Rona Chen, Realtor at Monarch Carolina Homes

08/25/2026

Hey Facebook family!

As summer winds down and the kids are back in school (or university, in my case!) I want to share my latest life updates before the fall routine fully takes over.

My daughter and I just got back from a trip to Charleston, and it reminded me all over again why I love living where we do. Just a short driving distance from Charlotte, we can walk the cobblestone streets admiring the colonial architecture and shared history, eat delicious low-country seafood boils, soak our feet in the ocean and sand, and enjoy a totally different vibe than home. Whether it's the mountains, the coast, or a charming historical city like Charleston, so many great destinations are within easy reach.

This trip was special because we celebrated my daughter's 20th birthday. She's settling into her sophomore year and has balanced school and work all year round — so much that she's taken extra summer credits and is on track to graduate early. I am deeply proud of her discipline and dedication, watching her stay up late nights and early mornings to develop into a well-rounded and grounded young lady.

Now that my house is quiet again and everyone's back into their routines, it's a natural time to think about what's next. Maybe your family is in a similar position: kids growing up, more space than you need these days, or maybe you're finally ready to make that move you've been dreaming about. Perhaps a smaller home, a spacious home, or that vacation getaway you've talked about for years.

If a move is on your radar this fall, now's a great time to start the conversation. Contact me directly to schedule a free consultation today.

Wishing you and your family a great start to the school year!

Thank you for your trust and always remember...
"Home is Where the Heart Is" 🏡♥️

08/04/2026

Hey FB family,



I want to share a quick story of the raw and unfiltered truths that happen behind the scenes in real estate because it isn't always glamorous like HGTV.

I recently listed a luxury property home in Fort Mill, SC investing my head and heart. In preparation to market the home, I invested in professional twilight photography, custom property brochures, a cinematic home tour video, floorplans and home measurements, price analysis and due diligence research, carpet stretching, staging coordination, multiple high-touch luxury Open Houses served in style with fresh flowers, mimosas and catering, deep cleaning between showings, ongoing lawn care coordination, neighborhood outreach, and Open House advertising. I say all this not to brag, but because when I represent sellers, I treat it as if it were my own home, not just another transaction.

The home was on the market for 77 days, had 27 showings, and received 4 offers. The final offer was a solid, fair market value, with no seller concessions and a 30-day close. The offer was 95% CP/SP (closed price to list price) which was right in line with recent comparable sales in the neighborhood. Sounds great right!? WRONG.


Here's the part I want to be honest about: the sellers said no. Not because the offer was weak despite the data I presented showing we are entering a balanced buyers' market now. It came down to a number they had in mind that the current market didn't support.

I understand sometimes it's hard to separate what a home means to you from its actual worth in today's market. As a trusted advisor, I went from their advocate to adversary because they refused to accept the reality of the market conditions. Their words became disrespectful and their actions were sabotaging. They made it personal and turned against me, viewing me as the source of their problems. I was the only thing separating the sellers from securing a sale. And that gap is exactly why having a market expert and someone who nurtures relationships in your corner matters. My duty isn't to tell you what you want to hear. It's to interpret what the market is saying even when that conversation is uncomfortable.


Moral of the lesson is that actions have consequences and they will reap what they sow. I wish them well in their endeavors to resell their home. They seem to think buyer agents will magically re-submit the same offer again once they list with someone else. Unfortunately, they fail to realize that relationships matter. How we do business matters and it was my genuine personality and stewardship in helping others that nurtured those 4 offers.

If you are considering selling, buying, or need property management services. I'd like to genuinely help you without any charades or fluff. I'm a realtor who operates prudently with acumen and responds with grace and professionalism. I will deliver results with exceptional care, attention to details, and a positive attitude. That's my Monarch Carolina Homes Promise!

I would love to serve someone who reciprocates my time, energy and efforts because whatever good we give out, always comes back.


Thank you for your trust, and always remember...
"Home is Where the Heart Is" 🏡♥️

07/14/2026

𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤 | 𝐏𝐨𝐨𝐥 | 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥, 𝐒𝐂

Situated in the sought after Stanton Heights neighborhood, this French country inspired full brick 1.5 story custom home was built for the way you live. Grand enough to entertain guests and warm enough to call home rooted in comfort, quality and generational living.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐈𝐭 𝐀𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭

I encourage you to visit the custom website to learn more about the highlights of the home. No matter what age or phase you are in life, the craftsmanship of this home is built to last generations. Enjoy the amenity rich community, award winning Fort Mill school district, quick convenience to Ballantyne and interstate access, and much more! Call me to schedule a private tour or another luxury home that meets your lifestyle needs.

👇👇👇

A custom full-brick estate in Stanton Heights with a resort-style pool, spa, and chef's kitchen. 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,741 sq ft.

07/11/2026

Hey FB fam!

𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠? 👇

Come check me out today at my Open House!

🌳𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨 𝐢𝐧 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 🌳

📍6150 Gray Gate Ln. Charlotte, NC 28210
🗓️Saturday, July 11th
⏰1:00 - 4:00 PM
🛌 2 Beds
🛁2 Baths
📐1025 Sq ft.
💰255,000

✨𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬✨

🔹Freshly painted walls and open concept layout
🔹Third floor condo
🔹Soaring vaulted ceilings in living room
🔹Updated designer lighting
🔹Sunroom with bay windows - home office, reading nook, or hobby room
🔹Roommate friendly floorplan
🔹Primary suit with walk-in closet, garden tub & double vanities
🔹Community pool
🔹HOA installed new PEX piping- seller pays off remaining special assessment at closing
🔹HOA covers water, sewer, landscaping, roof, siding, trash & more!

