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11/02/2026

🐾 Selling Your Home with Pets? 7 Tips to Help Your Home Look, Feel and Show Its Best!

We have pets too, and they’re part of the family. ❤️ We’ve also learned that selling a home with pets takes a little extra planning, and the right prep can make all the difference in how buyers see your home.

🧼 1. Start with a deep cleaning. Every home needs one before listing! Pay special attention to floors, furniture, baseboards, pet bedding and hidden pet hair. Replace HVAC filters, too!

🏡 2. Check carpets and odors. Pet stains and odors can linger after professional cleaning, so sometimes replacing the carpet is best. Ask a friend for an honest "sniff test" since we often stop noticing familiar smells! Skip the plug-ins and scented sprays, too. Some buyers are sensitive to strong fragrances. Fresh, clean and neutral is always best!

🐾 3. Repair signs of pet wear. Address scratched doors, chewed trim and windowsills, torn screens, damaged flooring and backyard digging spots.

📷 4. Picture day? Everything goes! Remove every pet item from sight, no exceptions. Even spotless accessories can distract from your home's best features.

🧺 5. Tuck away pet supplies before showings. We know removing everything isn't always possible, but less is better. At the very least, remove food bowls, litter boxes and p*e pads. And don't forget to clean up any little surprises in the yard! 🫣

🐕 6. Take your pets with you! We recommend that pets be out of the home for everyone's safety and comfort. After all, you wouldn't leave your kids home with strangers, would you? 😂 If a pet must stay, secure them safely and let your agent know so buyers are informed.

🚗 7. Plan for last-minute showings. Know where your pets can go and have their essentials ready.

📸 Now for the fun part! We know we're not the only ones whose pets rule the house. Share a photo of your precious furry family in the comments. We'd love to meet them! 🐶🐱

10/26/2026

🗳️ Charlotte & Lake Norman neighbors, it's the FINAL WEEK of early voting in North Carolina!

🏡 Depending on where you live in NC, this year's ballot includes decisions on property taxes, county leadership and funding for roads, housing, schools and other community improvements.

Here's what you need to know!

📅 Early voting ends: Saturday, October 31 at 3 PM
🗳️ Election Day: Tuesday, November 3
🪪 Photo ID: Bring an acceptable form of photo ID

📍 Here's an important difference! During early voting, you can vote at ANY early voting location in your county. On Election Day, however, you must vote at your assigned polling place.

✍️ Not registered yet? Eligible voters can register and vote on the same day during early voting. You'll need proof of residence.

🔗 Find early voting locations, hours and additional information directly from the NC State Board of Elections:
https://www.ncsbe.gov/voting/vote-early-person

Already voted? Drop a 🗳️ in the comments!

10/23/2026

🏡 One home. Two new beginnings. 🏡
JUST CLOSED | 209 Kennerly Center Drive, Mooresville

Every home sale has a story, and it’s the people behind it who make our work so meaningful.

We're especially happy for our sellers as they look forward to an exciting new chapter! 🎉🎉Having the opportunity to work with them again makes this closing even more special, and we're truly grateful for their continued trust.

And a warm welcome to the new homeowners! We wish them all the very best as they settle into their new home. ❤️

Listed by Chad Hendrix & Jenny McCarver | Hendrix Properties

10/19/2026

🍂 Who says 55+ living means downsizing?

We hear it all the time. Buyers want less maintenance and more time to enjoy life, but they don't want to give up the space they love. Our beautiful listing in Trilogy Lake Norman proves you can have both!

📍 7142 Hanging Rock Court | Trilogy Lake Norman
$949,900 | 4 Beds | 3 Baths | 3,128 Sq. Ft.

🛏️ Nearly 2,400 sq. ft. of beautifully designed main-level living
🏡 A private upstairs retreat with a loft, guest bedroom and full bath
💻 A dedicated study for work, reading or planning your next adventure
🎨 An oversized laundry room with space for crafts and creative projects
🌳 Beautiful outdoor living spaces overlooking a peaceful wooded backdrop
📦 Climate-controlled storage and a walk-in attic for everything you want to keep

💬 We have our favorite space in this home. ♥ What’s yours? Drop a comment below.

Explore the photos and take the full property tour:
🔗 www.7142hangingrock.com

Listed by Chad Hendrix and Jenny McCarver with Hendrix Properties.
📞 704-737-4400 | Message us to arrange a private showing.

Luxury 55+ living in Trilogy Lake Norman with 4 BRs, loft, exceptional outdoor entertaining, resort-style amenities, and a private picturesque natural setting at 7142 Hanging Rock Ct.

10/12/2026

🏡 North Carolina Is No. 1, ahead of Texas and Tennessee! We've always known North Carolina is a wonderful place to call home, but apparently the rest of the country is catching on. According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau estimates, North Carolina ranks No. 1 in the nation for net domestic migration, ahead of Texas, South Carolina and Tennessee.

So what exactly does that mean? Net domestic migration is simply the difference between the number of people moving into a state from other states and the number moving out. And here's where it gets interesting:

Between July 2024 and July 2025:

🏡 North Carolina: 84,000 more people moved in than out.

⭐ Texas: 67,000

🌴 South Carolina: 66,000

🏔️ Tennessee: 42,000

North Carolina's net gain was twice Tennessee's and even exceeded Texas! Pretty interesting, isn't it? We're curious. If you moved to North Carolina from another state, where did you move from and what brought you here?

