5 reasons to hire a real estate professional- me!

Whether you are buying or selling a home, it can be quite the adventure. In this world of instant gratification and internet searches, many sellers think that they can ‘For Sale by Owner’ or ‘FSBO,’ but it’s not as easy as it may seem. That’s why you need an experienced real estate professional to guide […]

WHAT IS THE HOTTEST TOPIC IN REAL ESTATE?

What is the hottest topic in real estate today?  It’s the lack of inventory of homes for sale.  Look at the chart below. The downward trend for inventory began in late 2011 as the housing crisis eased. At that time we had about 12 months of inventory.  It was a buyer’s market in every way.  […]

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 […]

Where are mortgage rates headed in 2018?

Heading higher… According to Freddie Mac’s U.S. Housing Marketing Outlook, interest rates are expected to slowly but surely head higher in 2018.  What does this mean for you if you are considering buying a new home? Depending on the amount of the loan that you secure, a half of a percent (.5%) increase in interest […]

October 2018 sales results for the Lake Norman area.

October 2018 sales results for Lake Norman area (compared to last October). Median sales price: up 1.4% ($369,950) Month’s supply of homes: down 19.2% Number of close sales: down 7.7% Breaking the numbers down between re-sales and new construction: Resales: Median sales price: up 4.3% ($396,500) Month’s supply of homes: up 2.2% Number of closed […]

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. […]