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What to Think About When Making Your Home "Smart"

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - September 11, 2019

In today’s digital era, the dream of having a smart home is more attainable than ever. Refrigerators and kitchen appliances, doorbells and home security systems, and temperature controlling applications are taking over the home space. Although it’s easy for owners to convert their homes to be more tech-friendly these days, there are vital things that everyone should know before getting started.&nb

Factors to Consider When Choosing the Right Neighborhood

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - June 20, 2019

Our mobile app has the ability to drill into neighborhood and lifestyle details like walkability, driveability, and bikeability as well as nearby schools. Visit our community pages online or download our app in the App or Google Play stores to dig deeper into the population and average income statistics, weather patterns, and more neighborhood-specific details. Arguably one of the most import

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

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

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 R

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 pr

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 mus

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

What to Know About Real Estate Cybercrime

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - March 12, 2018

As the rest of the world becomes more and more digital, so do threats to our identity, finances and personal information. Since real estate transactions are so significant that they involve all of the above, it is one of the moments in life when you are most vulnerable to cybercrime and fraud.There are different kinds of fraud and in turn, different ways to avoid them. Some of the most common real

What to Expect from Millennials in the 2018 Housing Market

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - January 08, 2018

Millennials are growing up, settling down and entering the housing market even stronger in 2018.This demographic is reaching that sweet-spot age for first-time buyers, which have historically remained around 30-31 years old. They are paying off student loan debt and they’ve become comfortable with the national increase in cost of living. All of which puts the group at an ideal spot for buying thei

Before You FSBO, Call an Agent

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - August 23, 2017

Traditionally, there have always been significant pros to using a real estate agent rather than going the for-sale-by-owner, FSBO, route when selling a home.A recent study by Collateral Analytics states that FSBOs tend to sell their homes for lower prices than homes sold through traditional agents via the MLS, and in many cases below the average differential represented by the prevailing commissio

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

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What to Think About When Making Your Home "Smart"

Factors to Consider When Choosing the Right Neighborhood

Get to Know the Helen Adams Realty Mobile App

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

What to Know About Real Estate Cybercrime

What to Expect from Millennials in the 2018 Housing Market

Before You FSBO, Call an Agent

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

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