From the The Maxwell House Group Real Estate News Room. Thanks to Julie, Shonn, Lexie and all the gang for making my transition so smooth. NOW, I'm ready to hit the ground running! Breaking News! Debe Maxwell Gets Savvy! The Maxwell House Group. is pleased to announce that Debe Maxwell, a top-producing Charlotte, NC REALTOR® has joined Savvy's team of talented, professional agents! This is an exciting opportunity for both Savvy and Debe to build an indelible presence in the Charlotte real estate market. During the past year, I have been … Continue reading...
SOLD – UNDER CONTRACT IN 4 DAYS – 10904 Valley Spring Drive Charlotte NC 28277 – Home For Sale
4BR/3BA Ballantyne Meadows Home for Sale $325,000 MLS# 2074857 SOLD Ballantyne Meadows, Charlotte - Are you searching for homes for sale in the Charlotte Ballantyne area? You won’t want to miss this one! High end appointments in this beautiful Ballantyne Meadows cul-de-sac home includes a fabulous gourmet kitchen with stunning granite, stainless, oversized island with sink with a sunny bay in the breakfast room. Kitchen and breakfast room overlook large, soaring 2-story greatroom with stunning wall of windows and gas fireplace flanked by built-ins. ALL light fixtures and flooring in … Continue reading...
Charlotte Real Estate | Pricing Myths vs. Reality
Charlotte Real Estate | Pricing Myths vs. Reality Want to list your home attractively but, not take a ‘hit’ as a seller? There are a few misconceptions about how to set the sales price for your Charlotte real estate. Here are five common pricing myths and the reality behind them. Myth #1: It’s OK to test a high price on your Charlotte real estate just to see if anyone will buy it at that price. If you’re serious about selling your home, don’t play games. In this buyer’s market you have a very small window of opportunity to pull in serious buyers when your home first enters the market. … Continue reading...
Foxcroft Market Report March 2011
Foxcroft Market Report March 2011 Foxcroft and Foxcroft East are full of rich Charlotte history. Morrocroft Farms, a working dairy farm, owned by the Harris family, was sold and developed in the 1940’s. The community was then, and remains, one of the most sought-after areas in Charlotte. Foxcroft, the tip of Myers Park, is nestled comfortably between Eastover and SouthPark. Homes for sale in Foxcroft and Foxcroft East Neighborhoods range from $400,000 to over $2.5 million with homes built in the 30‘s situated beside renovated or re-built homes recently completed. The homes are surrounded by … Continue reading...
Buying a Charlotte Home – 5 Mistakes to Avoid
Buying a Charlotte Home - 5 Mistakes to Avoid With record low mortgage interest rates, and low prices buying a home right now should be a no-brainer for first-time home buyers. However, here are some mistakes to avoid: Selecting an agent Many first time home buyers, and home buyers in general spend their time online checking out homes and relying on sites like Zillow to provide them with accurate comps. Understand that working with an agent does not cost you the buyer a penny. You have someone who will send you listings that meet your needs and budget and who will negotiate the best price … Continue reading...
Staged, Stunning and SOLD in Marvin Creek!
Searching for luxury homes for sale in the Charlotte area? Sorry you missed this luxurious Marvin Creek home for sale! However, there are others in the wonderful South Charlotte neighborhood of Marvin Creek. These lovely homes for sale in Marvin Creek are zoned in the award-winning Marvin School Zone. This beautifully appointed estate home in highly sought after Marvin Creek neighborhood with top ranked Marvin Ridge schools is offering its buyers pure luxury in South Charlotte! The winding, dual staircases and soaring ceiling in the foyer beckon you into this one-of-a-kind Marvin Creek … Continue reading...
When Buying a Home in Charlotte, Hold Off on Your Spending
If you are buying a home in Charlotte NC and you have been approved for a mortgage based on your credit, be aware that, effective June 1, 2010, your lender may order another full credit screening. This is to ensure that you have not taken out, or even shopped for additional loans - a new car, furniture, and new credit card, etc. If the new credit screening finds that you have, the loan will be put on hold pending further investigation. If the loans are large enough to affect the debt-to-income ratio this could put an end to the loan as it could mean monthly payments that are too high to … Continue reading...
Is Under Pricing a Home FALSE Advertisement?
Is Under Pricing a Charlotte Home FALSE Advertisement? Fellow real estate agent in Wellington, FL and contributing editor to the www.iCharlotteRealEstate.com site, writes a great article explaining why REO agents price homes more competitively than we often think they should. One of my clients recently submitted an offer on a Bank Owned (REO) property in Wellington Florida and without even reviewing the comparables I knew the home was under priced, which is common with REO properties in this area. Instead of pricing the home at market value a REO listing agent will under price the home to … 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...
SOLD – 1600 Onslow Drive Charlotte NC 28205 – Ranch Home For Sale
3BR/1.5BA House $300,000 MLS# 2048454 **SOLD** This fabulous renovation, located in historic Midwood is like no other! The homeowner viewed this 1920’s bungalow as a fresh palette and envisioned the potential of this home that came to life during the last several years. The rocking chair front porch beckons you into this cute bungalow. Entering the den, stately archways features are accented by a coal-burning fireplace and original hardwood floors. The three bedrooms are good sized and offer plenty of bright, sunny windows. The home has both a full bath and half bath has been … Continue reading...