It’s National Homeownership Month - Here are 10 Really Good Reasons to Celebrate National Homeownership Month began as a week-long celebration of homeownership in 1995. In 2002, President George W. Bush proclaimed June as National Homeownership Month saying, “Homeownership is an important part of the American Dream…A home provides shelter and a safe place where families can prosper and children can thrive. For many Americans, their home is an important financial investment, and it can be a source of great personal pride and an important part of community stability.” During an … Continue reading...
Americans Choose Real Estate as the Best Investment [INFOGRAPHIC]
Americans Choose Real Estate as the Best Investment [INFOGRAPHIC] Americans have chosen real estate as the best investment for 8 years running. There’s a reason for that - home equity has risen exponentially with the incredibly low inventory levels. This is even more evidence for sellers to take the plunge and sell during this low supply market. It’s never, in the history of selling real estate, been a better time to sell!For buyers, even with the rising prices, why NOT begin building equity while the market is hot? I recently did a neighborhood sales increase for one in my market and … Continue reading...
How’s the Charlotte Metro Housing Market Faring in May 2021?
How’s the Charlotte Metro Housing Market Faring in May 2021? As a colleague said earlier this week, “It’s the wild, Wild West out there!” No truer words have been spoken. In some neighborhoods and price ranges, we are waiting in line to tour homes - and that’s WITH an appointment. Strategizing our Offers so that they will not only compete, but win, is another challenge. Most have realized that patience is a virtue. I have colleagues who tell me of buyers for whom they have submitted more than 10 Offers - that’s 10 properties they have tried to purchase and were unable to come out … Continue reading...
THE Most Asked Question in May, 2021 – Should I Buy NOW or Wait?
THE Most Asked Question in May, 2021 - Should I Buy NOW or Wait? Quite frankly, we've been being asked this question for well over 2 years. If you consider only the last year of appreciation that the Charlotte Metro area homeowners gained, an 11.6% increase - yes, in ONLY one year - that will tell the story about our hotter-than-hot market! To show you what that looks like in dollars - if you paid $500,000 for your home one year ago today, your home would now be worth $558,000. Note that this is our entire MLS - some areas have realized less appreciation and others, more. If … Continue reading...
Does the Ability to Pay Cash for a Home Purchase Matter During this Strong Sellers Market?
Does the Ability to Pay Cash for a Home Purchase Matter During this Strong Sellers Market? Of course it does! It matters a LOT! We used to proclaim that ‘Cash is KING’ and sellers were all over the cash Offers - even lower than list prices were coveted. Sellers knew that buyers obtaining a mortgage could easily have an issue during the lending process - small or complicated - and the deal was toast. Sellers had to start all over again and then struggled to get anywhere near their list price again. So, cash WAS king! The market slowly began to stabilize and mortgage requirements … Continue reading...
The Housing Bubble Discussion Again?
The Housing Bubble Discussion Again? I can’t tell you how often I am asked when I ‘think this bubble is going to burst.’ The ‘mockingbird media’ tends to believe that we are in the midst of a major bubble and that we are soon to be in a world of hurt! This is not about a ‘bubble,’ this is about simple economics, supply & demand. When asked if today’s high buyer competition and rising home prices are evidence of a housing bubble, Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at NAR, said “thisis not a bubble. It is simply lack of supply.” Today’s housing market is healthy and rising prices are … Continue reading...
Location, Location, Location in PRIME Dilworth’s Latta Pavilion!
1320 Fillmore Avenue Unit #129Charlotte NC 28203MLS #37194452bd, 2.5ba, 1,363sqftOffered @ $372,000SOLD **UNDER CONTRACT** Another Maxwell House Group - Re/Max Executive Listing is UNDER CONTRACT Sorry you missed this lovely home! If you're thinking of selling your home, visit www.ListMyCharlotteHome.com, call (704) 491-3310 or email CharlotteBroker@icloud.com for other available homes for sale in this area or give us a call and we'll put you on our 'hot list' for instant notification when a home in this area comes available--as SOON as it comes on the market! Open & … Continue reading...
Why We Love Daylight Saving Time
After a long day of outdoor activity and enjoying our gorgeous Carolina weather today, it’s time to reflect on the positive impact of Daylight Saving Time. Being given longer evenings works extremely well for me both personally AND professionally! While setting the clocks forward one hour in the spring doesn’t ‘create’ more daylight, it does change the time the sun rises & sets. Personally, I love getting home from showings or listing consultations and having wonderful free time with my husband out on the patio…or this year, at the dock! Tonight was our first evening to have dinner at … Continue reading...
Mid-Century tri-level home in the heart of SouthPark!
2710 Huntingtowne Farms LaneCharlotte NC 28210MLS #37119934bd, 2ba, 1911sqft, .44 acresSOLD UNDER CONTRACT IN JUST 1 DAY Another Maxwell House Group - Re/Max Executive Listing is UNDER CONTRACT Sorry you missed this lovely home! If you're thinking of selling your home, visit www.ListMyCharlotteHome.com, call (704) 491-3310 or email CharlotteBroker@icloud.com for other available homes for sale in this area or give us a call and we'll put you on our 'hot list' for instant notification when a home in this area comes available--as SOON as it comes on the … Continue reading...
Renovated SouthPark Ranch House For Sale!
3201 Archdale Drive Charlotte NC 28210MLS #37072983bd, 2ba, 1,472sqft, .32 acresOffered @ $350,000SOLD UNDER CONTRACT IN JUST 3 DAYS Another Maxwell House Group - Re/Max Executive Listing is UNDER CONTRACT Sorry you missed this lovely home! If you're thinking of selling your home, visit www.ListMyCharlotteHome.com, call (704) 491-3310 or email CharlotteBroker@icloud.com for other available homes for sale in this area or give us a call and we'll put you on our 'hot list' for instant notification when a home in this area comes available--as SOON as it comes on the … Continue reading...