Source: NC Office of State Budget and Management, January 28, 2026
https://www.osbm.nc.gov/blog/2026/01/28/north-carolina-top-destination-domestic-migrants

10/06/2026

🍂 Living in the Charlotte region means some of the best fall fun is only a short drive away. From vineyard afternoons and colorful hot air balloons to charming small-town festivals and a touch of spooky fun, October around Charlotte has plenty to offer. 🎃

🍁 𝐖𝐞’𝐯𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐩 𝟏𝟎 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐮𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐚𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡.😃

1. 🎃 Carrigan Farms + Scarrigan Farms | Mooresville
October | Pumpkin picking begins October 3, with Scarrigan Farms bringing the scares on select October nights.
https://www.carriganfarms.com/pumpkin-picking/
https://scarriganfarms.com/

2. 🌽 Rural Hill Corn Maze | Huntersville
Weekends through October 31 | A Charlotte area fall classic with acres of corn maze and outdoor fun.
https://ruralhill.net/ruevents/

3. 🏰 Carolina Renaissance Festival | Huntersville
October 3 through November 22 | Jousting, artisans, entertainment and, of course, turkey legs.
https://www.carolina.renfestinfo.com/

4. 🍷 Davesté Vineyards Fall Festival | Troutman
October 10 and 11 | W**e, live music, food, local vendors and vineyard views.
https://www.davestevineyards.com/event-details/fall-festival-2026

5. 🎈 Carolina BalloonFest | Statesville
October 16 through 18 | Hot air balloons, evening glows, music, food and one of the area’s signature fall weekends.
https://www.carolinaballoonfest.com/event-schedule

6. 🎃 South End Fall Festival | Charlotte
October 10 | Family fun in the heart of South End with games, activities and plenty of fall spirit.
https://pritchardchurch.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/232261798

7. 🍁 Fall for Matthews Festival | Matthews
October 10 | Arts and crafts, live music, food and fall fun at Stumptown Park.
https://www.charlotteonthecheap.com/fall-for-matthews-festival/

8. 🍂 Fall at Daniel Stowe Conservancy | Belmont
Through October 31 | Beautiful gardens, seasonal displays and special fall events throughout the month.
https://danielstoweconservancy.org/visit/fall-at-stowe/

9. 🍎 Lincoln County Apple Festival | Lincolnton
October 17 | Apples, local makers, food and classic downtown festival fun.
https://www.lincolncountyapplefestival.com/

10. 🔥 Wh***ey, W**e & Fire | Ballantyne’s Backyard
October 24 | W**e, wh***ey, open fire cooking and music for a grown up fall evening.
https://charlotte.wh***eywinefire.com/

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09/28/2026

Mecklenburg County Property Tax Revaluation

🍂 Fall is here. Pumpkin spice, cooler mornings... and property taxes?

If you own a home in Mecklenburg County, the 2027 revaluation is now underway. After its initial review, the County says the median increase for residential properties is about 15%. That does not mean every home’s assessed tax value will increase by 15%, and it definitely does not mean everyone’s tax bill will increase by 15%.

Even if your assessed tax value goes up in 2027, your property tax bill does not automatically increase by the same percentage. After the new assessed tax values are established, Mecklenburg County and our cities and towns will set their property tax rates in the spring. Your actual tax bill will depend on both your new assessed tax value and the tax rate applied to it.

Mecklenburg County has a helpful update explaining the process here:
https://news.mecknc.gov/we-value-mecklenburg-county-update-2027-property-revaluation

And Mecklenburg isn’t alone. Lincoln, Iredell, Gaston and Catawba are also scheduled for property revaluation in 2027. Union County completed its most recent revaluation in 2025 and is preparing for its next revaluation in 2029. Cabarrus County last revalued in 2024 and is considering moving its next revaluation from 2028 to 2029.

Charlotte-area homeowners should keep this on their radar as we head toward 2027. 🏡🍂

09/10/2026

Got plans for the upcoming weekend? ✨ A private showing of our beautiful new listing in Gambill Forest is well worth adding to the list! This home offers the ideal balance of complete main-level living with a spacious second level for even more flexibility.

📍209 Kennerly Center Drive, Mooresville, NC
🛏️ Primary suite + second bedroom on the main level
🚪 Private flex room (office or formal dining)
🍽️ Quartz kitchen with generous island
🔥 Floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace in family room
🎬 Upstairs bedroom + full bath + spacious bonus room
🌿 Screened porch + patio
🐾 Expansive fenced backyard
🌳 Common green space directly across the street
🏊 Clubhouse, outdoor pool + fitness center
☕ Minutes from Downtown Mooresville, restaurants, coffee shops and more

MLS #4415133 | $479,900 | 2,652 SF | 3 BR | 3 BA + Bonus Rm

Want to learn more? Contact us for details or to schedule a private showing.
Listed by Chad Hendrix and Jenny Vaughn McCarver with Hendrix Properties
☎️ 704 737 4400
💻 www.209KennerlyCenter.com

08/29/2026

🎉 Happy 27th Real Estate Anniversary to our founder and Broker-in-Charge, Chad Hendrix! We’re pretty sure Chad has no idea this photo is making its return today, but naturally, a milestone like this calls for a little trip into the archives. 📸 And one thing we noticed right away, that great smile hasn’t changed a bit. 😃

A career that started with Dickens Mitchener in 1999 eventually led Chad to Allen Tate and then, in 2004, to create Hendrix Properties. Through every chapter, the same principles have stayed at the center of how he works: take care of your clients, look for the “win-win,” and do things right the first time. That last one is a lesson he got from his granddad, who always said, “If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right.” It is also probably why Chad is never satisfied with “good enough” and is always looking for ways to improve how we serve our clients, work together and grow as a company.

Congrats, Chad! 🥂🎉We’re all so proud of what you’ve built and grateful to be part of the Hendrix Properties team. Here’s to 27 years and many more ahead!