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Signs of a Strong Charlotte Real Estate Market Ahead: Part One

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - April 04, 2017

Charlotte’s residential real estate market appears to be in for another record year reaching highest ever average sales price and a record number of home units sold, said Jeff Adams, President of Helen Adams Realty.At Helen Adams Realty, we want to be your local experts at the Charlotte and national real estate market. This article is the first part of a three part series of blogs about what you c

Upcoming April Events in Charlotte

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - March 30, 2017

Check out our list of just a few fun activities and events taking place around the Charlotte area during the month of April. Blue’s Cuisine from Africa ClassApril 1, 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.Blue Restaurant & Bar in uptown will hold a cooking class with Chef Gene Briggs on Saturday, April 1. Guests will be able to create traditional North African dishes like shakshouka, kefta and Moroccan malabi. Fr

Get Spring Fever at Some of Charlotte's Natural Gardens

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - March 23, 2017

Spring has officially sprung in the Queen City. The new season brings us warmer weather, longer days and one step closer to summer. With the rising temperatures and natural beauty around Charlotte, there are tons of things to do this spring. A fun daytime activity in Charlotte could be visiting one of the several beautiful outdoor gardens in the area. UNC Charlotte Botanical GardenThe UNC Charlot

2 LKN Towns Ranked as Top Places to Raise a Family

By admin - January 12, 2017

Great news for the Lake Norman region! WalletHub recently released their new “2016’s Best Places to Raise a Family in North Carolina” study.The site notes that, “no state has gone through more changes in the past 50 years. Once a primarily agrarian state, North Carolina has grown into a hub for technology, finance, universities and college-educated young adults. Families who place a high premium o

One little-discussed reason housing costs are rising in Charlotte

By admin - December 15, 2016

There’s been a lot of focus in recent months on the rising cost of housing in Charlotte, especially after protesters highlighted economic inequality. The spotlight tends to fall on new apartments (Average rent is at $1,052, up 35 percent in the past five years) and single-family houses (Average sales price up 6.2 percent from a year ago). And that, according to housing experts at an Urban Land Ins

Davidson Ranked as One of America's Coolest Suburbs

By admin - November 17, 2016

Only 20 miles from Charlotte is the town of Davidson, which sits on a beautiful lake and has a downtown that will make you bring you much aesthetic joy. Thrillist ranked it in the top suburbs in the Charlotte region, and one of the coolest in America based on these factors: A good (or at least respectable) food/drink scene, with enough places to go close to home to not always have to trudge back i

2016 Housing NC Awards

By admin - October 18, 2016

1 of 2 Winners of the Residential Category: Elizabeth Heights in CharlotteCongratulations to Elizabeth Heights for receiving the 2016 Housing North Carolina Award for Home Ownership Development!Turning around older communities, especially those with high poverty and crime rates, can be a very challenging task. Elizabeth Heights has successfully transformed one of the oldest areas of the city to be

Monthly Market Update: August 2016

By admin - August 19, 2016

Increasing Speed of Buying and SellingReprinted from July 2016 CRRA Monthly IndicatorsEven as prices rise in many communities, homes are selling faster now than they have in the past several years. This creates a situation where buyers need to move fast in order to secure homes, and they may have to pay more for them. While increasing prices generally coax more selling activity, there has been som

Featured Listings Friday

By admin - July 29, 2016

Below are this week’s 18 new listings. Click a property for more information.Click here to view all upcoming open houses.[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="224"] 2930 Hampton Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28207 | MLS # 3200668 | Offered at: $1,125,000 | Listing Courtesy of: Laurens Adams Threlkeld[/caption][caption id="" align="alignnone" width="225"] 17814 Meadow Bottom Road, Charlotte, NC 28277 | M

Beat the Heat One Scoop at a Time

By admin - July 27, 2016

With the scorching heat we've been experiencing lately, what better time is there to treat yourself with ice cream & frozen yogurt?Cool down and enjoy some delicious eats at these must-try places:Elizabeth Creamery A family-owned and family-run business in Third Ward. All of their ice cream is made fresh on location with the very best ingredients.Elizabeth Creamery FacebookKing of PopsVisit their

Featured Listings Friday

By admin - July 22, 2016

Below are this week’s 12 new listings. Click a property for more information.Click here to view all upcoming open houses.[caption id="attachment_13827" align="alignnone" width="276"] 11324 Ballantyne Crossing Ave., Charlotte, NC 28277 | $1,735,000 | MLS# 3197421 | Listing Courtesy of: Christine Hotham[/caption][caption id="" align="alignnone" width="276"] 5620 Fairview Rd. #25, Charlotte, NC 28209

Metropolitan Planner: Matthews

By admin - July 19, 2016

Things to do in Matthews, NC: Matthews Food Truck Friday & Artist Showcase - A community food truck rally each Friday through August 30. Check out local food trucks and artists with while enjoying live music in Stumptown Park! Matthews Summer Concert Series - Now through July 23, Stumptown Park will host a concert each Saturday from 7pm - 12am! A great way to spend a nice summer night in the park.

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Signs of a Strong Charlotte Real Estate Market Ahead: Part One

Upcoming April Events in Charlotte

Get Spring Fever at Some of Charlotte's Natural Gardens

2 LKN Towns Ranked as Top Places to Raise a Family

One little-discussed reason housing costs are rising in Charlotte

Davidson Ranked as One of America's Coolest Suburbs

2016 Housing NC Awards

Monthly Market Update: August 2016

Featured Listings Friday

Beat the Heat One Scoop at a Time

Featured Listings Friday

Metropolitan Planner: Matthews

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