This week, Jonathan refutes the social media rumor that the housing market in Charlotte is in a bubble that's about to burst with facts and stuff. Show notes: Here's the Charlotte Axios story that started it all: Is Charlotte's real estate market headed for a crash? Freddie Mac Perspectives: "In 2018, we estimated the housing shortage to be 2.5 million units", Housing Supply, a Growing Deficit. Who's Buying Houses? The 2021 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report from the National Association of Realtors. Who else is Buying? Institutional Investors (Wall Street). Here's the report showing they own 17k homes in Charlotte: U.S. Single Family Rental 2020 Institutional Activity. National Association of Home Builders report for May 2021 Mortgage Bankers Association June 2021 Mortgage Credit Availability Index
This week, Ely Portillo from the UNC Charlotte Urban Institute joins to discuss the support and backlash to the Charlotte 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Plus, we talk Thomas the Tank Engine and I try to explain why the housing market is completely insane. Finally, if you like drinking games, take a shot every time I say 106.
February 2020 was the last month that the real estate market wasn't negatively impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. This week, Jonathan looks at the effects on housing in Charlotte one year later and how likely is a proposed $15,000 Home Buyer Credit to become reality?
This week, Jonathan is joined by WFAE Reporter David Boraks to discuss his series on an old asbestos manufacturing facility in Davidson, North Carolina that some hope to redevelop and the issues faced by the adjacent neighborhood. Dive deeper into David's reporting by visiting Asbestos Town on WFAE and locate other Brownfields sites in North Carolina.
This week, Jonathan recaps the Charlotte region's real estate stats from 2020 and previews changes in store for the 2021 market.
This week, I am joined by Ely Portillo from the UNC Charlotte Urban Institute to discuss the Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Zoning Plan and the Charlotte MOVES Task Force Transit Plan, which includes expanding Charlotte's Light Rail System.
It's the Ask Jonathan Episode. This time, listeners asked for a market update, about what life is like as a Realtor and if you should waive an inspection or appraisal to make an offer more attractive to a Seller. If you would like to leave a voicemail for the next Ask Jonathan episode, call and leave a message or text 980-880-5088. send an email to podcast@trpcarolinas.com or leave a message via any of our social channels. At home Podcast on Twitter At home with Jonathan on Instagram and At home with Jonathan Osman on Facebook.
Real estate search site Zillow announced today that they are shutting down their iBuying business effective immediately, laying off 25% of their workforce and selling 7,000 homes in their inventory to institutional investors. We look at the implications of their announcement and how it may impact the Charlotte real estate market From Bloomberg "Zillow shuts down home flipping business after racing up losses"
This week, I'm joined by Ely Portillo from the UNC Charlotte Urban Institute to discuss passage of the 2040 Charlotte Comprehensive Plan, the upcoming Unified Development Ordinance or UDO, new developments in the development at Eastland Mall as well as return to work plans. You can also hear Ely and myself on the August 3rd Charlotte Talks podcast, where we discussed the role institutional investors are playing in the Charlotte housing market.
Your favorite real estate podcast is coming back with all new episodes in July and I've added a real estate help line. If you have a real estate question, I would love to answer it on an upcoming episode. To submit your question, call 980-880-5088 and leave a voicemail with your question.
This week, Charlotte Observer Real Estate and Development Reporter Danielle Chemtob joins to share how Covid has impacted office vacancies, what's next on a site for the a new stadium for the Carolina Panthers, an update on Eastland Mall, River District and more. Follow Danielle on Twitter at @daniellechemtob
Located in Northeast Charlotte, the neighborhood of University City has grown to become the second largest employment center in Charlotte from a diverse mix of employers including Atrium, AXA Equitable, Wells Fargo, Red Ventures and more. Learn the history of the neighborhood and new developments heading to University City, including the $1 billion Centene campus from Darlene Heater from University City Partners. View the rendering for the new Centene campus, currently under construction.
This week, Charlotte Realtor Jonathan Osman explains his listing preparation process, addresses when the best time to sell your home is, and which improvements you should consider making when preparing to list your home for sale.
This week, Jonathan is joined by family law attorney Dana Lehnhardt from Lehnhardt Price Family Law to discuss the most common mistakes that are made during the separation and divorce process, how real estate is factored in, when you should consider a prenup and purchasing a home while separated.
In this third episode of the series, Jonathan covers the due diligence period, what to expect and what should be accomplished. Also, he will answer the question on when possession occurs in both North and South Carolina.
Continuing the series on the home buying and selling process, this episode covers the best sources to find homes that are available for sale, when and why you should hire a Realtor and finally the items that we will negotiate when making an offer: Price Due Diligence Earnest Money Closing Seller Paid Concessions Personal Property
This episode begins a series on purchasing your first home, starting with the needs analysis process and mortgage qualification. Learn how to establish criteria for your home purchase, tips on purchasing in a new neighborhood and why the mortgage pre-approval process is so important.
This week, I'm joined my Dave Noyes with ReMax Results in Asheville discuss the explosion of the second home housing market in the North Carolina mountains. Also, recap the latest Charlotte real estate market trends and why the suburbs and exburbs are outpacing the city.
Taiwo Jaiyeoba, Charlotte's Assistant City Manager and Director of Planning, Design and Development, joins me to discuss building a more pedestrian friendly city, addressing the transportation needs of a growing city, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) / Accessory Commercial Units (ACU) and building a new city square at Trade and Tryon in Uptown. As always, this podcast is sponsored by Tryon Realty Partners. When you're ready to talk real estate, give Jonathan a call at 704-960-1725.
Greg Jackson from Heal Charlotte joins me to discuss his vision for a transitional housing campus in east Charlotte and what we can do to help his organization accomplish their goal. Follow Greg at @GregJackson704 on Instagram and Twitter. Follow Heal Charlotte @HealCharlotte1 on Twitter, @MyHealCharlotte on Instagram and Heal Charlotte on Facebook.