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

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:
https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=RorP7Z2Vfa5&brand=0&mls=1&

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...

11/12/2025

A recent study named Charlotte, NC the 8th best U.S. big city to live in.

U.S. News & World Report ranks the Best Large Cities to Live in the U.S. in 2025-2026.

09/17/2025

North Carolina Apple Orchards:

Apple picking in North Carolina is an annual tradition we've enjoyed for many years. Our guide shares some great apple orchards and tips for visiting each one.

09/13/2025

https://charlotteregion.com/news/157-people-move-to-charlotte-region-daily/

On average, 157 people move to the Charlotte Region every day, according to a Charlotte Regional Business Alliance analysis of recent data. This consistent population growth underscores the region’s position as a powerful magnet for growth, matching or surpassing the momentum of some of the most d...

09/12/2025

Carolinas Market Update - September 2025

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09/11/2025

The North Carolina Mountains Fall Foliage Report is now out:

This map above gives an estimation of the timing of fall color peaks for the various regions of North Carolina. If you have used our map in the past, you'll see that we have added two new features to the mountain section of our fall color map: towns and scenic roads. We hope these new graphics help....

08/26/2025

The Charlotte-Metro Area was ranked #13 for renters.

Charlotte remains one of the top cities for renters in the U.S., ranking #13 nationwide in RentCafe.com’s Best Cities for Renters 2025 report. While Raleigh climbed to #9 this year — overtaking Charlotte after trailing it last year — both cities offer strong appeal. Raleigh edges ahead with a ...

08/26/2025

A recent study identified the Charlotte-Metro area as the 3rd best real estate market under the large city category.

With mortgage rates having remained relatively stable compared to last year, the personal-finance company WalletHub today released its report on 2025’s Best Real–Estate Markets. To determine the most attractive real–estate markets in the U.S., the site compared 300 cities across 17 key metrics...

06/18/2025

According to a recent study, 11 out of the top 30 North Carolina high schools were Charlotte-Metro area schools.

North Carolina's educational landscape features numerous high schools known for their academic excellence, innovative programs, and student achievement.

06/13/2025

A recent study ranks North Carolina as the 5th best state in the U.S.

North Carolina is ranked as the fifth best state in America, according to recent survey.