Relocating to Charlotte NC? Are Schools Important to You? Charlotte NC schools offer superior educational opportunities on each developmental level. Education, one of the fundamental aspects the imparting of culture from generation to generation, facilitates the realization of self-potential and the latent talents of every individual. Charlotte's diverse educational opportunities range from public to private to Montessori with a wide variety of opportunities within our education system. The following list of schools is not a complete list, rather a sampling of schools available to … Continue reading...
Charlotte | All Signs Point to This Beautiful North Carolina City

Charlotte | All Signs Point to This Beautiful North Carolina City Nestled in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, Charlotte offers a wonderful blend: economic vitality,opportunity and culture, characteristics of an emerging city. The region is sonorous with history, culture and tradition—yet hip, young, exuberant and constantly-changing. Charlotte embraces its newcomers with traditional Southern hospitality! There are SO many things to do and discover in the Queen City. You'll discover that the Charlotte region is a fabulous place to live, work, play and learn. Our tremendous growth is … Continue reading...
9 Documents That Help You Reap Real Estate Tax Breaks

Via Scoop.it - Charlotte Real Estate Technically speaking, April 15th is tax day. But for Americans who expect a refund - including many homeowners who want to cash in on real estate-related tax perks - filing sooner holds the promise of getting that check in hand, stat. Via www.trulia.com … Continue reading...
Real Estate Assessed Value VS Fair Market Value

Via Scoop.it - Real Estate Across America Over the last twenty five years while working as a Massachusetts Realtor, one of the misconceptions that I routinely come across is people who like to draw a definitive correlation between a homes assessed value and it's fair market value. Via www.maxrealestateexposure.com … Continue reading...
Discover Charlotte Neighborhoods | CHRISTENBURY HALL

CHRISTENBURY HALL - A Gated Community in Concord NC Ahh...your sanctuary awaits you through the stately gates of Christenbury Hall where you’ll enjoy the serenity of nature, yet enjoy the timeless architecture on display in this wonderful community. Just on the outskirts of Charlotte via I-85S, you'll find the lovely gated community of Christenbury Hall. An amenity-filled luxury neighborhood with new construction on wooded lots. Wide streets lined with beautiful homes priced from the mid-$500s to the $900s and gorgeous, mature hardwoods seem to envelope you as you drive through the gates of … Continue reading...
Savvy eNews for Week Ending JAN 27, 2012

Charlotte NC Real Estate Update for January 27, 2012 It's been a great week for Charlotte home sellers--homes are moving and buyers are getting a jump on spring home shopping in Charlotte! The focus this week is Area 4, which covers Southeast Charlotte including the city of Matthews and the neighborhoods of Eastover, Elizabeth, Cotswold, Chantilly, Providence Plantation, Landsdowne, Sherwood Forest and Stonehaven. 17 homes Closed this week in Area 4 with an average list price of $329,245 and sales price of $311,989, a 95% list-to-sales price ratio. The average days on the market are 122. … Continue reading...
4 Steps to Ensure an Accurate Appraisal of Your Charlotte Real Estate

What Can You Do to Ensure an Accurate Appraisal of Your Charlotte Real Estate? These days, in our area, the most questioned aspect of the real estate transaction is no longer, “Will the buyer qualify for the loan?” but, rather, “What about the appraisal?” With 3 ‘bad’ appraisals under my belt during the past year, I have grown extremely weary of that phone call from the appraiser to schedule their appraisal! Let me first clarify that 2 of the 3 ‘bad’ appraisals were reversed after providing the SAME comparables that were presented to the appraiser at the home. The management companies … Continue reading...
New Charlotte Homebuilder Feeling Optimistic

Via Scoop.it - Charlotte Real Estate Cautiously optimistic, homebuilder is partnering with developer to create new building company--YES, in this economy! Hmmm....must mean things aren't nearly as bad as we've been led to believe! Seriously, the new company, Princeton Builders, will begin building new homes in the $350K to $1M price range. We're seeing some loosening on lending requirements, including some offering 90% loan-to-value, which allows buyers to hold on to more of their cash for that rainy day. Real Estate... Via www.charlotteobserver.com … Continue reading...
7 Benefits of Downsizing Your Charlotte Home

Are you considering downsizing your Charlotte home? Well, you’re not alone! According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), 60% of homebuyers are considering downsizing to smaller, more efficient homes. The economy is playing a significant role in this decision but, for the most part, our society is full of Baby Boomers who don’t quite need the space that they once did. Here are 7 benefits of downsizing your Charlotte home: Save money: When you buy a smaller, more energy-efficient home, you’ll save money on your utility bills. You’ll also reduce your maintenance expenses. … Continue reading...
Charlotte Real Estate – Savvy Real Estate Wonk

Via Scoop.it - Charlotte Real Estate Check out our sister site's popular Charlotte home search--have your Charlotte home search YOUR way! User-friendly and FAST! Number 1 Source of Charlotte NC real estate information including prices, sales, and neighborhood – subdivision amenities. Home of Charlotte’s first RETS based MLS search. Then contact a Charlotte residential real estate specialist at (704)491-3310 for your Charlotte NC real estate needs! Via athomescharlotte.com (Charlotte's most popular home search site!) … Continue reading...
