Ask anyone about their experiences with real estate agents, and you will no doubt hear a wide variety of responses. There are so many myths about agents that tend to be taken as truths when someone has a negative experience. A good real estate agent is worth every single penny you spend for their expertise. Let’s examine some popular myths about real estate agents. "They make too much money." According to CareersInFinance.com, the median salary for real estate agents in 2009 was approximately $54,000. Agents have to pay exorbitant business expenses such as broker’s fees, professional … Continue reading...
Buyer Tips: Must-Haves, Wants and Don’t-Really-Needs
Homebuyers, have you determined what you REALLY need in a new home? Searching for the right home takes time and lots of patience. Before you head out to tour Charlotte homes on the market, you are wise to know exactly what you want in your new home. Create a list of the features you want in your new home, so you make the most of your time by looking only at Charlotte homes that meet your criteria. Here is a quick guide to help you create a checklist: Must-Haves: These are deal breakers; features that you cannot live without. Do you need a certain number of bedrooms? Do you work from home … Continue reading...
SOLD – 218 South Canterbury Road Charlotte NC 28211 – Home For Sale
3BR/2BA Ranch Home $300,000 MLS# 2017757 **SOLD** Located on one of the premier streets in the heart of Cotswold, this ranch home is ready for move in- live here while you update, the possibilities are endless. Wall-to-wall carpeting covers beautiful hardwood floors. Large 2-car carport with huge storage space. Great lot, fantastic school assignments and unbelievable location! Surrounded by luxury homes, this is one incredible investment! Home will be sold as-is but, has certainly been well-maintained. Debe Maxwell, CRS, Realtor®/Broker The Maxwell House Group. Real Estate 1920 E. 7th … Continue reading...
Looking for Condos in the Charlotte NC Myers Park Area?
You couldn’t have selected a more beautiful area in the city to live! This is one of the most historic neighborhoods and is located close to everything Charlotte–restaurants, sports complexes, the city’s best shopping, the southeast’s largest major medical center, arts and entertainment. If you’re working in the Uptown Charlotte or the Charlotte NC SouthPark area, your days will be longer because your commute will be incredibly short! Enjoy a morning jog or walk along the Queens Road loop or visit the local Starbuck’s for coffee on your dash into Uptown! Take your lunch breaks and shop in … Continue reading...
3420 Maryhurst Charlotte NC 28226 – SOLD
4BR/3.1 BA Single-family Home $515,000 MLS# 948515 South Charlotte – Arboretum Area - Gorgeous ranch-and-half in prestigious Providence Springs. This custom Gene Harrington built, full-brick home is located on a beautiful, quiet cul-de-sac. The home has been meticulously maintained and certainly has the ‘WOW’ factor! The over-sized master suite features a large sitting area surrounded by large windows. There is a large walk-in closet and a luxurious, beautifully renovated master bath. The master bath includes tiled flooring and fully tiled double-sized shower with frameless glass … Continue reading...
4914 Kuykendall Road Charlotte NC 28270 – SOLD
**SOLD** 4 BR/3.1 BA Single-family Home $479,000 MLS# 2007465 *This stunning Hobart Smith home is priced over $100K below market value!* Ask about our trade-up program available to get you into this luxury home in prestigious South Charlotte today. Surrounded by gorgeous mature hardwoods and professional landscaping, this home offers MAIN LEVEL MASTER suite and formal areas, luxury appointments including gleaming hardwood floors (on main level, stairs and upstairs hallway), wrought iron stair railing, granite countertops, upgraded lighting, stainless and so much more! The … Continue reading...
4100 Exbury Gardens Drive Waxhaw NC 28173 – SOLD
4BR/3.5BA House $259,900 MLS# 2009067 SOLD What a fantastic find! Located in beautiful Waxhaw, North Carolina, just south of Charlotte, Prescot is a newer community, with the third and final phase currently in completion. Neighborhood amenities include club house, playground, pool, tennis courts and walking trails. Prescot is located just off of Hwy. 16 (Providence Road) with easy access to I-485 and a short 25 minute drive to the heart of Charlotte. Restaurants, shopping and recreation are also conveniently located in close proximity to Prescot in Waxhaw. You will be completely … Continue reading...
10752 Big Bear Drive Charlotte NC 28278 – Home SOLD
3BR/2.5BA House $165,000 MLS# 2010417 SOLD **PRICE JUST REDUCED $10K!!** Sunny, open spaces in this gorgeous, meticulously maintained home on private cul-de-sac lot in Withers Grove in desirable Steele Creek area, just minutes from I-485. Located near shopping, dining and recreation, this fabulous community is also within walking distance to Winget Park and walking trails--all the amenities nearby but, without the HOA fees to go with them! This home is built on a crawl space, with lots of storage beneath the home. Large lot opens to wooded area in the back, offering great privacy. The … Continue reading...
Best Price Per Square Footage in Providence HS Zone – 4400 Tilley Morris Road Matthews NC 28105 – Home For Sale
5BR/5BA House $300,000 MLS# 2041975 Best Price Per Square Footage in Providence HS Zone!! Located in popular South Charlotte, the community of Belle Meade Matthews NC has everything you need nearby! Just minutes from dining and shopping, I-485 and Providence Road, Providence Promenade, the Arboretum, Ballantyne, Blakeney and about 15 minutes from SouthPark Mall and Carolina Place Mall. This home is a quick commute to Uptown Charlotte where you can enjoy the arts, music, museums, Johnson & Wales University, historical sites, professional sporting events, restaurants, entertainment, … Continue reading...
How to be a Strong Charlotte NC Home Buyer
During a slow market, buyers have the biggest advantages of all. That’s why now is a great time to buy Charlotte NC homes. Haggle without feeling guilty because you have the upper hand; your seller is likely to have the upper hand upon their purchase. But, don't be 'smug' about it though--keep in mind that sellers have likely taken the advice of agents with market knowledge who have helped them position their homes on the market--WELL. As the market bounces back, you will have the added bonus of rising prices making your home worth more than it was when you bought it. Even in this buyers’ … Continue reading...