Dickens Mitchener New Construction

Welcoming Our New Agents

Dickens Mitchener is thrilled to welcome 7 new REALTOR®️/Brokers to our team of knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and diligent real estate agents.

Mark Guthrie

• Mark received his real estate license and REALTOR® membership in 2005. After a twenty-year career in banking, he decided to follow his passion into full-time resi dential real estate at Dickens Mitchener. • He works with both buyer and seller clients to achieve the best results while minimizing stress. Putting his clients first and always doing business with honesty and integrity are hallmarks of his approach. • In his free time, Mark enjoys fly fishing, travel, listening to live music, and wine tasting with friends.

Beth Holland

• Originally from Greenwood, SC, Beth moved to Charlotte 11 years ago after having lived all over the United States and Canada. • After working with many homeowners she decided to get her broker’s license. • Helping people is a passion for Beth and real estate is a great way to assist in a family’s dream coming true.

• As a Charlotte native, Maggie wants to help show her clients all there is to love about Charlotte and its surrounding areas. • Maggie grew up in the South Charlotte area and now resides in Plaza Midwood with her boyfriend and their rescue pup, Bodie. • She enjoys exploring up and coming neighborhoods in the area.

Lydia Mitchell

• Lydia was raised in Johannesburg, South Africa. • Currently lives in Providence Plantation with her husband and three kids. They have two miniature Labradoodles, Niki and Henry. • She passionately serves each real estate client as she helps them navigate buying or selling their home.

Anne Stuart Mitchener

• As a native Charlottean, Anne Stuart has a lifetime of knowledge of the Queen City. • Anne Stuart grew up in the Eastover neighborhood and now lives in Cotswold. • Combining her passion for connecting with people and building relationships, she became a licensed REALTOR®/Broker in 2020.

Michael Murphy II

• As the son of an award-winning Interior Designer and self-proclaimed architect, Michael inherited his mother’s gift when it comes to architecture and design. • He designed his home in New Orleans, which has been showcased more than a dozen times; and helped design a home in Pebble Beach, CA. • Murphy and his partner, Dr. Brent Becnel, recently moved back to Charlotte and love everything the Queen City has to offer. • He loves to cook, hike in the mountains, and swim.

Beth Parker

• Having lived and worked in the Northeast for 20 years, Beth now calls the Queen City home. • She brings a wealth of knowledge about relocation, having done it herself several times, and is passionate about welcoming newcomers to Charlotte. • Dedicated to helping clients with their real estate needs, her professionalism and Northern tenacity ensure absolute client satisfaction. • She enjoys playing a friendly game of tennis, loves watching her sons play basketball and is an active member of her local community.

2020 DECISIONS: RENOVATE OR SECOND HOME?

The real estate market was poised for a record year at the beginning of the new decade. Analysts were reporting a banner year based on low interest rates and a great economy. That all came to a halt in March. “Home” has taken on a whole new meaning in the year of the pandemic.

The home has now been described as the workplace, schoolhouse, gym, and more. It is where we have spent most of our family time this year. Traveling came to a halt for business as well as pleasure. The relocation department started to see a new trend this year, referrals to the NC mountains and NC & SC beaches. We decided to dive a little deeper to see what was happening.

Since March, 2020, agents have sent 9 referrals to the NC mountains. These clients were looking for a second home to escape to if we had to stay in quarantine. Asheville, Blowing Rock, and Cashiers were the top places where people were looking for a second home. All of these are within a 3 hour drive from the Charlotte, NC area, a perfect distance for a quick escape.

It is no surprise that the beach is where most people were looking for a second home. Agents sent a whopping 21 referrals to the NC & SC beaches since March. Most of the referrals were sent locally, but we also had 1 that was sent to Honolulu, Hawaii!

RENOVATION PLANS

ccording to our agents, clients have been reaching out to them for referrals to home A renovation companies. The most requested items to be added or renovated are home office updates and outdoor living spaces. Houzz.com reported a 58% increase in demand for home professionals in June. Pool companies have seen business grow 3x over the previous year. Kitchen and bath renovations are always in demand, but home renovation specialists have even seen a 40% increase in demand.

Homeowners stated that they finally had time to take on home renovation projects during the stay at home orders. As professionals are working from home, they can have work done in their homes that they wouldn’t have had time to oversee in the past. Clients have also stated that they wanted to make their homes feel more “cozy” after spending so much time in them this year. Reports show that many homeowners are using the money they have saved from eating out and cancelled vacations to fund the renovations.

The real estate market continues to exceed expectations in 2020. Whether you are interested in a second home, or a home renovation, this is the year to take advantage of low interest rates and a booming market.