14 homes sold in Lawson during the Fourth Quarter 2021, four fewer than in the same quarter one year ago. New listings increased by four year-over-year to 13.
Demand for Lawson homes was also reflected in the drop in average days on market, which were down 5 days to 10 days compared with the same quarter one year ago. Median days on market were just 3 days. As a result, home sellers received an average of 102.4% of their asking price during the fourth quarter 2021. 13 of the 14 homes that … (20 comments)
charlotte nc area: Waxhaw Area Sales Down 34% Due To Lack Of Inventory In October 2021
- 11/14/21 04:42 AM
Latest news on the Waxhaw | Weddington | Marvin real estate markets in October 2021 and what it means for you... The Waxhaw area of the Charlotte, North Carolina metro area (the 28173 zip code–encompassing the three towns of Waxhaw, Marvin and Weddington) saw continued declines in inventory, declines in pending and closed sales, declines in new listings, declines in days on market in October 2021 versus October 2020. The only increases we saw were home prices, which increased year-over-year. Lack of inventory is certainly impacting sales volume in the 28173 zip code.
Average days on market decreased 20 days (down 43.5%) … (20 comments)
February 2019 Charlotte region housing update. Charlotte region remained a seller’s market in February 2019 with inventory remaining tight, resulting in higher home list and sale prices due to continued high buyer demand. Closed sales were down slightly, but pending sales up 12.4%. Days on market were also down as compared with one year ago. The housing affordability index continues to decrease, as well. Months supply of homes is very low at 2.1 months, but even lower for homes priced under $200,000.
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE CHARLOTTE REGION'S HOUSING MARKET PERFORMANCE IN FEBRUARY 2019, CLICK HERE
The Charlotte region's housing market ended the eighth month of 2017 with home prices up and pending and closed sales slightly down as compared with August 2016. Both average and median sale prices were up in August 2017. Inventory and the months supply of homes remain low and well below what they were one year ago, which are a primary cause of the slowdown in sales.
August 2017 Closed Sales: down 3.8% versus August 2016. Year-to-date, closed sales were up 6.3%. August 2017 Pending Sales: up 15.5% versus August 2016 and up 7.1% year-to-date. August 2017 Average List Price: … (22 comments)
The Charlotte region's housing market started ended the first month of the third quarter of 2017 with home prices up and pending and closed sales up as compared with July 2016. Both average and median sale prices were up in July 2017. Inventory and the months supply of homes remain low and well below what they were one year ago.
July 2017 Closed Sales: down 3.1% versus July 2016. Year-to-date, closed sales were up 7.4%. July 2017 Pending Sales: up 16.1% versus July 2016 and up 7.3% year-to-date. July 2017 Average List Price: increased 5.4% … (14 comments)
charlotte nc area: Just "Charlotte" Will Do...
- 01/30/16 10:01 PM
The Carolina Panthers' winning season has put Charlotte, North Carolina on the map and has allowed the Queen City to come into its own -~ and now, just "Charlotte" will do!
Although Charlotte has been one of the most moved-to metro areas in the country for years and the second largest financial/banking center in the USA after NYC for years, we've always had to talk about Charlotte as Charlotte, North Carolina. For some reason, the city has long been a "well, kept, but open secret." … (28 comments)
charlotte nc area: Charlotte Versus Denver ~ It's Not Just The Super Bowl!
- 01/29/16 01:54 AM
By now most everyone knows that the Carolina Panthers will be playing the Denver Broncos in the Super Bowl on February 7th. But it's not just the about the Super Bowl when we compare the Queen City to the Mile High City. Both Charlotte and Denver are fast growing cities with solid economies and an excellent housing market. Both are regional "power houses" in their own rights and enjoying an influx of new residents.
How do Charlotte and Denver compare? See the infographic below provided by the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce.
What's not on this infographic is the cost of living comparison between Charlotte … (63 comments)
charlotte nc area: What You Should Know About Charlotte, North Carolina In 2016
- 01/14/16 08:55 PM
See what John Silvia, Chief Economist for Wells Fargo Bank in Charlotte said you should know about Charlotte, North Carolina in 2016. At a presentation to the SouthPark chapter of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, Mr Silva made the following points about the outlook for Charlotte in 2016:
Charlotte's low cost of living is attracting massive in-migration to the area of a very diversified employment base. While Charlotte has recovered very well since the end of the 2007-2009 recession, it's important to have a cushion for the next recession, which Mr. Silvia says will come at some point. As he put it, … (17 comments)
How well do these 20 must-have features match the Charlotte metro area buyer's preferences?
While Charlotte area buyers do like their fireplaces, it would not be the #1 item on their list of "must- haves." That partially may be due to the fact that much of our new construction for the past 15+ years includes a fireplace, so Charlotte area buyers may just consider this a "given." An open floor plan with an open kitchen featuring granite counters and stainless steel appliances … (48 comments)
charlotte nc area: North Carolina Ranked #2 In US For Top Business Climate
- 11/06/15 06:48 AM
Site Selection has just ranked North Carolina the #2 state in the US for top business climate, as part of its 2015 Top State Business Climate rankings. The #2 ranking pushed North Carolina up one spot from #3 last year. And our neighbor, South Carolina, was ranked #10 in this same survey. Great news for both North and South Carolina! These consistently high rankings for both states only encourage more business growth in the Tar Heel and Palmetto States.
