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Charlotte NC – Happy Memorial Day 2013

Charlotte NC - Happy Memorial Day 2013 Do you live at any of the lakes or golf courses in and around the Charlotte region? If you do, chances are, you’re already enjoying this beautiful long 3-day weekend! Whether you're enjoying fabulous Carolina cookouts, the opening of the local pool or you're just kicking back and relaxing today, this is the 'unofficial' kick off to another lovely Charlotte summer. Watch history in the making if you’re a NASCAR fan! This is NASCAR’s biggest weekend of the year and you’re going to LOVE this weekend in our beautiful city! Whether you’re enjoying the … Continue reading...

Charlotte Home for Sale in Ardrey Neighborhood | 9511 Cotton Stand RD

Ardrey neighborhood home for sale in Charlotte

Charlotte Home for Sale in Ardrey Neighborhood | 9511 Cotton Stand RD Home for Sale in Ardrey Kell High School Zone Have you ever wondered just where southern charm and grace meets hollywood glam and sophistication? Well, welcome to the exciting dalliance at 9511 Cotton Stand! A modern day southern belle that will knock you off your feet and take your breath away! Located in the audaciously delightful neighborhood of Ardrey, one of South Charlotte’s most sought after and desirable lifestyle destinations. With it’s meandering lanes and squares and parks, all surrounded by lovely turn of the … Continue reading...

JUST LISTED! Charlotte Condo for Sale in NoDa – The Renaissance

Condo for Sale in The Arts District Charlotte NC

JUST LISTED! Charlotte Condo for Sale in NoDa - The Renaissance END unit for sale in The Renaissance - LOW HOA dues, GREAT space, FANTASTIC price! Fabulous 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo for sale in The Renaissance. Corner unit with great set-up for roommates- incredibly quiet building, great kitchen/bar and breakfast area space. Bedrooms on upper and lower levels for privacy. Don't miss this one! Fantastic pool and beautiful streetscape at The Renaissance in popular NoDa. Check out our slideshow on YouTube and then give us a call to take the tour in person! © Debe Maxwell | The Maxwell House … Continue reading...

Top 5 Charlotte Home Buying Mistakes to Remember on Memorial Day

Top 5 Charlotte Home Buying Mistakes to Remember on Memorial Day This year be sure to take the time on Memorial Day to remember all of those who’ve served our country. You'll also perhaps want to make the effort to memorialize those who have made bad Charlotte real estate investments — and learn from their mistakes! Below are five common and costly mistakes buyers make when purchasing Charlotte real estate. 1. Using a High-Pressure Agent Yes, REALTORS® do have a lot to gain if you purchase a home. Unfortunately some may not have YOUR best interests in mind. Be wary of agents who push a hard … Continue reading...

The Pros and Cons of Making an Immediate Offer on a Charlotte Home

Is it wise to make an Offer on that Charlotte home immediately?

The Pros and Cons of Making an Immediate Offer on a Charlotte Home Once you’ve found a house you are interested in buying, it’s difficult to know when to make an Offer. If you like the Charlotte home, there are likely other buyers who like it as well. You’re not the only one who can spot a good buy OR a great house. In today’s market, if you take too long to make a bid, someone else WILL beat you to the prize! If the property you are looking at is in good condition, priced right and is in a good location, it will likely be snapped up quickly. This means that you should place your Offer as … Continue reading...

6 Words Charlotte Home Buyers Should Never Say – I Think I’ll Sleep On It!

What NOT to say as a Charlotte home buyer!

6 Words Charlotte Home Buyers Should Never Say - "I Think I'll Sleep On It!" Gone are the days when the dreaded words we heard were, “I think I’ll wait to see what the market is going to do.” Those buyers were commonly referred to as ‘fence-sitters;’ they were anxious about purchasing a home for fear that either the interest rates would continue to fall or the value of the real estate that they were interested in would continue to plummet. Now, we’re faced with a totally new market in Charlotte real estate! We’re seeing multiple Offer situations on many of our listings; some of our listings … Continue reading...

Houses for Sale in Charlotte NC with POOLS

Houses for Sale in Charlotte NC with POOLS There’s simply nothing like having your own backyard pool! My husband and I have, for years, been fans of having our own pool. Our friends and family have enjoyed our pool nearly as much as we have! Besides ice cream and staying in the air conditioning, the best way to beat the summer heat is by taking a dip in the pool. Charlotte homeowners install pools to get them through at least 3 full seasons here in Charlotte, some even longer than that if they install solar panels or have heated pools. Despite enjoying 4 distinct seasons here … Continue reading...

Charlotte Real Estate Q&A | How is the Supply of Homes for Sale in the Charlotte Market?

Charlotte Real Estate Q&A | How is the Supply of Homes for Sale in the Charlotte Market? How's the Charlotte real estate market? Are we in a buyers market or a sellers market? I probably get this question more often than any in my business--Are we still in a buyers market? Oftentimes, I have buyers contact me saying that they are ready to buy a home while we're still in a buyers market. I explain to them that we are, indeed, primarily in a sellers market right now. Despite the data provided them to the contrary, the occasional buyer will request that we place a 'low ball' Offer on … Continue reading...

US Home Builder Confidence Rises – Charlotte New Construction Sales are BOOMING!

New Construction Sales up in the Charlotte NC area

US Home Builder Confidence Rises - Charlotte New Construction Sales are BOOMING! There are 3 factors that substantiate our statement that the Charlotte real estate market is in full recovery mode: New Construction: Nationally, privately-owned housing starts in March of this year were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,036,000. This is 7% above the February estimate of 968,000 and is 46.7% above March 2012 with start data of 706,000. We are also seeing a surge of activity in the new construction market in the Charlotte market as well. Many communities are selling out quickly and … Continue reading...

In Search of the Perfect Charlotte Home? You Must FIRST Find the Perfect Charlotte NEIGHBORHOOD!

In Search of the Perfect Charlotte Home? You Must FIRST Find the Perfect Charlotte NEIGHBORHOOD! This hot seller's market in Charlotte NC is fantastic for our Charlotte home sellers but, what about the buyers? Many buyers are struggling to find that perfect home in the perfect Charlotte neighborhood because as soon as the 'good ones' hit the market, their gone, gone, GONE! The very first step in the home-buying process that you'll want to do is narrow down the neighborhoods in which you are interested. We have the perfect solution to that with our Find the Perfect Charlotte … Continue reading...