It's the Ask Jonathan Episode.  This time, listeners asked for a market update, about what life is like as a Realtor and if you should waive an inspection or appraisal to make an offer more attractive to a Seller.  

If you would like to leave a voicemail for the next Ask Jonathan episode, call and leave a message or text 980-880-5088. send an email to podcast@trpcarolinas.com or leave a message via any of our social channels. 

At home Podcast on Twitter

At home with Jonathan on Instagram and

At home with Jonathan Osman on Facebook. 

Real estate search site Zillow announced today that they are shutting down their iBuying business effective immediately, laying off 25% of their workforce and selling 7,000 homes in their inventory to institutional investors. We look at the implications of their announcement and how it may impact the Charlotte real estate market

From Bloomberg "Zillow shuts down home flipping business after racing up losses"

This week, I'm joined by Ely Portillo from the UNC Charlotte Urban Institute to discuss passage of the 2040 Charlotte Comprehensive Plan, the upcoming Unified Development Ordinance or UDO, new developments in the development at Eastland Mall as well as return to work plans.  

You can also hear Ely and myself on the August 3rd Charlotte Talks podcast, where we discussed the role institutional investors are playing in the Charlotte housing market.