HOA dues: $𝟑𝟏𝟎.𝟒𝟗 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐲

Everyone is welcome to attend. Please share this with someone you think may be a good fit!

Thank you for your trust and always remember...
"Home is Where the Heart Is" 🏡♥️

💻 www.MonarchCarolinaHomes.com
📧 [email protected]
📞 704-534-4378

07/07/2026

✨ 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 ✨

📍𝟗𝟏𝟎 𝐀𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐋𝐧. 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥, 𝐒𝐂 𝟐𝟗𝟕𝟏𝟓
🛌5 Beds
🛁3.5 Baths
📐3741 sq ft.
🌊In ground pool
🚗 Oversized 3-car garage
💰1,100,000

Welcome to Stanton Heights where custom craftsmanship meets resort-style living. 🏡🌿

Nestled on nearly half an acre, this full-brick beauty offers a chef's kitchen with a quartz island made for gathering, a main-level primary suite with private pool views, and a spa bathroom with heated floors + jetted tub. 🛁

Step outside to your own backyard oasis: plunge pool, hot tub, and a covered deck built for sunset wine or starlit nights. 🌅🍷

📍 Fort Mill schools + SC tax perks, just minutes from Ballantyne & I-485

Tour today before it's gone! 👇

📩 Message me or call me for a private showing. I look forward to serving your real estate and property management needs.

Thank you for your trust, and always remember...
"Home is Where the Heart Is" 🏡♥️

💻 www.MonarchCarolinaHomes.com
📧 [email protected]
📞 704-534-4378

07/01/2026

✨ 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 ✨

📍𝟗𝟏𝟎 𝐀𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐋𝐧. 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥, 𝐒𝐂 𝟐𝟗𝟕𝟏𝟓
🛌5 Beds
🛁3.5 Baths
📐3741 sq ft.
🌊In ground pool
🚗 Oversized 3-cars garage
💲1,100,000

Welcome to Stanton Heights where custom craftsmanship meets resort-style living. 🏡🌿

Nestled on nearly half an acre, this full-brick beauty offers a chef's kitchen with a quartz island made for gathering, a main-level primary suite with private pool views, and a spa bathroom with heated floors + jetted tub. 🛁

Step outside to your own backyard oasis: plunge pool, hot tub, and a covered deck built for sunset wine or starlit nights. 🌅🍷

📍 Fort Mill schools + SC tax perks, just minutes from Ballantyne & I-485

Tour today before it's gone! 👇

📩 DM or call me for a private showing.

Thank you for your trust, and always remember...
"Home is Where the Heart Is" 🏡♥️

💻 www.MonarchCarolinaHomes.com
📧 [email protected]
📞 704-534-4378

06/24/2026

✨ Legacy Reset with Saundra Kandler

What a beautifully curated event hosted by Saundra Kandler. Every detail was poured with love and intention. From the engraved bangles to the butterfly journals, to the delicate floral arrangements, to the inspiring music welcoming everyone in.

I enjoyed the mid-year reset where we tracked our goals surrounded by a room full of women from different backgrounds and industries, united by faith and strengthened by love, masterminding our way into the second half of the year with clarity and purpose.

Thank you Saundra for being a phenomenal friend, mother and business coach who pours into everyone around her. 🦋

06/17/2026

🌳𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨 𝐢𝐧 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 🌳

📍6150 Gray Gate Ln. Charlotte, NC 28210
🛌 2 Beds
🛁2 Baths
📐1025 Sq ft.
🏊Community pool
💲 260,000

𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠? 👇

✨𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬✨

✅Freshly painted walls and open concept layout
✅Third floor condo
✅Soaring vaulted ceilings in living room
✅Updated designer lighting
✅Sunroom with bay windows - home office, reading nook, or hobby room
✅Roommate friendly floorplan
✅Primary suit with walk-in closet, garden tub & double vanities
✅Community pool
✅HOA installed new PEX piping- seller pays off remaining special assessment at closing
✅HOA covers water, sewer, landscaping, roof, siding, trash & more!

HOA dues: $𝟑𝟏𝟎.𝟒𝟗 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐲

Contact me to schedule a private showing. Share this with someone who may be a good fit!

Thank you for your trust and always remember...
"Home is Where the Heart Is" 🏡♥️

💻 www.MonarchCarolinaHomes.com
📧 [email protected]
📞 704-534-4378

05/31/2026

05/29/2026

Hey Facebook Fam!

🚨𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐃𝐑𝐎𝐏 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓 + 𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐆 = 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐌𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓!

📍1755 Woodend Dr. Indian Trail, NC 28079
🛌 4 Beds
🛁3.5 Baths
📐2777 Sq ft.
🌲.21 Premium corner lot
💲 575,000

𝟓.𝟐𝟓% 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐕𝐀 𝐋𝐨𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞! In today's rate environment? That's a damn unicorn! 🦄

✨𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬:

✅Gourmet kitchen with smart appliances & double convection oven
✅Custom built-ins, Samsung TV, soundbar & LED fireplace
✅Main-level primary suite with soaking tub & walk-in closet
✅Private guest ensuite upstairs
✅Fenced backyard + low Union County taxes
✅Fiber optic internet coming soon 🚀

⚡ Assumable VA Loan subject to lender approval and eligibility requirements. Conditions apply.

Call me to schedule a private showing!

Thank you for your trust and always remember...
"Home is Where the Heart Is" 🏡♥️

💻 www.MonarchCarolinaHomes.com
📧 [email protected]
📞 704-534-4378