Charlotte NC Real Estate Market Update – Savvy eNews W/E 2/25/2012

Spring has begun in Charlotte NC

How's the Charlotte NC Real Estate market doing this week?   Homes are MOVING in Charlotte this month!  We're enjoying an early spring season with showings up considerably and Offers coming in on our listings at every price point;  buyers are scrambling to get in their Offers on properties that are in great condition and priced right! Multiple Offer situations are the talk of the town now as well!  We're thrilled to be in the throws of a recovering Charlotte real estate market! Sellers: Remember, priced right, WILL sell!  Don't be sitting on the sidelines--get that price adjustment and … Continue reading...

BBB Offers Free Shredding on April 21 – BBB News Center

Via Scoop.it - Charlotte North CarolinaBBB "Secure Your ID" Day - Free Shredding!   Date and Time: Saturday, April 21, 2012, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.   Three locations: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library - 5801 Rea Road, Charlotte, NC 28277. Shred-It - 3421 Axar Road Charlotte NC 28208 Third location - to be announced.   Bring up to four large boxes or bags of personal documents to be shredded on-site at no cost.   Special thanks to our partners - Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Dept., Shred-It, and the Charlotte Mecklenburg Consumer Fraud Task Force.Via charlotte.bbb.org … Continue reading...

TOUR: 125 Orchard Hill Marvin Creek Home for Sale Coming This Week!

Via Scoop.it - Charlotte Real EstateComing this week!  Staged and set to SELL!  $975,000 stunner in Marvin Creek!  Custom finished basement, in-law or nanny suite on main level, poker room, movie theatre, exercise room, TWO full kitchens, inground pool, amazing privacy...pure luxury at its finest!  A MUST see in the Marvin School Zone.Via www.hdvisualsolutions.com … Continue reading...

Existing Home Sales at 1 1/2 Year High, Supply Falls

Via Scoop.it - Savvy Tech Topics"U.S. home resales surged in January to a 1 1/2 year high and the supply of properties on the market was the lowest in almost seven years, pointing to a nascent housing recovery.   The National Association of Realtors said on Wednesday existing home sales increased 4.3 percent to an annual rate of 4.57 million units last month, the highest since May 2010."Via www.cnbc.com … Continue reading...

Charlotte Home Sellers: Who Is Your Agent Working For?

Charlotte real estate agents: ANSWER YOUR PHONE!

Charlotte  NC Home Sellers:  Do You Know Who Your Agent is Working For? With a full schedule these past few weeks, I have been taking buyers out to tour our beautiful city.  Relocation clients moving to town are learning about Charlotte and all that she has to offer newcomers. One of my favorite things to do is to introduce buyers to neighborhoods that are ‘just what they’re looking for.’  When I’m showing buyers homes, they’re poised to BUY a home.  This is not fire drill or practice run...these are REAL buyers who have been transferred to our area and NEED to buy a home. The unbelievably … Continue reading...

Charlotte Home Sellers: Don’t Be the Elephant in the Room

Charlotte NC Home Sellers - Don't Be the Elephant in the Room

Sellers:  Vacate Your Home for Showings or Your Home Will NOT Sell! You’re not alone if you’re a seller and you feel strongly that your home has ‘more-than-meets-the-eye.’  Some sellers feel so strongly about the hidden benefits of their home that they simply must stay in their home for showings. Trust me when I say, this is NOT a good idea! If you have an agent worth their ‘salt,’ so to speak, your agent has done his/her job to market those hidden items to the world.  If your agent provided you brochures for your home, those items should be included in that information, readily available to … Continue reading...

Valentine’s Day at The Fig Tree Restaurant

Via Scoop.it - Charlotte North Carolina"Valentine's Day Tuesday, February 14th Spend a romantic evening at our house this year. With several intimate dining rooms, plentiful Champagne selections and our full menu, make this Valentine's Day one to remember!"Via www.charlottefigtree.com … Continue reading...

I’ll Bite: Food things to do in Charlotte

Via Scoop.it - Charlotte North Carolina"...Eat and help Johnson & Wales University's Cheerleading Club.   The Fig Tree Restaurant will host a seven-week course led by James Corbin of Grapevine Distribution.   Just as you start missing the Valentine chocolate, it will be time for the Sweet Tooth Festival, Charlotte 's first drop-in event featuring people who make cupcakes, candies, cookies and other sweets."Via obsbite.blogspot.com … Continue reading...