Charlotte NC - One of America's Top 10 Recession Proof Cities...According to Forbes.com

Charlotte's recent inclusion at #9 on Forbes.com's "Real Estate...America's Recession-Proof Cities" top 10 list, provides another affirmation that Charlotte's real estate market is alive and well!  The list was compiled from the country's 50 largest metropolitan areas and cites the cities for their high job growth, rising home values and low unemployment amid a national economic downturn.

CLICK HERE to check out what Forbes.com has to say about Charlotte.  The article also mentions Concord and Gastonia in a positive light.  CLICK HERE to read the entire story.

It's been somewhat difficult to fight the image of real estate doom and gloom that has been portrayed by the national news media.  Some buyers don't want to buy right now, because they "heard" that the real estate "bubble" might burst and they will lose money.  Some seller's don't want to list their homes right now, because they heard that the market is slow and that they won't be able to get as much for their home. 

Hopefully, those of us who make our livings in Charlotte area real estate professions will be able to educate area consumers with the true facts about OUR local economy and real estate market.  The Charlotte area economy and real estate market are far different than that of the nation as a whole.

Personally, I've had a great 2008 so far.  Let's all do our part to provide the facts to the general public!