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I'm Bob Fredrickson, Lead of Bulldog Properties & Owner of NextHome Reliance. We are every home buyer & seller's best friend.

With experience, expertise, and a passion for helping others, our team provides loyal advice so you have an excellent experience. With my passion for helping others and my industry knowledge, I’m your best friend in real estate. Whether you’re a first-time buyer hoping to unlock the keys to your first home, or are a seasoned seller moving on, I’ll provide an excellent experience from the first meeting to the final signature. I always put my clients and my community first, and am a loyal advocate for you. I understand that moving can be stressful, so I’m here to provide knowledge and experience that’ll help you make the right decision. Visit my website to learn why myself and Bulldog Properties is the only agent you’ll ever need.

10/28/2026

This HOA story is an important warning for anyone buying a new home, specifically from an individual builder.

Homeowners in a Sherrills Ford community say the developer owns most of the homes and controls the HOA board. After initially proposing dues of $7,500 per month, the board ultimately approved $2,500 per month.

This isn’t a typical HOA increase. It’s a story about what can happen when a developer still has significant control over an association and homeowners have very little say.

Before buying in a newer community, find out:

• Who controls the HOA board?
• When will control transfer to homeowners?
• How many properties does the developer still own?
• Can the board approve major increases or assessments?
• Is the HOA financially stable?
• Have there been disputes, lawsuits or unpaid dues?

New construction can be a great option. Just don’t stop your research at the house, incentives and monthly payment. You’re also buying into the association and its rules.

A careful review before closing could help you avoid a very expensive surprise later.

Bob Fredrickson, REALTOR

📲 704-564-9733
📧 [email protected]
🌐 bdpcarolinas.com

10/08/2026

Every improvement won’t come back to you dollar for dollar, and the most expensive project isn’t always the smartest one.

Charlotte’s Cost vs. Value data found that a garage door replacement recovered an estimated 189% of its cost, while a new steel entry door recovered about 167%.

A minor kitchen remodel recovered roughly 87%. Compare that with about 47% for a major kitchen renovation, 67% for a midrange bathroom remodel and just 31% for adding a primary suite.

The pattern is pretty clear. Buyers notice clean, functional and well-maintained homes. You don’t always need to tear everything out and start over.

Fresh paint, updated lighting, curb appeal and a few strategic repairs may do more for your sale than a major renovation.

Before spending the money, look at what comparable homes offer and what buyers in your price range expect. Make the updates that improve value or marketability and leave the rest for the next owner.

Bob Fredrickson, REALTOR
📲 704-564-9733
📧 [email protected]
🌐 bdpcarolinas.com

10/06/2026

Here’s what sellers are up against (by the numbers)…

Charlotte had just over 2,000 townhomes listed for sale in March, up 18.9% from the year before and more than double the inventory available in March 2022.

But the number of listings isn't the full problem.

A LOT of that competition is new construction (who also have too much townhome inventory), and builders can offer incentives most resale sellers simply can’t match: lower interest rates, closing-cost assistance, appliance packages, warranties and upgrades.

So even if a resale townhome has a lower asking price, the builder’s offer may give the buyer a lower monthly payment, require less cash upfront, or just offer more peace of mind.

Meanwhile, townhome sales fell nearly 14%, the median price dropped about $8,000 to $349,450, and by July townhomes took a median of 92 days to sell.

Resale townhomes can still compete, but the strategy has to account for the full package buyers are being offered. Price, condition, location AND the monthly payment all have to make sense.

Bob Fredrickson, REALTOR
📲 704-564-9733
📧 [email protected]
🌐 bdpcarolinas.com

Bob Fredrickson, REALTOR
📲 704-564-9733
📧 [email protected]
🌐 bdpcarolinas.com

10/01/2026

Showings without offers usually mean buyers are interested enough to visit, but something changes their mind once they arrive.

It could be the condition, layout, price or simply a competing home that feels like a better value.

