Christopher Bucey

NC/SC REALTOR®, SRES®, SPS
License# 307207, 111831

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2019 Charlotte Housing Market Recap

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - January 20, 2020
Based on information from the Carolina Multiple Listing Services, Inc. (CMLS) for the period December 2018 through December 2019 in the Charlotte Region and the Annual Report on the Charlotte Region Housing Market.  The start of a new year brings us an opportunity to look back at the previous year’s successes and milestones. The 2019 real estate market was fueled by the overall strength

Starting your Home Search with Helen Adams Realty

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - October 29, 2019
The road to homeownership is an exciting one - but where do you start? Today’s housing market is experiencing shrinking inventory paired with growing consumer demand, making it particularly competitive for buyers starting their journey. We have put together some tips and suggestions to make your home buying experience as smooth as possible no matter the current real estate climate.  Once you

A Look into Charlotte’s Current State of the Market and What’s Ahead

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - October 04, 2019
The real estate market in Charlotte remains hot into the fourth quarter of 2019 with rising home prices and limited inventory. In efforts to dissuade any housing affordability concerns, the Federal Reserve has recently dropped the benchmark interest rate by a quarter point, acting as the first reduction in more than a decade. But what does this mean for the consumer? “If you told me two years

Dilworth Home Tour Returns to the Queen City This Weekend

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - September 09, 2019
The Dilworth Home Tour is an annual tour exploring home design, architecture, and the overall culture of Charlotte’s Dilworth neighborhood. Seven homes will be open for viewing during this year’s Home Tour, according to the event website. Explore architectural styles ranging from a classic Craftsman bungalow to an American Foursquare, and even a renovated condominium. We spoke with a few of o

Factors to Consider When Choosing the Right Neighborhood

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - June 20, 2019
Our mobile app has the ability to drill into neighborhood and lifestyle details like walkability, driveability, and bikeability as well as nearby schools. Visit our community pages online or download our app in the App or Google Play stores to dig deeper into the population and average income statistics, weather patterns, and more neighborhood-specific details. Arguably one of the most import

Selling the Lake Wylie Lifestyle

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - May 02, 2019
Lake Wylie was initially created in 1904 by a dam built on the Catawba River near Fort Mill, SC. The dam was later rebuilt in 1924 and the lake's surface expanded. While most of Lake Wylie lies in South Carolina in York County, the upper peninsula of the lake stretches into North Carolina in Southwest Mecklenburg County and Southern Gaston County. This 13,000-acre lake has 325 miles of shorel

Get to Know the Helen Adams Realty Mobile App

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - April 18, 2019
 Whether you are looking to buy in the next six months, interested in what the local housing market looks like, or curious about the house for sale across the street, Helen Adams Realty’s mobile app is your go-to resource for home searching. Benefits include the ability to connect with your preferred agent, view local homes for sale, create saved searches, learn about hyperlocal housing

2019 Home Buying Trends That Will Impact the Market

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - February 21, 2019
In recent years, millennials have dominated the housing sphere in most national markets by purchasing their first home. The buying trends among this age group are worth noting when looking forward at real estate in 2019. According to Inman, young adults care about features beyond the price-per-square-foot when buying real estate. With home prices continuing to rise, many young home buyers are

March Events in Charlotte

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - February 20, 2019
CIAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball TournamentFebruary 25-March 2, Spectrum CenterThe Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association, the nation’s first African-American athletic conference, will host the 2019 CIAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament during the last week of February. This is the tournament’s last year in Charlotte, so be sure to check out the all-session ticket packages as well as

Looking Back at 2018 Charlotte Housing Market

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - January 22, 2019
The start of a new year brings an opportunity to look back at the previous year’s successes and milestones. The Charlotte Metro area, along with most national markets, experienced an interesting year in the housing industry considering the continued low inventory, steadily rising interest rates, and a high demand that fueled increased buyer competition and appreciation in home prices. Home pr

Mecklenburg County 2019 Tax Revaluation

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - November 27, 2018
Property owners in Mecklenburg County could expect to see a potential rise in property taxes next year as the county prepares for its first full revaluation since 2011. According to the Mecklenburg County Tax Assessor’s Office, revaluation is a process in which all property within a taxing jurisdiction is reassessed to its current market value as of an established date. These revaluations mus

Why Buyers Should Continue Their House Hunt in the Fall

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - October 23, 2018
In the real estate world, the spring and summer months are a frenzy with homes coming on the market, beautiful weather for open houses, and business booming. This doesn’t mean, though, that when the fall season comes the real estate market should completely cool down. Now may be a better time than ever for buyers to go house hunting. REALTOR® Magazine recently published a piece about the five

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