• What a 5.99% Mortgage Rate Means for Buyers in Charlotte,Steve Lonnen

    What a 5.99% Mortgage Rate Means for Buyers in Charlotte

    A year ago, many homebuyers in Charlotte ran the numbers and didn’t like what they saw. Mortgage rates were hovering near 7%, monthly payments were climbing, and many buyers paused their search. Fast forward to today, and the math looks different. Mortgage rates recently dipped to around 5.99%, the

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  • THE MONKEY'S CUTE. THE DATA'S GOT PUNCH  ,Steve Lonnen

    THE MONKEY'S CUTE. THE DATA'S GOT PUNCH

    With spring right around the corner come longer days and warmer weather; highlighting Charlotte’s outdoor lifestyle and connectivity! Did you know 39% of residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park?  For those in the area there are many options as Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation manages

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  • Buy vs. Rent in 2026: Is the Gap Finally Narrowing?,Steve Lonnen

    Buy vs. Rent in 2026: Is the Gap Finally Narrowing?

    For years, buying felt dramatically more expensive than renting. That gap still exists — but it has narrowed. National Buy vs Rent Snapshot According to analysis from Redfin and Realtor.com: Rent growth has slowed to low single digits Mortgage rates eased from recent peaks Home price growth moderate

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