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Top Home Buying Myths – And the Truth

04/11/2019 by Debe Leave a Comment

Top Home Buying Myths – And the Truth

Buying a home can seem like a huge undertaking. You don’t need to be a first time home buyer to find the process overwhelming. There is so much information available, how can you tell what’s true and what’s a myth? Understanding the difference can help you make the best decision for you and your family goals.

Top Home Buying Myths – And the Truth

The First Step is finding the Right House – Before you head out shopping, speak with a lender to understand your financial options and how much house you can afford.
You Can’t Buy a Home Without Perfect Credit – The truth is there are many loans available which still offer good interest rates for those without that perfect score.
You Need 20% Down Payment – First time home buyers can use FHA financing for as low as 3.5% down. There are other programs too, such as VA and some conventional loans with less than 20% down also.
You Don’t Need an Agent – An agent not only knows the market and can help you with value, but also customary charges, negotiations and solutions to common hiccups.
Schools Don’t Matter if you don’t have Kids – The neighborhood school is always important to home values, regardless of whether you yourself have children.
New Homes Don’t Need a Home Inspection – Every home should have a home inspection by a licensed inspector to check for existing or potential problems.

Buying a home is one of the most important financial decisions you’re likely to make in your lifetime. Take the time you need to understand the process and learn from the professionals; don’t assume that everything you read is true.

If you’re thinking about buying a home in Charlotte this spring, make sure you work with a qualified real estate professional. There’s a reason 9 out of 10 buyers partner with an agent or broker to find and purchase their dream home and I’d love to help you find yours.

Call or text (704) 491-3310 – let’s talk!

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Elizabeth Market Report – APRIL 2019

04/07/2019 by Debe Leave a Comment

About Elizabeth Charlotte NC

The Elizabeth neighborhood was home to department store magnate William Henry Belk, and the city’s first neighborhood movie theater, The Visulite, a popular night spot in Elizabeth which continues to feature live music nightly. New shops, up-scale restaurants and revitalization along Elizabeth Avenue has created a trendy Charlotte NC hot spot which attracts many visitors to the Elizabeth community.

Popular Charlotte Historic Elizabeth — Discover Elizabeth – Charlotte NC

Favorite local spots in Elizabeth Charlotte NC – All are just a stone’s throw away from homes in Elizabeth including:

Elizabeth at a Glance

If you’re shopping for homes for sale near Uptown Charlotte NC, the Elizabeth community offers both proximity to the city (Uptown is within walking distance in most areas of Elizabeth) and historic homes with a flare of hip! Historic Elizabeth is home to two of Charlotte’s major hospitals, North Carolina’s largest community college (Central Piedmont Community College) and the city’s oldest park, Independence Park. Homes for sale in Elizabeth Charlotte NC range from brick mansions to quaint bungalows and even new townhomes and condominiums are available in Elizabeth.

One of Charlotte’s most walkable neighborhoods

How is the market doing in Elizabeth?

Elizabeth Neighborhood Average Sales Price

Average Days on the Market

Average Price Per Square Foot in Elizabeth

Months Supply of Inventory in Elizabeth

Number of Showings per Listing

Location

Thinking of buying or selling in the Elizabeth neighborhood? I can help! Call or text (704) 491-3310.

A Green Spring – Charlotte Homeowner Tips

04/06/2019 by Debe Leave a Comment

A Green Spring – Charlotte Homeowner Tips

It’s spring cleaning time — and time for all things growing and green. Speaking of ‘green,’ how green is your house? Upgrading some of your home’s features to be more environmentally friendly can improve your home’s value and save you some ‘green’ in the long run, too.

Green updating may cost a little more up-front but, they are worth it in the long run – both environmentally and in utility bill savings.

Here are a few green updates you can make to your home:

• Install ENERGY STAR® appliances

• Install solar panels

• Get a geothermal water heater

• Install energy efficient windows & doors

• Install plumbing that reduces water usage

• Use a programable, smart thermostat

• Use lightbulbs that are energy efficient (LED and CFL are the best)

• Don’t crank the air conditioner unless you really have to—use ceiling fans

*Note: Some of these improvements may qualify you for tax breaks.

Thinking of listing your Charlotte area home? Let’s talk! Call or text Debe @ (704) 491-3310.

What are Those Blue Rocking Chairs Across the Queen City?

04/03/2019 by Debe Leave a Comment

What are Those Blue Rocking Chairs Across the Queen City?

The City of Charlotte’s Placemaking Program is making a mark on the city with an unusual but, delightful display to celebrate Charlotte’s 250 years.

The newly-formed organization dropped 100 rocking chairs across the city today, to celebrate Charlotte’s 250th anniversary and to invite residents to collaborate in placemaking efforts.

Sit and relax a bit in the new chairs and share ideas as to how to transform under-utilized public spaces into vibrant, useful places for all. The program’s mission is to create spaces in Charlotte, giving a sense of identity and place for everyone.

“We chose rocking chairs as a symbol of the city’s charm, encouraging people to stop and take in the environment, and celebrate their public spaces,” said Monica Holmes, placemaking manager Charlotte’s Urban Design Center. “We want to build on the city’s welcoming reputation while encouraging Charlotteans to explore the possibilities of shaping our community together.”

Each rocking chair displays the web address for the City of Charlotte’s Placemaking Program which points neighborhoods, communities and businesses to public enhancement resources, including:

Funding opportunities,
Emerging artist opportunities
Tools to implement projects in public spaces.

