In 2025, Charlotte’s $1M–$3.5M market shifted from frenzy to choice. While inventory doubled, values rose 2.5%, with sellers netting 99.4% of list price. This wasn't a crash; it was a return to balance. In 2026, expect stable pricing and more "buyable" inventory. As interest rates settle into a historical normal, strategy and presentation will matter more than speed. It’s a healthier, more sustainable market for homeowners.

Meet Jim! Some are considering hiring Fagan Realty Group to help them buy or sell a home here in Charlotte. Others have heard me on a podcast or through the industry and are curious about working with me as a coach. Either way, the decision comes down less to résumés and more to trust.

If you’ve lived in Charlotte for any length of time, you already know The Diamond . And if you’re newer here, let me introduce you to one of the most iconic spots in the city, a diner that’s been part of Charlotte’s heartbeat for nearly eighty years. The Diamond first opened back in 1945, when Plaza Midwood wasn’t the trendy, eclectic neighborhood we know today. It was a blue-collar community made up of mill workers, mechanics, and young families just trying to make a life. F