Ron and Alexandra Seigel hi Alexandra... thanks. Although the 4th quarter showed a decline in closed sales, which we've been expecting because of lack of inventory of affordable homes, I was surprised to see how much more inventory had dropped versus last year and even last month.

George Souto hi George... I suspect we'll be in a seller's market at least through the spring here,...beyond that I'm not ready to prognosticate as yet.

Hannah Williams thanks, Hannah... we are still tight on inventory and tight on affordable inventory, especially... and that really is slowing down sales. And I don't yet sense that sellers feel pressed to go on the market before it might be "too late."

Beth Atalay thanks, Beth. Prospective sellers are so afraid they won't find a new home they can afford if they sell, they continue to just sit on the fence for now.

Joan Cox thanks, Joan. It was a struggle and a half to have the formatting hold.

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Real Estate Agent, Top 1% of Lyon Agents what can I say about Wells Fargo? Lots of issues and they are embarrassing... of course, we like to think that they are a California Bank based in Charlotte! (Unlike Bank of America which is a local bank who bought out a California bank).

When we talk about the Charlotte region, it's important to remember that we cover two states and more than a dozen counties, which impacts our averages. Percent of list price varies greatly from one area to the next. My last two listings sold at over asking price; my last four buyer sales were all at asking price.

Gita Bantwal thanks, Gita. Hope your week has gotten off to a good start and that it's not too cold at your end of the world.

Sally K. & David L. Hanson good morning, Sally... it has been a long seller's market here... and I don't see that changing much at least through our upcoming spring selling season.

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 thanks much, Sheila and Larry, for that great shout out to Charlotte area sellers. Let's hope some listen to you!

Grant Schneider good morning, Grant. The rate of price increases has slowed down, but otherwise the market remains a seller's "domain" here in Charlotte.

Brian England Thanks, Brian... personally, I'm not much of a video watcher. I prefer reading, but they tell me posts with videos get more views... so here I am, video and all!

Carol Williams hi Carol... then you and I are in the same "club." I'd rather read than watch a video. I retain much more by reading.

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS hi Paul... it's a "rinse and repeat" exercise each quarter once you've done the first quarterly report. Thanks for the nice comment.

Gabe Sanders  thanks, Gabe, for popping by. Wishing you a really good Wednesday!

Roy Kelley hi Roy... as always, I'm appreciative that you take the time to stop by and to leave a comment. Happy Wednesday!