Julie Tuggle's (jtuggle) Blog

Winter’s over, and 2017 is off to a great start for Charlotte real estate. Spring flowers aren’t all that’s blooming, as the latest numbers show.Concerns about how the new administration would affect the overall economy have given way to optimism for the future, and the demand for Charlotte homes...

Valentine’s Day isn’t just for lovers, but for homes, too! And there’s a lot to love about the Charlotte real estate market.Some of the reasons buyers love their homes includes a healthy stock market, a rise in take-home wages, and a robust home sales environment. And with unemployment levels now...

Why the issue of dual agency is a perfect storm that could transform businessKey Takeaways:Realtors refer to themselves as agents, but when it comes to the agency law, the brokerage is the “agent,” not the individual salesperson. A dual agency situation can occur when the brokerage (not necessari...

Yes, Groundhog Day has come and gone, but you can’t help but think about groundhogs when reading the latest numbers on Charlotte real estate. Not only is the Charlotte area enjoying the early spring the groundhog predicted, the January sales numbers give the impression home buyers think the spri...

It’s easy to summarize Charlotte real estate for 2016, because every month was pretty much like the others. Overall, the inventory of homes for sale dropped, the number of days on the market shrank, while the economy surged. All of which added up to an energetic housing market that’s still going...

The rush is on for Charlotte homes! With the Federal Reserve board of governors seriously considering rate hikes, plus volatility in the financial markets which corrected to even greater heights, the word is that it’s time to stake that claim in Charlotte real estate. For everyone from first-time...

While Charlotte real estate isn’t exactly like a NASCAR race, it’s been just as exciting. And like a fast-paced competition that breaks its tempo with a slight drop in acceleration, the signs of possible cooling of the housing market has the spectators talking. It’s a subtle change, a down-shift...

The competition is fast and furious as each runner races toward the goal, eyes continuously darting from the prize ahead to his rivals. The Olympics in Rio? No, we’re talking about buyers competing for the Charlotte home of their dreams.The latest marketing stats tell the story. As of 7-31-2016, ...

It’s a good thing when our predictions come true, even if it’s not exactly what we wanted. That’s the way we feel about the forecasts for the summertime sellers’ market for Charlotte homes. There’s comfort in knowing what’s coming down the road. Summer brings heat, and once again, higher home pri...

It’s hard to get real estate professionals to agree about anything, but the overwhelming consensus is that the Charlotte real estate market is full of opportunity and peril. Yes, there are torpedoes and mines in the waters ahead, but also a lot of fantastic deals. With quick, multiple offers near...