REal Talk with Evie DeJesus

If you’ve ever looked up your home on Zillow, chances are you’ve seen a "Zestimate" attached to your property. For many homeowners, that number feels like a real-time, expert appraisal of their home’s true market value. But here's the reality: Zestimates are often wildly inaccurate —and relying on them could cost you serious money when it's time to buy or sell. Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on why you should never trust your home’s Zestimate and what you should be doing instead to find your true market value, especially here in Charlotte's fast-moving 2025 real estate market. What Is a Zillow Zestimate, Anyway? A Zestimate is Zillow’s automated property valuation tool. It uses publicly available data, tax records, previous sales, and a proprietary algorithm to guess what your home might be worth at a given time. Sounds good in theory, right? The problem is, real estate is local , and Zillow’s algorithm can’t possibly understand the finer details that i...

If you haven’t checked your home’s value lately, you might be in for a surprise—and a good one. Charlotte home prices are trending up again in 2025, and it’s not just hype. Whether you’re a homeowner curious about equity or a potential seller wondering if now is the time to cash out, understanding what’s driving this price growth can help you make a smart move. Here’s a closer look at why your home may be worth more than you think—and what it means for your bottom line. Home Prices Are Still Climbing As of April 2025, the median sale price for single-family homes in Charlotte is approximately $447,000 , which represents a 3.8% increase year-over-year . Townhomes and condos are also rising steadily, with median prices around $327,000 , up 4.2% from this time last year. Even with higher mortgage rates than we saw during the pandemic boom, demand remains strong—and inventory remains tight. That combination is keeping prices resilient. Top Reasons Why Home Values Are Rising in Charlotte 1...