The Maxwell House Group Real Estate News for Week Ending 8/19/2011

Charlotte NC Real Estate Agent

Great news across Charlotte for home buyers and sellers!  Record Closings this week and more homes have gone into Escrow, showing a significant positive movement towards the real estate recovery. Congratulations to all Savvy buyers and sellers on their home purchases and sales this week!  Happy moving! If you're a buyer, currently searching for homes for sale in the Charlotte area, don't miss our open houses this weekend.  Be sure to take good notes on each home you view so that you will remember particulars about that specific home.  If you're looking to sell your Charlotte home, Savvy's … Continue reading...

Purchasing Charlotte Real Estate as Income Property

Charlotte NC investment properties

Purchasing Charlotte Real Estate as Income Property With home prices nearing, if not at their bottom, now might be a great time to buy Charlotte real estate as income property.  Many more people will be looking to rent now that pre-approved mortgages are more difficult to come by.  However, before you become a landlord, you’ll want to make sure your potential rental property won’t remain vacant for long. 6 tips to help you evaluate your Charlotte real estate investment: Determine if your area has a strong rental market. See what kind of homes are for rent and track how long they remain … Continue reading...

Buying Charlotte Real Estate: What if the Appraised Value is Lower than the Purchase Price?

Frustrated over your Charlotte appraisal?

Buying Charlotte Real Estate:  What if the Appraised Value is Lower than the Purchase Price? After just having experienced this with a seller today, I thought I’d share a Charlotte seller dilemma that we seem to face more often now than ever before.  What happens if you have a signed Contract to purchase a piece of Charlotte real estate and the appraised value comes in lower than your agreed upon purchase price?   Unfortunately, this is happening more often these days. Don’t give up!  It is still quite possible to salvage the deal.  Here are four options to consider, if you do find yourself … Continue reading...

Luxury Home for Sale in Marvin Creek – Finished Basement, POOL and 2nd Kitchen

Pool, full,finished basement home for sale in Charlotte NC area

This Marvin Creek stunner won't last long!  Beautifully appointed luxury estate home in highly sought after Marvin Creek neighborhood with top ranked Marvin Creek schools is just what you’re looking for in a custom, luxury home in South Charlotte. The winding, dual staircases and soaring ceiling in the foyer beckon you into this one-of-a-kind Marvin Creek home.  Just inside the foyer to the right is an oversized second master with full bath.  The formal areas are just beyond the foyer and the heavy millwork in the enormous dining room is simply exquisite.  The formal living room is adjacent to … Continue reading...

SOLD in South Charlotte’s Marvin Creek – Stunning Luxury Home

Looking for Luxury in All the Wrong Places? …Then you simply must check out this fabulous new listing in Marvin Creek! Marvin Creek, a gated luxury community in the Southern portion of the Charlotte Metro area, lovely Waxhaw!  Award-winning schools and low Union County taxes are a bonus to living in the rolling countryside of Waxhaw.  Equestrian communities abound in Waxhaw and the small-town feel of the Marvin Creek community can only be topped by the utter convenience to everything Charlotte!  Easy access to I-485 or head Uptown via Providence, Rea or Johnston/Park Roads. Enjoy the tour … Continue reading...

Week in Review for The Maxwell House Group Real Estate 8/12/2011

WOW!  What a fantastic week in Charlotte real estate this week!   Great news for Charlotte real estate recovery with positive numbers in from July sales.  Savvy buyers and sellers are moving this week: 145 homes Closed in the Charlotte city market this week  and 305 more went into Escrow--a whopping 79% increase over last week!!   Charlotte NC real estate is SELLING!  Congratulations to all of our Savvy buyers and sellers who Closed on their homes this week and good luck with your move! Read more recent good-news announcements regarding the real estate recovery and the fantastic values that … Continue reading...

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly About Neighbors

The good, the bad and the ugly about bad neighbors

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly About Neighbors Bad neighbors are no laughing matter.  Whether you're living minutes from a land fill, within close proximity of a registered sex offender or living beside the neighbor with an eye-sore-of-a-yard, your home values can be reduced by as much as 15% when you find yourself amidst 'bad' neighbors. How ‘bad’ is that bad neighbor and what exacly defines a 'bad' neighbor?  Definitions vary by person and by area but, most real estate professionals believe that a bad neighbor is simply one who has virtually no consideration for the rest of the … Continue reading...

The Maxwell House Group Real Estate Recovery News | August 5, 2011

The Maxwell House Group Real Estate Charlotte NC

The Maxwell House Group Real Estate Recovery News | August 5, 2011 What’s going on in Charlotte real estate this week?  A good combination of sun and rain...perfect for showings and being sure that the properties you're viewing don't have any roof or boot leaks or significant yard drainage issues! More Savvy buyers and sellers are moving this week: 188 homes Closed in the Charlotte city market this week and 271 more went into Escrow! Charlotte NC real estate is MOVING!  Congratulations to all of the Savvy buyers and sellers who Closed on their homes this week–good luck with your move! More … Continue reading...