Jake MacWhirter Realtor - Compass Carolinas

Jake MacWhirter Realtor - Compass Carolinas Real Estate Advisor | Compass Carolinas
NC/SC/GA

03/12/2026

“Jake you don’t need such a big truck to show property’s” no no I don’t but makes it way more fun

🌊🏔️ $1,800,000 | Bakersville, NC 🏔️🌊A true mountain statement piece perched directly over Little Rock Creek 🌲Private, ga...
02/15/2026

🌊🏔️ $1,800,000 | Bakersville, NC 🏔️🌊

A true mountain statement piece perched directly over Little Rock Creek 🌲
Private, gated, and completely turn-key with unforgettable water views and sounds.

🛏 4 Bedrooms
🛁 4.5 Bathrooms
📐 4,000 Sq Ft
🌳 6.23 Acres
💦 Bold creek frontage
♨️ Hot tub
🍽 Outdoor kitchen
🔥 Multiple fireplaces

Step out of the car and hear the creek roar 🌊
Wraparound covered porch, fishing and swimming right outside your door 🎣
Courtyard with European vibes 🇮🇹
Stone double-sided fireplace anchoring an open, entertainer’s floor plan

Main-level primary suite with spa bath 🛌
Lower level offers additional living space, wine cooler 🍷, and guest suites with private baths
Both levels have exterior access, perfect for guests or rental use

Generator-powered whole house ⚡
Fully furnished (minus personal items)
Ideal as a luxury getaway or full-time mountain retreat

📩 DM me for a private showing.
Listed by Rhonda Phillips with howard hannah

Headlines about a double-digit jump in foreclosures sound scary 😬…until you zoom out 👀This visual tells the whole story....
02/14/2026

Headlines about a double-digit jump in foreclosures sound scary 😬
…until you zoom out 👀

This visual tells the whole story.
⬅️ The years around the housing crash
➡️ The last few years

And here’s the reality 👇
Even with a small uptick in 2025, we’re nowhere near crisis territory.

Why?
🏦 Strong lending standards
📈 Homeowners sitting on record equity

Fear sells headlines.
Facts tell the real story.

If you want the actual data behind today’s numbers (not the clickbait version), DM me and I’ll send it over.

🏔️ $1,650,000 | Newland, NC 🏔️Luxury Blue Ridge mountain retreat inside the gated community of The Views at Cranberry 🌲A...
02/13/2026

🏔️ $1,650,000 | Newland, NC 🏔️

Luxury Blue Ridge mountain retreat inside the gated community of The Views at Cranberry 🌲
A turn-key log cabin offering privacy, views, and serious investment potential.

🛏 4 Bedrooms
🛁 4.5 Bathrooms
📐 3,462 Sq Ft
🌄 Long-range, year-round mountain views
🌳 2 legal lots for added privacy or future build
🚗 3-Car Garage
🔥 Wood-burning river rock fireplace
♨️ Hot tub

Primary suite on the main with spa bath and direct deck access 🛌
Vaulted great room with exposed beams and walls of windows 🌅
Gourmet kitchen 🍽 with propane range, butler’s pantry, and entertaining flow

Lower level built for fun 🎱
Game room, wet bar 🍸, bunk rooms, and walk-out access

Offered fully furnished and currently a successful short-term rental 🏡
Minutes to Boone, Banner Elk, Sugar Mountain, hiking, skiing, and dining 🎿🥾

📩 DM me for details or a private showing.
Listed by Jessica auten with with premier sothby

02/13/2026

The not so fun side of real estate, lots of repetition, but find fun in the repetition

Home insurance costs have gone up 📈But here’s the good news 👀👉 The increases aren’t expected to be as steep this year👉 A...
02/13/2026

Home insurance costs have gone up 📈
But here’s the good news 👀

👉 The increases aren’t expected to be as steep this year
👉 And your premium can vary a lot based on where you live

If you’re buying a home and want to manage your total costs, there are ways to keep insurance premiums in check 💰
It just takes planning ahead and asking the right questions.

