A couple posts engagement photos on Instagram. A real estate agent who says she does not know them leaves a comment: “Hey, you need to call me. I didn’t even know y’all were engaged.” You can probably imagine why someone reading that might click through to her profile. Who is this woman? How does she know him? Is there something the couple needs to discuss? According to the agent’s TikTok explaining the tactic, (link opens in a new tab) 442 of the couple’s friends and family

Charlotte’s Best Gold for Best Vocational School and BusinessRate recognition as the No. 1 Trade School in Concord, NC Skyline School has won Gold for Best Vocational School in the 2026 Charlotte’s Best competition, adding to its recognition earlier this year by BusinessRate as the No. 1 Trade School in Concord, North Carolina. The two honors give students exploring North Carolina real estate classes another reason to consider the Concord-based school for continuing education

Homeowners in Sherrills Ford could face $90,000 a year in HOA assessments. After years of complaints about promised amenities, community members are asking Attorney General Jeff Jackson to investigate. For North Carolina brokers, the story raises urgent questions about disclosures, affordability, and what buyers are actually being promised. A home can have a fixed-rate mortgage and still become unaffordable to keep. At Magnolia Cove in Sherrills Ford, Catawba County, North Ca