Getting pre-approved should always be your first step.

One way to show you are serious about buying your dream home is to get pre-qualified or pre-approved for a mortgage before starting your search. In many markets across the country the number of buyers searching for their dream homes greatly outnumbers the number of homes for sale. This has led to a competitive marketplace […]

Lake Norman waterfront home sales for March 2018.

Huge slow-down noted this March vs. March of 2017. I’ve heard it from many agents-this past March seemed slow in the Lake Norman waterfront market.  Compared to last March, the number of closed sales was down 50% in the following price ranges sampled:  $500,000 to $749,999, $750,000-$999,999 and $2.0 million to $2.99 million.  The $1.0 […]

Lake Norman March 2018 Overview

A slow month for sales across Lake Norman. Lake Norman market activity: Comparing March 2018 vs. March 2017:  Highlights from the graphic include- Steep drop in # of closed sales (down 26%) Inventory down 20% Median sales price down 9%. Keep in mind that the “active” part of the year at Lake Norman begins in […]

Has a Lake Norman waterfront home been a good investment?

You bet.  Here are the facts over the last 3 years. Single-family, traditional waterfront homes prices are on the rise. Not a surprise. But by how much? Consider this: the median waterfront home sales price across the entire Carolina Multiple Listing Services, Inc. is up 22% over the last 3 years. Drilling down, I found […]

Real-time property search tool for you.

Find your new home now. Unlike Realtor.com and Zillow, I have access to listings in real-time.  So you will access to the very latest properties for sale.  You’ll find photos, maps and more.  The search tool is free. Search For Properties Now If you wish, I can set you up on a custom “portal” where […]

Matt Morano, certified new home co-broker.

Matt Morano, Certified New Home Co-Broker. Here is why you should never walk into a model home alone. The new home sales representative only represents the builder. I, as your Realtor, will represent your interests. Realtors sell up to 90% of new homes in the Lake Norman area. I help you stay closer to budget. […]