David Salmonsen Realty

09/26/2026

09/26/2026

Month-over-month pending home sales increased in the South and West but declined in the Northeast and Midwest. Year-over-year pending home sales declined in all four major U.S. regions.

09/25/2026

Love the house, but have you verified the land around it yet?

Start with the basics: survey, easements, well and septic, zoning, and the real upkeep behind barns, fencing, gravel, and tree lines. Ask for those documents early so you can compare properties with facts, not assumptions.

Around Iredell County, acreage often comes with private systems and maintenance details that do not show up in the listing photos. If you're weighing a rural property, I'm happy to help you think through it.

09/21/2026

Thinking about starting high just to see what happens?

Realistic pricing usually comes down to four checks: compare truly similar recent sales, see what buyers can tour right now, look at whether help with costs or repairs changed what the seller really walked away with, and avoid pricing for a later reduction instead of a strong launch.

In Statesville and Mooresville, the best pricing conversations start with evidence, not guesswork.

If a move is on your radar, we are always happy to talk through the market with you.

09/18/2026

Not every Lake Norman view deserves a waterfront premium.

• Verify what the shoreline allows and whether you can add, keep, or use a dock.
• Check water depth where a boat would actually sit, including seasonal changes.
• Price flood insurance and lender requirements before you focus on list price.
• Read HOA rules on docks, lifts, storage, rentals, and shoreline work.
• Ask whether the home works year-round, not just on a perfect summer day.

If you want a second set of eyes on a waterfront property, we're happy to help.

09/16/2026

Mortgage rates as of 9/11/2026. If you are, or have been, thinking about buying a home this is important information. Don't wait for rates to continue to climb. Call, text or message me today at 704-495-1388.

09/16/2026

Would this home still work for you after the first Monday commute?

Before a sight-unseen offer, verify the drive at real hours, read the HOA early, confirm exactly what water access includes, protect your inspection options, and total the full monthly cost. Around Mooresville and Lake Norman, map distance, lake amenities, and neighborhood fees can look very different once you verify them.

If you are planning a move here, we are happy to help you vet a property before you offer.

09/15/2026

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Market conditions remain competitive but are easing. 16% of homes sold above list price, down from 20% a year ago. The typical sold home received 2.1 offers, while first-time buyers accounted for 30% of purchases. Find more market metrics: https://lnkd.in/g_wMPcZ

09/09/2026

Quiet roads, mature trees, and a golf-community setting.

317 Broken Arrow Drive is a $59,000 wooded homesite in River Oaks. Set behind a gated entrance, it offers room to build in a setting that feels tucked away while staying within reach of Charlotte and Hickory.

If this kind of property is on your radar, the link in bio has the details.

09/04/2026

That golf-community lot may look ready to go. Swipe before you trust the list price.

Start with five questions: Which utilities actually reach the lot? If there is no sewer, can septic be approved? How much grading, drainage, and foundation work will the slope add? What will the HOA allow you to build? Then total the lot, site work, fees, and house cost together before you call it a deal. Around golf communities in our area, those details can change the math quickly.

If you want help checking a lot before you buy, we’re happy to take a look.