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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 r

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

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 i

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 Reaches More Buyers and Sellers with Our Multilingual Agents

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - March 05, 2020
  In most areas of the United States, there is a growing number of people who are multilingual or speak English as a second language. As Charlotte becomes more of a melting pot and metropolitan city, our neighbors are becoming more diverse as well. It’s important to feel comfortable with your real estate agent, and this might be difficult when they don’t speak your native langu

Moving With Pets? These Tips Can Help

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - February 26, 2020
Moving can be a difficult transition for the whole family, including your furry friends. The secret to moving with pets is planning and preparation. Animals can be especially sensitive to the moving process and can take a longer time to adjust to their new surroundings. Keeping your pets safe and calm during a move is important and these tips can help put the whole family at ease. Before movi

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 i

Prepping for Your Next Home Inspection: A Realtor’s Take

By riley@helenadamsrealty.com - February 19, 2020
As a real estate professional who regularly endures the home inspection process, one of HAR’s seasoned agents, Regis Murphy, confirms home inspections can be stressful in any light. As a buyer, the unexpected quirks of a home may leak out during inspections, which can often be discouraging. As a seller, these unexpected finds may catch you off-guard after putting forth the work (and money) of prep

Spring Home Renovations with the Best Return on Investment

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - February 17, 2020
As the warm springtime weather approaches, it’s a great time to start planning home improvement projects that you can check off your list. When planning for home projects, it’s important to consider the possible return on investment. Whether you are planning to sell your house soon or not, there are certain improvements that will help your home’s value in the long run. Spring is not only a gr

What To Do First When Moving Into a New House

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - February 13, 2020
The joy of homeownership is a satisfying reward after a long winded real estate transaction. You’ve browsed the market and submitted an offer on the perfect house, you’ve navigated repairs and inspections, and you’ve finally made it to the closing table. So what’s next? You’re probably excited and in need of a place to start - Here are a few things to do first when moving into a new place to keep

2019 Charlotte Housing Market Recap

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - January 20, 2020
Based on information from the Carolina Multiple Listing Services, Inc. (CMLS) for the period December 2018 through December 2019 in the Charlotte Region and the Annual Report on the Charlotte Region Housing Market.  The start of a new year brings us an opportunity to look back at the previous year’s successes and milestones. The 2019 real estate market was fueled by the overall strength

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