SunTrust Opens Lending Sales Center in Charlotte Creating 100 New Jobs

10/03/2012 by Debe 1 Comment

Charlotte NC Economic Recovery Continues | SunTrust Adding 100 New Jobs to Charlotte Market

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — SunTrust Banks, Inc. today announced the opening of a new state-of-the-art loan sales center in Charlotte to underwrite and process mortgage loans. Currently staffed with approximately 40 underwriting professionals, plans are to expand the number of employees to 100 by the end of year.

“This new center enhances and expands our capabilities in support of our mortgage lending activities throughout our footprint,” said Jeffrey McCabe, senior vice president of Consumer Direct Channel at SunTrust Mortgage Inc. “Charlotte – with its skilled workforce and existing SunTrust presence – was a natural location for this facility.”

SunTrust’s Consumer Direct Loan Sales Center is located at the LakePointe Office Park at 2105 Water Ridge Parkway, Suite 300 in Charlotte. Debra Dorris has been named site manager of the Loan Center, reporting to Mr. McCabe.

“The loan center is indicative of SunTrust’s commitment to the Charlotte market and complements our retail presence in the region,” said William H. Peele, president and chief executive officer of SunTrust Bank, Mecklenburg/South Carolina Region. “In the last year, we’ve also added several new leaders across our consumer and commercial banking teams who have deep ties within the community. Charlotte is a dynamic, thriving metropolitan area, and we plan to roll up our sleeves and increase our involvement.

People interested in positions at SunTrust should visit: www.suntrust.com/careers to view open positions, review qualifications and apply.

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Will DNC Bring More Convention Business?

08/20/2012 by Debe Leave a Comment

Will the Democratic National Convention bring the Charlotte Convention Center more business?

The CRVA and the DNC say there will be long-lasting effects, as the city enjoys the national spotlight for three days in September. Steve Kerrigan, chief executive of the DNC Committee, says Boston enjoyed a boom in convention business after hosting the 2004 DNC.

Boston isn’t so sure. The number of convention center hotel-room nights in Boston jumped by more than 35 percent in the year after the DNC. But Mac Daniel, a spokesperson for the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority, said that increase came at the same time the city opened a new $850 million convention center.

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Charlotte Home Buyers and Sellers – Economists have Good News for You

08/17/2012 by Debe Leave a Comment

Looking to Buy or Sell Charlotte Homes? Economists have Good News for You!

For the last four to five years, the housing industry news has often been gloomy but, the tide is finally beginning to turn for buyers and sellers of Charlotte homes! A recent survey of 100 economists points to modest gains in home prices starting in 2013. Those gains are expected to continue through 2016!

Improving Real Estate Market

While some prices are still slated to drop in 2012, those losses will likely mark the bottom of the trough. The tumultuous times in the real estate industry are, according to most economists, behind us.

Those tough times have left their mark, however. For instance, many former homeowners who have gone through foreclosure will find it difficult to return to homeownership for many years to come because of the impact on their credit. This could cause overall homeownership rates to fall.

Opportunities for Buyers and Sellers

If you have been sitting on the sidelines, just waiting for the right moment to sell your home, or buy your first (or fifteenth) home, the stabilization of the market is good news for you:

SELLERS: Current owners of Charlotte homes looking to sell are now benefitting from a larger pool of home buyers.
BUYERS: Charlotte home buyers can look to housing as a solid investment once again. Buyers may have to contend with a more competitive market and bidding wars on properties so, remember to move quickly when you do find the home of your dreams!

If you’d like to know the latest on the market for Charlotte homes, I can help. Give me a call today at (704) 491-3310 or email me at Debe@DebeMaxwell.com.

©Debe Maxwell | The Maxwell House Group Real Estate | Charlotte Home Buyers and Sellers – Economists have Good News for You

Charlotte NC Relocation | Economic Growth | Real Estate & Construction

08/01/2012 by Debe Leave a Comment

Charlotte NC Relocation Information | Economic Stability | Construction

The Charlotte region is thriving! Both businesses and individuals are attracted to our growing region. Booming with both economic and commercial activity, Charlotte has all of the advantages of one of the most rapidly growing metropolitan areas in the United States.

The Charlotte NC metro region is growing but, somehow the people in the Charlotte area maintain a warmth and friendly feel as though we were living on Main Street in Small Town, USA!

With the constant influx of new business and relocating headquarters to the Charlotte region, you know that you’re coming to a vibrant, yet welcoming area and we’d like to welcome you and your business to Charlotte NC!

REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION

Those building and relocating their corporate headquarters in and to Charlotte, will benefit from the area’s strong economic growth, high quality of life and centralized geographical location. The area boasts experienced construction services organizations, practicing the newest and most efficient building techniques, with easy access to raw materials and a greater number of workable days than most cities. The increased workable days are primarily attributed to Charlotte’s mild climate.

The bottom line for new business-building in Charlotte is quality construction at competitive low prices. Our ever-growing population also ensures a constant and predictable flow of employees into the Charlotte job market.

Welcome to Charlotte! If you’re in need of quality commercial or residential builders, contact me for a list of tried and true contractors!

Read more information on Charlotte’s job growth at www.iCharlotteRealEstate.com.

Real Estate Agents See Spring Home Sales And Bid Wars

05/24/2012 by Debe 1 Comment

Spring Home Sales Bring Bidding Wars Across the Country, Including Charlotte

U.S. housing market shows improved foot traffic and sales data as spring season enters stretch run. The challenge now is finding enough inventory, Realtors say.

Anyone who makes a living in residential real estate knows better than to crack open the champagne just because of some encouraging housing data.

Still, it’s hard not to get cautiously upbeat over recent trends that point to an improving U.S. housing market and indicate some further strengthening in months to come.

National real estate analysts and local real estate agents sound encouraged by the state of housing as it enters the stretch drive of the spring home-selling season.

Bidding wars are on the rise as housing sales increase and the supply decreases! No one associated with the Charlotte real estate market is complaining this month!

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If you are ready to find the perfect Charlotte neighborhood and home for sale, contact your Charlotte real estate agent. I’d love the opportunity to help. Phone me today at (704) 491-3310, or email me at Broker@TheCharlotteScoop.com to schedule an appointment.

Magazine Ranks Charlotte as America’s No. 2 Airport

05/07/2012 by Debe 2 Comments

Charlotte Douglas International Airport – Ranks #2 in the Nation

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) – A reader survey by Travel+Leisure Magazine ranks Charlotte Douglas International Airport as the second best airport in the nation.

Charlotte lost out to only Minneapolis-St. Paul. Readers said MSP had the best shopping, food and drink options in the country.

Readers of the magazine and travel website gave Charlotte top marks for its Wi-Fi Internet service, baggage handling, curbside check-in and staff communication.

Location and lounge areas also got high marks.

The lowest rank the airport received was fifth for overall terminal cleanliness.

A reader survey by Travel+Leisure Magazine ranks Charlotte Douglas International Airport as the second best airport in the nation.

Charlotte’s beauty, filled with beautiful neighborhoods and progressive city leaders keeping us competitive in the business world, is also home to the #2 airport in the nation–yet another gem in the Queen City’s crown!

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