Marty's Real Estate Blog

Lake Norman Realty is pleased to welcome Amy Veres to its Mooresville office.

Veres joins the firm with a distinguished background in sales and client service. Prior to her real estate career, she spent several years with Sysco Food Service, where she earned numerous top honors, including Rookie of the Year, Chairman's Club, and President's Club recognition. Her proven track record of building relationships and delivering results has translated seamlessly into real estate.

Beyond her professional achievements, Veres is passionate about giving back to her community. She enjoys working with underprivileged children, is actively involved in her church lifegroups, and values opportunities to serve others. When she's not helping clients, you might find her enjoying a friendly game of Bunco with family and friends.

"We're thrilled to welcome Amy to our Mooresville team," said Shantae Brown, Vice President....

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At Lake Norman Realty, we're always excited to welcome talented professionals to our growing team. Please join us in welcoming four new associates who bring a wealth of experience, community involvement, and passion for helping others achieve their real estate goals.

Lareka Knox – Cornelius Office
A longtime Lake Norman resident, Lareka Knox is passionate about helping people find a place to call home. Before launching her real estate career, she served as Director of Our Towns Habitat for Humanity, strengthening her commitment to housing and community service. Outside of real estate, Lareka enjoys fitness, teaches yoga, and works as a personal trainer.
https://larekak.lakenormanrealty.com

Devin Gracely – Cornelius Office
Originally from Ohio, Devin Gracely has proudly called the Lake Norman area home for more than 20 years. A forme...

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Investing in Lake Norman Real Estate Requires Strategy, Not Just Timing

The Lake Norman real estate market continues to be one of the most desirable and competitive markets in North Carolina. While much of the attention is on luxury waterfront homes, there is also a strong and growing demand for commercial real estate, mixed-use properties, and investment land throughout the region.

For investors, success in this market is not just about finding the right property—it's about structuring the right deal. Two of the most powerful strategies being used today are the 1031 exchange and seller financing for commercial properties.

These two tools can help investors def...

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Real estate has never just been about homes for me—it's been about people, relationships, and the long-term impact of helping clients make some of the most important financial and lifestyle decisions of their lives.

My journey began in the Lake Norman region, where I was first drawn to the area through family connections and time spent on the lake. After graduating from college in Greensboro as a student-athlete with a business degree, I relocated to Denver, North Carolina. What started as managing my family's investment properties quickly turned into a deeper interest in the real estate industry as I saw firsthand the demand for both quality housing and knowledgeable representation.

That experience led me to obtain my real estate license and begin my career with

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What We're Seeing in the Lake Norman Market – March 2026

If you've been wondering what's really happening in the Lake Norman market right now, you're not alone. It's definitely a season of mixed signals.

The biggest thing we're seeing? Inventory is still tight. We had fewer new listings this March compared to last year, and overall housing supply dropped to about 3.4 months. In simple terms, there still aren't a ton of homes to choose from, and that continues to shape everything else.

Because of that, prices are holding strong. The median price is now sitting at $600,000, and the average price saw a pretty big jump this year. So even though the market feels a little different than it did a year or two ago, home values are still very much holding their ground.

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