Via Scoop.it - Charlotte Real EstateAfter months of painstaking talks, the nation's biggest banks have agreed to a $26 billion settlement that could provide relief to more than 2 million current and former American homeowners harmed by the bursting of the housing bubble, state and federal officials said. It is the latest effort by the government to halt the housing market's downward slide. Despite the billions earmarked in the accord, the aid will help a relatively small portion of the millions of borrowers who are delinquent and facing foreclosure. The success could depend in part on how … Continue reading...
A Surprising Realization – Some Sellers Just GET IT!
Via Scoop.it - Charlotte Real EstateSome sellers these days are taking a bit of a hit on their equity. Savvy sellers who are also purchasing realize that they’ll recoup that lost equity when they make a smart purchase on the other side. Many have, as they say, given away the farm ...Via activerain.com … Continue reading...
5 Least Expensive States for Closing Costs – North Carolina #2
Via Scoop.it - Charlotte Real Estate2011 closing costs: The 5 least and most expensive states: 2. North Carolina Average closing costs: $3,410 National average closing costs: $4,070Via realestate.msn.com … Continue reading...
Chiquita to assist execs with Charlotte move
Via Scoop.it - Charlotte Real EstateChiquita Brands International will pay closing costs for new homes its executives purchase in Charlotte, and reimburse them for any losses they incur on selling their homes in the Cincinnati area.Via www.charlotteobserver.com … Continue reading...
Inside the short-sale machine | Inman News
Via Scoop.it - Charlotte Real EstateWorking full time on a 100 percent commission basis is not for wimps. The cost of health insurance alone is enough to send most sane people screaming into the night. I can do it, and have survived the crash of the housing market, yet there are still times when some of the big banks make me want to cry.Via www.inman.com … Continue reading...
Charlotte Chamber – 7-Eleven Acquires Sam’s Mart Stores and Will Hire 120 in Charlotte Area
Via Scoop.it - Charlotte North Carolina 7-Eleven, Inc. today announced that it has commenced closing on the acquisition of 55 Sam’s Mart stores from Sam’s Mart LLC. The company has begun hiring to fill 120 store positions. 7-Eleven has made job offers to personnel working at the stores the company is acquiring. Pay and benefits will be comparable with what they had at Sam’s Mart. Via charlottechamber.com … Continue reading...
9 Documents That Help You Reap Real Estate Tax Breaks
Via Scoop.it - Charlotte Real Estate Technically speaking, April 15th is tax day. But for Americans who expect a refund - including many homeowners who want to cash in on real estate-related tax perks - filing sooner holds the promise of getting that check in hand, stat. Via www.trulia.com … Continue reading...
Real Estate Assessed Value VS Fair Market Value
Via Scoop.it - Real Estate Across America Over the last twenty five years while working as a Massachusetts Realtor, one of the misconceptions that I routinely come across is people who like to draw a definitive correlation between a homes assessed value and it's fair market value. Via www.maxrealestateexposure.com … Continue reading...
Are Los Angeles Open Houses a Thing of the Past?
Via Scoop.it - Real Estate Across America With more and more home buyers starting their search online, Los Angeles open houses are slowly becoming a thing of the past...Via www.lifestylesacrossamerica.com … Continue reading...
Bank Of America To Sell Interest In Three Buildings – Wall Street Journal
Via Scoop.it - Charlotte North Carolina Bank Of America To Sell Interest In Three BuildingsWall Street Journal(BAC) plans to sell and lease back three office towers located in New York, NY, and Charlotte, NC, a company spokeswoman confirmed Wednesday.Via online.wsj.com … Continue reading...