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Olde Providence Neighborhood Charlotte NC

Olde Providence Neighborhood Charlotte NC Nearly 500 homes fill former farmland in one of Charlotte’s most popular communities of Olde Providence.  Nestled just inside of Highway 51 (the city side), Olde Providence is home to a variety of home styles, many circa 1950’s.  Many full-brick ranch homes, 2-story colonials and even some 1970’s split level homes fill this rolling community.  Olde Providence homes are surrounded by mature trees and a gracious neighborly atmosphere. Residents enjoy close proximity to SouthPark as well as The Arboretum, Stonecrest and easy access to I-485 via either … Continue reading...

Olde Providence Charlotte NC School Assignments

Charlotte Mecklenburg School Assignments for Willowmere

Olde Providence Charlotte NC School Assignments Education, one of the fundamental aspects imparting culture from generation to generation, facilitates the realization of self-potential and each individual student's latent talents.  Olde Providence Charlotte NC schools offer superior educational opportunities within each developmental level. With the application of theoretical and applied research relating to teaching and learning, education draws on a wide variety of disciplines such as psychology, philosophy, math, science, linguistics, economics and sociology, among many others.  Charlotte … Continue reading...

Charlotte Home Buyers: 3 First-Time Home Buyer Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

First time home buyers in Charlotte should know your credit score

Charlotte Home Buyers:  3 First-Time Home Buyer Mistakes and How to Avoid Them There are a few mistakes that many first-time home buyers make.  Here are three of the most common mistakes and how you can avoid them when purchasing your first Charlotte home. Mistake #1:  Assuming that your credit is good. The information in your credit report determines whether you can get a loan — and how much interest you will have to pay – so it pays to be certain your credit reports are accurate. Check your credit reports for free from all three credit reporting companies — Equifax, Experian, and … Continue reading...

Marvin Creek Market Absorption Trend – Charlotte NC Areal Real Estate Market Report 8/2011

Real Estate market report in Marvin Creek

Marvin Creek Waxhaw NC is mere minutes from I-485, I-77, I-85, Rea Road, Hwy. 521 and NC-16 (Providence Road), making it a convenient location to Ballantyne, Uptown, SouthPark, Charlotte Douglas Airport and simply everything Charlotte!  Nearby shopping and restaurants as well as award-winning school assignments add to the appeal of this gorgeous South Charlotte community. Marvin Creek is showing continued stability and is currently in a sellers' market as demonstrated by the market absorption trend below:     Search Marvin Creek Homes for Sale     … Continue reading...

Unbelievable Deal on Ballantyne Condo for Sale in Sought-After Belle Vista

3-Bedroom Charlotte Condo For Sale in Belle Vista Overview Maps Photos Description Market Stats $150,000 Condominium Main Features 3 Bedrooms2 BathroomsInterior: 1484 sqft Location 14983 Santa Lucia Drive2406Charlotte, NC 28277USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: Debe Maxwell, CRS The Maxwell House Group. Real Estate(704) 491.3310Debe@DebeMaxwell.comhttps://www.icharlotterealestate.com        Listed by: Debe Maxwell - The Maxwell House Group. Real … Continue reading...

Five Quick Fixes that Will Pay Off Before Listing Your Charlotte Home for Sale

Make repairs on your home before listing your Charlotte home for sale

Five Quick Fixes that Will Pay Off Before Listing Your Charlotte Home for Sale Almost every Charlotte home could use some remodeling here and there, but if you’re thinking about putting your house on the market in the near future, you’ll also need to consider investing in updates that will provide a return. So, before you list your Charlotte home for sale, below are a few quick repairs to spark motivation for a sound investment and encourage a speedy sale of your Charlotte home. Flooring:  Consider refinishing hardwood floors, if they haven’t been done in a while; it’s worth the … Continue reading...

The Maxwell House Group Real Estate News for Week Ending 8/19/2011

Charlotte NC Real Estate Agent

Great news across Charlotte for home buyers and sellers!  Record Closings this week and more homes have gone into Escrow, showing a significant positive movement towards the real estate recovery. Congratulations to all Savvy buyers and sellers on their home purchases and sales this week!  Happy moving! If you're a buyer, currently searching for homes for sale in the Charlotte area, don't miss our open houses this weekend.  Be sure to take good notes on each home you view so that you will remember particulars about that specific home.  If you're looking to sell your Charlotte home, Savvy's … Continue reading...

Purchasing Charlotte Real Estate as Income Property

Charlotte NC investment properties

Purchasing Charlotte Real Estate as Income Property With home prices nearing, if not at their bottom, now might be a great time to buy Charlotte real estate as income property.  Many more people will be looking to rent now that pre-approved mortgages are more difficult to come by.  However, before you become a landlord, you’ll want to make sure your potential rental property won’t remain vacant for long. 6 tips to help you evaluate your Charlotte real estate investment: Determine if your area has a strong rental market. See what kind of homes are for rent and track how long they remain … Continue reading...

Buying Charlotte Real Estate: What if the Appraised Value is Lower than the Purchase Price?

Frustrated over your Charlotte appraisal?

Buying Charlotte Real Estate:  What if the Appraised Value is Lower than the Purchase Price? After just having experienced this with a seller today, I thought I’d share a Charlotte seller dilemma that we seem to face more often now than ever before.  What happens if you have a signed Contract to purchase a piece of Charlotte real estate and the appraised value comes in lower than your agreed upon purchase price?   Unfortunately, this is happening more often these days. Don’t give up!  It is still quite possible to salvage the deal.  Here are four options to consider, if you do find yourself … Continue reading...

Charlotte Real Estate Recovery – Yes, New Jobs Affect Our Real Estate Market Too!

Charlotte Job Market Improving as New Jobs Come to the Concord Area

Celgard, a Polypore International company, is expanding to the Charlotte Metro area of Concord, NC. The new plant, which opened last month, builds lithium battery parts which are used to power electric and hybrid vehicles. These batteries are sold here and throughout the world as well. The new plant opened in Concord last month and has been hiring over 250 employees to fill over 1/4 of Celgard’s total number of employees across the state. The average salary is expected to be $38,000, just above the average Concord salary of $33K. The new facility, announced last September, is now complete … Continue reading...