Press Releases
The Canopy Realtor® Association issues media releases on current regional housing statistics from Canopy MLS data and for other items of public interest. All media inquiries should be directed to Kim Walker.
Press Releases List
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Canopy Housing Foundation Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Strides for Shelter 5K Run + Walk
Sept. 14, 2026Contact: Kim Walker, 704-940-3149
Decade-long event has raised more than $242,000 to support homeless initiatives across the Charlotte region
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Canopy … more
Original Publish Date: 9/14/2026
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South Carolina Counties Report July 2026
August 28, 2026Contact: Kim Walker, 704-940-3149
Residential Sales Trends in York, Lancaster, Chester and Chesterfield Counties
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Canopy MLS reports on residential sales trends … more
Original Publish Date: 8/28/2026
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Buyer Activity Picks Up as Catawba Valley Region Housing Inventory Continues to Grow
August 28, 2026Contact: Kim Walker, 704-940-3149
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Catawba Valley housing market gained momentum in July as buyers responded to a growing selection of homes for sale. Inventory … more
Original Publish Date: 8/28/2026
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Asheville Housing Market Holds Steady as Buyer Demand Grows and Prices Stabilize
August 28, 2026Contact: Kim Walker, 704-940-3149
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Home sales activity throughout the four-county Asheville area (Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson and Madison Counties) remained steady … more
Original Publish Date: 8/28/2026
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More Choice, Steady Sales Define Charlotte’s July Housing Market
August 28, 2026Contact: Kim Walker, 704-940-3149
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Canopy MLS housing data for July showed continued stability across the Charlotte region, with both buyer and sales activity … more
Original Publish Date: 8/28/2026
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Carolina Multiple Listing Services, Inc. (Canopy MLS) Names Longtime VP/CTO Steve Byrd as New Chief Executive Officer
July 29, 2026Contact: Kim Walker, 704-940-3149
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Canopy MLS has promoted longtime Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Steve Byrd to Chief Executive Officer, effective … more
Original Publish Date: 7/29/2026
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South Carolina Counties Report June 2026
July 29, 2026Contact: Kim Walker, 704-940-3149
Residential Sales Trends in York, Lancaster, Chester and Chesterfield Counties
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Canopy MLS reports on residential sales trends in … more
Original Publish Date: 7/29/2026
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Inventory Expands as Catawba Valley Housing Market Finds a More Balanced Summer Pace
July 29, 2026Contact: Kim Walker, 704-940-3149
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Housing inventory continued to expand across the Catawba Valley Region in June, giving buyers more choices as the market settled … more
Original Publish Date: 7/29/2026
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Asheville Area Housing Market Gains Momentum as Buyer Demand Reaches Highest Level Since 2023
July 29, 2026Contact: Kim Walker, 704-940-3149
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Housing activity across the Asheville metro-area (Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson and Madison counties) continued to gain momentum in … more
Original Publish Date: 7/29/2026
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Charlotte Housing Market Remains Steady Through First Half of 2026 as Buyer Demand Holds Strong
July 29, 2026Contact: Kim Walker, 704-940-3149
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Canopy MLS data for the 16-county Charlotte region showed the housing market remained steady in June, with closed sales essentially … more
Original Publish Date: 7/29/2026
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Canopy Housing Foundation Awards $85,500 to Strengthen Housing Opportunities Across the Charlotte Region
July 22, 2026Contact: Kim Walker, 704-940-3149
Annual Celebration Recognizes Community Grants, Habitat Partnerships and Youth Excellence in Service
Charlotte, N.C. – The Canopy Housing Foundation … more
Original Publish Date: 7/22/2026
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Canopy Housing Foundation Awards $35,300 to Support Housing Stability Across Haywood County
July 20, 2026Contact: Kim Walker, 704-940-3149
Charlotte, N.C. – Seven Haywood County/Western Region nonprofit organizations will receive a combined $35,300 in Community Grants from the Canopy … more
Original Publish Date: 7/20/2026
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Catawba Valley Region Home Prices Rise as Buyer Activity Accelerates in May
May 22, 2026Contact: Kim Walker, 704-940-3149
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Catawba Valley Region housing market gained additional momentum in April as more homeowners entered the market and buyer … more
Original Publish Date: 6/25/2026
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Asheville Area Buyer Demand Remains Strong as Inventory Expands and Market Balances
June 25, 2026Contact: Kim Walker, 704-940-3149
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — May home sales across the four-county Asheville area (Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, and Madison counties) reflected a spring market … more
Original Publish Date: 6/25/2026
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Charlotte Housing Market Continues to Normalize as Inventory Reaches Highest Level Since Before the Pandemic
June 25, 2026Contact: Kim Walker, 704-940-3149
Buyer demand remained steady in May as inventory rose 6.2 percent year over year, giving consumers more choices while keeping home prices stable … more
Original Publish Date: 6/25/2026
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Canopy MLS Expands Broker Choice Through New Participation and Technology Initiatives
June 3, 2026Contact: Kim McMillan, VP of Marketing, 704-940-3177
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As real estate becomes increasingly interconnected, Canopy MLS believes the future of the MLS should be defined … more
Original Publish Date: 6/3/2026
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Buyer Activity Strengthens Across Asheville Region as Inventory Expands
May 22, 2026Contact: Kim Walker, 704-940-3149
Growing inventory and longer market times are creating a more balanced spring market, while steady demand continues to support prices.
ASHEVILLE, N.C. … more
Original Publish Date: 5/22/2026
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South Carolina Counties Report April 2026
May 22, 2026Contact: Kim Walker, 704-940-3149
Residential Sales Trends in York, Lancaster, Chester, and Chesterfield Counties
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Canopy MLS reports on residential sales trends in … more
Original Publish Date: 5/22/2026
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Catawba Valley Housing Market Sees Strong Spring Activity as Listings and Sales Increase in April
May 22, 2026Contact: Kim Walker, 704-940-3149
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Catawba Valley Region housing market gained additional momentum in April as more homeowners entered the market and buyer … more
Original Publish Date: 5/22/2026
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Buyer Demand Continues Building Across Charlotte Region Despite Rising Economic and Affordability Pressures
May 22, 2026Contact: Kim Walker, 704-940-3149
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Even as the housing market continued to navigate broader economic uncertainty in April, buyer demand continued to build across the … more
Original Publish Date: 5/22/2026