Michael Murphy, Realtor - Dickens Mitchener, Charlotte, NC

Michael Murphy, Realtor - Dickens Mitchener, Charlotte, NC As the son of an award-winning Interior Designer and self-proclaimed architect, I inherited my mothe

25 years ago today, 2,977 people went to work, boarded a plane, or ran toward the fire. They did not come home.A generat...
09/11/2026

25 years ago today, 2,977 people went to work, boarded a plane, or ran toward the fire. They did not come home.

A generation has grown up since. They know the day from a history class, not from memory. That is exactly why we keep telling it.

Today we remember them, and the families who still carry it.

Michael Murphy | Dickens Mitchener Real Estate

A weak jobs report used to mean lower mortgage rates. Not this month.Private employers added 38,000 jobs in August, the ...
09/11/2026

A weak jobs report used to mean lower mortgage rates. Not this month.

Private employers added 38,000 jobs in August, the smallest monthly gain since January. Softness like that normally pushes mortgage rates down, but they went up instead.

The 30-year fixed averaged 6.71% for the week ending September 3, up from 6.66% the week before and 6.50% a year ago. The 10-year Treasury sat at 4.80% on September 8, its highest level since November 2023.

Mortgage rates don't track the jobs report. They track the 10-year Treasury, and the bond market is currently pricing inflation and federal debt rather than hiring. Until that changes, soft economic data isn't going to deliver the rate relief a lot of people are still waiting on.

So don't build your plan around a forecast. Build it around your own numbers. What does your payment actually look like at today's rate, not the one you are hoping for? If it works, it works. If it doesn't, better to know that now than in March.

Thanks to Jason Watkins at First National Bank, whose market update prompted this one.

Michael Murphy | Dickens Mitchener Real Estate

Charlotte was just named America's most underrated city.*The growth came first. Four pro teams inside one metro. Then, a...
08/25/2026

Charlotte was just named America's most underrated city.*

The growth came first. Four pro teams inside one metro. Then, an ever-adapting culinary scene began to grow. Greenways and trails that run through the neighborhoods rather than around them, whether you walk them or ride them. None of that is news to anyone who lives here. It's about time we're getting noticed!

*Source: Clever Real Estate survey of 1,000 U.S. adults, June 24-25, layered with Census migration data. Reported by The Charlotte Observer, Aug. 24, 2026. An industry survey, not a scientific census.

New today in Sturnbridge.5815 Chapel Creek Ct sits on a 0.40 acre lot in one of South Charlotte's quieter established ne...
08/14/2026

New today in Sturnbridge.

5815 Chapel Creek Ct sits on a 0.40 acre lot in one of South Charlotte's quieter established neighborhoods. Five bedrooms, two and a half baths, 3,044 square feet, with the primary suite on the main level and a fireplace in the living room.

The current owner has renovated the home from the systems out since 2018: new water line, new ductwork, both HVAC units replaced, the kitchen reworked around a new structural beam, and new flooring throughout the first floor. Roof, gutters, and railings are new within the last year.

Out back, a heated in-ground pool and a wide deck over a fenced yard. Two car garage, concrete drive, and an easy shot to Carmel Road and Park Road.

Offered at $709,000.

Michael Murphy & Justin Strott | Dickens Mitchener Real Estate

Coming soon in Sturnbridge, hitting the market August 13.5815 Chapel Creek Ct sits on a 0.40 acre lot in one of South Ch...
08/12/2026

Coming soon in Sturnbridge, hitting the market August 13.

5815 Chapel Creek Ct sits on a 0.40 acre lot in one of South Charlotte's quieter established neighborhoods. Five bedrooms, two and a half baths, and just over 3,000 square feet, with the primary suite on the main level and a fireplace in the living room.

The current owner has renovated the home from the systems out since 2018: new water line, new ductwork, both HVAC units replaced, the kitchen reworked around a new structural beam, and new flooring throughout the first floor. Roof, gutters, and railings are new within the last year.

