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Buying a Home is More Affordable Than Renting in 66% of US Counties

By admin - February 02, 2017

Buying a home is more affordable than renting in 354 of the 540 U.S. counties they analyzed.(According to ATTOM Data Solutions’ 2017 Rental Affordability Report)The report found that “making monthly house payments on a median-priced home — including mortgage, property taxes and insurance — is more affordable than the fair market rent on a three-bedroom property in 354 of the 540 counties analyzed

January & February: Best Months to Buy a Home in 2017

By admin - January 25, 2017

New year, new home?Spring and summer are historically the most popular times to buy a home. The weather is warmer, inventory is typically higher and the school year is winding down or done. But those who shop during this peak buying season also face more competition and higher prices. Buyers willing to brave the colder weather and get ahead of the crowd can benefit in multiple ways by purchasing a

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

Useful Apps for Real Estate Agents

By admin - December 28, 2016

Technology continues to be a facilitator for a change in basically every industry, and the real estate market is no exception. Millennials are driving much of the technological innovation in the real estate industry, and according to Joel Marcus, the CEO of Alexandria REP, which specializes in science campuses, millennials already comprise more than 40 percent of the workforce. By 2025, Marcus pre

Zillow's 6 Predictions for the 2017 Housing Market

By admin - December 19, 2016

Though we haven’t yet flipped the page past December, the calendar keeps inching closer to the new year. Zillow jumped in with six predictions for next year’s housing market, touching on some of the more nuanced factors that influence who will be buying and selling homes next year, where they’ll be focused and what challenges they stand to face. Zillow's Predictions: 1. Cities will focus on denser

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

Surprising Reasons to Buy a House in Real Estate's 'Worst Month'

By admin - November 30, 2016

The holidays may not be the most popular time to buy a home, but with lower buyer competition, motivated sellers, and year-end tax benefits, there are some good reasons to consider hitting “pause” on decking the halls and high-tailing it to some open houses! So, if you’re in the market, take note of these benefits and give your agent a call. December just might be the most wonderful time of year …

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

Our New Agents

By admin - October 19, 2016

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

Helen Adams Realty: September Testimonials

By admin - September 30, 2016

See what clients are saying about Helen Adams Realty & our agents!Congratulations to all of you for exceptional sales and service. Keep up the great work!K.V., Seller, 9/29/2016"Mr. Shroff far exceeded our expectations! Beginning with the presentation of his marketing materials to us during our first meeting and concluding with his follow-up call to us after our closing, he was courteous and profe

The End of the Neutral Bathroom

By admin - August 23, 2016

For decades, timidly ‘tasteful’ bathrooms have been decorated in tepid neutral shades. But now color—from truly cool blues to emphatic black—is on tap again. Here’s how to do it right:(Click photos to learn more about the property)For many years, a compulsively neutral color scheme has been the ideal: soothing whites, taupes, muted wood or stone. But graphic designer Constantine Giavos of Manhatta

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Buying a Home is More Affordable Than Renting in 66% of US Counties

January & February: Best Months to Buy a Home in 2017

2 LKN Towns Ranked as Top Places to Raise a Family

Useful Apps for Real Estate Agents

Zillow's 6 Predictions for the 2017 Housing Market

One little-discussed reason housing costs are rising in Charlotte

Surprising Reasons to Buy a House in Real Estate's 'Worst Month'

Davidson Ranked as One of America's Coolest Suburbs

Our New Agents

2016 Housing NC Awards

Helen Adams Realty: September Testimonials

The End of the Neutral Bathroom

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