Allen Tate CEO talks 6 housing market topics, trends to watch in 2017

A number of factors are anticipated to drive Charlotte's housing market in 2017 — and, for the most part, the outlook is positive. The Charlotte MSA is expected to have more housing starts and a continually steady and in-demand market, according to Pat Riley, president and CEO of Allen Tate Cos. Rising interest rates could trigger a shift but it's hard to predict how much or what type of impact, Riley said. According to a report from the National Association of Realtors released this week, rising…

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