Allen Valentine - Broker/Realtor - Howard Hanna Allen Tate Real Estate

08/04/2026

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According to the 2026 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report, buyers aged 61 to 79 remain the largest generational force in home buying, accounting for 42% of buyers (unchanged from last year) and an impressive 55% of sellers.

06/13/2026

Best Places To Visit In North Carolina

From the Biltmore Estate to the Great Smoky Mountains, discover the best places to visit in North Carolina. Explore the state's must-see cities and attractions.

06/13/2026

The 15 Best Beaches In North Carolina

For an idyllic coastal getaway, take your pick of North Carolina's best beaches, home to water sports, wild horses, boardwalks, and historic piers.

05/05/2026

In the past, most existing home pricing were less expensive than new homes. According to the article, the trend has changed:

Key takeawaysPrices for new homes are now lower than those for existing homes, a reversal of typical market behavior.The swap results from freebies

04/27/2026

Are looking for fresh strawberries in the Charlotte-Metro area? Here are a few strawberry patches located near Charlotte, NC.

Strawberry picking season is upon us, and there are several options within an hour of Uptown.

04/23/2026

Just listed 8734 Savannah Road, Harrisburg, NC. The link to the Matterport 3D tour can be found at this link:
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01/06/2026

Recent growth index study ranks the Charlotte-Metro area the #4 growth metro.

The Dallas metropolitan area once again takes top honors as the No. 1 U-Haul growth metro, replicating its 2024 honor with the largest net gain of one-way customers in 2025. Likewise, the city proper of Ocala, Fla., retains the title of No. 1 U-Haul U.S. growth city, a distinction it also held for 2...