Charlotte Real Estate Recovery: The Queen City is the Second-Best Value City In America!

Charlotte NC Real Estate Recovery - The Key to Realityville

Charlotte Real Estate Recovery:  The Queen City is the Second-Best Value City In America! Great news for Charlotte's Real Estate Recovery:  Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine has named Charlotte as the second-best value city in America.  According to Kiplingers, "value" is defined as a low cost of living with a strong economy and personal amenities.   Charlotte ranks second only to Omaha, Nebraska! While banking brings more than 50,000 jobs to Charlotte, healthcare, manufacturing, and textiles are strong components of our job market.  The nation's top bank (measured in total deposits), … Continue reading...

Charlotte Luxury Homes | Just What Defines Luxury?

Defining luxury in Charlotte NC luxury homes for sale

Charlotte Luxury Homes | Just What Defines Luxury? Just what defines luxury in a Charlotte home?   Most of us would agree that a luxury home is one which is inviting, comfortable, sophisticated, elegant and stylish--simply luxurious.  Size is not the only factor which goes into the luxury home equation; rather it is more about the way the home feels and how enjoyable it is for an individual to live in that space.  Location and appointments are certainly indicators when discussing luxury homes...from the first impression to the interior, one's thoughts and perception of luxury is highly … Continue reading...

5 Steps to Selling Your Charlotte Home as a Short Sale

Real Estate Agents Charlotte NC helping you get your home loan approved

5 Steps to Selling Your Charlotte Home as a Short Sale Although selling your Charlotte home as a short sale probably isn’t what you’d prefer, it may be the best option for you.  The good news is that short sales are becoming the preferred option for lenders hampered by the huge number of foreclosures. To get you started on your short sale journey, here’s the condensed version of how to sell your Charlotte home as a short sale: Hire an experienced real estate professional:  Find a real estate attorney and/or agent who have successfully closed a lot of short sales.  Additionally, REALTORS® … Continue reading...

4 Ways to De-clutter Your Charlotte Home Without Having a Garage Sale

Declutter Your Charlotte Home for Sale

4 Ways to De-clutter Your Charlotte Home Without Having a Garage Sale You know that you’re not a hoarder but, you definitely need to get rid of items that clutter your soon-to-be Charlotte home for sale.  If the thought of having a garage sale makes you run in the other direction, never fear!  Here are four websites that will help you de-clutter unwanted items, without having a garage sale or throwing anything in the trash. Craigslist:  No matter what you think of Craigslist, it works for getting rid of unwanted items.  Just be sure to stay safe by having a friend or family member with you … Continue reading...

Discover Cotswold | Ranch Home For Sale in Popular Charlotte Community

Ranch home for sale in Cotswold Charlotte NC

Discover Cotswold Charlotte NC | Great Price on Fabulous Rehab Ranch in One of Charlotte's Most Popular Communities This home is a must-see!  Complete remodel with hardwoods throughout, granite, all new stainless appliances and great cabinets in the kitchen.  New deck, new roof, new HVAC and great fenced-in, flat lot--one of the largest in the area!  Full-brick ranch in great Charlotte location with award-winning school assignments and all for a great price! See what it's like to live in one of Charlotte's premier, close-in communities, COTSWOLD! Originally posted at … Continue reading...

Inspect Charlotte Homes For Sale As You Search

Inspect your home before you sell AND before you buy

Inspect Charlotte Homes For Sale as You Search You know my recommendation is always to have a professional property inspection before a buyer Closes on a property.  Wouldn’t it also be a good idea to discover a property’s problems even before you make an Offer?  With some minor attention to detail, you can learn a lot about the condition of Charlotte homes for sale that you tour. Here’s a pre-Offer, do-it-yourself property inspection checklist to get you started: Basement - A basement can give you information about the structure of a house, especially if the basement is unfinished.  You’ll … Continue reading...

Popular Communities in Providence High School Zone Charlotte NC

Providence High School Popular Neighborhoods Charlotte NC

Popular Communities in Providence High School Zone Included in Newsweek’s Top 100 High Schools in America, this prestigious high school has been an award-winning school nearly from its inception. Providence High School offers a disciplined course of study with multiple levels of learning opportunities for its students and one of Charlotte’s most rigorous Advanced Placement and Honors courses. Nearly 98 % of all Providence students enrolled in AP courses, and over 80% of those students receive college credit for those courses. SAT scores are also high with the average score of Providence … Continue reading...

Top Ten Most Popular Communities in the Ardrey Kell High School Zone

South Charlotte Neighborhoods Ardrey

Ardrey Kell High School Zone Communities - Top Ten Most Popular Communities in the Ardrey Kell School Zone On August 25, 2006, the doors to one of the areas hottest schools opened.  The principal, Mr. Mike Mathews, formerly of one of Charlotte's most popular schools, Providence High School, took the reigns.  With the highest of expectations from the community, Mr. Mathews selected incredibly qualified staff  and has seen to it that the schools athletics are top notch as well. The staff's focus is on TEACHING!  The teachers are well-prepared and deliver exceptional quality lessons both in the … Continue reading...

The Maxwell House Group Real Estate News for July 22, 2011

So, what's going on in Charlotte this week? Charlotte Restaurant Week ends this weekend--you'd better hurry! With restaurants participating all over the Charlotte Metro area, you're sure to find a new restaurant you'll LOVE! More Savvy buyers and sellers are moving this week:  170 homes Closed (up from 127 last week) in the Charlotte city market this week and 284 more went into Escrow--(up from 144 last week--nearly double)! What a great week in Charlotte NC real estate! Visit our Charlotte Open Houses this weekend--enjoy an open house or two while you're out and about! Here's the week in … Continue reading...

Discover Cotswold | Featured Homes for Sale in Cotswold Charlotte NC

The Maxwell House Group Real Estate Charlotte NC

Discover Cotswold | Featured Homes for Sale in Cotswold Charlotte NC Cotswold is a popular Charlotte, NC neighborhood with homes from $84,500 to $1,199,000. Cotswold homes are in the following award-winning school districts: Cotswold Elementary School, Alexander Graham Middle School, Myers Park High School. Recent Cotswold Real Estate Market Report Here are videos for two featured homes in Cotswold.  The first, 4306 Windemere Lane, is a traditional home in Cotswold with a spectacular backyard living area.  The second is 4219 Water Oak Road, is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath remodeled ranch in the heart … Continue reading...