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Agent Spotlight: Rachel Mangiapane

By Riley Cohen - March 19, 2021
Meet Rachel Mangiapane, REALTOR® This month, we chatted with Rachel Mangiapane, who brings a unique perspective and plethora of diverse experiences to our Lake Norman office. As a transplant from Indiana, Rachel has lived many lives - from studying Chinese culture and language, to living in various parts of Europe, to growing up building furniture with her father, Rachel is a natural exp

Mortgage Rates Increase And Some Homeowners Qualify for Extended Assistance

By Helen Adams Realty - March 09, 2021
  Mortgage interest rates ticked a bit higher in February, but remain below their February 2020 levels. Interest rates may rise a bit further in coming weeks, but according to Freddie Mac chief economist Sam Khater, “while there are multiple temporary factors driving up rates, the underlying economic fundamentals point to rates remaining in the low 3 percent range for the year.&rdqu

Helen Adams Realty Welcomes Julia Bumgarner as Broker-in-Charge and Announces Mike Thornburg as Talent Development Coach

By Helen Adams Realty - March 08, 2021
Helen Adams Realty has hired Julia Bumgarner as the new Broker-in-Charge at the Lake Norman office. Bumgarner joins the firm with over 15 years of experience in real estate in the Lake Norman market.   We are thrilled to welcome Julia Bumgarner as the newest Broker-in-Charge on our team. Licensed since 2005, she brings years of experience as a top producer, productivity coach and Broker

MythBusters: The Truth About Buying and Selling Real Estate

By Helen Adams Realty - February 22, 2021
There are many common misconceptions about the home buying and selling process. Whether you’re actively in the transaction or you’re simply a consumer of media, you’ve likely heard about countless tips and tricks in real estate whether they are accurate or not. The agents at Helen Adams Realty have the boots on the ground knowledge of the current market and are here to play t

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

Helen Adams Realty Looks Back at 2020 at Our Virtual Awards Ceremony

By Helen Adams Realty - February 10, 2021
Helen Adams Realty recognized the previous year’s successes in real estate with agents, staff, and affiliated business partners virtually this week. Although things looked different than years past, we were still able to recognize our agent's and firm's 2020 successes and milestones. The 2020 Charlotte real estate market was hot as our agents and clients expe

The Best Home Improvement Projects That Pay Off

By Helen Adams Realty - February 08, 2021
Whether or not you are planning to sell your property in the near future, or you just want to enjoy a few simple upgrades, you’ll likely want to invest in projects that have a high return on investment. It is important to note that not all home improvement projects are created equal. We are here to help guide you through the home improvement process and recommend the projects that have t

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 te

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.

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

Winter Home Maintenance Checklist

By Helen Adams Realty - December 14, 2020
  Shorter days and colder temperatures have made their way to the Queen City, which means that winter has arrived. With the change of each season comes a reminder of a new set of home maintenance tasks to check off the to-do list. Homeowners should prepare their homes and yards for the freeze of winter and hopefully this list will serve as a guide through those projects and beyond. &nbsp

Support Local with December’s LoLo Gifts

By Helen Adams Realty - December 08, 2020
  Now more than ever, it’s vital to support the local businesses around Charlotte. Social distance doesn’t mean we have to disconnect. We’re still able to support the local community and give back to our friends and neighbors through take out and delivery services.   Helen Adams Realty is proud to partner each month with LoLo to send gifts to our clients, friends,

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