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By Greg Cremia
(Shore Realty of the Outer Banks)
Open houses on the Outer Banks can be a useful marketing tactic to boost your property's visibility, but they also come with notable drawbacks. On the plus side, they generate exposure by inviting a larger number of people to view your home at once. This can create a buzz and help potential buyers imagine themselves living in the space in a relaxed, low-pressure setting. Increased traffic might lead to more private showings later on, even if many of the visitors are merely curious at firstThat said, the effectiveness of open houses has shifted with the way buyers search for homes today. Most buyers kick off their home search online; only a small fraction find a property through an open house. Furthermore, open houses can attract "looky-loos"—people who are simply curious and not serious...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Indian Trail Housing Market Report April 2025Market Trends For Home Prices, Sales, Inventory, Days on Market In April In April 2025, the average home sale price in Indian Trail was $449,717, reflecting a 5.85% decline from March and a 2.17% decrease compared with April 2024. This marked the lowest average sale price for the month of April over the past three years. The median sale price also dropped to $427,500, down 3.93% from March and was 4.94% lower than in April 2024, reaching its lowest level in recent Aprils, as well. Despite these declines, the price per square foot rose 5.31% from March to $218, while remaining unchanged from April 2024.  Housing inventory saw a slight monthly increase of 1.3% to 234 homes for sale, representing a 53+% rise compared with April 2024 and 2023.  W...
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By Desiree Whalen, The Whalen Team
(Keller Williams Realty)
by The Whalen Team.**SOLD!**  Beautiful 2br/2bth condo in Willoughby Park, Wilmington NC! Listed, marketed, & SOLD IN JUST 13 DAYS! Need help selling your Wilmington area home? Call The Whalen Team today - WE GET RESULTS! https://www.desireewhalen.com/willoughby-park-wilmington-nc/
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
 Matthews, NC Housing Market Report: April 2025Prices, Sales, Inventory, Days on Market Trends In April 2025, the average home sale price in Matthews was $576,395, down 3.7% from $598,395 in March but unchanged from April 2024. The median sale price dropped 5.83% month-over-month to $485,000, down from $515,000 in March and 3% lower than the $500,000 median sale price in April 2024. With sale prices ranging from $235,000 to $2,150,000 in April 2025, the decline is more likely due to the price mix of homes sold rather than a decline in Matthews' home values. Price per square foot fell to $241 from $249 in March, a 3.21% decrease and 2.03% below April 2024.  Homes spent an average of 28 days on the market, up one day from March and eight days more than one year ago. However, fewer than 30...
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By Desiree Whalen, The Whalen Team
(Keller Williams Realty)
by The Whalen Team.**SOLD!** 3br/2bth townhome in Bermuda Landing, North Topsail Beach NC! Listed, marketed, & SOLD IN LESS THAN A MONTH! Need help selling your Topsail Island property? Call The Whalen Team today - WE GET RESULTS! https://www.desireewhalen.com/bermuda-landing-north-topsail-beach-nc/
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By Mike Young, FHA 203k Consultant 916-758-1809 cell direct
(203kOnLine.com, covering the USA)
The Great Wilkesboro Renovation: Bless This MessIf you’ve never been to Wilkesboro, North Carolina, you’re missing out on some of the most charming rolling hills, front porch swings, and sweet tea strong enough to turn a tooth sideways. It’s the kind of place where “fixer-upper” could mean anything from a sagging front porch to a full-on spiritual exorcism of bad renovations past.This is where our story begins—with Hank and Linda Mae Thompson, a semi-retired couple from Raleigh who decided they wanted “a simpler life.” Translation: they bought a 1940s farmhouse in Wilkesboro that hadn’t seen love—or plumbing updates—since Elvis first hit the radio.The House That Time ForgotThe real estate listing used creative language. It read: “Quaint home bursting with character, original features th...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
FULL CIRCLE: WATCHING CHARLOTTE CONNECT TO A CITY 🕌 I ONCE CALLED HOME I called Abu Dhabi "home" for 22 months, spanning the period just before and after the first Gulf War. So when I heard that in just one year there will be direct flights from Charlotte to Abu Dhabi ✈️🇺🇸➡️🇦🇪, it definitely caught my attention. Back when I was traveling to and from the UAE—whether to/from Abu Dhabi or Dubai—there were no direct routes. Not even to major hubs like Paris or New York City, let alone Charlotte. Every trip required connecting flights or a stop-over through places like Kuwait City, Riyadh, or Bahrain. It made for a grueling journey, with long hours spent in the air and in airports. Travelling to and from NY City was a 30 hour trip door to door assuming everything was on time. Add in an 8-hou...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Latest news on Charlotte real estate April 2025 and what it means for you...   Overall Market Performance Closed sales: Down 2.3% YoY (3,686 homes), but up 4.2% from March. Pending sales: Rose 9.4% YoY, signaling healthy demand heading into summer. Buyers remained active despite affordability concerns and economic headwinds.   Inventory Growth – Led by Mid-to-Luxury Segments New listings: Up 12.6% YoY (5,933 homes). Total inventory: Surged 42.2% to nearly 10,000 homes. Inventory increased an 18th consecutive month in April 2025. Months Supply of Inventory: Increased to 2.8 months from 2.0 YoY and 2.6 MoM Biggest inventory gains in higher price ranges: $600K–$700K: +121.4% $500K–$600K: +94.6% $700K+: +60.0% Outlying counties showed more supply: Cleveland: 4.4 months Stanly: 3.6 months Ir...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
