Michelle Budd

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Style That Sells: Bold & Personal Home Design Trends for 2026

By Helen Adams Realty - October 24, 2025
Each year brings fresh inspiration to home design, shaped by evolving lifestyles, technology, and personal expression. In 2026, interiors are embracing bold color, cozy personal touches, and innovative functionality, creating spaces that feel curated, comfortable, and memorable. Whether you’re planning a refresh or preparing to list your home, these trends can help your space feel current, inviti

Helen Adams Realty Joins Who's Who in Luxury Real Estate

By Helen Adams Realty - October 23, 2025
Reshared from Who's Who in Luxury Real Estate — October 21, 2025, Seattle, WA Helen Adams Realty of Charlotte, North Carolina, has been selected to join the Who's Who in Luxury Real Estate (LRE®) network. The global network of LRE® is esteemed for its collection of more than 130,000 professionals representing properties in over 42 countries; only the finest companies and individuals are inducted.

Helen Adams Realty Relocation Team Celebrates Second Consecutive Excellence Award

By Helen Adams Realty - October 21, 2025
Held annually, the AIRES Broker Network Summit is an invitation-only event that brings together top relocation professionals, industry leaders, and brokers from across the country to exchange insights, celebrate achievements, and explore emerging trends in global mobility. AIRES continues to set the standard for excellence in global mobility services, and we are proud to be part of a network that

IntroLend Monthly Mortgage Outlook - October 2025

By Helen Adams Realty - October 16, 2025
Buyers are enjoying some reprieve this fall as mortgage rates are trending downward to some of the lowest levels seen in over a year. According to data from Freddie Mac, the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage recently dropped to a monthly average of roughly 6.27% Guided by the movement of the 10-Year Treasury, mortgage rates are trending downward with relatively little ebb and flow in rece

Charlotte Market Outpaces National Trends

By Helen Adams Realty - October 16, 2025
Canopy Realtor® Association Market Updates Reprinted from September 2025 CRRA Monthly Indicators U.S. existing-home sales were virtually unchanged from the previous month, dipping just 0.2% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.0 million units, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Most of these transactions went under contract in June and July, when mortgage rates were 4

Spooky Season Fun: A Guide To Halloween in Charlotte

By Helen Adams Realty - October 15, 2025
Fall is in the air, and Charlotte is buzzing with Halloween and autumn activities! From pumpkin patches and corn mazes to terrifying haunted trails, there's something for everyone to enjoy this spooky season. Here's your guide to the best of Halloween in the Queen City for 2025. Pumpkin Patches & Corn Mazes Hodges Family Farm Dates: Open Daily through October 31st Location: 3780 Rocky River Rd,

Elevating the Client Experience

By Helen Adams Realty - October 15, 2025
Partner Spotlight: IntroLend Carolinas, Main Street Insurance & Cardinal Title Center In the dynamic world of real estate, having trusted partners by your side can make all the difference. At Helen Adams Realty, we’re proud to work with industry-leading mortgage, insurance, and title professionals who share our commitment to exceptional service. Through our affiliated partners, IntroLend Carolina

Support Local: October LoLo Gifts!

By Helen Adams Realty - October 13, 2025
Helen Adams Realty is proud to partner each month with LoLo to send gifts to our clients, friends, and family in support of other locally-owned businesses in the area. This “thank you” is our way of giving back to those who support us by introducing you to independently-owned businesses in and around the Queen City, with each gift catered specifically to your location. Read on to see this month's

Behr’s 2026 Color of the Year: Hidden Gem

By Helen Adams Realty - September 30, 2025
Every year, paint brands pick a “Color of the Year” that reflects shifting trends — what people are craving in their homes, what kind of mood and aesthetic are rising. Behr’s 2026 choice is especially interesting. The paint company has named Hidden Gem (N430-6A) its Color of the Year. Behr’s 2026 Color of the Year: Hidden Gem Hidden Gem is a smoky jade, a balanced blue-green, with a subtle smok

Charlotte’s Guide to Pumpkin Patches & Fall Festivities

By Helen Adams Realty - September 22, 2025
Fall in the Carolinas is a magical time. It’s the perfect season to embrace the outdoors and dive into all things festive, thanks to the inviting, cooler temperatures and mild weather. One of the best ways to celebrate fall is by visiting local pumpkin patches. Whether you're hunting for the perfect pumpkin, snapping family photos, or indulging in seasonal treats, these patches offer fun for every

IntroLend Monthly Mortgage Outlook - September 2025

By Thomas Baker, IntroLend Carolinas - September 18, 2025
As of mid-September 2025, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has fallen to about 6.26%, down from ~6.35% just a week earlier. These are the lowest rates seen since October 2023. In its most recent September, the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark federal funds rate by 25 basis points (0.25%), bringing it into the range of 4.00% to 4.25%. This was the Fed’s first rate cut since December 2024.

Charlotte Market Shows Strength Moving Into Fall

By Helen Adams Realty - September 18, 2025
Canopy Realtor® Association Market Updates Reprinted from August 2025 CRRA Monthly Indicators U.S. existing-home sales rose 2.0% month-over-month and 0.8% year-over-year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.01 million units, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Economists polled by Reuters had forecast a rate of 3.92 million units. Regionally, sales increased monthly in

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