While the 2017 housing market was marked by renewed optimism fueled by stock market strength, higher wages and a competitive environment for home sales, 2018 delivered a more seasoned prudence toward residential real estate. Home buyers, now steeped in several years of rising prices and low inventory, became more selective in their purchase choices. Yet […]
Read More2018: Our Association’s remarkable year
By Jason Gentry, Association/CarolinaMLS President What a year it’s been. As 2018 has flown by, so much has occurred to benefit us as Realtors® and our community. We’re fortunate to live in a growing, business-friendly environment, and despite lower home inventory this year, we’re on track to close about the same number of sales in […]
Read MoreNew Supra eKEY app launches Dec. 19
The all-new Supra eKEY app is releasing Wednesday, December 19. Our last article had a summary of the new features and quality-of-life changes. How and when will the app be delivered? For eKEY app users who have automatic app updates turned on, the app stores will automatically deliver the app to a percentage of users […]
Read MoreSupra eKEY app changes coming soon
In the next few weeks, Supra is releasing a substantial refresh to its eKEY app. The new app will have a more modern look and feel, and the “Obtain Key” button will now be easy to reach on the main screen with either your left or right thumb: The old (current) app is shown on […]
Read More2018 Association/CarolinaMLS election results
Congratulations to our newly-elected Association/CarolinaMLS officers and directors! Elected candidates begin serving in 2019. Association Board of Directors Aric Beals Berryhill Realty Co. Charisma Smith Savvy + Co. Real Estate Julie Taché Homes with Cachet CarolinaMLS Board of Directors Jen Wetzel Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Paracle Secretary […]
Read MoreMy big takeaways: Highlights from the 2018 Inman Connect conference
By Jason Gentry, Association/CarolinaMLS President What’s the latest on millennials? Is technology going to one day drive most agents out of the real estate profession? What communication approach and tech tools will boost your business? Inman Connect addressed these questions and more through a wide array of individual speakers and panels at its four-day annual […]
Read MoreAirport Master Plan Overview
Charlotte Douglas International Airport owns about 6,000 acres — which is 53 percent of all acreage owned by the city of Charlotte, Charlotte Aviation Director Brent Cagle said at the Realtor® Hot Topic in late August. About a third of the 6,000 acres is not designated for airfield or terminal expansion. “We have purchased those […]
Read MoreAirport Renovation, Expansion: “We’ve Only Just Begun”
By Susan Shackelford If you think recent updating and expansion at Charlotte Douglas International Airport may be winding down with the opening of Concourse A North, think again. In a phrase the Carpenters made famous with their 1970 hit song: “We’ve Only Just Begun.” The opening of Concourse A North in July is the first […]
Read More“Dues Diligence”: The value of Association membership is clear
By Anne Marie DeCatsye, CEO We’ve seen some remarkable numbers at the Association this year. Not only has our monthly membership number sustained at the 10,000+ level for the first time, we have grown CarolinaMLS and its services, our Mingle class offerings, our advocacy on behalf of Realtors® and member services in general. The best […]
Read MoreHow CarolinaMLS detects password sharing
By Debbie Wey Vice President, CarolinaMLS Administration Since 2008, CarolinaMLS has used an application called RISK to detect potential password sharing. RISK collects and analyzes more than 30 pieces of data with every login for potential password sharing, and it scores all users with a RISK score. We recently reactivated a feature in RISK that […]
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