The #1 Mistake Sellers Are Still Making in 2025 vs. 2026

The #1 Mistake Sellers Are Still Making in 2025 vs. 2026 By Michele Weaver, eXp Realty Luxury | The Negotiator Who Owns Lake Norman Even as the market has shifted, one mistake keeps showing up again and again. Sellers call me and say:“Michele, homes were selling instantly last year. Why isn’t mine?”

How Do Duke Energy Lake Level Drawdowns Work and When Do They Happen?

How Do Duke Energy Lake Level Drawdowns Work — and When Do They Happen? By Michele Weaver, eXp Realty Luxury | The Negotiator Who Owns Lake Norman If you’ve spent time around Lake Norman - especially in the fall or winter - you may have noticed something interesting. The shoreline looks different.Do

Favorite Corned Beef and Cabbage

Ingredients 1 corned beef brisket (about 4 pounds) with spice packet 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 bay leaves 3-1/2 pounds small potatoes (10-15), peeled 8 medium carrots, halved crosswise 1 medium head cabbage, cut into wedges horseradish sauce (optional): 3 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons all-purpo

Easy Carrot Cake Loaf

Ingredients For the cake 1 cup (213g) packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, melted 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 large eggs 1 3/4 cups (210g) all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons bakin