MATTHEWS ALIVE LABOR DAY FESTIVAL 2024 Labor Day Weekend 2024 is upon us and if you've lived in the Charlotte area for any period of time, you know it's almost time for the annual Matthews Alive Festival.   Starting Friday, August 30th through Labor Day, September 2nd, you'll not only have a ton of  fun at the Matthews Alive Festival, you'll be helping the Town of Matthews contribute to local non-profit organizations. 100% of the proceeds from the festival go to local non-profits,  living up to the festival's "motto" of: "good times funding good works." Matthews Alive is true Labor Day Weekend tradition in the Greater Charlotte  area since 1992. $2+ million have been contributed to the local community by the Town of Matthews from funds raised by this festival since 1992. As many as 125... 08/28/2024

Have you ever heard the expression, make noise to your food, as you eat it? When I used to live in South Korea.  It was proper to make noise as you ate, your food.  Whether it was grunting or even expelling wind if the food was good.  This was very common.  This was done to show the host, that the food is or was good.  Can you imagine? In America, it is considered just plain rude to make noise when you eat food.  Why is it rude to make noises in America, while eating food but not considered rude in South Korea?  It has to do with culture.How many of you like or love to cook?  If so, what do you like preparing?  Please post one or more of your dishes, if you like.  The photo above is a dish of New York Strip Steak and spuds, with veggies on the side.  I also added garlic and basil to the... 03/26/2024

Latest news on the Matthews, NC (28105 zip code) real estate market in November 2023... What you need to know...   Average Sale Price Up 35.19% Year-Over-YearMedian Sale Price Up 35.85% Year-Over-YearClosed Sales Up 100% Year-Over-YearNew Listings Down 50+% Year-Over-Year & Month-Over-Month Key November 2023 "take-aways" about the Matthews housing market in the Charlotte, North Carolina metro area included: Average home sale price improved both month-over-month (+5%) and year-over-year (+35.19%). Median home sale price improved month-over-month (+19.43%) and year-over-year +35.85%). List to sale price ratio just under 100%, limiting buyers' ability to negotiate on price. Average days on market remained relatively low at 33 days, despite increasing month-over-month and year-over-year. Cl... 12/21/2023

Navigating the Deerfield Creek Real Estate Market: DEC 2023 InsightsDeerfield Creek, a charming community in South Charlotte, presents a great mix of home designs, superb location and a fantastic lifestyle - not to mention top-notch school assignments. If you're in search of a luxurious neighborhood in the Charlotte area, Deerfield Creek is your go-to destination. Despite the address being Matthews, Deerfield Creek is actually nestled in the southern part of Mecklenburg County. This stunning community offers an array of excellent amenities such as a swimming pool, playground, tennis courts, an open-air cabana, a basketball court and so much more. On top of all these features, you'll find a friendly and welcoming community in this sought-after South Charlotte neighborhood. Plus, the area... 12/10/2023

Latest news on the Matthews, NC (28105 zip code) real estate market in October 2023... What you need to know...   Key October 2023 "take-aways" about the Matthews housing market in the Charlotte, North Carolina metro area included: Average home sale price declined from September, but increased 8.93% over October 2022. Median home sale price decreased month-over-month and year-over-year. List to sale price ratio over 100% and increased month-over-month and year-over-year. Average days on market remained low at 19 days, despite increasing month-over-month and year-over-year. Closed sales declined month-over-month and year-over-year. Housing inventory down month-over-month and year-over-year. With just 3.81 months supply of inventory, Matthews was inching towards being a balanced market be... 11/26/2023

Latest news on the Matthews, NC (28105 zip code) real estate market in August 2023... What it means for you... What you need to know...   Key August 2023 "take-aways" about the Matthews area of the Charlotte, North Carolina metro area included: Average home sale price was at its highest level since September 2022. Median home sale prices increased month-over-month and increased year-over-year. List to sale price ratio over 101%. Average days on market increased to 39 days from 32 in July. Closed sales declined month-over-month and year-over-year. Housing inventory up slightly month-over-month, but down year-over-year. With just 3.36 months supply of inventory, Matthews was a seller's market in August. New listings increased 17.78% from July, but declined 20.9% compared with August one y... 09/26/2023

 ENJOY LABOR DAY WEEKEND AT THE MATTHEWS ALIVE FESTIVAL  Labor Day Weekend 2023 is upon us and if you've lived in the Charlotte area for any period of time, you know it's almost time for the annual Matthews Alive Festival.   Starting Friday, September 1st through Labor Day, September 4th, you'll not only have a ton of  fun at the Matthews Alive Festival, you'll be helping the Town of Matthews contribute to local non-profit organizations. 100% of the proceeds from the festival go to local non-profits,  living up to the festival's "motto" of: "good times funding good works." Matthews Alive is true Labor Day Weekend tradition in the Greater Charlotte  area since 1992. $2+ million have been contributed to the local community by the Town of Matthews from funds raised by this festival since 1... 09/01/2023

