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Spring Home Projects with Maximum ROI

By Helen Adams Realty - February 12, 2025
Spring is the perfect season for fresh starts—not just in nature but in your home as well. As the weather warms up, many homeowners consider tackling improvement projects to enhance their living spaces and boost their property's value. However, not all improvement projects are considered equal. If you’re thinking about making upgrades this spring, focusing on projects with high ROI (return on inve

Support Local: February LoLo Gifts!

By Helen Adams Realty - February 04, 2025
Helen Adams Realty is proud to partner each month with LoLo to send gifts to our clients, friends, and family in support of other locally-owned businesses in the area. This “thank you” is our way of giving back to those who support us by introducing you to independently-owned businesses in and around the Queen City, with each gift catered specifically to your location. Read on to see this month's

A New Mural at NoDa Landing Celebrates Community & Creativity

By Helen Adams Realty - January 30, 2025
NoDa Landing, a vibrant condo community located in the heart of NoDa, just got a little more colorful—and a lot more meaningful. Late this fall, the walls of the community came alive with a stunning mural created through the collaborative efforts of a visionary muralist trio led by Sydney Duarte (@traveling_gypsy, @duarte_designs), and Treazy Treaz (@treazytreaz). A Symbol of Community Spirit Th

Helen Adams Realty Awards Ceremony 2024

By Helen Adams Realty - January 29, 2025
Helen Adams Realty celebrated the previous year’s successes and marked 50 years in business with agents, staff, and affiliated business partners at their annual Awards Ceremony hosted at Charlotte Country Club. For many years, the Charlotte area has been a hotspot for residential real estate and 2024 was no different. This year, the real estate industry faced change that pushed agents, industry

Experts Forecast 2025 Home Design Trends

By Helen Adams Realty - January 28, 2025
As we enter 2025, Helen Adams Realty agents are once again sharing their predictions for home design trends. From bold colors to functional spaces, our REALTORS® are at the forefront of spotting what’s in and what’s out. With their insider perspective from countless showings, open houses, and consultations, their insights will help you navigate the year’s emerging trends. Here’s what you need to k

Introlend Monthly Mortgage Outlook - Jan 2025

By Helen Adams Realty - January 21, 2025
In the first weeks of the new year, we've experienced a slight upward trend in mortgage interest rates. According to Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate surpassed 7% for the first time since May 2024. These increases are attributed to the underlying strength of the economy as evidenced by recent jobs reports and inflation data released by the Labor Department. Regarding the Fede

U.S. Home Sales Rebound in January as Prices and Inventory Rise

By Helen Adams Realty - January 20, 2025
Canopy Realtor® Association Market Updates Reprinted from December 2024 CRRA Monthly Indicators U.S. existing-home sales improved for the second consecutive month in January, rising 4.8% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.15 million units, an eight-month high, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Sales were up 6.1% compared to the same time last year, marking the larg

Celebrating 50 Years

By Helen Adams Realty - January 17, 2025
Rebecca Adams Starrs, Frank Adams, Jeff Adams In 2025, Helen Adams Realty will proudly celebrate its 50th anniversary. This remarkable milestone not only highlights half a century of real estate excellence but also underscores our deep roots in the local community. As a locally owned and operated company, we remain committed to the values on which our founder, Helen Adams, built this business.

Why Every Homeowner Could Benefit from a Real Estate Review

By Helen Adams Realty - January 15, 2025
You’re probably familiar with the importance of regular check-ups—whether for your health, finances, or car. But have you considered giving your home a “check-up” too? A real estate review is a comprehensive assessment that helps you understand, maintain, and maximize the value of your home—one of your largest investments. Even if you’re not considering buying or selling your home in the near fut

Support Local: January LoLo Gifts!

By Helen Adams Realty - January 07, 2025
Helen Adams Realty is proud to partner each month with LoLo to send gifts to our clients, friends, and family in support of other locally-owned businesses in the area. This “thank you” is our way of giving back to those who support us by introducing you to independently-owned businesses in and around the Queen City, with each gift catered specifically to your location. Read on to see this month's

2024 Year in Review + Look Ahead to 2025

By Helen Adams Realty - January 06, 2025
On the cusp of the company’s 50th year, Helen Adams Realty's leadership, staff, and agents reflect on 2024 with a sense of pride, accomplishment, and gratitude. Following the unprecedented market of the pandemic between 2020 and 2022, the real estate industry has faced change that has pushed agents, industry experts, and consumers to pivot and adapt to changing markets. In the midst of the rebalan

Introlend Monthly Mortgage Outlook - Dec 2024

By Helen Adams Realty - December 20, 2024
As of December 19, 2024, the U.S. housing market is experiencing notable fluctuations in mortgage interest rates, influenced significantly by recent actions and projections from the Federal Reserve. The Federal Reserve recently reduced its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points, bringing it to a target range of 4.25% to 4.5%. This marks the third consecutive rate cut in 2024, following

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