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IntroLend Monthly Mortgage Outlook | March 2023

By Thomas Baker, IntroLend Carolinas - March 13, 2023
Investors have begun coming to terms with what the Fed has been saying regarding the need for continued rate hikes into spring and summer. As a result, we’ve seen rates start to climb again. There is a growing sentiment that we will see a 50bp increase to the fed funds rate at their next meeting, up from a widely agreed upon 25bps previously. Further uncertainty grew with the collapse of Silico

Supporting Local with March's LoLo Gifts

By Helen Adams Realty - March 07, 2023
Helen Adams Realty is proud to partner each month with LoLo to send gifts to our clients, friends, and family in support of other locally-owned businesses in the area. This “thank you” is our way of giving back to those who support us by introducing you to independently-owned businesses in and around the Queen City, with each gift catered specifically to your location. Read on to see this month's

Home Maintenance Tips for Spring

By Helen Adams Realty - March 06, 2023
With the arrival of spring in the Carolinas, it's time to take care of seasonal home maintenance tasks to prepare for the warmer weather. As a result, we’ve compiled a list of important tasks to tackle to ensure your home is ready all season long: Routine Maintenance One of the best, and most important, parts of your home maintenance will be your general items, no matter the time of year. It

March Events around the Carolinas

By Helen Adams Realty - February 27, 2023
Spring into March and check out all of these fun events happening throughout the Charlotte area. CLT Donut Festival | March 5 The 3rd annual Charlotte Donut Festival is back at Suffolk Punch! With 6 ticket packages to choose from, festival-goers can enjoy music, lifestyle vendors, goods from local artisans and artists, and, of course, plenty of donuts. Purchase your tickets online today!

What to Do First When Moving Into a New House

By Helen Adams Realty - February 24, 2023
Bryant Stadler - MLS# 3938083 , 6680 Maple Spring Court Unit #16, Denver, NC 28037 Moving into a new house can be exciting, daunting, and full of surprises. Making your new house a warm and welcoming space that you are proud to call home is a process, and often times it can be hard to know where to start. To help cut down on stress, we’ve created a list of things to do first when moving into a

Spring Home Projects For the Best ROI

By Helen Adams Realty - February 13, 2023
Spring is around the corner, and with it comes the home projects that you've been waiting to do all winter. From refreshing your outdoor spaces to sprucing up the interior, there are plenty of projects to keep you busy this spring that also have a high return on investment (ROI). From small updates to large renovations, read on for some ideas for your next home project! Enhance Curb Appeal Wi

IntroLend Monthly Mortgage Outlook | February 2023

By Thomas Baker, IntroLend Carolinas - February 13, 2023
The first meeting of the Federal Reserve in 2023 gave us a 0.25% hike of the Fed funds rate, which was widely expected by experts. Market sentiment leading up to that announcement indicated that investors believed inflation had peaked and the Fed would soften their stance on how high they believed rates needed to go before they decide to back off their hikes. Unfortunately, jobs data released thi

U.S. Housing Market Rebalancing in New Year

By Helen Adams Realty - February 10, 2023
Canopy Realtor® Association Market Updates Reprinted from January 2023 CRRA Monthly Indicators The U.S. housing market began the year in a state of rebalance, with many buyers and sellers remaining cautious while they wait to see where the market is headed. Nationally, pending sales rose 2.5% month-to-month, marking the first increase since May, while sales of existing homes fell 1.5% as of last

Helen Adams Realty 2022 Awards Ceremony Recap

By Helen Adams Realty - February 08, 2023
Helen Adams Realty recognized the previous year’s successes in real estate with agents, staff, and affiliated business partners at their annual Awards Ceremony hosted at Charlotte Country Club. The 2022 Charlotte real estate market was another year to remember as agents and clients experienced high buyer demand, low inventory, rising home prices, and, toward the end of the year, rising interest r

Supporting Local with February's LoLo Gifts

By Helen Adams Realty - February 06, 2023
Helen Adams Realty is proud to partner each month with LoLo to send gifts to our clients, friends, and family in support of other locally-owned businesses in the area. This “thank you” is our way of giving back to those who support us by introducing you to independently-owned businesses in and around the Queen City, with each gift catered specifically to your location. Read on to see this month's

February Events Around the Carolinas

By Helen Adams Realty - January 31, 2023
Hit the town this February and check out these events happening in and around The Queen City! Frigid Trail Race & Plunge | February 4 Warm up and cool down at the U.S. National Whitewater Center with the Frigid Trail Race & Plunge! Runners have a choice of completing a 5k or 10k race throughout the grounds finishing with an ice-cold plunge into the Deep Water Solo pool. Pre-registration ends

2022 Year in Review & 2023 Forecast

By Helen Adams Realty - January 25, 2023
2022 was another year to remember for real estate in the Charlotte area. The year started much like the previous ended, with tight inventory that positioned sellers for success, low-interest rates that attracted profound buyer demand, multiple offers, and homes that spent very few days on market before going under contract. As interest rate increases became the focus toward the end of 2022, Charlo

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