Carolina Note Investor

09/10/2026

“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” – Jim Rohn

09/09/2026

More foreclosures by HOA's:
https://buff.ly/ygPgdHq

Legal A recent article in the Wall Street Journal (reposted on Realtor.com) says money is getting tighter for America’s hundreds of thousands of homeowners associations and they are extending a shorter financial leash to their residents. According to the report, HOAs are getting more aggressive ab...

09/08/2026

New home demand:
https://buff.ly/O0Xcfdh

MBA data showed applications for new-home purchases declined in July, while its estimated sales pace fell below the average for the first half of 2026. The Mortgage Bankers Association Builder Application Survey data for July 2026 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases fell 5.7% from a y...

09/07/2026

To every worker who shows up, lifts, creates, cares and keeps us moving—thank you. Your dedication builds our communities and fuels our dreams. Take today to rest, celebrate, and know you are seen. Happy Labor Day.

09/06/2026

Rising home equity:
https://buff.ly/0qioEsP

The August ICE Mortgage Monitor report has indicated that mortgage holder equity has surged to an unprecedented $18 trillion, coinciding with an annual increase in home prices that has reached a 14-month high.

09/05/2026

Rental and for sale consumer trends:
https://buff.ly/gBdKQpk

The U.S. rental market is gaining momentum as we approach the final stretch of 2026, whereas the for-sale market may be losing its pace, as indicated by Zillow's August Housing Market Forecast.

09/04/2026

New home listing views:
https://buff.ly/dkO8wet

Southern, relatively affordable markets draw the greatest out-of-metro interest as builders use price reductions to compete for buyers, according to a new report from Realtor.com. Southern, relatively affordable markets draw the greatest out-of-metro interest as builders use price reductions to comp...

09/03/2026

Rise in interest rates?: https://buff.ly/Flnf6en

The central bank will need to raise interest rates soon unless data shows a continued decline in inflation that remains too high and that has become a "pervasive" concern ‌for businesses and households, Boston Fed President Susan Collins said. The central bank will need to raise interest rates soo...

09/02/2026

Home sales update:
https://buff.ly/cw3ezQ2

According to new Realtor.com data, in early 2026, cash transactions represented more than 30% of home sales, as a combination of declining prices, better inventory levels, and a more balanced market facilitated the return of more financed buyers.

09/01/2026

Rising home rents:
https://t.co/KeZRgRN85m

A new Zillow report revealed the annual cost of renting, with the yearly expense for purchasing a typical home being almost $100,000, representing a noteworthy difference and a significant factor that prevents potential buyers from making a purchase nationwide.