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Discover Fun Events in Charlotte This Weekend! 🌟
- Christen Ripoli - REALTOR
- Feb 17
- 8 min read
🌟Five To Try in the Greater Charlotte Area🌟
🚘 Food Trucks, Fresh Finds, & Sweet Treats 🍰✨
February might be short, but Charlotte’s calendar is packed! This week brings everything from food truck rodeos and local markets to cozy nature mornings and car enthusiast meetups. Whether you’re craving something sweet, shopping small, or just looking for a reason to get out of the house, there’s something here for you.
This week’s Five to Try is all about flavor, fun, and finishing winter strong. 💛
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 BOGO Week at Nothing Bundt Cakes 🧁💛
Because one bundtlet is never enough! Enjoy a buy-one-get-one-free deal at Nothing Bundt Cakes all week long. It’s a sweet way to treat yourself - or surprise a friend.
🗓️ Feb. 16 - Feb. 22
📍 Participating Charlotte-area locations
2️⃣ Friday Fire & S’mores at Stevens Creek Nature Center 🔥🍫
Winter mornings don’t get cozier than this. Gather around the fire for s’mores and outdoor fun at Stevens Creek Nature Center. It’s a relaxed, family-friendly way to enjoy the outdoors before spring arrives.
🗓️ Fridays through Feb. 27 | 10:30 AM - 12 PM
📍 Stevens Creek Nature Center
3️⃣ Cars and Coffee at Charlotte Motor Speedway 🚗☕
Early morning engines and espresso? Yes, please. Cars and Coffee is a free community event where car lovers gather to show off rides, sip coffee, and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Whether you’re a serious gearhead or just love cool cars, it’s worth the stop.
🗓️ Saturday, Feb. 21 | 8 - 11 AM
📍 Charlotte Motor Speedway
4️⃣ The Camden Collective (South End) 🛍️🎨
Shop local and soak up the South End energy at The Camden Collective. This outdoor market features small businesses, handmade goods, vintage finds, and artisan products. A great excuse to stroll, browse, and grab brunch nearby.
🗓️ Saturday, Feb. 21 | 11 AM - 4 PM
📍 South End Charlotte
5️⃣ For The Culture Food Truck Rodeo 🌮🎶
Bring your appetite! The For The Culture Food Truck Rodeo is serving up diverse flavors, live music, and community vibes all afternoon. It’s the perfect way to support local food vendors while discovering something new and delicious.
🗓️ Saturday, Feb. 21 | 12 - 7 PM
📍 Charlotte area (see Instagram for details)
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!
Mortgage News
📉 Mortgage Rates Hold Steady with Minor Movement
This week brought a sense of stability to the mortgage market, with most rates holding steady and only slight adjustments across a few loan types. The 30-year fixed remained unchanged at 6.04%, while the 15-year fixed held at 5.61% - both continuing to hover near some of the lowest levels we’ve seen recently.
Jumbo loans ticked up just slightly to 6.28%, while the 7/6 SOFR ARM dipped to 5.35%, offering one of the most attractive payment options available right now. Government-backed loans saw minimal increases, with FHA at 5.63% and VA at 5.65%.
Overall, this steady rate environment gives buyers a predictable window to plan their next move without major market swings.
*Most recent mortgage rates according to https://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/
Featured Homes
📍1152 Stone Marker Drive, Monroe📍
Welcome to 1152 Stone Marker Drive - a pristine, 2-year-old home in one of Monroe’s most desirable golf communities! This beautifully designed one-story layout features 3 bedrooms and over 1,800 sq ft of open living space, perfect for both relaxing and entertaining.
The kitchen is the heart of the home with a massive island, abundant storage, and seamless flow into the dining and living areas. The primary suite is a true retreat, complete with a light-filled sitting room, spa-inspired bathroom, and generous walk-in closet.
Step outside to a fenced backyard ready for gatherings, pets, or play. A widened driveway and 3-car garage offer convenience and curb appeal. Plus, enjoy resort-style amenities - pool, cabana, tennis, pickleball, fitness center, and a premier golf course - all just 25 minutes from Uptown Charlotte.
🔑 Highlights:
3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms
1,863 sq ft of bright, open living
Kitchen with oversized island
Primary suite with sitting room + spa-inspired bath
Fenced backyard + 3-car garage
Resort-style amenities in Stonebridge Fairways
Zoned for Western Union Elementary and Parkwood Middle & High
📍2006 Chapman Street, Indian Trail📍
Welcome to 2006 Chapman Street - where easy single-story living meets timeless Craftsman charm in the heart of Indian Trail. Lovingly maintained by its original owner, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch offers a thoughtful, functional layout that makes everyday living feel effortless.
Step inside and you’ll immediately notice how seamlessly the living, dining, and kitchen spaces flow together - perfect for quiet mornings at home, casual get-togethers, or hosting friends and family. The primary suite is a comfortable retreat with a private bath, while two additional bedrooms provide flexibility for guests, a home office, or hobbies.
Located in a desirable Union County school district, this home blends comfort, convenience, and long-term value. If you’ve been searching for a well-cared-for ranch with character and practicality, this one deserves a closer look.