Out back, a heated in-ground pool and a wide deck over a fenced yard. Two car garage, and an easy shot to Carmel Road and Park Road.

Offered at $709,000. More to come as we get closer to the market date.

Michael Murphy & Justin Strott | Dickens Mitchener Real Estate

Charlotte's residential resale inventory hit 13,082 homes in June 2026, the most since before the pandemic. That's a 5.6...
08/12/2026

Charlotte's residential resale inventory hit 13,082 homes in June 2026, the most since before the pandemic. That's a 5.6% increase year over year, giving buyers more room to compare and sellers more competition to plan around.

If you're weighing a move this year, let's talk about what more inventory means for your specific search or listing.

New price in Oakhurst.2025 Evolve Way is now offered at $450,000. It's the townhome I'd send a friend who wants low-main...
08/04/2026

New price in Oakhurst.

2025 Evolve Way is now offered at $450,000. It's the townhome I'd send a friend who wants low-maintenance living without giving up great a greenspace: it backs a wooded tree line that won't be developed, so the privacy and the view stay yours.

Inside, the main level is the heart of the home, with an open kitchen, dining, and living, a full bedroom and bath on a separate level, and a top-floor primary suite with a walk-in closet and double vanity. A firepit lounge and walking trails out your door, steps from Common Market and The Teal Turnip.

3 beds, 3.5 baths, 1,717 square feet, built in 2023.

Want a private tour or the full feature sheet? Send me a message.

Michael Murphy | Dickens Mitchener Real Estate

Now available in Oakhurst.2025 Evolve Way is the townhome I'd text a friend who wants low-maintenance living without giv...
07/30/2026

Now available in Oakhurst.

2025 Evolve Way is the townhome I'd text a friend who wants low-maintenance living without giving up the trees. It backs a wooded tree line that won't be developed, so you keep the privacy and the view.

Inside, the second floor is the heart of the home: an open kitchen, dining, and living, with a full bedroom and bath on the main level for flexibility, and a top-floor primary suite with a walk-in closet and double vanity. Outside your door, a firepit lounge and walking trails, and you're steps from Common Market and The Teal Turnip.

3 beds, 3.5 baths, 1,717 square feet, built in 2023. One-car garage with EV-charging capability, and the HOA covers the lawn.

Want the full feature sheet or a private tour? Send me a message.

Michael Murphy | Dickens Mitchener Real Estate

The cocktail pool, the plunge pool, the spool. Different names for the same idea: a small pool built for gathering, not ...
07/21/2026

The cocktail pool, the plunge pool, the spool. Different names for the same idea: a small pool built for gathering, not laps.
They're the fastest-growing pool category heading into 2026, and it's easy to see why. Smaller lots. Lower cost to build and run. A backyard you actually use.
But here's what the trend posts leave out. A pool is a lifestyle decision first. Nationally, they rarely return what they cost at resale, and condition matters more than size. Build it because you'll love it, not because you think it's an investment.
Thinking it through before a buy or sell? That's a conversation worth having early.

Michael Murphy | Dickens Mitchener Real Estate

Brent has watched me do this work for years. The late-night what-ifs. The deals that try to fall apart at the worst poss...
07/10/2026

Brent has watched me do this work for years. The late-night what-ifs. The deals that try to fall apart at the worst possible moment. The walls I want to knock down in houses that aren't even ours.

This time he was on the other side of it. He had a home to sell, and I was the one selling it.

"Michael has been so helpful with the entire selling of my property. His knowledge/expertise surpasses many others in his field. He has your best interest at hand. His interaction with you is not transactional based only, he wants the best for you whether you are the seller or his buyer client. I recommend him to anyone with hesitation or reservation. "

Brent Becnel

Being honest, because that's the whole point: Brent is my husband. He was also my client on this one, and these are his words, not mine.

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