Deerfield Creek (South Charlotte) Market Report AUG 2023This lovely South Charlotte community offers a variety of home styles, convenient location & lifestyle and excellent schools. If you’re in search of a Charlotte area luxury neighborhood, look no farther than Deerfield Creek.   Although Deerfield Creek has a Matthews address, it is located in southern Mecklenburg County. Deerfield  Creek is a gorgeous community that boasts fabulous neighborhood amenities including pool, playground, tennis courts, an open air cabana, basketball court and more.  You’ll also enjoy wonderful neighbors in this popular South Charlotte neighborhood. Top-ranked school assignments include Providence High School.Now, how’s the Deerfield Creek residential real estate market doing?  Here are the final numbers f... 08/31/2023

Latest news on the Matthews, NC (28105 zip code) real estate market in July 2023... What it means for you... What you need to know...   Key July 2023 "take-aways" about the Matthews area of the Charlotte, North Carolina metro area included: Average home sale prices were flat month-over-month and up year-over-year. Median home sale prices declined month-over-month and increased year-over-year. List to sale price ratio still over 100%. Average days on market declined 35+% from June to 33 days on market, Closed sales declined month-over-month and year-over-year. Housing inventory flat month-over-month, but down year-over-year. With just 2.85 months supply of inventory, Matthews was a seller's market in June. New listings declined 22+% from June and 42+% compared with July one year ago.  Ma... 08/12/2023

Latest news on the Matthews, NC (28105 zip code) real estate market in June 2023... What it means for you... What you need to know...   Key June 2023 "take-aways" about the Matthews area of the Charlotte, North Carolina metro area included: Average home sale prices decreased slightly by 1.62% from May 2023; increased 10.66% from June 2022. Median home sale prices increased 9.88% from May 2023; 28.4% from June 2022. List to sale price ratio increased to 101.6% in June. Average days on market increased both month-over-month and year-over-year. Closed sales declined month-over-month and year-over-year. Housing inventory increased 3.85% month-over-month, but declined year-over-year. With just 2.5 months supply of inventory, Matthews was a seller's market in June. New listings increased from... 07/22/2023

Latest news on the Matthews, NC (28105 zip code) real estate market in May 2023... What it means for you... What you need to know...   Key May 2023 "take-aways" about the Matthews area of the Charlotte, North Carolina metro area included: Median home sale prices increased 15.03% from April 2023; 19.48% from May 2022. Average home sale prices increased 16.43% from April 2023; 20.42% from May 2022. List to sale price ratio increased to just under 101% in May. Average days on market declined 70% from April 2023 to just 18 days. Closed sales increased compared with one month ago, but declined from one year ago. Housing inventory declined for a third consecutive month and at its second lowest level since June 2022. With just 2.32 months supply of inventory, Matthews was a seller's market in ... 06/09/2023

Latest news on the Matthews, NC (28105 zip code) real estate market in April 2023... What it means for you... What you need to know...   Key April 2023 "take-aways" about the Matthews area of the Charlotte, North Carolina metro area included: Median home sale prices increased year-over-year and month-over-month. List to sale price ratio increased to over 100% in April 2023. Average days on market were the highest Matthews has seen in three years. Closed sales declined compared with one month ago and one year ago. Housing inventory declined from March 2023 but is increased year-over-year. New listings declined from March 2023 and April 2022.  Matthews (28105 Zip Code) Housing Market Highlights:AVERAGE & MEDIAN HOME SALE PRICES UP & DOWNAverage sale price in April 2023 was $491,117, incre... 05/25/2023

Deerfield Creek (South Charlotte) Market Report APR 2023This lovely South Charlotte community offers a variety of home styles, convenient location & lifestyle and excellent schools. If you’re in search of a Charlotte area luxury neighborhood, look no farther than Deerfield Creek.   Although Deerfield Creek has a Matthews address, it is located in southern Mecklenburg County. Deerfield  Creek is a gorgeous community that boasts fabulous neighborhood amenities including pool, playground, tennis courts, an open air cabana, basketball court and more.  You’ll also enjoy wonderful neighbors in this popular South Charlotte neighborhood. Top-ranked school assignments include Providence High School.Now, how’s the Deerfield Creek residential real estate market doing?  Here are the final numbers f... 04/23/2023

