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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

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

Looking Back at 2018 Charlotte Housing Market

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - January 22, 2019

The start of a new year brings an opportunity to look back at the previous year’s successes and milestones. The Charlotte Metro area, along with most national markets, experienced an interesting year in the housing industry considering the continued low inventory, steadily rising interest rates, and a high demand that fueled increased buyer competition and appreciation in home prices. Home prices

Mecklenburg County 2019 Tax Revaluation

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - November 27, 2018

Property owners in Mecklenburg County could expect to see a potential rise in property taxes next year as the county prepares for its first full revaluation since 2011. According to the Mecklenburg County Tax Assessor’s Office, revaluation is a process in which all property within a taxing jurisdiction is reassessed to its current market value as of an established date. These revaluations must occ

Why Buyers Should Continue Their House Hunt in the Fall

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - October 23, 2018

In the real estate world, the spring and summer months are a frenzy with homes coming on the market, beautiful weather for open houses, and business booming. This doesn’t mean, though, that when the fall season comes the real estate market should completely cool down. Now may be a better time than ever for buyers to go house hunting. REALTOR® Magazine recently published a piece about the five reas

Transitioning Your Yard Space for Fall

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - September 17, 2018

Starting this weekend, the fall season will officially be upon us. This means that soon you won’t be able to rely on the summer’s bright flowers and warm weather to naturally boost your home’s curb appeal. As the seasons change, it is time to think of ways to revamp your outdoor space for fall. We have plenty of tricks to help transition your yard and keep your curb appeal on point. Add Sources of

Best Practices When Buying a Vacation Home

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - August 09, 2018

Best Practices When Buying a Vacation HomeMany people spend their summers renting a place at the beach or mountains to getaway from the real world and vacation with family and friends. August is here and summer is winding down, but that doesn’t mean vacation time has to end with it. If you spent the summer daydreaming of a vacation retreat, it might be time to purchase something away from home for

The Dangers of FSBO

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - July 12, 2018

With today’s real estate market conditions and low inventory of homes, some home owners are opting for selling their house on their own without using a licensed real estate agent. Although one might think this would be an easy, quick answer to selling your home, there are several problems along the way that could happen when listing a home for sale by owner. Real estate agents can prove their wort

Home Renovations Most Popular Among Millennials

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - June 18, 2018

Real estate market experts and industry leaders expected millennials, people born between 1980 and 1994, to be a driving force behind the housing market in 2018. Not only are they making a big splash in the first-time home buyer market, they are also becoming a huge part of home design and renovations.REALTOR® Magazine reported that millennials are more likely than any other generation to remodel

This Backyard Trend for 2018 Might Surprise You

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - May 29, 2018

A new trend is taking over the home and garden design world and it isn’t exactly what you’d imagine. People are skipping the luxurious pools, hot tubs, and stone patios and opting for multi-purpose sheds.These sheds aren’t for storing your lawn mowers and old junk, they are multi-functional and deluxe detached spaces from your home. The main reason for this trend comes down to privacy. A detached

This Year's Spring Kitchen Design Trends

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - May 18, 2018

With spring comes antsy home owners getting ready to clean, repair, and renovate their spaces. Each year, we see popular trends and ideas for each room in the home. One of the most popular and significant renovation spots in a house is the kitchen. Between different cabinetry, updated fixtures, and new finishes, the kitchen typically gets the most attention. As spring comes to an end, the kitchen

How to Avoid Problems with Spring Repairs

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - April 23, 2018

As the warm summer weather approaches, homeowners are more susceptible to start their planned maintenance and renovations. As you weigh your options of shopping around between contractors and doing it yourself, keep in mind the rules and regulations that are in place when making repairs on a home.In order to avoid problems with your spring renovations, be sure to check on the appropriate building,

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2019 Home Buying Trends That Will Impact the Market

2019: The Year of Remodels

Looking Back at 2018 Charlotte Housing Market

Mecklenburg County 2019 Tax Revaluation

Why Buyers Should Continue Their House Hunt in the Fall

Transitioning Your Yard Space for Fall

Best Practices When Buying a Vacation Home

The Dangers of FSBO

Home Renovations Most Popular Among Millennials

This Backyard Trend for 2018 Might Surprise You

This Year's Spring Kitchen Design Trends

How to Avoid Problems with Spring Repairs

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