 Is Mortgage Pre-Approval Really Necessary Before Making an Offer on a Home?Absolutely! Getting pre-approved for a mortgage is a critical first step in the homebuying process. It gives you a clear understanding of your budget and strengthens your position when you’re ready to make an offer. In today’s  competitive housing market, being both prepared and strategic is essential—and that’s exactly what a mortgage pre-approval helps you achieve. Why Is A Mortgage Pre-Approval So Important?  Pre-approval shows sellers you’re a serious, qualified buyer. It reassures them that you have the financial backing to follow through on your offer, which can give you a major advantage—especially in bidding wars. In fact, many sellers won’t consider an offer that isn’t supported by a mortgage pre-approv...
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By John Turner-McClelland, Real estate agent serving Greensboro
(Worth Clark Realty)
LGBTQ+ Pride festival and parade season is almost here for 2025! You can find festival events starting out with some prom dances in May, and festivals through out June through October in both North Carolina and South Carolina.We're leaving it up to our friends at OutCarolinas to provide the LGBTQ+ list to you so you can find your local pride event this year. Just click on the link. Or you can use our handy Google Map to search your event in your town. 
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By Eleanor Thorne, Advantage Lending 919-649-5058
(Equity Resources)
Many of the home buyers we talk to struggle with down payment, meaning coming up with 10 to 20% for a down payment just isnt happening.  So what are the alternatives to a no down payment USDA Home Loan Program near Raleigh? If you are not a Veteran, qualifying for a VA Loan – then the FHA Loans in Garner and Fuquay Varina NC are the most flexible options. We CAN offer down payment assistance with this program, and that means you can live where you want to !Western Wake County, especially the areas closest to Fayetteville, are growing like wildfire. Not surprising, you can benefit from a home that’s located in “small town USA” with award winning schools!  Fuquay Varina and Garner are two cities that have benefited from this unique location. Unfortunately, USDA Home Loans, the program tha...
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By Steve and Eleanor Thorne, Mortgage Loan Johnston County
(Advantage Lending, NMLS 60596)
Here’s a North Carolina VA Home Loan Guide, useful to those looking to buy a home in North Carolina with your VA benefits. Whether you’re a first time home buyer or relocating after deployment, VA loans are one of the best military home loan options available. This guide breaks down everything Veterans and active-duty service members need to know—from eligibility and steps to closing timelines and tips for buying near bases like Fort Liberty, Camp Lejeune, and Seymour Johnson AFB.North Carolina VA Home Loan Guide: What Veterans Need to KnowIf you’re a Veteran or active-duty service member thinking about buying a home in North Carolina, the VA loan program could be your ticket to homeownership—with no down payment required. Whether you’re stationed near Fort (Bragg) Liberty, living close...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
April 2025 Waxhaw, NC Area Housing MarketPrices, Sales, Inventory, Days on Market Trends In April 2025, the Waxhaw (28173 zip code) housing market showed signs of both strength and balance, with key metrics shifting in response to market activity.  The median sale price rose nearly 5% month-over-month to $728,000, though it remained about 6% below April 2024 levels—likely due to the price mix of homes sold rather than declining home values.  The average sale price, while down 5.2% from March, was still higher than one year ago, marking the strongest performance compared with April 2024 and 2023. Again, the decline in average sale price month-over-month is likely due to the price mix of homes sold rather than to declining home values. Price per square foot averaged $259 in April 2025, do...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
4th Annual Pineville Arts In The Park Festival: May 17, 2025 The Town of Pineville is proud to host its annual Pineville Arts In The Park on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 10:00 AM till 5:00 PM at Pineville's Lake Park, located at 1000 Johnston Drive, Pineville, NC.  This free, family-friendly event promises a vibrant celebration of creativity and community. Stroll through the park and explore a wide variety of local art vendors, unique handmade crafts, and one-of-a-kind treasures. Enjoy a tasty bite from an array of food trucks offering everything from classic comfort food to gourmet treats. The event also includes live entertainment, with performances from local musicians and performers, plus a variety of fun activities for kids, including a Children's Art Zone. Whether you're a local r...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