The chart below shows the factors by which states were ranked and noteworthy also are the facts that North Carolina was ranked #2 … (40 comments)
charlotte nc area: Going Green In Charlotte, North Carolina
- 11/06/15 03:52 AM
"Go Green: A Guide to Sustainability in Charlotte"... is a new publication just put out by the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce. The publication focuses on the myriad ways Charlotte businesses have been implementing and can adopt sustainable, environmentally friendly practices, as well as highlights some of the innovative projects in and around Charlotte that have the potential to grow. The publication also provides some interesting statistics about Charlotte's success in going green over the past decade or so: Charlotte now ranks #11 out of 25 metro areas in the number of Energy Star Certified buildings. 77% of Charlotte's housing units are … (10 comments)
charlotte nc area: If Your Charlotte Area Home Hasn't Sold, It May Be Your Asking Price
- 11/04/15 12:37 AM
If your Charlotte area home has been languishing on the market and hasn't sold, it may be that your asking price is too high. How close your asking price is to real market value (which factors in your home's condition and location) will determine interest by prospective buyers, which will drive traffic, which will result in offers. Pricing your home just 10% above market value can dramatically reduce the number of prospective buyers who will come and see your home. (See chart below) The fewer the buyers, the lower your chances of selling.
Most recent statistics for the Charlotte metro market for … (28 comments)
charlotte nc area: Friday Night Football 2015 Schedule~Fort Mill/Indian Land High Schools
- 08/25/15 07:43 AM
High school football on Friday nights is not just a "Texas thing." It's a very big deal here in the Fort Mill and Indian Land, South Carolina metro area, as well, and there's always a lot of excitement in the air on Fridays as the local high schools suit up for the Friday night game. Here's the upcoming 2015 season's football schedule for Fort Mill and Indian Land High Schools:
NATION FORD HIGH SCHOOL: August 28th: Nation Ford vs Boiling Springs @ Nation Ford September 4th: Nationa Ford vs Lugoff-Elgin @ Nation Ford September 11th: Nation Ford vs Greenville @ Greenville High (Greenville, SC) September 18th: … (10 comments)
charlotte nc area: Friday Night Football 2015 Schedule For Union County, NC High Schools
- 08/25/15 03:06 AM
High School football on Friday nights is not just a "Texas thing." It's a big deal here in the Waxhaw/Weddington/Marvin metro area, as well, and there's always a lot of excitement in the air on Fridays as the local high schools suit up for the Friday night game (although please note three Saturday match-ups have "snuck in"). Here's the upcoming season's football schedule for the Union County high schools:
Friday, August 28th Central Academy at Highland Tech - 7:30 pm Marvin Ridge at Monroe - 7:30 pm (UCHSF G.O.T.W) North Stanly at Sun Valley - 7:30 pm Parkwood at Cuthbertson - 7:30 pm Porter Ridge at Piedmont … (6 comments)
charlotte nc area: Home Prices Up In Most Of The Country ~ And In The Charlotte Area, Too
- 08/21/15 11:11 PM
Home prices are up in 93% of the country, as well as in the Charlotte, North Carolina region. The infographic below illustrates the increase in median home prices for the second quarter of 2015 as compared with second quarter of 2014. The national median home price was up 8.2% in the second quarter of 2015 versus the same quarter one year ago, to a national median home price of $229,400. And while the West led with the highest increase at 9.6% and leads with the highest median home price of $325,200, even slower growing markets such as the Northeast, had a … (35 comments)
charlotte nc area: Charlotte In Detail ~ Latest Report From Charlotte's Chamber
- 08/06/15 10:13 PM
Charlotte's Chamber of Commerce has just released its latest "Charlotte In Detail" report. Whether you're thinking about moving to Charlotte or are a long time resident of Charlotte, the Charlotte In Detail report is full of all sorts of information about the Charlotte metro area that most people probably don't know about.
For example, did you know these facts about the Charlotte metro area? Charlotte has been ranked #2 as the Best City for Recent College Graduates. Charlotte ranks #16 in the nation in terms of population and has recently surpassed 1 million in population (this is no sleepy Southern town anymore!). … (16 comments)
charlotte nc area: New To Charlotte, NC? How To Connect And Make New Friends
- 08/06/15 01:12 AM
Are you new to Charlotte, North Carolina and looking to connect with other newcomers and to make new friends? Why not check out what the Charlotte Newcomers Club has to offer. The Charlotte Newcomers Club has been around for almost 50 years (since 1957) founded by a group of women who wanted to extend a friendly hand both to Charlotte area newcomers and to any Charlotte resident looking for a new beginning or to make new friends.
There is something for just about anyone at the Charlotte Newcomers Club: Garden Club Meets the 3rd Friday of each month. Social Coffee/Board Meeting Coffee social held on … (20 comments)
charlotte nc area: STILL Wondering What It's Like To Live In Charlotte, NC?
- 04/27/15 08:11 AM
STILL wondering what it's like to live in Charlotte, North Carolina and what the "essence" of the Queen City is all about after reading my post "Wondering What I'ts Like To Live In Charlotte, NC" and reading the Charlotte Chamber's "Charlotte Overview: Living Here" publication? If you still haven't been "sold on Charlotte," here's some great information, also from the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce called "The Essence of Charlotte."
The Essence of Charlotte is a 28 page publication offering lots of pictures and additional information about Charlotte's: Growing economy Role as an international business powerhouse Education opportunities Neighborhoods Arts Major league sports … (27 comments)
Lawson Neighborhood in Waxhaw, NC
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