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Best Features to Highlight in Your Listing This September
I’m Susie Skog, and I love helping Lake Norman homeowners make the most of their September listings. Early September is still warm here, but the market energy is shifting. Buyers start thinking about moving before the holidays, and sellers have a unique window to...
Tips for Showing Your Home in August Heat
August brings long, hot days to Lake Norman, and that heat can make selling your home a little tricky. But don’t worry. With a few smart steps, you can make your space feel cool, fresh, and inviting even in the thick of summer. Whether you're planning your first open...
Top Home Features Buyers Want in Lake Norman Right Now
Lake Norman buyers keep raising the bar. Yet, with clear data, you can meet those in-demand features head-on. I watch every tour, chat, and closing, so I see patterns early. Today, those patterns point to five in-demand features that shape offers in 2025. Let’s dive...
What’s Happening in Lake Norman: August 2025 Edition
August in Lake Norman buzzes with live music, tasty food, and family fun. Buyers often ask me, “What makes August special here?” I always say opportunity. While listings move, our towns host events that show off community spirit. So, grab your calendar. Below you’ll...
How to Prepare for a Summer Listing: Steps You Can Take Now
Getting your home ready for a summer listing takes smart summer preparation. As Susie Skog, your Lake Norman expert, I’ll guide you with easy and useful steps. So, let’s dive in. Clean and Declutter Inside and Out First, give your home a thorough deep clean, from top...
The Value of Outdoor Spaces in Today’s Market
In 2025, outdoor value plays a huge role in Lake Norman real estate. Today’s buyers want more than just indoor space. They expect functional, inviting outdoor areas too. As a local real estate agent, I’ve seen how the right outdoor setup can raise both interest and...
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Midterm Takeaways: Democratic Subpoenas, State ‘Trifectas’ and Bi-Coastal Ballot Wins
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
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
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
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
(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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