In a report released in early May, Deutsche Bank and The Wall Street Journal examined 54 markets using data from Reis, a market research firm, and the National Association of Realtors, and found that it is cheaper to own a home than to rent in Charlotte or the Triad. The report indicates that rents in […]

Spring 2014 is here and the consensus is continued improvement in volume and pricing. Local real estate sales re-energized in 2013, with both homes and condos showing strong upticks in sales. You have probably seen the national market stories of renewed strength in housing. Here are some local market facts: Single-family home prices increased 8.8% […]

Quoting directly from the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association Weekly Market Activity Report for week ending October 12, 2013: “As tricks and treats are planned, housing starts its preparation for a holiday season hibernation. Though activity hasn’t come to a complete halt- there are still year – over- year gains being posted for listings, sales and […]

Governor Pat McCrory signed The North Carolina Tax Simplification and Reduction Act (HB998) into law last week. In case you were not paying attention, this is the first comprehensive change in our tax code since the 1930’s. Many of the changes will take place starting in January while others will be phased in over the […]

WOW, Royal Court is sold out! All 107 developer owned condominiums have successfully closed. Royal Court is a luxury building off of Morehead street, positioned between historic Dilworth and Center City Charlotte. The building’s amenities include a two story illuminated waterfall, mahogany lobby walls fitted with fossils from Wyoming’s Green River Valley, first class concierge […]