Nicole Malara Realty - NorthGroup

06/08/2026

Check out my new website landing page, with direct links to my relocation guide and Charlotte relocation facebook group! ⬇️

05/14/2026

Busy would be an understatement this month 👀🏡

Closings.
Listings.
Under contracts.
Relocation buyers.
Local families.
New construction.
Resale.

ALL happening at once and I’m beyond grateful for every single client who trusted me along the way ❤️

One thing I’ve learned in this market… homes are absolutely still selling when they are marketed correctly, positioned correctly, and put in front of the RIGHT buyers.

And no — real estate is definitely not “dead” right now 😂

Whether you’re moving across town, relocating from another state, upsizing, downsizing, buying new construction, or trying to figure out where you even want to live around Charlotte… strategy matters more than ever.

Safe to say my GPS, coffee addiction, and phone battery are all working overtime lately 😂🏡.




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Nicole Malara
Broker, Realtor NC/SC
NorthGroup Real Estate
914-830-5748
[email protected]

04/09/2026

🏡 $435K in Waxhaw?! 👀

📍 2029 Trace Creek Dr
🎓 Cuthbertson Schools

This is one of those homes where someone is about to get a really good deal.

4 bedrooms
Great layout
Huge loft upstairs
Private yard
And right in the heart of Waxhaw

Now just reduced to $435,000… and that price in this location is hard to find.

If you’ve been watching the market waiting for the right one… this might be it 👀

🚨 Open House Saturday | 11AM–1PM
Come see it in person — this is where it clicks.

📲 DM me for details or a private showing

Nicole Malara
Broker, Realtor NC/SC
NorthGroup Real Estate
📞 914-830-5748
📧 [email protected]
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04/02/2026

🏡 JUST LISTED in Stonebridge — $425,000 👀

📍 4327 Bent Green Ln | Monroe, NC

If you’ve been waiting for something in a golf course community at a great price… this is it.

✨ 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
✨ Brand new LVP flooring
✨ Versatile loft upstairs
✨ Beautiful, established neighborhood
✨ Golf course views right from your backyard

Located in the highly desirable Stonebridge community, you’ll have access to amenities including a pool, tennis, and pickleball — all just minutes from downtown Waxhaw, shopping, dining, and more.

At $425K, this is an incredible opportunity to get into this community.

🚨 Open House Saturday, April 4 | 11AM–1PM
Come see it in person — this one is going to get attention.

📲 Message me for details or a private showing.

Nicole Malara
Broker, Realtor NC/SC
NorthGroup Real Estate
📞 914-830-5748
📧 [email protected]

03/17/2026

03/12/2026

🚨 WAXHAW GEM — $450K 🚨
📍 2029 Trace Creek Dr
4 Beds | 2.5 Baths
Private yard just under .30 acres
Cuthbertson schools

Primary on main.
Large loft upstairs.
In the heart of Waxhaw.
Minutes to everything.

At $450K in this location — this will not sit.

If you’ve been waiting for Waxhaw under $500K, this is your move.

DM me to see it.

Nicole Malara
Broker, Realtor NC/SC
NorthGroup Real Estate
914-830-5748
[email protected]





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03/04/2026

This meme made me laugh… but it actually starts a really important conversation. 👀

A lot of people say:
“I don’t want to pay 6% interest right now.”

Totally understandable.

But here’s the part many people don’t think about…

Rent is 100% interest.

When you rent:
• You’re paying someone else’s mortgage
• You’re building their equity
• Your payment will likely go up every year
• At the end of the lease… you own nothing

When you own:
• Part of every payment builds your equity
• Your home can appreciate over time
• You have control over your space
• And you’re investing in yourself instead of your landlord

Are interest rates higher than a few years ago? Yes.

But people refinance all the time when rates drop.

You can change your interest rate later.
You cannot get back the rent you already paid.

This is one of the biggest reasons so many people relocating to the Charlotte area and surrounding suburbs choose to buy instead of rent.

If you’re thinking about relocating and wondering what makes the most sense financially, I’m always happy to walk you through the numbers.

No pressure — just real information.

Nicole Malara
Broker | Realtor NC/SC
NorthGroup Real Estate
📞 914-830-5748
📧 [email protected]

03/01/2026

City date night in Uptown Charlotte yesterday ❤️

Chris and I spent the day walking around the city, saw MJ The Musical, and had an incredible dinner at Via Roma.

One of the reasons I love where we live?

We’re in the suburbs outside Charlotte — quiet neighborhoods, space, community — but 30–40 minutes later we’re in Uptown for Broadway shows, NBA games, Panthers games, concerts, festivals, you name it.

That’s the magic of this area.

You can have:
🏡 Space and greenery
🏙️ Big-city energy
🎭 Culture and entertainment
🏈 Major league sports
🍝 Incredible restaurants

Charlotte truly has something for everyone.

If you’re thinking about making the move — what are you waiting for?

The spring market is here, and the families who start planning early always have the advantage.

Let’s talk strategy and timing so you can start living this lifestyle sooner rather than later.

Nicole Malara
Broker | Realtor NC/SC
NorthGroup Real Estate
📞 914-830-5748
📧 [email protected]

02/11/2026

🔥 PRICE DROP — NOW $245,000 🔥

2826 Drew Drive | Lancaster, SC

3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
1,386 Sq Ft49 Acres
NO HOA

Fully renovated.
Move-in ready.
Nearly half an acre.

At $245K, this is one of the best values on the market right now.

✔ Updated kitchen
✔ New flooring
✔ Fresh paint
✔ Major system upgrades already completed
✔ Large, level lot

If you’ve been looking for space, privacy, and affordability — this is it.

Message me to schedule a showing.

Nicole Malara
Broker, Realtor NC/SC
NorthGroup Real Estate
914-830-5748
[email protected]