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Charlotte’s Best Fall Happenings + Local Market Insights 📊🍁
- Christen Ripoli - REALTOR
- Sep 16
- 6 min read
🌟Five To Try in the Greater Charlotte Area🌟
🍁 Touchdowns, Treats, & Timeless Traditions 🏈🎃
Fall in Charlotte is officially here - and with it comes cooler nights, crisp mornings, and a calendar packed with can’t-miss events. From Panthers football to pumpkin patches, Oktoberfest steins to spooky thrills, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the season.
This week’s Five to Try is full of fall flavor, family fun, and hometown traditions that make Charlotte such a great place to call home. 💛
And as always, THANK YOU for the support, referrals, and love. Your trust keeps my business growing through relationships, and I’m forever grateful!
Let’s dive in!
1️⃣ Carolina Panthers Fall Home Games 🏈🐾
The roar of football season is back at Bank of America Stadium! Catch the Panthers in action this fall with three big home games:
Sept. 21 vs. Atlanta Falcons
Oct. 12 vs. Dallas Cowboys
Oct. 26 vs. Buffalo Bills
Get your tickets early and join the sea of blue and black in Uptown!
📍 Bank of America Stadium
🔗 Tickets
2️⃣ Oktoberfest & SCarowinds at Carowinds 🍺🎃
Carowinds is bringing double the fun this fall. Celebrate Bavarian traditions with bratwursts, pretzels, and seasonal brews during Oktoberfest, then stick around after dark for SCarowinds, where haunted mazes, scare zones, and thrilling rides set the stage for spine-chilling fun.
📍 Carowinds
3️⃣ North End Farmers Market 🍎🌻
Fall harvest season makes the North End Farmers Market extra sweet! Stop by Camp North End every Wednesday for fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, and artisan finds while supporting local farmers and makers.
🗓️ Wednesdays through Oct. 29 | 4-8 PM
📍 Camp North End
4️⃣ Festival in the Park 🎨🍂
Since 1964, Festival in the Park has been a beloved fall tradition in Charlotte. Held in Freedom Park, this festival features live music, local art, crafts, food vendors, and family fun - all set against the backdrop of peak fall color. A perfect way to spend an autumn weekend!
📍 Freedom Park
5️⃣ Hall Family Farm 🎃🍓
A true fall staple! Hall Family Farm is the place for pumpkin picking, hayrides, a corn maze, and fall treats like apple cider donuts. It’s a family-friendly outing that captures all the charm of autumn in the Carolinas.
📍 Hall Family Farm (Lancaster, SC - just outside Charlotte)
🔗 Farm Info
NOTE: There's much more happening around Charlotte this week, so check out this Facebook group for tons of family-friendly events happening all over the Charlotte area. Family Fun in Charlotte and Union County I'm also trying to build up another group What's Up Charlotte. If you haven't already joined, I'd love your support!
🍁Fall in Charlotte🍁
Looking for the best ways to enjoy the season? I’ve put together a custom map highlighting some of the top fall activities in Charlotte and the surrounding counties - from festivals and pumpkin patches to scenic spots and local favorites.
📍 Explore the map here: Click to View
Mortgage News
📉 Mortgage Rates Drop Across Most Loan Types
Good news for buyers this week: mortgage rates moved lower in nearly every category. The 30-year fixed saw the biggest drop, sliding 0.12% to 6.13%, while the 30-year jumbo also fell to 6.15%. FHA and VA loans both declined as well, now sitting just under 6%.
The 15-year fixed held steady at 5.71%, and the only slight increase came from the 7/6 SOFR ARM, which inched up 0.01%. Overall, these decreases bring more affordability back to the table, lowering monthly payments and giving buyers greater purchasing power.
Thinking about buying or refinancing? These rate drops could make a real difference in your monthly payment. Let’s talk through your options and create a plan that works for your goals.
*Most recent mortgage rates according to https://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/
Featured Homes
📍2065 Gable Way Lane, Matthews📍
Welcome to 2065 Gable Way Lane - a charming townhome in the Chestnut Oaks community of Matthews, NC! This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home offers 1,685 square feet of comfortable living with a layout designed for convenience and connection.
