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Charlotte Market Offers More Choice Without Major Price Shifts

By Helen Adams Realty - August 13, 2026

Charlotte Market Offers More Choice Without Major Price Shifts The national housing market remained active in July, even as existing-home sales pulled back 2.4% from the previous month to an annual rate of 4.09 million. Sales were still up 2.8% from a year earlier, showing that demand remains steady despite affordability challenges. Inventory reached 1.56 million homes, up 1.3% year-over-year and

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Inventory Grows While Buyer Demand Remains Strong Across Charlotte

By Helen Adams Realty - July 16, 2026

Inventory Grows While Buyer Demand Remains Strong Across Charlotte The national housing market continued to show steady improvement in June. Existing-home sales increased 3.2% from both the previous month and a year ago, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.17 million, the highest level since December 2025, according to NAR. Inventory also expanded to 1.55 million homes, representing a

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Charlotte Market Moves Toward Balance as Buyers Gain Ground

By Helen Adams Realty - June 17, 2026

Charlotte Market Moves Toward Balance as Buyers Gain Ground The U.S. housing market showed modest gains in May, with existing-home sales edging up 0.2% from the previous month. Inventory rose 5.8% month-over-month and 1.4% year-over-year to about 1.47 million homes, creating a 4.4 month supply. The median price reached $417,700, up 0.9% from last year. In the Southeast, conditions were similarly

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Charlotte Sees More Inventory and Steady Prices This Spring

By Helen Adams Realty - May 18, 2026

Charlotte Sees More Inventory and Steady Prices This Spring The national housing market is showing encouraging signs of a healthier balance this spring. Existing home sales held relatively steady in April, supported by a slow but steady increase in available inventory that is giving buyers more options than in recent years. While mortgage rates remain elevated from recent lows and keep many buyer

State of the Company - Shifting Conditions, Strong Fundamentals

By Helen Adams Realty - May 18, 2026

Every six months, Helen Adams Realty agents and staff gather at each of our four office locations, Lake Norman, Central Charlotte, Ballantyne, and Fort Mill, for a State of the Company event. This tradition, led by CEO Jeff Adams and Co-Presidents Rebecca Adams Starrs and Frank Adams is a time for reflection, forecasting, and connection. Shifting Conditions, Strong Fundamentals As we reflect on

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Charlotte Sees Surge in Inventory, Opening New Opportunities

By Helen Adams Realty - April 16, 2026

Charlotte Sees Surge in Inventory, Opening New Opportunities Nationally, the housing market continues to move at a measured pace as inventory grows and conditions gradually rebalance. While mortgage rates remain elevated compared to recent years, the increase in available homes is giving buyers more options and slowing the pace of sales. Home prices have remained relatively steady, signaling ongo

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Charlotte Home Prices Hold Steady as Inventory Rises and Rates Ease

By Helen Adams Realty - March 18, 2026

Charlotte Home Prices Hold Steady as Inventory Rises and Rates Ease Nationally, the housing market continues to move at a measured pace. U.S. existing-home sales recently slowed to an annual rate of 3.91 million, down 4.4% from a year ago, even as mortgage rates hover near the low 6% range and affordability has modestly improved. Home prices remain resilient, with the national median reaching $39

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Charlotte Sees Rising Inventory in a Stabilizing Housing Market

By Helen Adams Realty - February 16, 2026

Charlotte Sees Rising Inventory in a Stabilizing Housing Market Nationwide, January existing-home sales moved to the strongest level in nearly three years, rising 5.1% from the prior month and 1.4% year over year to a 4.35 million annual pace. Inventory totaled about 1.18 million homes, equal to a 3.3-month supply, while the median price increased just 0.4% to $405,400, signaling moderating price

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Winter Market Shows Modest Momentum

By Helen Adams Realty - January 13, 2026

Winter Market Shows Modest Momentum U.S. home sales stabilized late in 2025, with existing-home closings rising to about a 4.13 million annual pace in November and December, the third straight monthly gain, though still just below 2024’s level. The national median price climbed modestly, reflecting tight supply and elevated borrowing costs even as mortgage rates hovered near recent lows. Acros

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Inventory Rises as Buyer Behavior Shifts Heading Into Year-End

By Helen Adams Realty - December 17, 2025

Inventory Rises as Buyer Behavior Shifts Heading Into Year-End The national housing market in November showed continued inventory growth and subtle shifts in buyer behavior. According to the latest Realtor.com® Monthly Housing Trends Report, active listings rose about 12.6% year-over-year, marking the 25th consecutive month of inventory gains, while median listing prices softened slightly and hom

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Charlotte Housing Market Holds Firm

By Helen Adams Realty - November 21, 2025

Charlotte Housing Market Holds Firm With Higher Sales and Growing Inventory The national housing market showed moderate improvement this fall, with existing-home sales ticking up and prices holding steady as mortgage rates eased into the mid-6% range. Inventory remains limited, keeping competition elevated across many U.S. markets. In the Southeast, buyer activity stayed strong, with modest price

Charlotte Market Outpaces National Trends

By Helen Adams Realty - October 16, 2025

Canopy Realtor® Association Market Updates Reprinted from September 2025 CRRA Monthly Indicators U.S. existing-home sales were virtually unchanged from the previous month, dipping just 0.2% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.0 million units, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Most of these transactions went under contract in June and July, when mortgage rates were 4

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Charlotte Market Offers More Choice Without Major Price Shifts

Inventory Grows While Buyer Demand Remains Strong Across Charlotte

Charlotte Market Moves Toward Balance as Buyers Gain Ground

Charlotte Sees More Inventory and Steady Prices This Spring

State of the Company - Shifting Conditions, Strong Fundamentals

Charlotte Sees Surge in Inventory, Opening New Opportunities

Charlotte Home Prices Hold Steady as Inventory Rises and Rates Ease

Charlotte Sees Rising Inventory in a Stabilizing Housing Market

Winter Market Shows Modest Momentum

Inventory Rises as Buyer Behavior Shifts Heading Into Year-End

Charlotte Housing Market Holds Firm

Charlotte Market Outpaces National Trends

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