🔑 Highlights:
3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms
Single-story Craftsman-style home
Well-designed, flowing floorplan
Primary suite with private bath
Original owner & thoughtfully maintained
Zoned for Sardis Elementary, Porter Ridge Middle & High
Under Contract Homes
📍3637 Secrest Landing, Monroe📍
Welcome to 3637 Secrest Landing - an end-unit townhome that’s ready to begin its next chapter in the desirable Secrest Landing community. Thanks to its corner placement, natural light pours into the open main level, giving this home an airy, welcoming feel the moment you step inside.
The thoughtfully designed layout makes everyday life easy, with the kitchen flowing seamlessly into the living and dining areas - perfect for easy mornings, relaxed evenings, and entertaining without feeling crowded. Upstairs, spacious bedrooms provide flexibility for rest, work, or hosting guests. And because this home is vacant, it’s truly move-in ready - clean, bright, and waiting for someone to make it their own.
Conveniently located and zoned for highly regarded Union County schools, this end-unit blends comfort, function, and location in all the right ways.
🔑 Highlights:
3 bedrooms | 2.5 bathrooms
1,800 sq ft of living space
End-unit with extra natural light
Open, connected main-level layout
Vacant & move-in ready
Convenient Secrest Landing location
Zoned for Poplin Elementary, Porter Ridge Middle & High
📍1013 Blue Stream Lane, Indian Trail📍
Welcome to 1013 Blue Stream Lane, a spacious, freshly updated home tucked into the heart of the Fieldstone Farm community. This 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers 2,713 square feet of comfortable living space with updates that make it truly move-in ready.
Step inside to find brand new LVP flooring and a freshly painted interior, setting a clean, modern tone throughout the home. The open layout creates easy flow between living spaces, perfect for everyday life, casual gatherings, or hosting friends. Out back, the covered and extended patio is ideal for morning coffee, weekend cookouts, or quiet evenings, all overlooking a fenced-in yard that adds privacy and flexibility for pets or play.
Located in a well-loved neighborhood close to shopping, dining, parks, and major roadways, this home blends space, updates, and everyday convenience in all the right ways.
🔑 Highlights:
4 bedrooms | 2.5 bathrooms
2,713 sq ft of living space
Brand new LVP flooring + fresh interior paint
Open, functional layout
Covered & extended patio
Fenced backyard
Located in Fieldstone Farm
Zoned for Poplin Elementary, Porter Ridge Middle & High
📍3627 Secrest Landing, Monroe📍
Welcome to 3627 Secrest Landing - an end-unit townhome designed to make everyday living easy, bright, and comfortable. This popular Catawba floorplan offers an open, welcoming layout with extra natural light thanks to its corner location, creating a space that feels warm the moment you step inside.
The main level flows seamlessly from the living area into the kitchen and dining space, making it perfect for relaxed mornings or hosting friends. Step outside to the patio for fresh air and quiet evenings at home. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite provides a peaceful retreat, while additional bedrooms offer flexibility for guests, a home office, or hobbies. Convenient upper-level laundry keeps daily routines simple.
With a two-car garage, low-maintenance townhome living, and a location close to shopping, dining, and major roadways, this home truly checks all the boxes.
🔑 Highlights:
3 bedrooms | 2.5 bathrooms
End-unit Catawba floorplan
Bright, open layout with extra natural light
Primary suite with room to unwind
Upper-level laundry
Two-car garage
Low-maintenance townhome lifestyle
Zoned for Poplin Elementary, Porter Ridge Middle & High
Video of the Week
Check out this video featuring: Charlotte Real Estate: 2026 Reality Check
If you’re buying, selling, or even thinking about making a move in the Charlotte area, this video is for you. 🏡
In this Charlotte real estate market update for 2025, I’m breaking down what we’re seeing right now pricing trends, buyer and seller behavior, inventory, and how interest rates are impacting real-life decisions. I’m also sharing what we might be heading toward in 2026, so you can plan smart instead of reacting later.
We’ll talk about:
✔️ What the Charlotte housing market looks like in 2025
✔️ What buyers need to know right now
✔️ What sellers should be paying attention to
✔️ Market trends I’m watching closely for 2026
✔️ How to position yourself for success no matter your timeline
Whether you’re local, relocating, or just love staying informed, my goal is to help you feel confident and prepared not overwhelmed.
📞 330.301.0687
Charlotte Market Minute
📢 Charlotte Market Update | February 10th - February 17th 📢
A total of 705 properties were sold this week, with the average sales price coming in at $478,622 and the median sales price at $385,000. Properties spent an average of 73 days on the market and sold for an average of 99.21% of list price, showing strong buyer commitment and competitive pricing. The average price per square foot landed at $225.78, holding fairly steady as we continue moving toward the spring market. The lowest sale closed at $48,000, while the highest reached $5 million, highlighting continued activity across a wide range of price points. As inventory and buyer activity continue to shift week to week, staying informed is key to making confident decisions.
📊 Here’s your weekly snapshot:
705 total properties sold
Average sales price: $478,622
Median sales price: $385,000
Average price per square foot: $225.78
Properties are selling for an average of 99.21% of list price
Average days on market: 73
Lowest sale: $48,000
Highest sale: $5M
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?
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