Vendor of the Week | JASON SARDI | Homeowners Insurance and More!

Charlotte Real Estate's Preferred Vendor of the Week

If you haven't reviewed your insurance coverage (auto, life and homeowner), now is the time to do so! We are ever so grateful for our clients who refer us to other real estate clients so, we know how important it is to share our experiences with vendors in the area so that others can have the same, wonderful business experience with these vendors as we have.  It's tough deciding who to call for various needs but, this week, we can tell you who to call for your insurance needs! With the thoughts of building a new home in Charlotte this upcoming year, my husband and I decided to look into … Continue reading...

Insuring Your Charlotte Home

Charlotte Homeowners Insurance

Charlotte Homeowner Tips | Is Your Charlotte Home Adequately Insured? In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, there are many rumors about the large number of  homeowners who do not have enough insurance to cover the recent damages to their properties.  Unfortunately, a good number of those homeowners never saw this coming.  Many people simply don’t think about reviewing their policies until disaster strikes their Charlotte home — and then, of course, it’s too late. Purchasing the appropriate type and amount of insurance is not a difficult task.  Just consult with your real estate agent about … Continue reading...

Listing Your Charlotte Home for Sale | Documents To Have On-Hand

Listing your Charlotte home for sale - Documents to have handy

Thinking of Listing Your Charlotte Home for Sale?  Get Those Documents Together NOW! So the de-cluttering is done; the closets are cleaned, you’ve done all of the packing away that you can and the kitchen has had a nice little facelift and you’re ready to list your Charlotte home for sale!  You’re ready for those potential Charlotte home buyers to start touring your lovely home and you’re all set for your relocation to another city or a new community. Several items that you may need before you sell your home need to be kept close-at-hand.  So before call the moving company, check your files … Continue reading...

Closed Sales for Providence Springs, Charlotte, NC

Thinking of buying or selling in Providence Springs Charlotte NC? Providence Springs sales are up 60% and climbing!  Great recovery for the Charlotte real estate market in this popular neighborhood!  Read more about Providence Springs at www.ProvidenceSpringsInfo.com Year-over-year Closed sales in popular Providence Springs neighborhood are up 60%!  Good recovery for the Charlotte real estate luxury market! How's the Charlotte real estate market doing in Providence Springs? See recent Charlotte Home Sales in Providence Springs See on Scoop.it - Charlotte Real Estate ©Debe Maxwell | The … Continue reading...

Featured Charlotte Vendor of the Week – Mullen Electric

Recommended Charlotte Electricians

Featured Charlotte Vendor of the Week - Mullen Electric During a recent walk-through, our client had an electrical re-inspection done by an electrician who quoted outrageous prices to make the repairs that he stated were not done by the sellers’ electrician.  Mind you, this was two days before Closing as it had taken quite a while for the seller to make repairs and then for our buyer to get on the electrician’s schedule! Of course, the sellers’ electrician had written detailed information as to what was done as per our inspector’s requests but, this second opinion stated that the work had not … Continue reading...

Rising home prices lift 1.3 million out from underwater | Inman News

Rising home prices bring millions out from underwater

Inman News reveals what we've all been calculating in our own areas--home prices are rising, helping millions out from under the threat of foreclosure.  We at Savvy feel that the Charlotte NC real estate recovery is well under-way and are thrilled for formerly underwater homeowners who are finally seeing the light of day! Rising home values helped 1.3 million homeowners get out from "underwater" in the first half of the year, and another 2 million would get equity if national home prices increase by another 5 percent, data aggregator CoreLogic said today. CoreLogic estimates that 22.3 … Continue reading...

Are White Appliances Making a Comeback in Charlotte Homes?

Luxury home for sale with popular new white appliances

Charlotte Homeowner FAQ | Are White Appliances Making a Comeback in Charlotte Homes? Plain and simply, YES! After incredibly frustrating attempts to clean fingerprints, hand smudges and doggy-tail brush marks on those stainless steel appliances, owners of Charlotte homes are starting to ask for white appliances again.  In 2012, however, homeowners are seeking higher quality materials and a more trendy appearance in their new white appliances than before.  So, move over stainless steel appliances, white is coming back with a vengeance! According to a recent Consumer Report posted by Daniel … Continue reading...

Taking to the Bath

Charlotte NC Homeowner Tips

What's Hot in High Tech Home News? ...Digital detox no longer requires a week's escape into the wilderness. The bathroom is rapidly taking over from the study or living room as the home's place of retreat from the hurley-burley of modern life.   "They are another room in the house where you might put in chaise longue and a table, and have a discussion while you or your child is bathing," says Martin Brudnizki, the London-based designer whose low-tech, country-inspired designs for Soho House's Cowshed Miami Beach spa helped prompt a defection from the high-tech home spas and pretentious … Continue reading...

Charlotte Homeowner Tips | Do’s and Don’ts for Your Charlotte Landscaping

April Lawn and Garden Do’s and Don’ts for Your Charlotte Home Spring is here!  April begins gardening season, the time we get antsy to start working the soil, thinking about fertilizing the lawn and planting flowers in our Charlotte homes.  Remember, that first impression is a lasting one! Whether you’re preparing your Charlotte home to put it on the market or just doing general maintenance and upkeep, here is a good to-do list: Annuals and Containers: Deadhead flowers to promote more blooms. Clean and sanitize summer containers, and plan your design for the summer. Plant summer annuals … Continue reading...

8 Outdoor Spring Maintenance Tips for Your Charlotte Real Estate

Tree trimming - A spring maintenance must

Outdoor Spring Maintenance Checklist for Your Charlotte Real Estate Preventive maintenance is crucial to the value and upkeep of your home.  Keeping your Charlotte real estate in great shape with regular check-ups will save you the headache and cost of emergency repairs or if you’re selling your Charlotte home, this will prevent last minute inspection items from arising. Here are six items to add to your outdoor spring maintenance checklist: Clean the Gutters:  Gutters work best when clean and free of gunk.  Check yours for foliage, tree limbs, etc., especially if trees hang over the … Continue reading...