Lake Norman Home & Lifestyle
Apps to Make Saving Easier
Saving for a home, retirement, a vacation or...
4 Tips for Creating a Luxurious Dressing Area
Add a touch of luxury to your dressing room with...
Making Financial Lessons a Family Tradition
Teaching children manners and how to tie their...
Top Lake Norman Neighborhoods for Families: School Districts and Community Perks
Lake Norman stands out as a prime destination for families. It offers an ideal blend of serene lakeside living, excellent schools, and vibrant communities. As you explore the area, you’ll discover that each neighborhood has its own unique appeal. From top-rated Lake...
Celebrate the Lake: 2nd Friday Street Festival in Cornelius
A Vibrant Community Gathering The 2nd Friday Street Festival in Cornelius is a beloved monthly event that runs from May through October. This year, the festival continues to bring the community together with exciting themes and activities each month. The August...
What’s Happening in Lake Norman: August 2024 Edition
Hello, Lake Norman community! August is here, and it’s brimming with events and activities. Let’s dive into what’s happening around our beautiful lake this month. Whether you’re a local or visiting, there’s something for everyone. Here’s your guide to making the most...
Spotlight on Lakefront Properties
Lakefront properties offer a unique blend of natural beauty and luxurious living. From the tranquil waters to the stunning sunsets, each home by the lake promises a serene lifestyle many dream of. Today, let's delve into the allure of these properties and why they...
Summer Home Maintenance Tips for Lake Norman Residents
Welcome, Lake Norman homeowners! Summer here is as beautiful as it is hot. Therefore, it’s the perfect time to ensure your home is in tip-top shape. Now, let’s dive into some essential summer maintenance tips. These will keep your home looking fresh and functioning...
Lake Norman Real Estate Market Mid-Year Review 2024
Market Overview As we reach mid-2024, the Lake Norman real estate market offers both opportunities and challenges. Notably, properties are taking slightly longer to sell compared to the frantic pace of previous years. Homes are now sitting for days rather than hours....
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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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