Charlotte Home Improvement: Make Your Yard Your Refuge What’s the best thing about your Charlotte home? Many people say it’s their yard. Outdoor hardscaping has become a hot commodity for home buyers in Charlotte. No matter your lifestyle, there are many things that you can do to improve your outdoor space as well as your quality of life. Here are a few ideas to help you get more enjoyment from your yard: Relax: Install a hammock for relaxing in the shade Enjoy meals outdoors: Add an outdoor table to make eating outdoors enjoyable. Start a garden: Whether it’s a vegetable, herb or flower … Continue reading...
Charlotte Home Improvement: Make Your Yard Your Refuge
Charlotte Home Improvement: Make Your Yard Your Refuge What’s the best thing about your Charlotte home? Many people say it’s their yard. Outdoor hardscaping has become a hot commodity for home buyers in Charlotte. No matter your lifestyle, there are many things that you can do to improve your outdoor space as well as your quality of life. Here are a few ideas to help you get more enjoyment from your yard: Relax: Install a hammock for relaxing in the shade Enjoy meals outdoors: Add an outdoor table to make eating outdoors enjoyable. Start a garden: Whether it’s a vegetable, herb or … Continue reading...
Charlotte Neighbors: We Can’t Live With Them and We Can’t Live Without Them!
Neighbors: We Can't Live With Them And We Can't Live Without Them! There are some things in our lives that just require a little TLC. Neighbors are one of them! Whether you love them or not, your neighbors do affect the value of your property, both positively and negatively. Last week, we discussed neighbors that have a negative impact on our home's values. Those neighbors are a little less 'manageable' than neighbors with whom we can reasonably work to address a 'bad neighbor' situation. Some are faced with noticeably poor upkeep of their neighbor's landscaping, exterior painting or yard … Continue reading...
Give Your Dad’s Charlotte Home the Gift of Renovation this Father’s Day
Give Your Dad’s Charlotte Home the Gift of Renovation this Father’s Day Today’s buyers generally want modernized, updated properties. In a lot of markets, features like stainless steel appliances and granite countertops are almost expected, especially in higher price ranges. As your Father’s Day gift this month, help your dad add value to his Charlotte home. Five renovation tips that are great gifts and will increase value: Windows and doors - Almost any upgrade to windows, exterior doors or the garage door will add value to a property and increase its security. However, if you want … Continue reading...
Charlotte Luxury Homes – What IS Luxury?
Charlotte Luxury Homes - What IS Luxury? Luxury in a home is something that we understand to be craftsmanship, the essential key to luxury. Craftsmanship converts the idea into a product in the third dimension. Luxury is lifestyle, lending to an experience in life, adding to the joy of your day the perfect experience, design or ambience. Luxury is exactly what the customer/client/homeowner wants, as they are the only ones to whom it matters. If you love window shopping for luxury homes online, we have a wide selection from $500,000 to homes in the millions of dollars with luxury … Continue reading...
Your New Charlotte Home: Homeowner’s Insurance
Your New Charlotte Home: Homeowner’s Insurance You know you need homeowner's insurance but what kind and how much do you need to purchase? To help you calculate, here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about homeowner’s insurance. How much homeowner’s insurance do you need? Lenders require you to carry enough coverage to protect their investment, which means the amount of your loan. But the amount of your loan most likely isn’t enough to rebuild your home, if it was damaged. To be able to replace your home and its contents in case of a disaster, you probably want … Continue reading...
SELLER TIPS: 5 Little Repairs that Make a BIG Difference to Your Charlotte Home for Sale
Charlotte Home Sellers | Get Those Little Repairs Done on Your Charlotte Home For Sale With the large supply of properties on the market these days, your Charlotte home for sale needs to stand out from the crowd in order to achieve your selling goals. One of the easiest things you can do to make your home shine is to complete all the basic repairs that you’ve been putting off. Here are 5 little repairs that make a BIG difference to potential buyers who visit your Charlotte home for sale: Perk up your exterior: As we all know, first impressions are crucial. Give your picket fence, mailbox … 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...
Easy Bathroom Makeover for Your Charlotte Home for Sale
Easy Bathroom Makeover for Your Charlotte Home for Sale Before you put your Charlotte home up for sale, you want to make sure it looks as attractive and modern as possible. Buyers usually walk away from a Charlotte home up for sale with outdated color schemes and fixtures. This is especially true of bathrooms. Even if you lack the budget and space to turn your bathroom into a spa-like retreat, you can still give this room a quick facelift. Get creative with color: If you don’t have the time or budget to replace dated ceramic tile, try brightening it up with towels, rugs, and other … Continue reading...
Charlotte NC Tax Assessment FAQ
Charlotte NC Tax Assessment Q & A Q: Why haven’t I received my new Charlotte NC tax assessment in the mail yet? A: Don't worry, you will! If you want to check to see the status of your assessment, call the Char-Meck number 311 for help. If you a Charlotte NC condo or townhome owner, the assessments are being completed in March, 2011. You may also check your property value on the public (county) website and view your assessment notice there as well. Q: When do I need to decide if I'd like to challenge my assessment? A: Right NOW! The deadline is March 10, 2011 but, if you're … Continue reading...