The rocking chairs will remain in place until the end of December, 2019. The chairs can be found in 25 locations Uptown and in all 7 of the City Council Districts. The map below shows all of the locations of the celebratory rocking chairs:

Charlotte’s Placemaking Program aggregates tools available through Urban Design, CDOT, Housing & Neighborhood Services and Engineering & Property Management

Are the blue rockers Carolina Blue or Duke Blue? Neither! If anything, the chairs are more Panther blue! So, take a seat, rest a spell, collaborate with your neighbors and celebrate our amazing community.

Join in the fun by posting your own pictures on social media using the hashtag #RockwithCLT.

365 Things to Do & Places to Go | Charlotte Knights – BB&T Ballpark

04/03/2019 by Debe Leave a Comment

365 Things to Do & Places to Go | Charlotte Knights – BB&T Ballpark

In 1987, George Shinn, also the founder of the NBA Charlotte Hornets, bought the minor league team from the Crockett family. Shinn committed to building a permanent home for the team and in 1988, the team, formerly known as the Charlotte Orioles(a 2-A Affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles) was re-named the Charlotte Knights.

Crocket Park, with a ‘make-shift’ stadium was soon outgrown and as Shinn affiliated with the Chicago Cubs, a new stadium was in the works. Fort Mill, SC became home to the Charlotte Knights in 1989 with a brand new 8,000-seat stadium, named Knights Stadium.

Before the 1997 season, Shinn sold the Knights to North Carolina businessman Don Beaver, who then affiliated with 3-A Affiliate, Chicago White Sox.

In 2011, a land-swap deal was made by the Charlotte City Council & The Mecklenburg County Commission that brought about the construction of a brand new, $54M stadium, right in the heart of Uptown Charlotte. The first game was held in the new BB&T Ballpark April 11, 2014. The new 10,200 seating capacity stadium includes 945 club seats and 22 luxury suites. The skyline views from the ballpark are INCREDIBLE and, the BB&T Ballpark is the most visited venue in Minor League Baseball!

If you haven’t been to the ballpark, you’re in for a real treat! The Knights will open their sixth season at BB&T Ballpark against the Durham Bulls (3-A Affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays) on Thursday, April 4th at 7:04PM

LOCATION:

BB&T Ballpark
Charlotte Knights Baseball Club
324 South Mint Street
Charlotte, NC 28202

Phone: 704-274-8300

Ticket Office: 704-274-8282

Visit our 365 Things to Do in Charlotte Facebook Page

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Dilworth Real Estate Market Report – April 2019

04/02/2019 by Debe Leave a Comment

Dilworth Real Estate Market Report – APRIL 2019

Charlotte NC – Dilworth envelopes residents and visitors with tree-lined streets, fronting beautiful, architecturally designed homes, many with wrap-around porches and mostly craftsman-style homes. As well, quaint little shops and restaurants are all within walking distance to homes in Dilworth Charlotte NC. Local merchants offer personal attention as well as an ambiance that is simply Dilworth’s trademark. It is difficult to believe that anyone ever considered Dilworth a ‘suburb’ as they did in the late 1800’s.

Dilworth is a must-tour neighborhood in historic Charlotte – you won’t be disappointed!

Take a tour and see why Dilworth is the choice among many Uptown young professionals, retirees and families who simply adore the ‘neighborhood’ feel of Dilworth.

Neighboring **Freedom Park** – the largest park in Mecklenburg County

Architecture, including many craftsman style homes and older bungalows with streetscapes that tell the story of Historic Dilworth, is unique to Dilworth Charlotte NC. Recent revival with renovation of old and new construction have given yet, another, reason to call Dilworth home.

Dilworth Homes for Sale Charlotte NC — Charlotte’s most popular walkable neighborhood

Sellers in the Dilworth area, keeping with the trend not to price their homes so far above market value that they won’t sell, are seeing sales prices at about 96.3% of list price. Dilworth Charlotte NC market data is below:

Average Sales Price in Dilworth

Average Days on the Market

Average price per square foot

Average List-to-Sales Price Ratio

Market Absorption Rate in Dilworth

Average number of showings per listing per month in Dilworth

Map of Dilworth – Click the Dilworth icon on the interactive Google map below…

Visit www.DiscoverDilworth.com for more information on this lovely historic but, hip community. Let me know how I can assist you – as a seller or a buyer. Give me a call or text at (704) 491-3310 or email CharlotteBroker@icloud.com.

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SELLERS

If you’re thinking of selling your first, second, third or…home, let’s talk! As with everything in life, preparation is key and I will equip you with what you’ll need to get you, as seamlessly as possible, through the home-selling process. Call or text (704) 491-3310 and let’s get started today!

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BUYERS

Visit www.TheMaxwellHouseGroup.com for more information and to search for homes in the Charlotte Metro region. Your first step should be enlisting an experienced, local real estate broker who will educate you on the ENTIRE home buying process. Selecting a knowledgeable broker is not as easy as it may seem.

There are real estate agents and brokers who will sell you anything but, you want to enlist a seasoned real estate professional for your real estate needs. We would love to share our knowledge of the Charlotte market with you…and give you the grand tour of our beautiful city as well.

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Charlotte Real Estate and Charlotte Homes for Sale

Top Home Buying Myths – And the Truth

Elizabeth Market Report – APRIL 2019

A Green Spring – Charlotte Homeowner Tips

What are Those Blue Rocking Chairs Across the Queen City?

365 Things to Do & Places to Go | Charlotte Knights – BB&T Ballpark

Dilworth Real Estate Market Report – April 2019

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