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06/04/2026

Looking for waterfront living featuring stunning views, spacious living areas, outdoor entertaining space, and convenient access to Charlotte?

Look no further.

Experience waterfront living on the Catawba River at 152 Lighthouse Road in Mount Holly, NC. Enjoy private river access, stunning water views, a main-level primary suite, an in-law suite with separate entrance, a three-car garage, and the unique ability to paddle directly to the U.S. National Whitewater Center. Who doesn’t love that! This exceptional home combines outdoor adventure, flexible living space, and everyday comfort just minutes from Charlotte.

Visit our Open House:
June 6, 2026 l 12 - 2 PM
Lori Allerton with Presidential Bank Mortgage will be on site to talk about all things finance and mortgage!

Pictures here: https://152lighthouseroadmounthollync.onepageproperties.com/

Interested in learning more? I’m here to help every step of the way. Call me today for details or to schedule a private showing.
Leigh Brown | 704.507.5500
[email protected]

Wait, one more thing in the comments below. 👇

Leigh Thomas Brown
Elizabeth Lanning

Looking for waterfront living in Mount Holly, NC? Explore 152 Lighthouse Road, a beautiful Lake Wylie-area home offering scenic views, comfortable living, and easy access to Charlotte. View photos, details, and schedule a tour.

06/04/2026

🏡 Market in a Minute looks a little different this week because I’m in Raleigh meeting with North Carolina legislators.

Now before you scroll past because “politics isn’t your thing,” let me ask you something…

▪️Do you care about your property taxes?
▪️Do you care about your homeowner’s insurance?
▪️Do you care what gets built next to your neighborhood?

Then you care about the decisions being made in Raleigh.

The people writing laws about housing, property rights, development, and homeownership aren’t necessarily in real estate. That’s why REALTORS® show up. Somebody has to be the voice for homeowners.

So while my team is helping folks buy and sell houses back home, I’m spending time making sure the people making decisions hear from those of us who see the impact every single day.

Because homeownership isn’t just about where you live. It’s about protecting your rights once you get there. And that’s a fight worth having. 🇺🇸

My team and I would be honored to help you find not just a house, but the right place to call home. Reach out today!
Leigh Brown
704.507.5500
[email protected]

06/02/2026

🇺🇸 Four American-made flags.
Four North Carolina families.
One simple giveaway.

If you have been wanting to fly a real flag, made by real American hands, this one is for you. We have got four full size, three by five flags with poles, and we want them in the hands of neighbors who will actually fly them proudly.

How to enter:
1. Click the link in bio or the story and drop your name, email, and what flying the flag means to you
2. Tag a friend in the comments for a bonus entry
3. Share this post to your story for another entry

Winners drawn on Flag Day, June 14. Open to North Carolina residents only because I want to deliver these myself when I can.

❤️ From our family at One Community Real Estate to yours. 🇺🇸 Let's fly them proud.

Check the comments below and while you’re there, let me know what flying the flag means to you! 👇

Virginia Halter
Vito DiGiorgio
Pia Haynes Torres
Elizabeth Lanning
Leigh Thomas Brown

05/31/2026

Some of us have spent so much time staring at the darkness that we’ve forgotten what the light can do!

The news is loud. Politics are messy. Life is uncertain. And if we’re not careful, fear starts sounding more convincing than faith.

But darkness has never beaten light. Not once.

John 1 reminds us that the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness doesn’t understand it. Maybe that’s why people look at believers a little funny when we choose hope instead of panic, peace instead of chaos, and courage instead of fear.

Here’s the question:
Are you acting like you’re on the losing side… or the winning side?

Because if you belong to Jesus, you’re not sitting in the stands watching the battle. You’re called to be part of it.

So today, be the encourager. Be the light. Be the person who reminds others that darkness doesn’t get the final word.

What’s one place in your life where you need to stop focusing on the darkness and start trusting the light? 👇

05/30/2026

Why do people buy things at AUCTION?

Some people are chasing a bargain. Some are looking for something specific. Me? I’m buying a ticket to a treasure hunt!

