What’s Worse Than an Unrealistic Seller?

Charlotte Seller Tips

What’s worse than an Unrealistic Seller? I think it is common for a lot seller’s to think their home is worth more than their neighbor’s house that sold down the block a few months back and therefore want to ask X amount more. They have granite and their neighbor didn’t, so they add $5,000 more to their asking price. They have crown molding and their neighbor didn’t, so they add another $5,000. Their home backs to a hedge, which they call a preserve, so they add another $10,000 on. The days of getting $20,000 for these items are LONG GONE and as a professional REALTOR I don’t expect … Continue reading...

Luxury Home for Sale in Marvin Creek – Finished Basement, POOL and 2nd Kitchen

Pool, full,finished basement home for sale in Charlotte NC area

This Marvin Creek stunner won't last long!  Beautifully appointed luxury estate home in highly sought after Marvin Creek neighborhood with top ranked Marvin Creek schools is just what you’re looking for in a custom, luxury home in South Charlotte. The winding, dual staircases and soaring ceiling in the foyer beckon you into this one-of-a-kind Marvin Creek home.  Just inside the foyer to the right is an oversized second master with full bath.  The formal areas are just beyond the foyer and the heavy millwork in the enormous dining room is simply exquisite.  The formal living room is adjacent to … Continue reading...

SOLD in South Charlotte’s Marvin Creek – Stunning Luxury Home

Looking for Luxury in All the Wrong Places? …Then you simply must check out this fabulous new listing in Marvin Creek! Marvin Creek, a gated luxury community in the Southern portion of the Charlotte Metro area, lovely Waxhaw!  Award-winning schools and low Union County taxes are a bonus to living in the rolling countryside of Waxhaw.  Equestrian communities abound in Waxhaw and the small-town feel of the Marvin Creek community can only be topped by the utter convenience to everything Charlotte!  Easy access to I-485 or head Uptown via Providence, Rea or Johnston/Park Roads. Enjoy the tour … Continue reading...

Providence Downs South Home for Sale – UNDER CONTRACT in 1 WEEK!

Get your home SOLD in Providence Downs South

Location, condition and price are all contributing facets of the success in the sale of real property--especially in this market.  The home is in fantastic condition, offering lots of amenities and in one of South Charlotte’s premier Waxhaw communities (Providence Downs South). Pricing is key in this market and the sellers priced the home to effectively sell, knowing that becoming ‘stale on the market’ is all too common these days.  Remember when pricing your home for sale in Charlotte (or Waxhaw), to consult a real estate agent who is trained to help you price YOUR home to … Continue reading...

Week in Review for The Maxwell House Group Real Estate 8/12/2011

WOW!  What a fantastic week in Charlotte real estate this week!   Great news for Charlotte real estate recovery with positive numbers in from July sales.  Savvy buyers and sellers are moving this week: 145 homes Closed in the Charlotte city market this week  and 305 more went into Escrow--a whopping 79% increase over last week!!   Charlotte NC real estate is SELLING!  Congratulations to all of our Savvy buyers and sellers who Closed on their homes this week and good luck with your move! Read more recent good-news announcements regarding the real estate recovery and the fantastic values that … Continue reading...

Charlotte Real Estate Recovery – July 2011 Housing Numbers Promising

Charlotte real estate recovery with promising numbers in July real estate

Charlotte Real Estate Recovery - July 2011 Housing Numbers Promising Charlotte Metro region's home sales posted 10% gains in July from same period last year.  2,170 single family homes, condos and townhomes sold in the Charlotte region in July while pending sales (in Escrow) are up nearly 17% from July 2010.  These positive numbers are reflective of a market that had no artificial inflation due to the tax credits of last year. We're seeing upward movement in Closings and pending sales, partly because of the typical springtime boost and partly because foreclosures and short sales are … Continue reading...

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly About Neighbors

The good, the bad and the ugly about bad neighbors

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly About Neighbors Bad neighbors are no laughing matter.  Whether you're living minutes from a land fill, within close proximity of a registered sex offender or living beside the neighbor with an eye-sore-of-a-yard, your home values can be reduced by as much as 15% when you find yourself amidst 'bad' neighbors. How ‘bad’ is that bad neighbor and what exacly defines a 'bad' neighbor?  Definitions vary by person and by area but, most real estate professionals believe that a bad neighbor is simply one who has virtually no consideration for the rest of the … Continue reading...

Bring More Natural Light into Your Charlotte Home for Sale

Bright sunny rooms in homes for sale in Charlotte NC

Bring More Natural Light into Your Charlotte Home for Sale Why would you want to bring more natural light into your Charlotte home for sale?  Any time you don’t need to turn on a light switch, it saves energy and money.  It discourages mold and mildew.  It’s cheering and feels expansive. Even if your power goes out, you can see and possibly even read by natural light. Here are some ways to do it: Paint it brightly.  You may be amazed at how much brighter a room becomes when the walls are a lighter color.  Give it a try in one room and you will see the difference. Use mirrors strategically.  … Continue reading...