"Everybody can be great because everybody can serve." – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King's life and legacy is a story of personal sacrifice and service to others for the greater good. Today, let's not just remember his bold words and actions promoting freedom, justice and equality for all. Let's also follow in his footsteps by volunteering to serve our local communities. Together we honor his memory and make our neighborhoods, where ever they might be, a greater place to call home. Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. With a Day of ServiceMartin Luther King Day is more than just a day of remembrance. It's also a day of service. Did you know that Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service that encourages all Americans to g... 01/17/2022

WINTER SNOW/ICE ADVISORY FOR GREATER CHARLOTTE THIS WEEKENDTIPS TO PREPARE & STAY SAFECharlotte is expecting its first significant snow storm in four years this weekend. Snow is expected to begin falling late on Saturday night and a mixture of snow, sleet and freezing rain is expected throughout Sunday. The storm event is expected to end by Sunday night, but issues (mostly icy roads) are expected to linger into Monday morning with temperatures dropping into the 20's. We are seeing forecasts for as much as seven inches of snow in part of the region. The City of Charlotte has prepared a list of tips to deal with the impending snow storm. The Charlotte Department of Transportation crews has been working in close coordination with the North Carolina Department of Transportation to proactive... 01/14/2022

Latest news on Charlotte Region's luxury housing market as of December 2021 and what it means for you...   Charlotte Region's single family luxury homes real estate market remained solid in spite of a 36.7% year-over-year decline in inventory. This low level of inventory has not been seen in well over a decade. Days on market, both average and median, also were down significantly year-over-year, as was the months supply of inventory.  Luxury home sellers continued to see a higher sale price as a percent of listing price. Median home sale prices were down slightly at 3.4%, while average sales prices increased 0.4% year-over-year.  Earlier in the year there was concern that luxury home buyers might "give in" to buyer fatigue and take a "wait and see" position due to frustrations caused by... 01/13/2022

A short sale occurs when a financially distressed homeowner sells their home for less than the outstanding mortgage balance and has approval from their lender. You might notice a short sale in your area during difficult times when unemployment is high. However: is there a better alternative to a short sale?A new payment plan, loan modification, and, in some situations, foreclosure of the property are the most typical alternatives to a short sale in Charlotte, NC. Short sales are often lengthy and paperwork-intensive deals that might take up to a year to complete. On the other hand, short sales do not negatively impact a homeowner's credit as a foreclosure.During the recovery from the Great Recession of 2008, the short sale, sometimes known as a short payment, emerged as a trend. Short s... 01/15/2022