Christy M. Forbes, NC Broker/Realtor

12/12/2025

Bravo to judge!!!

A D.C. judge ruled Thursday that S. Romero, accused of squatting in a home she first entered through Airbnb, has no tenancy rights. The court sided with homeowner R. Douglas, validating a prior agreement Romero signed to leave.

The judge informed Douglas that Romero could be removed immediately. Within hours of the ruling, Douglas initiated the eviction, which was broadcast live by ABC7 WJLA.

Douglas said Romero’s Airbnb stay ended in March, but she refused to leave, claimed tenant protections, and blocked Douglas from entering. Romero’s social media shows her traveling and promoting a nonprofit while Douglas paid thousands in legal fees and utilities for the property.

Story: https://unheardvoicesmag.com/2025/12/11/judge-rules-washington-dc-squatter-has-no-tenancy-rights-immediately-evicted/

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11/27/2025

Landlord surprises tenants with 2 months free rent for holidays: 'Pay it forward'

Travis Johnson, who rents out 12 homes, said his own past struggles with housing instability inspired the gesture. MORE ⤵️

10/24/2025

🌸 Women in Business Spotlight: Christy Mercer Forbes 🌸

With over 24 years in financial planning, insurance, and real estate, Christy Mercer Forbes is a powerhouse in helping others prepare for their financial future. She currently serves as a Senior Manager with a Fortune 500 firm on the Third Party Wealth team.

As a licensed Realtor in North Carolina and founder of The Real Estate Butterfly, Christy is passionate about guiding first-time buyers, investors, and retirees toward building their dream homes. 🏡✨

A true believer in growth and transformation, she loves teaching math, promoting financial literacy, and showing others how to build wealth through real estate. 💡💰

Outside of work, Christy enjoys time with her husband and two sons, touring beautiful homes, traveling the world, and inspiring others to leave a lasting legacy. 🌍💖

08/27/2024

$25k will certainly help towards one’s goal toward home ownership.

12/29/2023

Today was closing day!!! My 2023 has come to a close and I’m happy my clients are happy!

I love working with real estate investors who understand all the advantages real estate has to offer…whether it’s for preparing for retirement or building your childrens college fund, owning real estate has its privileges indeed!!

Sending a Big congrats to my clients on another investment property!

Thank you for choosing me to serve your real estate needs!!

11/27/2023

My clients closed on their home today!!

It seems my real estate business has been mostly helping people I know, and this one is special because I’ve known this couple for 12 years and I appreciate their friendship but also their trust in assisting them in purchasing their dream home in Harrisburg, NC!! They got exactly what they wanted down to the lot of their choice!!

Congrats to them from The Real Estate Butterfly🦋!

🏠Need to buy your dream home, I can assist!!
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11/17/2023

06/08/2023

It’s always appreciated!! ❤️

04/09/2023

Congrats are in order for my clients going under contract on their new home to be built!! It’s official!!

02/10/2023

Check out my interview with Jasmine McNeil with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library’s Business Enterpreneurship Series 2023 in honor of Black History Month!!!


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Christy Mercer Forbes is the Owner/Broker of The Real Estate Butterfly Firm. Find out more about her business, and the moves she’s making to be successful.