Charlotte NC Real Estate + Savvy eNews for Week Ending 5/11/13

Celebrating a great real estate market in Charlotte NC

Charlotte NC Real Estate + Savvy eNews for Week Ending 5/11/13 How's the Charlotte NC real estate market doing?  Here are the numbers from this week... The Charlotte NC real estate market is busy, busy, busy!  So, let's get right to the numbers this week... The following are the most recent statistics for the Charlotte real estate market... During the last 7 days, 419 (just below 445 last week) properties (condos, townhomes, single family homes and lots) have been listed for sale in the Charlotte (city) market, 534 have gone into Escrow (Under Contract) with 261 Closing escrow this week (up … Continue reading...

Charlotte REGION Sees 7% Rise in Year-Over-Year Home Prices

Charlotte Economic & Housing News

Charlotte REGION Sees 7% Rise in Year-Over-Year Home Prices Home prices for the Charlotte area, including distressed sales, increased 7 percent in March compared with the same time last year, according to CoreLogicInc.’s index report released today. The Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill metropolitan statistical area also showed a larger increase in month-over-month figures, compared with earlier reports. March’s home prices rose 2.9 percent from February’s figures. That’s a marked improvement from February’s monthly numbers, when home prices edged up only 0.4 percent from January. Debe Maxwell … Continue reading...

Providence Springs Home for Sale in Charlotte NC

Popular Charlotte neighborhood Providence Springs home for sale

Providence Springs Home for Sale in Charlotte NC Welcome to Providence Springs Located in beautiful South Charlotte, this prime property is tucked away in the highly sought-after Providence Springs neighborhood.  This home was completed in May, 200 by renowned custom home builder, Gene Harrington.  As you tour this lovely home, you will notice the incredible attention to detail which Harrington provided in his homes; multiple awards hand honors have been bestowed upon Gene Harrington, including Builder of the Year on several occasions.  Custom millwork and use of every inch of space, including … Continue reading...

Hear That Boom? ‘Spec’ Homes Are Back in Charlotte NC

New Construction continues in the Charlotte Metro area

Hear That Boom? 'Spec' Homes Are Back in Charlotte NC Spec homes and new construction pre-builds are definitely on the rise in the Charlotte area.  With many pre-sales/builds not documented in our MLS, we continue to show a rise in new construction sales and prices in 2013.  Below are the current year-to-date sales and prices as well as the same period year-over-year, which show a healthy gain thus far in 2013--and we've only just begun to Close these new homes! 5/7/2011 - 5/7/2012 - 3,209 Sold - Avg List Price - $257,780 - Avg Sales Price - $252,331 5/7/2012 - 5/7/2013 - 3,984 Sold - Avg … Continue reading...

Top 13 Neighborhoods in Charlotte NC in Real Estate Sales – April 2013

Sold homes in Charlotte neighborhoods in 2012

Top 13 Neighborhoods in Charlotte  NC in Real Estate Sales - April 2013   Two of the most common questions that clients who are relocating to the area ask is, “Which neighborhoods are the top selling communities in the Charlotte area?  What are the most popular Charlotte neighborhoods”   If you’re looking for a place to call home in Charlotte NC, check out these popular neighborhoods in Charlotte NC with some of the highest numbers of homes sold in the Charlotte area during April, 2013. Here is a list of our top 13 selling subdivisions in April 2013 in Charlotte NC Berewick: The Berewick … Continue reading...

Dilworth Charlotte Home Sellers – What They Will Miss About the Neighborhood

What do Dilworth Charlotte residents love about their homes?

Dilworth Charlotte Home Sellers - What They Will Miss About the Neighborhood (And Their Fabulous Home!) Dilworth home sellers never fail to mention all of the wonderful things that they'll miss about their home, their neighbors and the community!  They always rave about the close-knit community and how hospitable and 'neighborly' everyone is!  We love hearing these stories and the lovely sellers at 615 Diana Drive put pen to paper to share the things that they love about their home, neighbors and the Dilworth community. If you’re thinking of selling your home in Dilworth, give us a call–we … Continue reading...

Charlotte NC Real Estate + Savvy eNews for Week Ending 5/3/2013

How's the Charlotte real estate market doing?

Charlotte NC Real Estate + Savvy eNews for Week Ending 5/3/13 How's the Charlotte NC real estate market doing?  Here are the numbers from this week... The Charlotte NC real estate market is busy, busy, busy!  So, let's get right to the numbers this week... The following are the most recent statistics for the Charlotte real estate market... During the last 7 days, 436 (just below 445 last week) properties (condos, townhomes, single family homes and lots) have been listed for sale in the Charlotte (city) market, 512 have gone into Escrow (Under Contract) with 385 Closing escrow this week (up … Continue reading...

Charlotte Home Prices Rise 6.2% from a Year Ago (Charlotte Metro Region)

SOLD by The Maxwell House Group

Charlotte Home Prices Rise 6.2% from a Year Ago (Charlotte Metro Region) The Charlotte (city) numbers are actually considerably better.  The question is, how long can Charlotte home prices continue to rise at this pace?  Not forever, of course but, our estimation is that rising prices will curtail towards the end of the year, leading into increased mortgage interest rates in early 2014. We simply cannot continue at this pace but, sellers are finally enjoying modest rising home prices, especially in the inner city areas. There are 3 factors that substantiate that our Charlotte real estate … Continue reading...

No, I Am NOT the Listing Agent…

Charlotte Home Buyer Tips - Hire Your OWN Agent

...and, You REALLY Don’t Want Me To Be! Charlotte Home Buyers, BEWARE! In most states, dual agency is illegal.  Unfortunately, as I’ve written before, NC is not one of those states.  The agents with whom I have discussed the topic, all agree that they do not practice dual agency.  None of us think it will be long before North Carolina follows suit and bans the practice in our state as well. Now, we are even more hopeful than ever that this ban takes place sooner rather than later.  For now though, I would like to explain how real estate agency works in our state. Most real estate agents have … Continue reading...

COMING SOON! Charlotte Luxury Home for Sale in PROVIDENCE SPRINGS!

1705 Rosebank Lane PROVIDENCE SPRINGS home for sale

YES, 1705 Rosebank Lane in Providence Springs is COMING SOON! This WOW home on one of the best lots in the neighborhood is about to be listed in Providence Springs!  Lovely full brick, nearly 4,000 square foot home, features an enormous master suite on the main level, formals, huge kitchen with breakfast area, 3 additional bedrooms (upstairs) and an oversized bonus room.  The storage in this home is fantastic as well.  The lot is located in a cul-de-sac and is over 0.6 acre, treed with large deck overlooking the lush, green yard. This one won't last long!  Give us a call @ (704) 491-3310 if … Continue reading...