Susie Skog

Lake Norman Home & Lifestyle

6 Shortcuts to a Smaller Utility Bill

6 Shortcuts to a Smaller Utility Bill

Small changes can add up to real savings. From thermostat settings to appliance upgrades, here are simple ways Lake Norman homeowners can lower their utility bills, boost energy efficiency, and add appeal for future buyers.

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Burns Night: A Scottish Celebration at Historic Rural Hill

Burns Night: A Scottish Celebration at Historic Rural Hill

Welcome to our blog! Today, we're excited to share details about a unique and enriching cultural event that combines fine dining, Scottish heritage, and communal revelry. If you're in Lake Norman, North Carolina, you won't want to miss this annual celebration of...

What’s Happening for New Years in Lake Norman, NC?

What’s Happening for New Years in Lake Norman, NC?

Hello everyone! Susie Skog here, your go-to real estate agent in the lovely Lake Norman, North Carolina. As we gear up for the New Year's celebrations for 2024, I'm thrilled to share with you some of the most exciting events happening around our beautiful lake. A...

The Best Things To Do in Lake Norman: Christmas Edition

The Best Things To Do in Lake Norman: Christmas Edition

Welcome to Lake Norman, North Carolina, where the holiday spirit is as vast and inviting as the lake itself! I'm Susie Skog, your local real estate expert, and today, I'm thrilled to share with you the best ways to celebrate this Christmas season in our beautiful...

5th Annual Lake Norman Lighted Christmas Boat Parade

5th Annual Lake Norman Lighted Christmas Boat Parade

Hello, Lake Norman community and friends! It's that time of the year again when our beautiful lake transforms into a sparkling wonderland of lights and holiday cheer. I'm Susie Skog, your local real estate agent, and I'm thrilled to talk about an event that holds a...

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Midterm Takeaways: Democratic Subpoenas, State ‘Trifectas’ and Bi-Coastal Ballot Wins

November 4, 2026

A midterm election that saw both historic turnout and spending ended with big wins for the Democratic party nearly across the board. While voters clearly went to the ballot box seeking change, can real estate expect the landslide result to boost a sluggish housing market, bring down rates or spark more regulatory scrutiny into housing…

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Three More Brokerages Sign on to HouseCanary’s Google Listings Program

November 4, 2026

REMAX Advantage, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Properties Group and ENRG Realty have joined the now growing list of real estate companies signing on to HouseCanary’s Google Listing Program. Under the agreements, active listings from the more than 1,000 agents at these brokerages are now available for display in Google mobile search in live markets. The…

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Compass Launches Healthcare and Retirement Planning Support for Real Estate Professionals

November 4, 2026

Compass International Holdings announced Tuesday that its affiliated real estate professionals can now access new concierge support for healthcare and retirement planning–two areas that are historically burdensome and complex for independent contractors.  Affiliated real estate professionals who choose to participate will have access to healthcare and retirement planning experts who will provide guidance 365 days…

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Affordability: Real Solutions for a Real Problem

November 3, 2026

For buyers, especially first-time buyers, today’s housing affordability crisis (driven by a host of market challenges, from rising mortgage rates to low inventory and lingering inflation) creates many barriers to entry for homeownership. Is there anything agents can actually do at the local level to move the needle and help their clients achieve their homeownership…

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Realtors Predict These Nine Cities Will Be Unaffordable by 2027

November 3, 2026

(TNS)–Home prices are climbing across the nation and some markets are hotter than others. According to a new report from Finance Buzz, nine U.S. cities are likely to become unaffordable by 2027, due to an influx of out-of-town buyers and tight inventory. Here’s a look at the popular locales where housing costs are outpacing local…

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