Want tips on how to do that?
👇 Drop a comment or DM me and I’ll break it down.

🌅 $1,085,000 | Charlotte, NC 🌅Sunset-side Lake Wylie living 🌊This fully renovated waterfront retreat delivers the ultima...
02/12/2026

🌅 $1,085,000 | Charlotte, NC 🌅

Sunset-side Lake Wylie living 🌊
This fully renovated waterfront retreat delivers the ultimate lake lifestyle with modern finishes and unreal views.

🛏 3 Bedrooms
🛁 3 Bathrooms
📐 2,256 Sq Ft
🌊 Lake Wylie Waterfront
🏖 Private beach area
🛶 Pier access for swimming, fishing, or kayaking

Completely renovated from top to bottom ✨
New kitchen, baths, flooring, electrical, plumbing, roof, and exterior
Quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, stainless appliances, and walls of windows framing the water 🌅

Primary suite on the lower level with lake views and private bath 🛌
Spacious decks perfect for entertaining or sunset dinners 🍷

Minutes to the River District, downtown Belmont, Papa Doc’s, and Drift 🚤🍽
No HOA, peaceful setting, and pure lakefront vibes

📩 DM me for a private showing.
Listed by Erika Mendoza with coldwell banker

Buying your first home can feel like a tough matchup right now 🏟️That’s why so many first-time buyers stay on the sideli...
02/12/2026

Buying your first home can feel like a tough matchup right now 🏟️

That’s why so many first-time buyers stay on the sidelines, waiting for the market to make the first move.

But the buyers who actually win don’t wait for an assist.
They take the ball and run 🏃‍♂️💨

🏈 Get prepped early
📊 Know your numbers
🤝 Use smart strategies, not hope

With the right game plan, maybe next season you’re not watching the big game at someone else’s house…
You’re watching it from your own living room 🛋️📺

If buying before next season is on your radar, let’s build a game plan to make it happen.

🌅 $2,250,000 | Belmont, NC 🌅Lake Wylie waterfront living at its finest 🌊This custom-built estate sits inside the gated c...
02/12/2026

🌅 $2,250,000 | Belmont, NC 🌅

Lake Wylie waterfront living at its finest 🌊
This custom-built estate sits inside the gated community of Reflection Pointe with sunset views, a private dock, and resort-style outdoor living.

🛏 5 Bedrooms
🛁 4.5 Bathrooms
📐 4,704 Sq Ft
🌊 Waterfront on Lake Wylie
🏊‍♂️ Heated pool + spa
🚤 Private dock access
🚗 2-Car Garage + workshop

Primary suite on the main with lake views, gas fireplace, sitting area, and spa-style bath ✨
Chef’s kitchen 🍽 with oversized island, dual built-in fridge & freezer, butler’s pantry, and wet bar 🍸
Vaulted living room with marble fireplace and walls of glass framing the water 🌅

Fully finished lower level with family room, fireplace, additional bedrooms, and walk-out access to a screened porch 🌿
Fire pit, fenced backyard, and incredible indoor/outdoor flow 🔥

Community amenities include pickleball 🎾, tennis, clubhouse, walking trails, beach access, and boat storage.

Minutes by boat to marinas, dining, and Lake Wylie hotspots 🚤🍽

📩 DM me for a private showing.
List team Charlotte finest properties with RE/MAX

Buying a home is getting more affordable, and this trend explains why 👀📊This graph shows how much of a household’s incom...
02/12/2026

Buying a home is getting more affordable, and this trend explains why 👀📊

This graph shows how much of a household’s income typically goes toward buying a home.
💡 As a rule of thumb, 30% or less is considered affordable.

For the last few years, that number was well above the mark ❌
But lately, the math is finally improving thanks to:
📉 Lower mortgage rates
🏷 Slower home price growth
💼 Rising wages

Affordability won’t snap back overnight, but the momentum is finally moving in the right direction ➡️

If you want to talk through what this means for your buying power, send me a message and let’s break it down.

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4525 Sharon Road 3rd Floor
Charlotte, NC
28211

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