mecklenburg Times in the last several weeks. The first one, “South End by Southwest” was covered in a previous blog post. The two most recent articles The article in September 27th issue of The Mecklenburg Times covers the investor activity in Charlotte, titled “Reits: Industry Insiders are Wondering Where …
Sep 27
Home prices in Charlotte are STILL dropping!
According to Standard & Poor’s research, home prices are continuing to drop from the levels they saw throughout 2010, even after the temporary increase in home prices during the month of July. In the study’s 20-city composite, which includes Charlotte, NC, prices rose 0.9% from June to July, but were down 4.1% when compared to July of …
Sep 20
Showcase Goes Behind the Scenes of Buying a HUD Home
Below is Showcase Realty’s BRAND NEW HUD video, which not only explains the purpose behind buying and selling HUD homes, but it also has personal interviews with those who have experienced first-hand the many benefits of purchasing a HUD property. HUD Homes are not just “distressed” homes that are sold for less, they are a …
Apr 07
Charlotte Home Prices Continue to Fall
Home prices have continuously fallen in 18 of 20 US States over the past year. This statistic was found by a report made by Standard & Poor’s Case-Schiller Home Price Index released early this month. The Mecklenburg Times published an article on this data last week. According to that article, home prices in the Charlotte …
Jan 11
Credit Suisse Reports December Traffic: “Charlotte Buyers Lack Urgency”
According to a report released by Credit Suisse on January 6, 2011 demand in the Charlotte home market remains weak as buyers fear further price declines. Charlotte, NC is the 13th largest market in the country. The following are quotes directly from the December 2010 report for the Charlotte, NC real estate market: “Buyer traffic …
May 11
Working with Charlotte Realtors
If you are looking at the purchase of a home in the Charlotte, NC area, it is advisable to get some expert help to secure a good deal. You wouldn’t go to a plumber for legal representation, so why not work with local expert Charlotte realtors to help you find the home of your dreams. …