Recently, I bought a lot of old sheet music at auction. If you’re new to auctions, a “lot” means you get all the stuff together, and sometimes you have no clue what’s inside.

When I opened those boxes, I didn’t just find sheet music. I found little pieces of someone’s life. Notes scribbled in the margins. Songs that meant something to a family. A glimpse into a world that existed long before Google could answer every question.

The deals are real. The surprises are endless. And every once in a while, you uncover something you never knew you were looking for.

We’ve got a new auction and I wonder what treasure might be waiting for you? Check it out! https://www.auctionsoft.com/auction?v=G4LW16W6KWE5D8KE9

Wait - check the comments.👇

Leigh Thomas Brown
Virginia Halter
Vito DiGiorgio
Elizabeth Lanning
Pia Haynes Torres
Starr McClurd Franklin
Rena Harp

05/29/2026

Be honest...
If you could have ONE thing in your next home, what would it be?

A spa-worthy primary bath?
A backyard retreat?
A garage that can actually hold all your hobbies?
A kitchen built for gathering your favorite people?

Now imagine not having to choose.

✨ With a new price offer of $710,000, 4221 Barons Court in highly sought-after Harrisburg just became even more compelling.

From the all-brick exterior and beautiful corner lot to the peaceful koi pond and thoughtfully updated interior, this is the kind of home that doesn't come along every day. Luxury, space, and lifestyle—all at a new price.

This Abbington beauty checks boxes you didn't even know were on your list. From the gorgeous Brazilian cherry floors to the private koi pond, from the covered deck to the climate-controlled garage, every space feels intentional.

And that primary suite? Let's just say your local spa might start missing you.

The best homes don't just impress you. They make everyday life feel easier, calmer, and a whole lot more enjoyable.
Learn more about this amazing property: 4221barons.onepageproperties.com

Leigh Brown | 704.507.5500
[email protected]

Tour 4221 Barons Court in the Abbington neighborhood of Harrisburg, NC. See photos, features, and schedule a private showing with One Community Real Estate.

05/28/2026

If you’re not from Cabarrus County, let me catch you up. Concord and Kannapolis have had a little “friendly” rivalry for a long time… and by friendly, I mean ask somebody about the old football games and watch what happens. 🏈

Concord was founded in 1796, Kannapolis became a city in 1984, and somewhere along the way I-85 became the unofficial line in the sand.

So for this week’s Market in a Minute, let’s talk about the Concord market:

▪️ 14 Coming Soon homes
Price range: $290,000–$1,795,000
No showings yet, but call me and we’ll get you ready.

▪️ 397 homes Available
Price range: $149,900–$1,950,000
There is something for a whole lot of budgets.

▪️ 237 homes Under Contract
Yes, Concord is moving.

So can you buy? Yep.
Can you sell? Also yep.
Should you have somebody who knows Cabarrus County, the backroads, the history, the traffic, and the market details? Absolutely.

This girl and my amazing team are glad to help. 👇
Leigh Brown
704.507.5500
[email protected]

05/25/2026

Today isn’t about the extra day off, the sales, or even the burgers on the grill.

Today is about remembering the men and women who wrote a check with their lives so the rest of us could live ours freely.

Some families woke up today carrying memories instead of making them. Some chairs remain empty. Some sacrifices never stop costing.

So while you’re enjoying the blessings of freedom today, take a moment to pause and remember the people who made those blessings possible.

Freedom has never been free.
❤️🤍💙

05/24/2026

Some of y’all are carrying around the idea that if it isn’t perfect, it doesn’t count. Who told you that nonsense?

You can do hard things. Not all of them today. Not all of them perfectly. And not all of them with a shiny little winner’s trophy at the end.

Sometimes faith looks a lot less like standing on the mountaintop and a lot more like dragging yourself through “one more mile.” One more prayer. One more step. One more day.

Philippians 4:13 wasn’t permission to expect instant results. It was a reminder that strength comes when yours runs out.

God’s timeline has never once asked our opinion. 😏

So if today all you’ve got in you is one more mile? Keep going.

Because sometimes the breakthrough isn’t at mile one… it’s at mile “I almost quit.”

Check the comments.
What’s your “one more mile” right now? 👇