Melody Fuhr Realtor

10/16/2026

Home sales may be slower than last year. But that doesn't mean buyers have disappeared.

At the current pace, almost 4 million homes are expected to sell this year. That's about 11,000 each day, 450 an hour, and nearly 8 every minute.

Why? Because even in this market, there are still buyers out there who have a reason to move.

People get new jobs, families grow, people retire, downsize, and move closer to the people they love. And those changes create buyers and sellers in every kind of market.

In fact, the latest report from NAR shows sales actually ticked up slightly in September, even though they're still below last year's pace.

So, don't let a headline convince you no one is buying. You don't need every buyer. You just need the right one – and a strategy that helps your house get their attention.

If you're thinking about selling, let's talk about how to make yours one of the homes that sells.

10/16/2026

It is all fun and excitement until due diligence. We got this. Let's go team. Stanley is the next Huntersville! 🍾🥂
Howard Hanna Allen Tate Lake Norman
Howard Hanna Allen Tate Real Estate
Jeff DaCosta
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services



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10/16/2026

Fresh price at $925,000. Come let's us give you a tour tomorrow!
📐 4633 sq foot
🛋 Open living space with grand foyer
🛌 4 bedrooms with opportunity to make use one of the offices as a 5th. PRIMARY on the main!
🛁 4 baths
🎦 theater
🏋 Gym
🖥 2 home headquarters office space
🏠 Completely custom!
🪵 solid inlaid cherry wood floors (they do not make them like this anymore)
📍Conveniently located in between Huntersville and Denver. Be anywhere fast!
☑ Three floors of multi generational living and flexibility
⛳ Under a mile to Cowans Ford Golf Club!

Howard Hanna Allen Tate Lake Norman
Howard Hanna Allen Tate Real Estate
Jeff DaCosta
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services

10/16/2026

Upcoming Open House

10/16/2026

Price Reduction

10/15/2026

Welcome to Huntersville! We have been waiting for you! We are so happy that you are here! Everyone...this "achma" is a must try. It is like if a bagel and a croissant had a baby that grew up and surpassed the parents in every way!

10/14/2026

Hoping mortgage rates will come down soon? The latest inflation report just made that outlook a little more complicated.

Inflation climbed to 3.7% in September, higher than economists expected. And while rising gas prices were a big driver, costs increased across several other categories too.

Why does that matter for housing? Because stubborn inflation makes it harder for the Fed to justify lowering their Federal Funds Rate. It could even increase the chances of another hike.

Now, the Fed doesn't directly control mortgage rates. But inflation and Fed expectations influence them, which means there's no guarantee mortgage rates will move lower anytime soon.

If you're planning to buy or sell, don't let a hoped-for rate drop be the only thing driving your timeline.

Let's look at what today's market means for your move and build a plan around the numbers you can actually work with.

10/12/2026

Worried you might regret buying a home right now?

Even though rates are still higher than buyers would like, everyday costs are up, and the economy feels uncertain, a recent NerdWallet survey found most buyers who’ve already made the leap say they’re glad they did. Only 3% actually regret it.

That’s a good reminder that homeownership isn’t really about whether you bought at the “perfect” time, rate, or price. It’s about what owning a home can do for you over time.

As home values rise and you pay down your mortgage, you build something called equity. And that equity can eventually give you more flexibility, more financial options, and more freedom when it’s time for your next move.

So, if buying is something you still want, don’t let today’s uncertainty automatically talk you out of it.

Let’s look at what’s possible and whether there’s a path that makes sense for you.

10/10/2026

Renovate or Relocate? What To Know Before You Decide To Age in Place

Staying and moving can both be good choices. What matters most is finding the place where you'll feel comfortable and at home for years to come.

If you'd like help weighing the two, let's connect. We can look at what your house could sell for and what 55+ communities in our area have to offer, so you can decide what feels right for you.

You've spent years making your house feel like home, celebrating milestones, making each room your own, and turning neighbors into friends. As you look ahead to the next chapter of your life, it's natural to wonder if this is still the place you want to spend it.