Latest news on the Matthews, NC (28105 zip code) real estate market in March 2023... What it means for you... What you need to know...   Key March 2023 "take-aways" about the Matthews area of the Charlotte, North Carolina metro area included: Median home sale prices increased year-over-year, but declined month-over-month. List to sale price ratio remained steady at almost 99% compared with February 2023, but was down year-over-year. Average days on market were the highest Matthews has seen in three years. Closed sales increased month-over-month, decreased slightly by three homes year-over-year. Housing inventory increased both month-over-month and year-over-year. New listings almost doubled from February 2023, but were down year-over-year.  Matthews (28105 Zip Code) Housing Market Highl... 04/16/2023

Deerfield Creek (South Charlotte) Market Report MAR 2023This lovely South Charlotte community offers a variety of home styles, convenient location & lifestyle and excellent schools. If you’re in search of a Charlotte area luxury neighborhood, look no farther than Deerfield Creek.   Although Deerfield Creek has a Matthews address, it is located in southern Mecklenburg County. Deerfield  Creek is a gorgeous community that boasts fabulous neighborhood amenities including pool, playground, tennis courts, an open air cabana, basketball court and more.  You’ll also enjoy wonderful neighbors in this popular South Charlotte neighborhood. Top-ranked school assignments include Providence High School.Now, how’s the Deerfield Creek residential real estate market doing?  Here are the final numbers f... 03/16/2023

Latest news on the Matthews, NC (28105 zip code) real estate market in February 2023... What it means for you... What you need to know...   Key February 2023 "take-aways" about the Matthews area of the Charlotte, North Carolina metro area included: Average and median home sale prices increased month-over-month and year-over-year in February. List to sale price ratio was high at almost 99%, but decreased year-over-year. Average days on market  were the highest Matthews has seen in three years. Closed sales increased month-over-month, but decreased year-over-year. Housing inventory was down month-over-month, but up year-over-year. Except for December 2022, February's new listings were the lowest we've seen in Matthews since January 2021.  Matthews (28105 Zip Code) Housing Market Highlight... 03/11/2023

 Latest news on the Matthews, NC (28105 zip code) real estate market in January 2023... What it means for you... What you need to know...   Key January 2023 "take-aways" about the Matthews area of the Charlotte, North Carolina metro area included: Average and median home sale prices decreased month-over-month. Year-over-year median home sale prices increased, while average home sale prices decreased. List to sale price ratio held its own month-over-month, but decreased year-over-year. Average days on market increased 10 days from December 2022 and 22 days compared with January 2022. Days on market were the highest Matthews has seen since February 2020. Closed sales in January 2023 were at the lowest level in three years. Housing inventory was down from December 2022, but up year-over-ye... 02/15/2023

Deerfield Creek (South Charlotte) Market Report FEB 2023This lovely South Charlotte community offers a variety of home styles, convenient location & lifestyle and excellent schools. If you’re in search of a Charlotte area luxury neighborhood, look no farther than Deerfield Creek.   Although Deerfield Creek has a Matthews address, it is located in southern Mecklenburg County. Deerfield  Creek is a gorgeous community that boasts fabulous neighborhood amenities including pool, playground, tennis courts, an open air cabana, basketball court and more.  You’ll also enjoy wonderful neighbors in this popular South Charlotte neighborhood. Top-ranked school assignments include Providence High School.Now, how’s the Deerfield Creek residential real estate market doing?  Here are the final numbers f... 02/09/2023

Deerfield Creek (South Charlotte) Market Report JAN 2023This lovely South Charlotte community offers a variety of home styles, convenient location & lifestyle and excellent schools. If you’re in search of a Charlotte area luxury neighborhood, look no farther than Deerfield Creek.   Although Deerfield Creek has a Matthews address, it is located in southern Mecklenburg County. Deerfield  Creek is a gorgeous community that boasts fabulous neighborhood amenities including pool, playground, tennis courts, an open air cabana, basketball court and more.  You’ll also enjoy wonderful neighbors in this popular South Charlotte neighborhood. Top-ranked school assignments include Providence High School.Now, how’s the Deerfield Creek residential real estate market doing?  Here are the final numbers f... 01/22/2023

 Latest news on the Matthews, NC (28105 zip code) real estate market in December 2022... What it means for you... What you need to know...   Matthews housing market saw a decline in closed and pending sales in December 2022, signaling a softening in the market. Listing inventory increased by over 50%, but new listings coming on the market dropped year-over-year and the months supply of inventory remained low at 1.6 months. Days on market were increased year-over-year an month-over-month. Home prices increased in December 2022, year-over-year and month-over-month.  Matthews (28105 Zip Code) Housing Market Highlights:December 2022 versus December 2021 HOME SALE PRICES INCREASED IN MATTHEWS YEAR-OVER-YEAR & MONTH-OVER-MONTHAverage sale prices of homes increased 19.9% year over-year to $496... 01/10/2023