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Charlotte NC Real Estate News | Savvy eNews Week Ending 2/22/2013

Beat the Charlotte Home Selling Stampede

What's happening in the Charlotte NC real estate market this week? Want more HOT Charlotte real estate market news? Savvy buyers looking to get a jump on the spring Charlotte home shopping season are facing the dilemma of a significantly diminishing supply! Buyers are losing bids on fabulous Charlotte homes for sale in multiple Offer situation--some can't even get into the home to tour it before the property is GONE! Conversely, sellers are thrilled to be in the midst this incredibly positive, sizzling, Charlotte real estate market! During the last 7 days, 438 homes (condos, townhomes, … Continue reading...

6 Tips for Buying an Older Charlotte Home for Sale

Charlotte Home Buyer Tips | 6 Tips for Buying an Older Charlotte Home for Sale At Savvy, we pride ourselves on knowing the ins and outs of an 'older' home as we reside in historic Elizabeth and are the #1 selling brokerage in the historic areas of Charlotte. An older Charlotte home for sale can offer a lot more charm and character than the newer houses of today. They boast gabled roofs, crown moldings, real hardwood floors, antique fixtures and just offer so much character...and history. Buying an older home is like buying a piece of local history; its beautiful period features give it a … Continue reading...

6 Charlotte Home Buyer Tips to Get Your Credit in Tip-Top Shape

Credit Check Alert! Score a Better Number with These Helpful Tips Your credit score is indication of your history of debt repayment. In real estate, home buyers who have higher scores WILL procure a lower interest rate, which means they pay less over the life of the loan. Those with lower credit scores do pay a higher rate and some do not get approved at all. The standard for an “excellent” score: 760+. If you’re looking to buy a home within the next year or two, you'll want your credit in the best possible shape in order to qualify for the best possible rates. Here are 6 Charlotte home … Continue reading...

Charlotte – One of the Top 10 Moving Destinations in the US

Charlotte NC rated top 10 relocation cities in the nation

Charlotte - One of the Top 10 Moving Destinations in the US It never really comes as a surprise to me to find an article boasting the fabulous qualities of the Queen City. Charlotte is just one of those rare metropolitan cities that does it right! Our unemployment is down, businesses continue moving their headquarters to our fine city and real estate is recovering nicely because of the transient nature of such a hefty portion of our population. If you’re interested in living in a progressive ‘big city’ with a small town feel, Charlotte is right for you. Our superior location offers easy … Continue reading...

CMS School Maps for Charlotte Relocation Clients

CMS School Data Maps for All Charlotte Mecklenburg Scoools What a nifty treasure Charlotte relocation clients will find in this great new interactive map tool from CMS. School information is included from elementary, middle and high schools including things like: Teacher turn-over Charlotte public school SAT scores Student suspension rates Student proficiency Student attendance Charter school demographics and stats Charlotte home buyers - if you've found that perfect home, check out the public school information during your Due Diligence period. These maps will give you great insight … Continue reading...

Shopping for a New Home in Charlotte NC? Start with a Wish List

It's Not Just About the Charlotte Home, It's About the Lifestyle and the Community Shopping for a New Home in Charlotte NC? Start with a Wish List If you’re seriously considering buying a Charlotte home, know that every buyer should have a ‘wish list’ for the home that they’re thinking of purchasing. Creating a wish list is an exercise in understanding what you want in your home and a great asset in helping your Charlotte real estate agent find the best homes for you. What many buyers and even their agents fail to realize is that this wish list should be more than just the number of … Continue reading...

Are You Ready To OWN Charlotte Real Estate?

Congratulations on the decision to buy and no longer rent in Charlotte NC!

First Time Home Buyers - Are You Ready To OWN Charlotte Real Estate? So, you’ve finally decided you want to buy Charlotte real estate? What are your next steps? Here are two tips for getting the best possible deal for your money - How's Your Credit? The first thing you’ll want to do is order a copy of your credit report from the three major credit bureaus: Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax. Look for inaccuracies in: Name Address Creditors Late payments Delinquencies After you’ve reviewed your credit report and know your credit score, you’re ready to make improvements to your … Continue reading...

View of Retirement at 107

Charlotte home seller tips - Here's 5 more for you!

Tips We Can All Use in Retirement Lessons from a 107-year old who has been retired since 1969, is still paying all of his own bills and never made over $10K per year! His valuable lessons from which we can all learn include, be thrifty, invest in real estate, use debt well, find a way to work even when jobs are hard to find (and he did just that, even during the Great Depression), save and invest conservatively and stay healthy. Ready to invest in real estate now? This 107-year old man may be old-fashioned but, his plan is a classic one that continues to be successful for many … Continue reading...

Charlotte Home Buyer Tips | Do’s and Don’ts When Making an Offer

Charlotte Home Buyer Tips | Do’s and Don’ts When Making An Offer on a Charlotte Home for Sale Wise Charlotte home buyers ask this question of their Charlotte real estate agent - "What do I offer on that Charlotte NC home for sale and how do we arrive at that number?" As a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) and Accredited Buyers Agent (ABR), my job requirement for you is to provide the information that you need to make an informed decision (hence, an informed Offer). The first, and most important detail in the home buying process, once you’ve located the home of your dreams, is to gather … Continue reading...

Where Is Your Favorite Charlotte Builder Building New Homes?

Search Charlotte New Construction Homes for Sale by BUILDER Many Charlotte home buyers prefer to search for homes by a favorite builder. Here is a list of new construction homes available within the Charlotte city limits by builder (alphabetically). We are a builder-friendly brokerage but, do want to remind you that the on-site agent is representing the BUILDER/Developer, NOT you! Having your own representation is critical when purchasing ANY home, including new construction. The following are builders with their current inventory as listed in the Charlotte MLS: Accent Homes … Continue reading...