Mari-Beth Blackwell

NC & SC REALTOR®,
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Summer 2022 - Home Projects With The Best ROI

By Helen Adams Realty - June 08, 2022
Whether you’re settling in or planning to sell, it’s never a bad time to consider some upgrades and projects to your home. However, not all projects are created equal. If you want to get the most bang for your buck when it comes to home improvement consider doing high Return-On-Investment (ROI) projects! Sure, some projects can be quite work-intensive, but the ease of some just might surprise you!

Stand Out with These Spring Home Design Trends

By Helen Adams Realty - May 13, 2022
Design trends are constantly going in and out of style, and what better time to change up your home design and decor to better match our current taste than with the change of a season? Whether you want more pastels and florals, less monochromatic color schemes, or just a springtime shake-up, now is the time to reassess your home’s look inside and out. We are always here to help our clients and fol

New Offering: HAR HOMEsolutions

By Helen Adams Realty - February 23, 2022
Helen Adams Realty is excited to introduce our HOMEsolutions platform. This all-in-one platform means that in addition to the traditional options to buy and sell homes, our agents now offer various needs-based solutions. With HOMEsolutions, we provide the options and the client can choose the best path. "People have a lot of options today to buy and sell their homes. As with many things, more op

2022 Real Estate Market Picking Up Where 2021 Left Off

By Helen Adams Realty - February 14, 2022
Canopy Realtor® Association Market Updates Reprinted from January 2022 CRRA Monthly Indicators The 2022 real estate market begins where 2021 left off, in which existing home sales reached their highest level since 2006. The National Association of REALTORS® reported sales were up 8.5% compared to the previous year as homebuyers rushed to take advantage of historically low mortgage rates. Home sa

Home Improvement Projects That Pay Off

By Helen Adams Realty - February 08, 2022
Whether or not you are planning to sell your property in the near future, or you just want to enjoy a few simple upgrades, you’ll likely want to fund projects that have a high return on investment. It is important to note that not all home improvement projects are created equal. We are here to help guide you through the home improvement process and recommend the projects that have the best return

Four Ways Homeowners Can Prepare for the Spring Market

By Helen Adams Realty - February 08, 2022
Whether you’re buying or selling, the spring real estate market can be a hectic and fast-paced season. With interest rates still at historic lows, more buyers entering the market, and a tight strain on home inventory, signs point towards a hot seller’s market throughout 2022. Even with the odds in their favor, there are many things sellers can do to prepare for their home to sell and make the proc

Brighten Up Your Home This Winter

By Helen Adams Realty - December 14, 2021
As the winter weather and shorter days enter the Charlotte area, prepare your home to help you avoid the winter blues. As the cold forces you inside, boost your serotonin levels and improve your mental state by making these simple changes to create a bright and cheery home. Windows Mesh screens aren’t necessary if you don’t plan to open your windows. During the cold months when you wouldn’t t

The Real Estate Market Remains Strong Heading Into The Holiday Season

By Helen Adams Realty - December 13, 2021
Canopy Realtor® Association Market Updates Reprinted from November 2021 CRRA Monthly Indicators The economy is improving, unemployment is falling, and the U.S. real estate market remains strong as we head into the holiday season, a period when activity typically slows as people take time to travel, celebrate, and spend time with loved ones. Although the market is not as frenetic as it was earlie

Winter Maintenance Checklist

By Helen Adams Realty - December 02, 2021
Shorter days and colder temperatures have made their way to the Queen City, which means that winter is quickly approaching. With the change of each season comes a reminder of a new set of home maintenance tasks to check off the to-do list. Homeowners should prepare their homes and yards for the freeze of winter ahead with this list as a helpful guide. Winter Outdoor Updates Now that the warm

Rent Prices Are Increasing Rapidly As The Housing Market Remains Robust

By Helen Adams Realty - November 16, 2021
Canopy Realtor® Association Market Updates Reprinted from October 2021 CRRA Monthly Indicators The U.S. housing market remains robust, with strong activity reported across both rental and residential housing fronts. Single-family rent prices are increasing rapidly, as demand for single-family housing and inventory constraints forces some buyers to rent, increasing competition and pushing rents u

Introducing: IntroLend Carolinas

By Helen Adams Realty - November 04, 2021
Helen Adams Realty is excited to formally announce the formation of IntroLend Carolinas. This Helen Adams Realty and agent-owned digital mortgage marketplace is designed to seamlessly integrate home mortgage financing into the home purchasing experience. IntroLend’s mission is to greatly simplify the application, pre-approval, and shopping phase of the housing finance process. The goal is to ensur

Home Prices Continue to Increase as Inventory Decreases

By Helen Adams Realty - October 12, 2021
Canopy Realtor® Association Market Updates Reprinted from September 2021 CRRA Monthly Indicators Nationwide, existing home sales were down slightly in August, falling 2% after two consecutive months of increases, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. The decline in existing home sales coincides with rising sales prices, which have continued to soar into fall, with the median sales

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