Choosing Your New Home…It’s All About Lifestyle

Golf Courses in Charlotte NC

First, Find the Perfect Charlotte Neighborhood that Fits Your Lifestyle Buyers, anxious to make a quick home selection, often fail to take into consideration whether their new Charlotte home will work for their lifestyle.  Is it in a location within a reasonable commute to the office?  Is it near recreational areas that you will be utilizing regularly?  Is it near the airport?  If golfing is your pastime, is there a public course near the home which you're considering? Selecting the neighborhood FIRST is the wise way to shop homes for sale in Charlotte NC.  Find the Charlotte neighborhood … Continue reading...

2034 Sharon Lane Charlotte NC 28211 – Home For Sale

5BR/5BA  Home  $549,000  MLS# 2007491 Simply charming 1940’s bungalow, loaded with character and endless expansion possibilities. Featuring great open floorplan with high ceilings, enormous rooms and master closet(s), and the opportunity of a lifetime for a home in highly sought-after Foxcroft or Foxcroft East for under $1M. Plans available for renovation to expand over 2,000 more square feet under roof. If you’re looking for a rehab in which you can comfortably reside, this is the one! This vintage home is home to only the third set of loving owners today. The incredibly well-constructed … Continue reading...

What Tax Benefits Can I Expect When Buying a Charlotte Home for Sale?

Are you on the fence about buying a Charlotte home for sale?  Jane Peters of Los Angeles writes a good summary of the attractive benefits of homeownership with regards to federal tax breaks.  Of course, you'll always want to confirm any tax deduction with your CPA before filing your taxes. ________________________________________________________ If you are on the fence about buying a home, consider that the tax benefits of home ownership can be attractive. What are the tax benefits of buying a home? Mortgage interest reduction. A homeowner can deduct the interest on a mortgage up to $1 … Continue reading...

Foxcroft Market Report March 2011

Foxcroft Market Report March 2011 Foxcroft and Foxcroft East are full of rich Charlotte history. Morrocroft Farms, a working dairy farm, owned by the Harris family, was sold and developed in the 1940’s.  The community was then, and remains, one of the most sought-after areas in Charlotte. Foxcroft, the tip of Myers Park, is nestled comfortably between Eastover and SouthPark. Homes for sale in Foxcroft and Foxcroft East Neighborhoods range from $400,000 to over $2.5 million with homes built in the 30‘s situated beside renovated or re-built homes recently completed.  The homes are surrounded by … Continue reading...

Buying a Charlotte Home – 5 Mistakes to Avoid

Buying a Charlotte Home - 5 Mistakes to Avoid With record low mortgage interest rates, and low prices buying a home right now should be a no-brainer for first-time home buyers. However, here are some mistakes to avoid: Selecting an agent Many first time home buyers, and home buyers in general spend their time online checking out homes and relying on sites like Zillow to provide them with accurate comps. Understand that working with an agent does not cost you the buyer a penny. You have someone who will send you listings that meet your needs and budget and who will negotiate the best price … Continue reading...

Charlotte Home Loans – Which Way Do I Go?

Charlotte Home Loans - Which Lender is Right for You? One of the most misunderstood aspects of Charlotte home loans is the different types of home loans that are available to Charlotte homebuyers. Most buyers assume they have to obtain a home loan from a traditional savings and loan.  That is not the case and there are several different options for Charlotte homebuyers to use. Here are the main types of mortgage lenders and how each of them function: Mortgage Bankers: Mortgage bankers are loan originators that operate with the sole objective to sell the loan they create to another source. … Continue reading...

Staged, Stunning and SOLD in Marvin Creek!

Luxury homes for sale in the Charlotte NC area

Searching for luxury homes for sale in the Charlotte area? Sorry you missed this luxurious Marvin Creek home for sale!  However, there are others in the wonderful South Charlotte neighborhood of Marvin Creek. These lovely homes for sale in Marvin Creek are zoned in the award-winning Marvin School Zone. This beautifully appointed estate home in highly sought after Marvin Creek neighborhood with top ranked Marvin Ridge schools is offering its buyers pure luxury in South Charlotte!  The winding, dual staircases and soaring ceiling in the foyer beckon you into this one-of-a-kind Marvin Creek … Continue reading...

When Buying a Home in Charlotte, Hold Off on Your Spending

If you are buying a home in Charlotte NC and you have been approved for a mortgage based on your credit, be aware that, effective June 1, 2010, your lender may order another full credit screening. This is to ensure that you have not taken out, or even shopped for additional loans - a new car, furniture, and new credit card, etc. If the new credit screening finds that you have, the loan will be put on hold pending further investigation. If the loans are large enough to affect the debt-to-income ratio this could put an end to the loan as it could mean monthly payments that are too high to … Continue reading...

Is Under Pricing a Home FALSE Advertisement?

Is Under Pricing a Charlotte Home FALSE Advertisement? Fellow real estate agent in Wellington, FL and contributing editor to the www.iCharlotteRealEstate.com site, writes a great article explaining why REO agents price homes more competitively than we often think they should. One of my clients recently submitted an offer on a Bank Owned (REO) property in Wellington Florida and without even reviewing the comparables I knew the home was under priced, which is common with REO properties in this area.  Instead of pricing the home at market value a REO listing agent will under price the home to … Continue reading...

2610 Selwyn Avenue Charlotte, NC 28209 – Home for Sale

4 BR/4.1BA  Myers Park Home $2,299,000  Exquisite Georgian in the heart of Myers Park. Adapted 1926 architectural gem features 3 stories of classic design, capped with a regal red clay tile roof.  Fully-renovated, graciously appointed with Rutt cabinetry, top-of-the-line appliances including a Wolf 6-burner gas range with double ovens and massive hood, two separate Sub Zeros (one refrigerator, one freezer), gleaming hardwoods throughout the entire home and European fixtures throughout.  From spacious living spaces to masterful ensuite bedrooms,  and a WOW garden overlooking illuminated koi … Continue reading...