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

Taking to the Bath

What's Hot in High Tech Home News? ...Digital detox no longer requires a week's escape into the wilderness. The bathroom is rapidly taking over from the study or living room as the home's place of retreat from the hurley-burley of modern life. "They are another room in the house where you might put in chaise longue and a table, and have a discussion while you or your child is bathing," says Martin Brudnizki, the London-based designer whose low-tech, country-inspired designs for Soho House's Cowshed Miami Beach spa helped prompt a defection from the high-tech home spas and pretentious … Continue reading...

Charlotte Homeowners | Approved Charlotte Short Sale Hardships

Sample Short Sale Hardship Letter for Charlotte Home Sellers What qualifies as a hardship when doing a Charlotte short sale? Family illness or injury Job relocation Job loss Significant income reduction Divorce or dissolution of domestic partners Death of a spouse Business failure Adjustment in mortgage payment Unforeseen increase in living expenses Too much debt Inability to rent investment property Military service Below is a sample hardship letter. The best letter is hand-written and no more than one page in length. Date To Whom it May Concern: This … Continue reading...

Eight Indoor Spring Maintenance Tips for Your Charlotte Home

Charlotte home seller tips - spring cleaning

If you're thinking of selling your Charlotte home this spring, let's talk general maintenance--NOW! Spring is in the air! Heralding the arrival of blooming flowers, chirping birds and warmer weather, spring also motivates us to get a little home maintenance done before the weather is just too hot to do so. It is the perfect time to do some after-winter indoor maintenance. If you're thinking of selling your Charlotte home this season, now is the time to get these items addressed! Here are eight indoor maintenance tips to help keep your Charlotte home in perfect operating … Continue reading...

Should I Downsize My Home?

Thinking of Downsizing Your Charlotte Home? You know the story. The kids are gone. You have more space than you could ever use. The maintenance of the home is becoming more than you can handle and you are thinking, "should I downsize my home?" You have decided that you are ready and are wondering how to proceed: Should I wait to sell my home? The good news is that any time you are thinking of selling your home is the right time. You are worried that prices are down and now is not the time. But think. You are also buying when prices are down. The same applies when prices are up. Should I sell … Continue reading...

Charlotte Homeowner Tips | Do’s and Don’ts for Your Charlotte Landscaping

April Lawn and Garden Do’s and Don’ts for Your Charlotte Home Spring is here! April begins gardening season, the time we get antsy to start working the soil, thinking about fertilizing the lawn and planting flowers in our Charlotte homes. Remember, that first impression is a lasting one! Whether you’re preparing your Charlotte home to put it on the market or just doing general maintenance and upkeep, here is a good to-do list: Annuals and Containers: Deadhead flowers to promote more blooms. Clean and sanitize summer containers, and plan your design for the summer. Plant summer annuals … Continue reading...

8 Outdoor Spring Maintenance Tips for Your Charlotte Real Estate

Tree trimming - A spring maintenance must

Outdoor Spring Maintenance Checklist for Your Charlotte Real Estate Preventive maintenance is crucial to the value and upkeep of your home. Keeping your Charlotte real estate in great shape with regular check-ups will save you the headache and cost of emergency repairs or if you’re selling your Charlotte home, this will prevent last minute inspection items from arising. Here are six items to add to your outdoor spring maintenance checklist: Clean the Gutters: Gutters work best when clean and free of gunk. Check yours for foliage, tree limbs, etc., especially if trees hang over the … Continue reading...

Charlotte Home Makeovers Take the Prize

Charlotte Renovation Prize Winners 2012 Via Scoop.it - Charlotte Real Estate A whole-house renovation by builder Andrew Roby and Hustvedt Cutler Architects won Best in Show in this year’s Excellence in Remodeling contest – and left the judges asking to see even more pictures of the stylish project. Roby also was the top winner overall, earning awards for eight projects in the 23rd annual contest hosted by the Remodelors Council, an arm of the Home Builders Association of Charlotte. Kelly McArdle Construction and the architectural firm of McClure Nicholson Montgomery won six awards each, … Continue reading...

2011-2012 Cost vs. Value: Which Remodeling Projects Pay Off the Most?

Charlotte Home Remodeling Return on Investment

Via Scoop.it - Charlotte Real Estate When tackling home remodeling projects, you’ll find some projects pay off more than others at times of resale. Remodeling Magazine, in conjunction with REALTOR® Magazine, recently released findings of its annual Cost vs. Value report for 2011-2012, revealing which remodeling projects offer the biggest bang for your buck. Via styledstagedsold.blogs.realtor.org For more information, contact your Charlotte real estate agent at (704) 491-3310. We can guide you in what projects give you more bang for your buck when reselling your Charlotte home. … Continue reading...

Charlotte Home Seller Tips | 8 Spring Maintenance Tips for Homeowners

If you're thinking of selling your Charlotte home this spring, now is the time to address general maintenance. Spring is just around the corner! Heralding the arrival of blooming flowers, chirping birds and warmer weather, spring also motivates us to get a little home maintenance done before the weather is just too hot to do so. It is the perfect time to do some after-winter indoor maintenance. Here are eight indoor maintenance tips to help keep your Charlotte home in perfect operating condition: Change air conditioning unit air filters monthly: Okay, so this one is year-round! Clean air … Continue reading...

Seller Tips | Let’s Talk Maintenance

home maintenance tips before selling your Charlotte home

Preparing to Sell Your Charlotte NC Home | Let's Talk Maintenance Are you considering selling your Charlotte NC home? There is more involved in the home selling process than meets the eye! Properly preparing your home for the market and taking the necessary steps prior to listing your Charlotte home for sale, can mean the difference between not only a successful sale or not but, the price that your home brings in any given market. Does your home have deferred maintenance? Are you planning to sell your Charlotte home, yet don’t want to invest the extra money to repair items on the home … Continue reading...