Step inside to find a freshly painted interior, professionally cleaned carpets, and a spacious main-level primary suite with an ensuite bath and generous closet. The inviting living and dining areas feature a cozy gas fireplace, while the well-appointed kitchen provides ample cabinet space and prep areas. Upstairs, you'll find two more bedrooms and a full bathroom.
Enjoy outdoor living on your covered front porch and benefit from the detached 2-car garage for added storage. With access to community amenities like a pool, clubhouse, and walking trails - all with low Union County taxes - this home offers both lifestyle and location.
🔑 Highlights:
3 bedrooms | 2.5 bathrooms
1,685 sq ft of thoughtfully designed space
Main-level primary suite with ensuite bath
Cozy gas fireplace
Detached 2-car garage
Community pool, clubhouse & trails
Low Union County taxes
Zoned for Indian Trail Elementary, Sun Valley Middle & High
Under Contract Homes
📍7807 Hummingbird Lane, Charlotte📍
This charming Apple Tree Village townhome is officially off the market! With nearly 1,500 sq ft of living space, a thoughtful two-story layout, and a convenient location, 7807 Hummingbird Lane was a fantastic find for the right buyer.
Congratulations to my sellers and to the new homeowners who will soon enjoy this well-situated Charlotte gem! 💛
Video of the Week
Check out this video featuring : Moving to Charlotte NC? Realtor Q&A with Christen Ripoli | Living In Charlotte
Thinking about moving to Charlotte, North Carolina? In this video, Derek Bicksler and Krista Lorenzo from Pennsylvania sit down with local Realtor Christen Ripoli to ask everything you’ve been wondering about life in Charlotte and the surrounding suburbs.
We cover it all - from the housing market, schools, and job opportunities to the best neighborhoods, cost of living, and what makes Charlotte so attractive to families, retirees, and professionals alike.
If you’re considering relocating to Charlotte, Union County, or any of the surrounding areas, this conversation will give you insider knowledge straight from a trusted local agent.
📲 Whether you’re moving in a month or a year, Christen can help you start your journey to Charlotte. Call, text, or email today!
📞 330.301.0687
Charlotte Market Minute
📢 Charlotte Market Update | September 9th - September 16th 📢
A total of 890 properties were sold, with the average sales price coming in at $526,313 and the median sales price at $400,000. Properties spent an average of 52 days on the market and sold for 97.67% of list price - holding steady with recent weeks. The average price per square foot this week landed at $239.08. The most affordable property sold for $42,000, while the highest sale reached an impressive $7.3 million. Whether you’re buying, selling, or just keeping an eye on the numbers, Charlotte’s real estate market continues to present opportunities across all price points. Let’s connect and plan your next move!
📊 Here’s your weekly snapshot:
890 total properties sold
Average sales price: $526,313
Median sales price: $400,000
Average price per square foot: $239.08
Properties are selling for an average of 97.67% of list price
Average days on market: 52
Lowest sale: $42,000
Highest sale: $7.3M
Have questions about how this impacts your home plans? I’d love to help!
📞 330.301.0687
🏡 Christen Ripoli, REALTOR® | Real
Discover "What's Up Charlotte?"
Looking for fun things to do around the Queen City? Check out the Facebook page What’s Up Charlotte? - your one-stop hub for local events, festivals, family-friendly activities, date night ideas, small business spotlights, and so much more!
It’s the perfect place to find weekend plans, connect with fellow Charlotteans, and uncover hidden gems in our city. Whether you’re new to the area or a longtime local, this community has something for everyone.
👉 Join the conversation here: What’s Up Charlotte?
Christen's Connections
"I know a guy" (and plenty of ladies too!). Are you in need of a connection? Maybe you want to have a deck added onto your home, or you need new blinds, or perhaps a cleaning service - I've got an extensive list of the best connections in the area. Consider me your own personal Yelp! Clicking on the link above will bring you to my quick connections list, but I have lots more saved in my Google Drive. Let me know how I can help!
Referrals
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