Category: Charlotte Market Reports & Trends

Charlotte NC Real Estate Market Reports and Trends

4 Reasons to Invest in Housing in Charlotte: Why 2014 will be a Great Year

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  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 …

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Housing Market Makes a Comeback In 2013

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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 …

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Radio Show Recap: Renting Vs. Buying: Which Is Better For You?

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Did you miss our radio show that aired live last Sunday, November 24, 2013 at 10:30 AM? No worries, if you missed it or want to listen again you can watch the podcast available now on ITunes and coming soon to www.charlottemarketradio.com.   Our last episode discussed one common dilemma most homeowners face and this …

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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 …

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Investor and Foreclosure Activity in the Charlotte NC Real Estate Market

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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