A Green Spring - Charlotte Homeowner Tips It’s spring cleaning time — and time for all things growing and green. Speaking of ‘green,’ how green is your house? Upgrading some of your home’s features to be more environmentally friendly can improve your home’s value and save you some ‘green’ in the long run, too. Green updating may cost a little more up-front but, they are worth it in the long run - both environmentally and in utility bill savings. Here are a few green updates you can make to your home: • Install ENERGY STAR® appliances • Install solar … Continue reading...
What are Those Blue Rocking Chairs Across the Queen City?
What are Those Blue Rocking Chairs Across the Queen City? The City of Charlotte’s Placemaking Program is making a mark on the city with an unusual but, delightful display to celebrate Charlotte’s 250 years. The newly-formed organization dropped 100 rocking chairs across the city today, to celebrate Charlotte’s 250th anniversary and to invite residents to collaborate in placemaking efforts. #RockWithCLT Sit and relax a bit in the new chairs and share ideas as to how to transform under-utilized public spaces into vibrant, useful places for all. The program’s mission is to … Continue reading...
365 Things to Do & Places to Go | Charlotte Knights – BB&T Ballpark
365 Things to Do & Places to Go | Charlotte Knights - BB&T Ballpark BB&T Ballpark In 1987, George Shinn, also the founder of the NBA Charlotte Hornets, bought the minor league team from the Crockett family. Shinn committed to building a permanent home for the team and in 1988, the team, formerly known as the Charlotte Orioles(a 2-A Affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles) was re-named the Charlotte Knights. Crocket Park, with a ‘make-shift’ stadium was soon outgrown and as Shinn affiliated with the Chicago Cubs, a new stadium was in the works. Fort Mill, SC became home to … Continue reading...
20 Tips for Preparing Your Charlotte House for Sale
The Bottom Line: When listing your Charlotte home for sale, your #1 goal is to get your home sold for the best price possible...and in the shortest amount of time to save you stress!There are many small projects that you can do to ensure this happens - preparedness is KEY.Ask me for a list of specific suggestions for getting your home ready for market. Also ask me for any vendors you may need. I keep an active list of local contractors who can help you achieve your goals. www.ListMyCharlotteHome.com Call or text (704) 491-3310 - let's talk! © Debe Maxwell | The Maxwell House Group … Continue reading...
Why Do I Need a Real Estate Agent?
Why Do I Need a Real Estate Agent? 87% Of Buyers Purchased Real Estate Through An Agent Or Broker In 2018 Why you need a Charlotte Real Estate Agent Between the historic inventory shortage, intense competition and rapidly rising prices, navigating the Charlotte real estate market in 2018 was a real challenge for buyers. For that very reason, the vast majority of home buyers partnered with real estate professionals for their home search. According to the 2018 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers from the National Association of Realtors, 87% percent of buyers purchased their … Continue reading...
Just Listed in Cureton – Amenity Filled Neighborhood, Top Ranked Schools!
**UNDER CONTRACT** This impressive home in Cureton shows like a model! Highly desirable Kensington and Cuthbertson school district. Home is situated on one of the most desirable lots in this quiet section of Cureton - adjacent to wooded, walking trails. 4-bedroom, 2.5 bath home for sale in Cureton **Another Maxwell House Group - Re/Max Executive Listing UNDER CONTRACT** Sorry you missed this lovely home! If you're thinking of selling your home, visit www.ListMyCharlotteHome.com, call (704) 491-3310 or email CharlotteBroker@icloud.com for other available homes for sale in … Continue reading...
Millionaire To Millennials: Don’t Get Stuck Renting A Home… Buy One!
Millionaire To Millennials: Don’t Get Stuck Renting A Charlotte Home… Buy One! Rent vs. Buy - the question that is at the top of the minds of not just millennials but, anyone who is currently renting. This is an age-old question that is typically answered by most financial advisors, "Buying is the only option." However, there are a few exceptions to this rule in my opinion - If you're going to be in a location for a year or less, it doesn't always make sense to buy. The process on both ends would consume a good amount of that year for the buyers, turned sellers.Moving to an area and you … Continue reading...
3 Reasons We are NOT Heading Towards Another Housing Crash
3 Reasons Why We Are NOT Heading Toward Another Housing Crash Let's examine the 'why' we are NOT heading towards another recession/housing crash*Graphic provided by Keeping Current Matters Almost DAILY I receive a call, text, email or Facebook or LinkedIn private message - "What is going on with the market? Are we headed towards another crash?" or "Is another recession in our near future?" or something akin to those questions. I can't tell you how many people I have reminded NOT to listen to the 'talking heads!' Seriously, that's all they are - they are speaking in general terms without … Continue reading...
SOUTHPARK NEWS – Major Phillips Place Face-Lift Approved by the City of Charlotte
SOUTHPARK NEWS - Major Phillips Place Face-Lift Approved by the City of Charlotte The City of Charlotte has approved a major revamp to transition the old Dean & DeLuca building and parking lot into a fabulous, new signature Restoration Hardware. Phillips Place (SouthPark) SouthPark’s Restoration Hardware at Phillips Place is currently housed in 8,850 square feet. With the completion of the newly planned building, Restoration Hardware will move into an enormous 39,000-square-foot showroom with an additional 4,600-square-foot second level restaurant & bar. Current … Continue reading...
What Residents Like Best About Living in Charlotte
What Residents Like Best About Living in Charlotte I always enjoy listening to the 40-under-40 responses each year as the Charlotte Business Journal interviews the winners of this prestigious award. I'm always interested in where they attended college, what they have achieved, where they work, their job/title and my favorite question - "What do you like best about living in Charlotte?" Charlotte Skyline Here are some of the highlights that the 40-under-40 like best about living in the Charlotte region: The welcoming and collaborative spirit of the Queen CityThe restaurants - … Continue reading...