Lake Norman Home & Lifestyle
5 Easy Ways to Brighten a Room
A dark room can hold back your listing. From removing heavy curtains to strategic mirror placement, these simple brightening tips can help your Lake Norman home photograph beautifully and make a strong first impression on buyers.
4 Ideas to Take Advantage of Your Accessory Building
Is your accessory building approved to be used...
Should Credit Cards Be Used for Small Purchases?
Credit cards can be used to buy almost anything,...
Lake Norman Homeowners: Why the Fed Rate Cut Makes This the Right Time to Sell
Hello Lake Norman Community! Exciting news just hit this Wednesday: The Federal Reserve announced a Fed rate cut, reducing interest rates by 50 basis points. This significant move can impact many of us right here at home, especially if you're considering selling your...
How to Maximize Curb Appeal for Your Lake Norman Home This Fall for a Higher Sale Price
As we embrace the bright-colored season of fall, improving your Lake Norman curb appeal can make a significant impact. Begin with seasonal flowers such as chrysanthemums and marigolds. These flowers can give that extra touch of color. Also, you can put some decorative...
Eco-Friendly Lake Norman Homes: Sustainability Trends for 2024 Buyers
Lake Norman has always been the source of beauty and serenity. Today, it is also turning into a center of green lifestyle. Buyers in 2024 are more likely to purchase homes which align with their sustainable standards. This shift is evident in the increasing interest...
What’s Happening in Lake Norman: September 2024 Edition
September in Lake Norman promises vibrant community gatherings and memorable experiences. Join us as we explore the exciting happenings this month! Heartfelt Harmony at the HEARTS Circle Members' Gala Kick off your September with the 3rd Annual HEARTS Circle Members'...
What’s Happening Labor Day Weekend?
Labor Day weekend is just around the corner and Lake Norman has lots of activities to keep you entertained. No matter if you’re into outdoor adventures, live music, or tasting local flavors, there’s something here for everyone. Let’s dive into what’s happening this...
Lake Norman’s Best Places to Live for a Peaceful Lifestyle
Lake Norman offers more than recreational activities but also a haven for those seeking a serene, peaceful lifestyle. The area is dotted with peace neighborhoods that offer tranquility, and a close connection to nature. Here are some of the best places around Lake...
Real Estate Home Tips
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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