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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Tight inventory and rising rates to slow the spring market
May 2, 2022
Contact: Kim Walker, 704-940-3149
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Year-over-year home sales continued on a downward trend in March, falling 10.2 percent year-over-year as 1,078 homes closed across … more
Original Publish Date: 5/2/2022
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Gary and Patti West Honored as 2021 Humanitarians of the Year
Dec. 14, 2021
Contact: Kim Walker, 704-940-3149
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Realtors® and real estate industry leaders gathered at the Charlotte Convention Center on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021 for a Centennial … more
Original Publish Date: 12/14/2021
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Realtor® of the Year and Rookie of the Year awards presented at Canopy Realtor® Association’s Centennial Celebration
Dec. 14, 2021
Contact: Kim Walker, 704-940-3149
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Realtors® and real estate industry leaders gathered at the Charlotte Convention Center on Dec.10, 2021 to honor the legacy of one … more
Original Publish Date: 12/15/2021
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Buyer demand remains strong with steady, increased new listing activity heading into year end
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Home sales around the Charlotte region ticked up in November, rising 2.1 percent year-over-year as 4,604 homes sold, compared to 4,510 homes sold this time last year. Year-to-date … more
Original Publish Date: 12/21/2021
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Canopy Realtor® Association Promotes VP of Education Karyn Lindsey, Hires LaToya Simms as Canopy Real Estate Institute Director
April 18, 2022
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Canopy Realtor® Association, is pleased to announce that Karyn Lindsey, has been promoted to vice president of education, diversity and inclusion.
In Lindsey’s … more
Original Publish Date: 4/18/2022
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Asheville region home sales slow in September, buyer competition should ease going forward
Nov. 2, 2021
Contact: Kim Walker, 704-940-3149
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Sales across the mountain counties that make-up the Asheville region, continued to cool, declining 5.9 percent year-over-year, as 1 … more
Original Publish Date: 11/2/2021
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Home sales decline in October across the Charlotte region, while buyer demand remains steady
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Home sales declined for a second consecutive month in October, falling 5.3 percent year-over-year as 4,906 homes sold across the 16-county Charlotte region. Last October, nearly 5 … more
Original Publish Date: 11/16/2021
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November 2021 Sales Trends Across the Charlotte Region
Alexander County home sales declined 16.7 percent year-over-year with 25 homes sold versus 30 sold in November 2020 while pending sales declined 10 percent year-over-year, as only 27 homes went … more
Original Publish Date: 12/21/2021
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Economic conditions and low inventory continue to impact buyers
March 17, 2022
CHARLOTTE, N.C.— Home sales activity across the Charlotte region declined again in February, falling slightly, 1.6 percent year-over-year, as 3,626 homes were sold in February 2022. … more
Original Publish Date: 3/17/2022
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Homes sales activity still steady across the Asheville region, nearly unchanged compared to sales in November 2020
Jan. 6, 2022
Contact: Kim Walker, 704-940-3149
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Home sales across the Asheville region in November were mostly on par with activity around this time last year, though sales … more
Original Publish Date: 1/6/2022
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Yearend figures show new listing activity up slightly even as inventory remains challenged
CHARLOTTE, N.C.— At the close of 2021, sales across the 16-county Charlotte region reached their highest level yet, as a total of 59,031 homes were sold during the year, representing an 8.2 percent … more
Original Publish Date: 1/13/2022
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Changing market conditions impact home sales
March 30, 2022
Contact: Kim Walker, 704-940-3149
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Home sales across the Asheville region declined in February, as buyers and sellers likely impacted by supply shortages, rising … more
Original Publish Date: 3/30/2022
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Lee Allen installed as 2022 President for Canopy Realtor® Association, Canopy MLS and Canopy Housing Foundation
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Lee Allen, was recently installed as the 2022 President of Canopy Realtor® Association/Canopy MLS and Canopy Housing Foundation. Canopy Realtor® Association is a trade association … more
Original Publish Date: 1/27/2022
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Realtors® improve lives and housing during Realtors® Care Day
Sept. 20, 2021
Contact: Kim Walker, 704-940-3149
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Canopy Housing Foundation’s Realtors® Care Day (RCD) event, returns this year after being sidelined by the pandemic that … more
Original Publish Date: 9/20/2021
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Charlotte region home sales dip in September
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Existing-home sales slipped in September, falling 2.3 percent year-over-year as 5,108 homes sold across the 16 counties that make-up the Charlotte region. Data from Canopy MLS, … more
Original Publish Date: 10/18/2021
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February 2022 Residential Sales Trends Around the Charlotte Region
March 17, 2022
Alexander County home sales in February rose 17.4 percent year-over-year as 27 homes sold versus 23 that sold in February 2021. Pending contracts shows buyer demand for homes is … more
Original Publish Date: 3/17/2022
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October 2021 sales trends across the Charlotte region
Alexander County homes sales declined 42.9 percent year-over-year as 20 homes sold, which is 15 less than this time last year, while pending sales also declined 14.5 percent compared to last year, … more
Original Publish Date: 11/22/2021
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Buyer demand still strong across the Asheville region
Dec. 3, 2021
Contact: Kim Walker, 704-940-3149
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – October home sales declined 13.7 percent year-over-year across the Asheville region, as 1,215 homes sold compared to 1,408 homes … more
Original Publish Date: 12/3/2021
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Rising rates and prices continue to hamper buyers this spring
April 19, 2022
CHARLOTTE, N.C.— Sales across the Charlotte region declined in March, falling 10.2 percent year-over-year as 4,519 homes sold across the 16-county region. Last year the spring … more
Original Publish Date: 4/19/2022
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Cooler temperatures and the routines of fall, still haven’t deterred home sales across the Catawba Valley region
Nov. 3, 2021
Contact: Kim Walker, 704-940-3149
Cooler temperatures and the routines of fall, still haven’t deterred home sales across the Catawba Valley region
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Even as cooler, … more
Original Publish Date: 11/3/2021