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Charlotte Market Shows Strength Moving Into Fall

By Helen Adams Realty - September 18, 2025
Canopy Realtor® Association Market Updates Reprinted from August 2025 CRRA Monthly Indicators U.S. existing-home sales rose 2.0% month-over-month and 0.8% year-over-year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.01 million units, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Economists polled by Reuters had forecast a rate of 3.92 million units. Regionally, sales increased monthly in

Charlotte Home Prices Hit New Highs As Sales Grow

By Helen Adams Realty - August 17, 2025
Canopy Realtor® Association Market Updates Reprinted from July 2025 CRRA Monthly Indicators U.S. existing-home sales fell 2.7% from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.93 million, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Sales were unchanged from one year earlier. Regionally, monthly sales declined in the Midwest, Northeast, and South but rose in the Wes

Charlotte’s Summer Market Shows Strength

By Helen Adams Realty - July 14, 2025
Canopy Realtor® Association Market Updates Reprinted from June 2025 CRRA Monthly Indicators U.S. existing-home sales edged up 0.8% month-over-month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.03 million units, exceeding economists’ expectations, although sales were down 0.7% year-over-year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). On a monthly basis, sales increased in the Midwest

Charlotte’s Housing Market Sees Inventory Spike

By Helen Adams Realty - June 16, 2025
Canopy Realtor® Association Market Updates Reprinted from May 2025 CRRA Monthly Indicators U.S. existing-home sales dipped 0.5% month-over-month and 2.0% year-over-year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4 million units, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Sales increased from April to May in the Midwest, decreased in the West and Northeast, and were unchanged in the S

IntroLend Monthly Mortgage Outlook - May 2025

By Thomas Baker, IntroLend Carolinas - May 16, 2025
As of mid-May 2025, the U.S. Federal Reserve maintains its mantra of a cautious approach to monetary policy amid a complex economic landscape characterized by inflation, trade tensions, and political pressures. This month, the Fed held the federal funds rate steady at 4.25% to 4.50%. This decision reflects the Fed's commitment to a "wait-and-see" strategy, allowing time and data to assess the evo

Nationwide Home Sales Dip as Charlotte Gains Momentum

By Helen Adams Realty - May 14, 2025
Canopy Realtor® Association Market Updates Reprinted from April 2025 CRRA Monthly Indicators U.S. existing-home sales decreased 5.9% month-over-month and 2.4% year-over-year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.02 million units, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), as affordability challenges and economic uncertainty weigh on market activity. Sales were down month-over-

IntroLend Monthly Mortgage Outlook - April 2025

By Thomas Baker, IntroLend Carolinas - April 16, 2025
​As of mid-April 2025, U.S. mortgage interest rates remain in flux, reflecting the interplay between Federal Reserve policy, inflation dynamics, and escalating economic uncertainty stemming from recent trade policies. Freddie Mac reports that these rates have stayed below 7% for twelve consecutive weeks, offering some relief to prospective homebuyers. While rates remain higher than pre-pandemic l

Existing Home Sales Rebound Entering the Spring Market

By Helen Adams Realty - April 16, 2025
Canopy Realtor® Association Market Updates Reprinted from March 2025 CRRA Monthly Indicators U.S. existing-home sales rebounded from the previous month, rising 4.2% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.26 million units, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). The forecast from economists polled by Reuters was for sales to fall to a rate of 3.95 million for the month. Purch

State of the Company April 2025: Flourishing in a Fluctuating Market

By Helen Adams Realty - April 15, 2025
Every six months, Helen Adams Realty agents and staff gather at each of our four office locations—Lake Norman, Central Charlotte, Ballantyne, and Fort Mill—for a State of the Company event. This tradition, led by CEO Jeff Adams and Co-Presidents Rebecca Adams Starrs and Frank Adams is a time for reflection, forecasting, and connection. This year’s spring event was especially meaningful as we cele

U.S. Home Sales Drop for First Time Since September

By Helen Adams Realty - March 17, 2025
Canopy Realtor® Association Market Updates Reprinted from February 2025 CRRA Monthly Indicators U.S. existing-home sales fell for the first time since September 2024, slipping 4.9% month-over-month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.08 million units, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), as elevated home prices and higher interest rates continue to impact buyer activit

IntroLend Monthly Mortgage Outlook - March 2025

By Thomas Baker, IntroLend Carolinas - March 17, 2025
As of March 2025, the U.S. mortgage market has experienced notable fluctuations influenced by broader economic factors and Federal Reserve policies. The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage recently edged up to 6.65% from 6.63%, marking the end of a seven-week decline that had previously made borrowing more favorable for prospective homebuyers. These mortgage rates are closely tied to movement

Move-In Ready & More: What Buyers Expect in 2025

By Helen Adams Realty - March 14, 2025
Searching for a home in 2025 brings its own challenges and opportunities. With the breadth of technology, home buyers are closer than ever to the buying process with professional photography, interactive digital tours, social media walkthroughs, and more. We touched base with some of our real estate agents to break down exactly what buyers are looking for during their home search, and what sellers

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