Lake Norman Home & Lifestyle
How to Afford the Down Payment on a Lake Norman Home
Wondering how much you need for a down payment on a Lake Norman home? This free guide covers loan programs, North Carolina assistance, and what to ask a lender before you start.
Why You Should Use Native Plants in Your Landscaping
Considering a landscaping refresh? Native plants offer lower water needs, easier upkeep, and support for local wildlife, making them a smart choice for Lake Norman yards, especially during dry stretches like this one.
How Unpaid Medical Bills Affect Your Credit Score
Paying your medical bill is one of the last...
Why I Send My Relocation Clients to Scott Bryant When They’re Moving to Phoenix
Moving to Phoenix? Here’s why I trust Scott Bryant of Bryant Real Estate to guide my Lake Norman relocation clients through their move to Arizona.
Selling Your Home in The Courtyards on Lake Norman
Thinking about selling your home in The Courtyards on Lake Norman? See how homes in this 67-home Epcon community performed in 2024, what buyers ask about most, and how to find out what your home is worth.
How to Sell a Home That’s Been on the Market Too Long
When your home sits on the market longer than expected, it can feel discouraging. However, you still have options. In fact, many sellers in Lake Norman face the same challenge. Buyers may have overlooked your home, but that doesn’t mean it won’t sell. With the right...
Marketing a Home to Out-of-State Buyers Moving to Lake Norman
Why Out-of-State Buyers Choose Lake Norman Lake Norman draws many people looking for a new lifestyle. Buyers relocating here often want more space, nature, and a slower pace. The area offers welcoming communities and a variety of homes to fit different needs....
The Benefits of Listing in Early Fall vs. Waiting Until Spring
Why Market Timing Matters in Real Estate Choosing when to list your home can feel overwhelming. Many homeowners assume spring is best. However, early fall often holds overlooked advantages. Buyers stay active, yet competition eases. That balance can help your property...
What’s Happening in Lake Norman: September 2025 Edition
Welcome! I’m Susie Skog, your trusted real estate guide. I bring you fun updates for September in Lake Norman. I keep it clear, upbeat, and helpful. I aim to help you enjoy local life, and maybe even find your dream home here. Guided Tour of the Historic Hugh Torance...
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Offerpad CEO: Market Issues Main Cause of Glum Q3 Performance
In a Q3 2026 earnings report Nov. 2, iBuyer Offerpad, known for giving homeowners cash offers within 24 hours, blamed the less-than-stout housing market for its less-than-stout numbers. In a release and press conference, the company reported a net loss of $11.5 million, or $2.30 a share—with total closed real estate transactions numbering 324. Gross…
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California Voters Could Approve ‘Secondary Mortgages.’ Can the Golden State Solve the Housing Crisis?
Lawmakers and advocates have made many attempts recently to address the affordability crisis that pervades the housing market—some more impactful than others. Legislative bodies have enacted laws addressing private listings, while President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order aimed at cutting costs for title and mortgage insurance and manufactured housing. In tomorrow’s general election,…
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Open Real Estate Claims Early Broker, MLS Support as Initiative Touts ‘Significant Interest’
Open Real Estate, the national initiative launched by big brokerage leaders last week that has promised to create a shared “infrastructure” for property listing data, today announced it has received 826 letters of support from real estate brokerage leaders. Behind the strength—and size—of its four founding brokerages (HomeServices of America, AGNT, Keller Williams and Real…
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Why Waiting for Rates to Fall Can Create Other Affordability Problems
Mortgage rates are giving homebuyers another reason to hesitate. The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage reached well over 7% in October, its highest level in 13 months, according to Freddie Mac. That followed a climb from 5.98% in late February to 6.65% by Aug. 20, figures cited in a recent U.S. Bank housing-market…
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United Real Estate Expands Along the Gulf Coast
United Real Estate has announced the launch of VPR | United, serving residents along the Gulf Coast—from Mobile, Alabama to iconic destinations, such as Orange Beach, Gulf Shores and Destin, Florida. United stated that the expansion is being led by Virtual Properties Realty, an affiliated company and Atlanta’s largest residential brokerage by homes sold in…
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