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Get to Know the Helen Adams Realty Mobile App

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - April 18, 2019
Whether you are looking to buy in the next six months, interested in what the local housing market looks like, or curious about the house for sale across the street, Helen Adams Realty’s mobile app is your go-to resource for home searching. Benefits include the ability to connect with your preferred agent, view local homes for sale, create saved searches, learn about hyperlocal housing markets and

Helen Adams Realty Gives Back by Keeping Charlotte Beautiful

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - March 28, 2019
Helen Adams Realty is a proud partner of the local Adopt-a-City Street program, Keep Charlotte Beautiful. Since partnering with Keep Charlotte Beautiful, Helen Adams Realty has adopted two one-mile stretches of roadway adjacent to two of the firm’s office locations on Randolph Road in Elizabeth and in Ballantyne, respectively. Agents, staff, family, and friends gather six times a year to clean the

Here’s What’s Going On Around Town in April

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - March 25, 2019
Charlotte Knights Season Opener, BB&T BallparkThursday, April 4 at 7:04 p.m.The Charlotte Knights are back with a packed promotional and game time schedule for 2019. Celebrities, fireworks shows, giveaways, and celebrations headline the Charlotte Knights' 2019 promotional schedule. First game of the season will be Thursday, April 4 against our North Carolina-neighbors, the Durham Bulls. Spring Fes

How to Prep Your Curb Appeal for Spring Market

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - March 21, 2019
As the spring season approaches, the housing market gets busier and busier and the pressure is on to stand out. While we’re always told not to judge a book by it’s cover, the rule doesn’t always apply to real estate. One easy way for potential sellers to prepare their homes for market is boosting curb appeal. Achieving an impressive first impression is possible whether you are looking for a high e

Sell, Donate, and Recycle with Helen Adams Realty

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - March 18, 2019
The spring season brings a time of change, from daylight savings to spring cleaning. If you are thinking about doing a little spring cleaning of your own, use the Helen Adams Realty Donation Resource Guide as a tool for cleaning up and clearing out. Regardless the item type or the part of town you live in, our guide has several convenient options for you. Many homeowners have treasured items they

Helen Adams Realty Opens Fourth Office Location

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - March 13, 2019
Helen Adams Realty celebrated the grand opening of their fourth and most recent office location in Fort Mill, S.C. on Friday, March 8. Aside from Helen Adams Realty staff and agents, members of the Fort Mill community attended the event as well. Colleagues in the real estate industry and neighbors in Fort Mill joined the celebrations and ribbon cutting ceremony followed by champagne, hor d'oeuvres

Wallpaper Returns as a Popular Home Design Accent

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - February 26, 2019
Although wallpaper made its debut centuries ago, the accent tool is making its way back into the interior design world as a popular medium yet again. Wallpaper initially entered the home design space as a cost effective substitute to tapestries used by affluent homeowners for decorating, according to REALTOR® Magazine. Now it’s become a popular way to add a pop of texture, color, and pattern to a

2019 Home Buying Trends That Will Impact the Market

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - February 21, 2019
In recent years, millennials have dominated the housing sphere in most national markets by purchasing their first home. The buying trends among this age group are worth noting when looking forward at real estate in 2019. According to Inman, young adults care about features beyond the price-per-square-foot when buying real estate. With home prices continuing to rise, many young home buyers are find

March Events in Charlotte

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - February 20, 2019
CIAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball TournamentFebruary 25-March 2, Spectrum CenterThe Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association, the nation’s first African-American athletic conference, will host the 2019 CIAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament during the last week of February. This is the tournament’s last year in Charlotte, so be sure to check out the all-session ticket packages as well as

Locals Supporting Locals

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - February 14, 2019
Helen Adams Realty, a Charlotte-based company since 1975, takes pride in being a locally owned business. Founder Helen Adams was a 6th generation Charlottean and her son Jeff and his children, all of whom are involved in the business, are 7th and 8th generation respectively. These deep roots are part of the reason for the firm’s strong commitment to give back to the community that has given so muc

Helen Adams Realty Awards Ceremony Recap

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - February 11, 2019
Helen Adams Realty celebrated the previous year’s successes with agents, staff, and affiliated business partners at Charlotte Country Club last week. The 2018 Charlotte real estate market was hot as our agents experienced high buyer demand, low inventory, and rising home prices. While navigating through the year’s housing market conditions, our firm had a record year thanks to our diligent team of

2019: The Year of Remodels

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - February 08, 2019
With the start of a new year, homeowners might find themselves wanting a change of scenery, starting with their home design. Home renovation projects are getting more popular whether done with or without a professional. Knowing the potential return on investment for these projects is crucial when deciding on the right course of action. According to the National Association of Realtors® 2019 Remode

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