 Explore The Bounty: Farmers Markets Across Greater Charlotte To Savor This Spring, Summer And Beyond... “I've come to realize my market gig is like therapy for me. I've always loved being surrounded by food, but what I have come to cherish most at these markets is the sense of community. I know Frank the cheese guy and Barbara the mushroom lady. I swap muffins for raspberry jam with Josie at Jefferson Family Farms and ciabatta for apples with Maggie and Drew at Broad Tree Orchards."... Dana Bate If you're searching for a true sense of community along with a wide variety of fresh produce, vegetables, meats, poultry, baked goods, health and beauty products, plants, and more, the Greater Charlotte area’s farmers markets are well worth a visit. With more than 30 active markets across the r...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
CHARLOTTE BEER, BOURBON & BBQ FESTIVAL: MAY 17-202560+ Beers + 40+ Bourbons + Lots of BBQ! Pigging Out in Style at Charlotte’s Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival The 17th Annual Charlotte Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival returns this Saturday, May 17th, to Ballantyne's Backyard. It's a true Southern celebration of flavor and fun! This beloved event brings together everything Southerners hold dear: ice-cold beer, smooth bourbon, mouthwatering barbecue, crispy bacon, buttery biscuits, live bluegrass, cowboy boots, and plenty of smoked meats. The Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival takes place in Ballantyne's Backyard located at  11611 N Community House Road in Charlotte.  Get ready for a full day of sipping, tasting, toe-tapping, and indulging. Tickets includes a souvenir sampling glass, giving you access...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Dine For A Cause: Humane Society of Charlotte’s Plates 4 Paws  Returns On May 14-2025 “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”... Gandhi Dine out and do good at the same time! Save the date and get ready to eat and drink on Wednesday, May 14th at the Charlotte Humane Society's Plates 4 Paws event. Sponsored by the Charlotte Humane Society, the Plates 4 Paws event is the purr-fect way to help shelter animals and local restaurants. This is your opportunity to give back to the Humane Society of Charlotte.  This year on May 14th,  Napa on Providence | Napa Kingsley | Napa Bistro & Wine Bar Stonecrest are donating 15% of proceeds towards the Plates 4 Paws program. Sante is donating 10%. More ways to participate and raise money for P...
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By Eleanor Thorne, Advantage Lending 919-649-5058
(Equity Resources)
Part of Durham County, NC qualifies for USDA mortgages – and the qualifying guidelines have recently changed!  We will cover as many USDA Home Loans Durham NC tips as we can – but feel free to reach out to us for more information.To see maps specific to where you can find a home that qualifies for this 100% financing in Durham, click hereThe maximum income is calculated per family members living at home. In general, USDA Home Loans Durham meet different income guidelines than other areas in North Carolina.The current guidelines are: 1 person in the household maximum income is $116,300 2 people in the household maximum income is $116,300 3 people in the household maximum income is $116,300 4 people in the household maximum income is $116,300 5 people in the household maximum income is $1...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
April 2025 Ballantyne Housing Report:Prices, Sales, Inventory, Days on Market Trends Ballantyne real estate April 2025 experienced a mix of trends. The median sale price increased to $571,900, up 3.98% from the previous month and was 10.64% lower than a year ago. This decline reflects the price mix of homes sold rather than a decrease in home values. The average sale price declined 8.53% month-over-month to $637,835 and declined 12.46% from April one year ago. Again, this year-over-year decline reflects the price mix of homes sold rather than a decrease in Ballantyne home values. Homes sold for an average of $270 price per square foot, marking a 1.82% decline from March and a 1.89% gain year-over-year. Homes continued to sell close to their list prices, with a list-to-sale price ratio o...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
 CELEBRATING ALL MOTHERS TODAY! HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! “Motherhood: All love begins and ends there. ” — Robert Browning On this special day, I'm sending heartfelt wishes for a Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible mothers I’ve been blessed to know and love — those who are with us, those who live on in memory, those awaiting the arrival of new life, and those who have stepped into the role with love and grace as honorary mothers. Of all the blessings life can offer, the gift of a loving mother is truly one of the most profound and enduring. A mother's strength, compassion, and unwavering support shape the world in quiet, powerful ways every single day. “A mother is your first friend, your best friend, your forever friend.” — Unknown To every mother and mother figure — may your day be fil...
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