Mary Rogers Shumate, Realtor

05/13/2026

Just listed! Beautifully updated 4BR/2.5BA home in South Charlotte. I’ll let the owners sum it up:
“What we’ve loved most about this home is the feeling the moment you walk through the door — warm, inviting, and truly “home.” From quiet mornings on the screened porch “treehouse” to evenings entertaining friends and family, this home was made for enjoying life inside and out. Tucked among beautiful tree-lined streets just minutes from Uptown Charlotte and Downtown Matthews, it also features one unforgettable surprise — a hidden secret passageway.”

04/28/2026

As a Charlotte Realtor, I see lots of new construction LUXURY homes. After touring several, the trends start to become clear. If you’re updating your home or just want it to feel like your little corner of luxury, these are the things you’re gonna need.

✨-BIG light fixtures, we’re talking statement lights
✨-Architectural ceiling details-exposed (or added) beams painted or stained contrasting colors from the ceiling

04/08/2026

Everyone’s focused on rates…
but that’s not what’s really driving this market.

In Charlotte, demand is still there — just quieter.

And that’s exactly when opportunities show up.

If you’re trying to “wait it out,”
you might be waiting yourself into a higher price.

Want to know what’s actually happening in your price range? I’ll show you.

03/19/2026

A lot of buyers right now are afraid of overpaying.

But here’s what I’m seeing in Charlotte—

Not every home is competitive.
Some are sitting… while others are still getting multiple offers in the same price range.

That’s where buyers get tripped up.

A strong offer isn’t the problem—
misreading the demand is.

That’s why strategy matters.

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If you’re trying to figure out how to approach this market, I’m happy to help you think it through.

03/03/2026

01/13/2026

One thing most people don’t realize about what I do is that I don’t just help here in Charlotte.

I connect friends, family, and clients with great agents wherever life takes them — Florida, the mountains, a new city, or even internationally.

So if someone you know is planning a move outside our area, you don’t have to send them off on their own. I’ve got them covered.

12/09/2025

Post-bath special treat for being a good boy. Freeze dried cod skin. 🐟 Num num num. 😋

12/05/2025

🎄Matthews, NC at Christmastime is magical✨. It feels like you’re in a Hallmark movie. It’s a nice place to take a stroll, hit the Farmer’s Market and pick up some unique gifts.
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