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The New Year Kicks Off With Healthy Buyer Demand and Active New Construction

By Helen Adams Realty - February 10, 2021
January started off strong for the housing market, with healthy buyer demand and strong market fundamentals. A robust increase in housing starts in December points to an active year for new construction, but higher material costs, especially lumber, and a limited supply of buildable lots will temper the number of new units. New Listings were down in the Charlotte region by 7.8 percent to 4,301.

Charlotte Real Estate Market Positioned for Another Strong Year Ahead in 2021

By Helen Adams Realty - January 14, 2021
This year was undeniably one to remember. Despite the health pandemic, record-high unemployment rates, and continued economic uncertainty, the real estate market remained strong. It was a powerful year for most housing markets across the country, and experts predict those markets that remained hot throughout 2020 are poised to carry the same momentum into the new year. At no surprise to the team a

Strong Buyer Demand Continues Across Housing Markets Into the New Year

By Helen Adams Realty - January 08, 2021
December is normally one of the slowest months of the year but strong buyer demand across most segments of the market, buoyed by near-record low interest rates, continue to drive a healthy sales pace in the face of a new wave of COVID-19 infections and a softening jobs market. New Listings were up in the Charlotte region by 18.2 percent to 3,383. Pending Sales increased 33.9 percent to 3,808. Inv

Mortgage Rates Continue to Encourage Buyers and Strengthen Home Sales

By Helen Adams Realty - December 15, 2020
November saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average top 30,000 for the first time, while mortgage rates reached new record lows again. These new records have provided encouragement for buyers to move forward on home purchases, which continued to remain strong overall for the month. New Listings were up in the Charlotte region by 7.9 percent to 4,036. Pending Sales increased 26.4 percent to 4,509. In

Buyer Activity and Housing Market Stays Hot While the Temperatures Fall

By Helen Adams Realty - November 18, 2020
October continued to be busier than the calendar normally suggests. Buyer activity remains higher than normal for this time of year, while in many segments of the market housing supply remains much lower than one year ago. Multiple offers remain a common occurrence in many areas, keeping housing hot while the temperatures continue to fall. New Listings were up in the Charlotte region by 6.6 pe

The Housing Market Remains Hot While The Weather Cools

By Helen Adams Realty - October 06, 2020
Reprinted from September 2020 CRRA Monthly Indicators Strong buyer activity has continued into the fall, which is normally the start of the seasonal slowing of the housing market. With stronger buyer activity in the market this year and the continued constrained supply of homes for sale, speedy sales and multiple offers are likely to remain a common occurrence and will keep the housing market hot

Dare to Compare: Helen Adams Realty vs. the National Average

By Helen Adams Realty - October 02, 2020
Each year the National Association of REALTORS® publishes a member profile detailing the current scope of REALTORS® around the country. The publication overviews demographics of real estate agents, average sales trends, office structures, and more. A relationship-based sales experience sets Helen Adams’ agents apart from the national average. Helen Adams Realty provides immense support to our

Helen Adams Realty Launches New Website And Tech Platform

By Helen Adams Realty - September 28, 2020
In an ongoing effort to stay ahead of the competition in the world of real estate technology, Helen Adams Realty officially launched a new website, technology platform, and CRM system this week for their agents and clients. “Being ahead of the curve with technology has always been a huge part of our workflow at Helen Adams Realty,” says Scott Farrell, Chief Operations Officer. “Investing in these

Embracing a New Normal at Helen Adams Realty

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - May 15, 2020
Throughout the past few months, our world has shifted as we spend more time at home and less time out in public. Real estate has seen these shifts in mindset and workflow as well, with a temporary inability to show occupied properties, meet clients face to face, and physically be out in the field. At Helen Adams Realty, we have always put an emphasis on our company culture, collaboration, and digi

How HAR Can Help Buyers and Sellers Virtually

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - April 07, 2020
Investing in technology has always been important at Helen Adams Realty. During our 45 years of service, we have worked continuously to be leaders in the Charlotte marketplace in real estate technology. Our agents are trained to use a mix of technology, social media, and other online tools to better help their buyers and sellers throughout their transactions and beyond. Now, in these times of soci

Helen Adams Realty Helps Out of Town Buyers Find Their Home in Charlotte

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - March 19, 2020
Real estate agents find themselves working with clients in various housing situations and geographic areas. Often, agents at Helen Adams Realty end up helping out of town buyers move to the Queen City. The Relocation Department at Helen Adams Realty is experienced in helping buyers through this new chapter and there are many things that real estate professionals can do to help ease this transition

How to Make Your Home More Sustainable

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - February 21, 2020
Residential real estate’s growing focus is becoming all about sustainability and environmentally friendly home concepts. Buyers are becoming more attracted to sustainable features and the level of “green” their house is considered. According to the 2018 National Association of REALTORS® Sustainability Resource Guide, 61 percent of surveyed members said their clients are interested in sustainabilit

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