House Hunting Checklist

If you’re like most homebuyers, you’ll view several houses before you find the one you want to make your “home.” How can you remember the details of each? Below is a checklist to help you keep track of what you like and don’t like about each home you visit. Use it to help you decide which home to buy.

House Hunting Checklist 1

The Charlotte real estate market in 2026 is no longer overheated — but it’s far from slow. With affordability challenges, rising mortgage rates, and shifting inventory levels, buyers and sellers must adapt to a more strategic environment. Here are the five biggest challenges shaping the market right now — and how smart homeowners are navigating them successfully.