William  Owens

William Owens

Broker-in-Charge/Realtor-NC&SC

License #: NC-164566/SC-22129

South Charlotte Properties

Mobile:
704-564-7222
Office:
704-269-8458
Email Me
William  Owens

William Owens

Broker-in-Charge/Realtor-NC&SC

License #: NC-164566/SC-22129

South Charlotte Properties

Mobile:
704-564-7222
Office:
704-269-8458
Email Me

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Zillow, Redfin ask judge to throw out federal lawsuit over $100M partnership

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2026-01-14 18:33
The two portals say the syndication agreement they struck last year provides advantages for both renters searching for homes and property managers looking to lease buildings.

Real estate’s ‘Moneyball’ moment: 5 reasons new agents have the edge in 2026

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2026-01-14 17:35
Broker Zac Kennedy shares why 2026 is the year new real estate agents win big by trading flash for fundamentals.

MLS to AI: The real estate acronym decoder every agent needs in 2026

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2026-01-14 17:00
Contributor and COO Holly Brink has the ultimate guide to decode the lingo of business for new and seasoned agents.

Mortgage Applications Beat Winter Slump, Soar 28%

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2026-01-14 14:46

Beating the expectations of a typical quiet winter season for the housing market, mortgage applications shot up by a whopping 28.5% from one week earlier, according to the latest data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA). The MBA’s latest Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey found that the Market Composite Index—a measure of mortgage loan application volume—grew…

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FTC’s Zillow/Redfin Case Faces Critical Legal Challenge Over Market Definition

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2026-01-14 14:41

In a memorandum filed Jan. 13, defendants Zillow and Redfin are asking a federal judge to throw out the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) antitrust case against their $100 million partnership—and their arguments reveal potential weaknesses in how the government defined the market it’s trying to regulate. First filed Sept. 30, 2025, the FTC alleged that…

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Washington State Floats Bill Severely Restricting Private Home Listings

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2026-01-14 14:37

Private listings are at the center of one of the most headline-grabbing litigations in real estate right now. Compass has sued Zillow over its new “listing access standards” program, which removes listings not listed on MLSs within one business day of being publicly marketed from Zillow’s platform. While the Zillow and Compass litigation unfolds in…

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How To Get in Touch with a Vacant Homeowner Who May Want to Sell

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2026-01-14 14:19

A vacant home often signals a transition. When a property sits empty, it is rarely accidental. According to a recent LendingTree study, nearly 15 million homes across the United States are currently vacant, often reflecting life changes, financial pressure or unresolved decisions about what comes next. For real estate professionals, these properties can represent meaningful…

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New Academy Launches to Prepare Real Estate Professionals for Speaking Opportunities

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2026-01-14 14:14

A new professional development academy has officially soft launched with a focused mission: to prepare experienced real estate professionals to step on stages, panels, podcasts and industry platforms with credibility, clarity and confidence, according to a release.  The Industry Speaks Academy was created to address a growing gap in the industry. While many professionals have…

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New academy seeks to prep real estate pros for public speaking

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2026-01-14 14:05
Founded by eXp Realty team leader Kendall Bonner, Industry Speaks Academy provides real estate professionals with structured training and feedback to ready them for speaking opportunities at events, podcasts and more.

Will Trump’s Flurry of Housing Proposals Move the Needle on Affordability?

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2026-01-14 13:41

President Donald Trump has floated several controversial ideas to help make housing affordable again. But his latest pitch—allowing Americans to tap 401(k) plans and 529 education savings accounts without penalties to fund their down payments—could have lasting financial consequences even if it helps with some upfront homeownership costs. According to a report from Politico, the…

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Buffini & Company Launches Two New Programs to Help Real Estate Agents Drive Growth

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2026-01-14 12:46

Buffini & Company has announced the launch of two new offerings designed to help real estate professionals strengthen their business and succeed in the year ahead: the newly re-engineered The Blitz lead generation system and the Referral Maker® CORE membership. For nearly three decades, Buffini & Company stated it has supported real estate agents through…

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December’s Existing-Home Sales Reach Their Highest Level in Nearly Three Years

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2026-01-14 12:46

The National Association of Realtors®’ (NAR) latest report, released today, revealed a significant rebound in existing-home sales for December 2025, marking the strongest seasonally adjusted performance in nearly three years.  The month saw existing-home sales increase 5.1% from the prior month, signaling improved market conditions after a challenging year marked by record-high home prices and…

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2025 existing-home sales miss 2024 pace by razor-thin 1K margin

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2026-01-14 12:32
Existing-home sales increased 5.1 percent month over month in December. However, it wasn't enough to push 2025 above the previous year's level.

NP Dodge Company Announces the Passing of Fourth-Generation Leader Nathan Phillips “Sandy” Dodge IV

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2026-01-14 12:21

NP Dodge Company announced the passing of Nathan Phillips “Sandy” Dodge IV on Jan. 11. Dodge, 89, passed surrounded by family just days after celebrating his birthday.  Born in 1937, Dodge was a fourth-generation leader of NP Dodge Company, founded in 1855 and recognized as the oldest real estate company in the United States still…

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You could say that Will grew up in Real Estate since his Mother was a broker/owner in Arkansas. He began his career in 1990 earning his NC Real Estate Salesman’s License and then working with First-time Homebuyers (which he still does). Since then, he has assisted hundreds of clients in navigating the process of buying or selling a home. He has in-depth, first-hand knowledge of both Charlotte and the surrounding areas. His experience and understanding of the many factors that influence the real estate market gives him the insight to provide unparalleled service to his buyers, sellers and investors. But it’s his warm, easy-going style that puts clients at ease and turns the stress of buying or selling a home into a pleasure. His clients always know that their best interest is his top priority.

License #: NC-164566/SC-22129

Education: University of Arkansas, BS. Business Administration Broker in Charge in NC and SC

Specialty: All Residential and Commercial

Awards: Top Producing Broker

Area Covered: In North Carolina....Charlotte, Pineville, Matthews, Weddington, Waxhaw, Marvin, Monroe, Indian Trail, Mint Hill. In South Carolina...Fort Mill, Indian Land, Rock Hill, Lancaster, Catawba, Clover, Lake Wylie.

Designation: ABR, ASR, CRS, ePRO