Charlotte NC Homeowner Tips | Charlotte NC Homes for Sale By The Maxwell House Group, Realtor

How to Remodel Your Bathroom on a Budget

Master retreat - recently renovated luxury bath

How to Remodel Your Bathroom on a Budget When it comes to remodeling a bathroom, you want to plan appropriately. Things can get expensive quickly, so you want to keep your budget tight and ensure that you have the best ROI for the projects chosen. If you’re planning to redo your home’s bathrooms, here is what you need to know to get the most from your money. Think About ROI One of the big rooms to remodel before putting the house on the market is the bathroom. While building a new bathroom may not give the best return, adding additions and renovating can. Painting, especially a calming color … Continue reading...

Five Home Maintenance Tips for Charlotte Homeowners to do in the Fall

Five Home Maintenance Tips for Charlotte Homeowners to do in the Fall Trying to save money? During my years of experience in the real estate industry, I’ve learned that home maintenance is so much more affordable than emergency repairs. Here are five routine maintenance projects to do this month that can help prevent unexpected costs and save you money year-round. Here are Five Home Maintenance Tips for Charlotte Homeowners to do in the Fall. 1. Clear out gutters Water from clogged gutters can overflow and leak into your home. Heavy, ice-packed gutters can tear away from your house in the … Continue reading...

Hurricane Preparedness – Is Florence Going to Show Her Face in Charlotte? Another Hugo Perhaps?

Is Florence Going to Show Her Face in Charlotte? Another Hugo Perhaps? September 22, 1989 - Hurricane Hugo, the storm by which all other storms are measured here in Charlotte. Being 150 miles inland, we never thought it possible to be faced with the level of destruction we experienced, nor the costs of $9-Billion to clean-up and repair/replace. During the disaster, Charlotte reported sustained winds of 69 mph and gusts up to 99 mph, causing tremendous destruction to a region that virtually never sees such impacts from a tropical system, especially a hurricane. Some were without power for more … Continue reading...

Charlotte Airbnb Dream Boutique

Charlotte Airbnb Dream Boutique The creators of Airbnb realized there is a rental niche that many travelers would prefer, given the choice between a hotel ‘room’ and vacationing in a ‘home’ that is more appealing to most. Just as they realized that niche need in 2008, ten years later with Charlotte being a city in top demand for Airbnb lodging, it’s time someone focused on the Airbnb set-up niche in residential real estate. And, here we are! What is an Airbnb? Airbnb is an online marketplace which lets people rent out their properties or spare rooms to guests.Airbnb takes 3% commission of … Continue reading...

Top 10 Charlotte Home Seller Tips for 2018

Top 10 Charlotte Home Seller Tips for 2018 If you’re considering selling your Charlotte home then you may want to take inventory and identify what needs to be addressed before placing your home on the market. First Impressions are Critical Put yourself in your buyers’ shoes. Enter your home starting at the front door and ‘tour’ your home as though you were a buyer. When a buyer is viewing your home, remember, they are going to be critical of every single aspect of your home. **Remember, this may very well be their new home! Does your home ‘flow’ … Continue reading...

What if the Appraisal Comes in Lower than the Contract Price?

Appraisal of your Charlotte home for sale

What if the Appraisal Comes in Lower than the Contract Price? You have an accepted offer in on a house for $600,000. You have put down 25%. The appraisal comes in at $580,000. What do you do? First, you do not have to pay more than the house is worth, unless your would like to. Meaning you don't want to risk losing it. Of course this means you would have to come up with $20,000 out of pocket. You can walk away from the deal since the Contract DOES make execution contingent upon the house appraising at the value of the offer or above - not below. You can present an addendum to the … Continue reading...

Common Home Remodeling Projects: DIY vs. Pro

Common Home Remodeling Projects: DIY vs. Pro Charlotte homeowners often struggle with listing preparation - what improvements need to be done and which don't. Some home improvements are highly personalized and can actually harm a Charlotte home seller more than it would if left unchanged. Then there's the choice of DIY or hiring the professional. Because of the many choices out there and the unsolicited advice you'll often get from 'salesmen' in the business, it's highly recommended that you seek the advice of a licensed real estate agent before making ANY home improvements, especially if … Continue reading...

Making the Most of a Smaller, More Intimate Outdoor Space in Charlotte

Making the Most of a Smaller, More Intimate Outdoor Space in Charlotte What can you do with your patch of green space? Here are a few options for making it aesthetically appealing, while maximizing its potential. Establish a Centerpiece In order to stretch the look of your green space, try adding a centerpiece or focal point that will draw the eye and instantly improve your yard's appeal. Whether you decide on a planter, a birdbath, a fountain, waterfall or an awning covered in vines, a unique piece will work to distract from the limitations imposed by your yard. A centerpiece may do nothing … Continue reading...

Five Ways to Keep Up with the Joneses Where First Impressions are Concerned

Seller tips - making the front of your home pop for buyers

Five Ways to Keep Up with the Joneses Where First Impressions are Concerned Yes, the old saying about keeping up with the Joneses is not always frowned upon - especially when it comes to curb appeal when selling your Charlotte home! Another old saying, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression” is also applicable when it comes to curb appeal! How your home looks from the street is an essential part of being successful in the sale of your home. It's also where comparison with your neighbors' homes is inescapable – which can pose a problem if you neighbor’s home is for sale and … Continue reading...