That’s when I look closely at showing feedback, nearby sales, new listings and what buyers are choosing instead.

More marketing may create another showing. Understanding why the previous buyers walked away is what helps turn the next one into an offer.

Bob Fredrickson, REALTOR
📲 704-564-9733
📧 [email protected]
🌐 bdpcarolinas.com

09/29/2026

So far in 2026, 28 Chapel Cove homes have closed.

The average sales price was $739,545, but the median was $697,500.

Why the difference? Three homes sold for more than $1 million, pulling the average higher. Closed prices across the neighborhood ranged from $510,000 to $1.3 million.

That’s why I wouldn’t use one neighborhood average to estimate your home’s value. Chapel Cove has several different price tiers, and factors like lot size, location, square footage, condition and upgrades can move a home into a very different category.

The useful question isn’t “What’s the Chapel Cove average?”

It’s “Which recent sales are buyers most likely to compare with my home?”

If you're curious what YOUR Chapel Cove home might be able to sell for, give me a call.

Bob Fredrickson, REALTOR
📲 704-564-9733
📧 [email protected]
🌐 bdpcarolinas.com

09/24/2026

Charlotte had 3,737 homes for sale in August, up nearly 16% from the same time last year.

Itdoesn’t mean homes aren’t selling, because they are. It just means buyers have a LOT more choices and more time to compare them.

The sellers getting the strongest results are paying close attention to pricing, presentation and the competition from the moment they list.

If you’re planning to sell, knowing what else your buyer will see is just as important as knowing what your home is worth.

Bob Fredrickson, REALTOR
📲 704-564-9733
📧 [email protected]
🌐 bdpcarolinas.com

09/22/2026

But here’s what a lot of people miss: the rate you see floating in the news or online isn’t necessarily the rate you’ll end up with.

Depending on the home and the deal, you may be able to negotiate seller-paid incentives toward a rate buydown.

And with new construction, some builders are offering financing incentives that can bring your rate well below the standard market rate.

Will it be 3% again? Probably not.

But could the payment come down enough that moving suddenly makes sense? Absolutely.

So if your current home no longer works for you, don’t automatically assume your low rate means you’re trapped there.

It may work, it may not, but always run the numbers first.

Bob Fredrickson, REALTOR
📲 704-564-9733
📧 [email protected]
🌐 bdpcarolinas.com

09/16/2026

You can't always blame the market.

Sometimes a home sits because it was priced too high, marketed poorly, showed badly, or never gave buyers a strong enough reason to act.

That doesn’t mean the home is “unsellable.”

It usually means the strategy needs to change.

If I were relisting a home that expired, I’d look at three things first:

1.Was the price actually competitive?
Not based on what we hoped to get, but based on what buyers were choosing instead.

2, Did the marketing make the home STAND OUT? Good photos and an MLS listing are the baseline. The positioning has to make people care.

3. What did the market already tell us? Showings, feedback, days on market, and competing sales all leave clues.

A failed listing doesn’t mean you failed...but doing the exact same thing twice usually doesn’t get a different result.

Bob Fredrickson, REALTOR
📲 704-564-9733
📧 [email protected]
🌐 bdpcarolinas.com

09/14/2026

Most of the time, it’s not one huge thing.

Buyers notice how the home feels the second they walk in. The light. The layout. The condition. Whether the price makes sense compared to everything else they’ve seen.

So if I were getting a home ready to sell, I’d focus on three things:

1️⃣ Make the first impression easy: Clean, bright, uncluttered, and showing well from the moment they arrive.

2️⃣ Price it where buyers will actually see the value: Not based on what YOU hope it’s worth. Based on what the current market is telling us.

3️⃣ Market the lifestyle, not just the square footage: Buyers need to understand why this home, in this location, makes sense for them.

Good listings get attention. GREAT listings give buyers a reason to act.

Bob Fredrickson, REALTOR
📲 704-564-9733
📧 [email protected]
🌐 bdpcarolinas.com

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