Mike and Chris Carlin, Howard Hanna - Allen Tate Real Estate

02/23/2026

Buying your first home? Here are 3 tips I wish every buyer knew:

💰Get pre-approved first – It shows sellers you’re serious and gives you a clear budget.

🔦Don’t skip the inspection – Even new-looking homes can have costly hidden issues.

🏘️Think long-term – Look beyond finishes and ask: will this home work for you in 5+ years?

Ready to start house hunting the smart way? Follow for more real estate tips and tricks!

Chris Carlin, Howard Hanna Allen Tate Realtors
704-236-5510 (Mobile)

02/16/2026

Start your home search here and see what homes are available in your area.

Chris Carlin, Howard Hanna Allen Tate Realtors
704-236-5510 (Mobile)

Start your home search here and see what homes are available in your area.

02/13/2026

Home affordability is about more than mortgage rates.

See my blog about how moderating home prices and the pace of wage growth are slowly improving affordability for would-be buyers:https://tinyurl.com/c4p87tbf

Chris Carlin, Howard Hanna Allen Tate Realtors
704-236-5510 (Mobile)

02/11/2026

Open House Weekend for this new-to-market listing with a large cul-de-sac lot in a great community.

Next to Huntersville with convenient backroad access to the Airport, Lake Norman, Charlotte, and Cabarrus County.

This home is a great value at $415,000.

See more info here: https://8609abbeybrookcourt.allentate.com/

Chris Carlin, Howard Hanna Allen Tate Realtors
704-236-5510 (Mobile)

02/09/2026

🏡✨ 5 Staging Tips That Sell Homes Faster ✨

🏡 Ready to get your listing SOLD? Here are 5 home-staging tips that buyers can’t resist:

✨ Declutter & Depersonalize – Help buyers envision themselves living there by removing personal items and unnecessary clutter.
🎨 Stick to Neutral Colors – Neutral tones appeal to more buyers and create a fresh, inviting space.
🛋️ Rearrange Furniture for Flow – Arrange furniture to highlight the home’s best features and improve overall flow.
💡 Brighten It Up – Open curtains, add lighting, and keep spaces bright and welcoming to enhance visual appeal.
🌿 Add Fresh Touches – Plants, flowers, or fresh towels add warmth and life, making the home instantly inviting.

Which tip will you use first? Let us know in the comments! 👇

Chris Carlin, Howard Hanna Allen Tate Realtors
704-236-5510 (Mobile)

02/05/2026

Get the highest price for your home! Find out what your home could be worth now.

Chris Carlin, Howard Hanna Allen Tate Realtors
704-236-5510 (Mobile)

If you're thinking about selling your home, knowing how much it could be worth is a great place to start! Get your estimate now!

01/20/2026

Here's the current inventory for 28078. This metric represents how many homes are on the market right now.

Chris Carlin, Howard Hanna Allen Tate Realtors
704-236-5510 (Mobile)

01/15/2026

Be among the first to see this stunning basement home.
Stylish updates, backs up to woods, walkable community, Hough High School zone.

Come visit this weekend Sat 1/17 and Sun 1/18 from 11 AM to 2 PM. See more info here:
https://19139berkeleycommonsdrive.allentate.com/

Chris Carlin, Howard Hanna Allen Tate Realtors
704-236-5510 (Mobile)

01/09/2026

Some paint and carpet went a long way to getting this house sold within days of going on the market. This home was already vacant, so it only took a couple weeks to have it move-in ready. The sellers got their equity out of the house sooner than if they had sold it "as is".

Chris Carlin, Howard Hanna Allen Tate Realtors
704-236-5510 (Mobile)

01/01/2026

Get on the water in 2026!

Come see this Lake Norman home with a water view and a boatslip offered at $625,000.

Open this Saturday and Sunday 1 to 3 pm.

See more details here: https://110ketchcourt.allentate.com/

Chris Carlin, Howard Hanna Allen Tate Realtors
704-236-5510 (Mobile)

01/01/2026

Affordable lake living in Cornelius.

Penthouse level with volume ceilings, abundant natural light, water view, lakefront walking trail, close to marina, restaurants, and services for $285,000.

Come see it this weekend, 1/3 and 1/4 from 1 to 3 pm.

See more info here: https://20119hendersonroadm.allentate.com/

Chris Carlin, Howard Hanna Allen Tate Realtors
704-236-5510 (Mobile)

12/29/2025

If your new year's resolution includes a boat slip, this new to market listing is an amazing opportunity for you!

One story home, over 1/2 acre, see the boatslips from your front porch.

Make an appointment! Available for showings starting Saturday Jan 3rd.

Offered at $625,000. See more info here: https://110ketchcourt.allentate.com/

Chris Carlin, Howard Hanna Allen Tate Realtors
704-236-5510 (Mobile)