Margo Jones Realtor with Southern Homes of the Carolinas

05/24/2022

Charlotte cites with th the highest increase in home prices

Cities are ranked by 1-year price change as of April 2022.

03/13/2022

Simple way to keep your shower doors clean

Here's how to remove hard water stains from a glass shower.

03/10/2022

Home prices set records

Listing prices reached a record high in February, signaling competition already heating up before the start of the spring buying season.

11/19/2021

Mortgage Delinquencies are at their lowest since the Pandemic began.

Large increases in home prices have given many struggling borrowers a larger home equity cushion, making foreclosure far less likely.

10/15/2021

Don't borrow as much as you qualify for when purchasing a home

Decide how much you can afford to pay each month and stick to that number. If your mortgage lender says you qualify for more, you're free to say no.

10/13/2021

Building supplies shortage

However, they may add to production costs for developers, who are facing a severe shortage of traditional materials like wood paneling and pipes.

10/13/2021

Whether you've just closed on your home, plan to sell, or intend to stay, here are improvements that yield high returns on your investment.

09/13/2021

Home equity surges with the increase in home prices

The average mortgage holder now has $173,000 in equity. “This is by far the strongest growth we’ve ever seen,” one housing analyst says.

09/13/2021

Higher down payments need in this competitive market.

See what the average down payments are in the 50 largest metros.

09/03/2021

Small upgrades that can add good value when you sell

Here are nine mini projects that cost less than $1,000 and can significantly increase the price when selling your home.

09/01/2021

Mortgage rates remains steady

A “window of opportunity” still exists for home buyers still hoping to snag all-time-low rates, says Freddie Mac’s chief economist.

08/31/2021

Buying still cheaper in some areas

Renters often pay a premium of 15.5% or more over the monthly cost of owning, a realtor.com® study finds.