Charlotte NC Homeowners | Charlotte NC Homes for Sale By The Maxwell House Group, Realtor

Going Green in the Bathroom

Five Tips to Make Your Charlotte Home’s Bathroom Greener We’re all into being as Green as possible these days. Everything from recycling to lighting, we do everything that we possibly can to save our beautiful earth. We’ve considered ways to save in our kitchens but, what about our baths? Let’s look at a few ways that you can make your Charlotte home’s bathroom more eco-friendly. Here are some tips on saving water and more in your home baths: Turn down the water heater. Hot water heaters use nearly 20 percent of the average Charlotte home’s energy. Most manufacturers preset hot water … Continue reading...

Thinking of Remodeling Your Home Before Selling?

Charlotte Home Remodeling Return on Investment

4 Charlotte Home Remodeling Myths Debunked Home improvement shows tell you that you can add $20,000 to $40,000 to the value of your Charlotte home by doing a simple remodel on virtually any room or outdoor space. While you can get a return on your investment for most remodeling projects, the increase to your home value is not always as high as the home improvement shows claim. Myth #1: If you put $20,000 into a kitchen remodel, your home’s value will increase by $40,000. Fact: The average kitchen remodel costs $40,000. This is on a mid-range remodel, not a high-end remodel. The average … Continue reading...

Charlotte Homeowners | Fall Maintenance Checklist

Checklist for homeowners when selling a Charlotte home for sale

Fall Maintenance Checklist for Your Charlotte Home Proper home maintenance affords the homeowner the luxury of an easy home sale when one does decide to sell their Charlotte home. The change of seasons is a perfect time to pay attention to maintenance issues. The weather is generally cooperative and performing these tasks before snuggling in for a long winter can save winter maintenance blues. Here are a few tips to get your Charlotte home ready for winter hibernation. Clean your gutters. After the leaves have fallen is a great time to do this. While you’re at it, consider installing … Continue reading...

Ten Safety Tips for Halloween

Happy Halloween from your Charlotte Realtor®

Halloween Safety Tips for You and Your Charlotte Home First of all, Happy Halloween! Halloween is a fun and exciting time, especially for the children. To better ensure that youngsters and your Charlotte home make it safely through the festivities this year, enjoy the holiday keeping safety in mind at all times. Here are Ten Halloween safety tips for you and your children: Eliminate trip hazards. Remove bikes, toys and garden hoses from your Charlotte home’s front yard and porch. Sweep and rake leaves. Replace burned out lights. Trick-or-treaters have a hard enough time seeing through … Continue reading...

Charlotte Home Improvement: Make Your Yard Your Refuge

Charlotte Home Improvement: Make Your Yard Your Refuge What’s the best thing about your Charlotte home? Many people say it’s their yard. Outdoor hardscaping has become a hot commodity for home buyers in Charlotte. No matter your lifestyle, there are many things that you can do to improve your outdoor space as well as your quality of life. Here are a few ideas to help you get more enjoyment from your yard: Relax: Install a hammock for relaxing in the shade Enjoy meals outdoors: Add an outdoor table to make eating outdoors enjoyable. Start a garden: Whether it’s a vegetable, herb or flower … Continue reading...

Charlotte Home Improvement: Make Your Yard Your Refuge

Homes featuring outdoor living spaces in Charlotte

Charlotte Neighbors: We Can’t Live With Them and We Can’t Live Without Them!

Neighbors: We Can't Live With Them And We Can't Live Without Them! There are some things in our lives that just require a little TLC. Neighbors are one of them! Whether you love them or not, your neighbors do affect the value of your property, both positively and negatively. Last week, we discussed neighbors that have a negative impact on our home's values. Those neighbors are a little less 'manageable' than neighbors with whom we can reasonably work to address a 'bad neighbor' situation. Some are faced with noticeably poor upkeep of their neighbor's landscaping, exterior painting or yard … Continue reading...

Give Your Dad’s Charlotte Home the Gift of Renovation this Father’s Day

Father's Day Charlotte Home Renovation Ideas

Give Your Dad’s Charlotte Home the Gift of Renovation this Father’s Day Today’s buyers generally want modernized, updated properties. In a lot of markets, features like stainless steel appliances and granite countertops are almost expected, especially in higher price ranges. As your Father’s Day gift this month, help your dad add value to his Charlotte home. Five renovation tips that are great gifts and will increase value: Windows and doors - Almost any upgrade to windows, exterior doors or the garage door will add value to a property and increase its security. However, if you want … Continue reading...

Charlotte Luxury Homes – What IS Luxury?

Charlotte NC luxury homes with luxurious baths

Charlotte Luxury Homes - What IS Luxury? Luxury in a home is something that we understand to be craftsmanship, the essential key to luxury. Craftsmanship converts the idea into a product in the third dimension. Luxury is lifestyle, lending to an experience in life, adding to the joy of your day the perfect experience, design or ambience. Luxury is exactly what the customer/client/homeowner wants, as they are the only ones to whom it matters. If you love window shopping for luxury homes online, we have a wide selection from $500,000 to homes in the millions of dollars with luxury … Continue reading...

Your New Charlotte Home: Homeowner’s Insurance

Your New Charlotte Home: Homeowner’s Insurance You know you need homeowner's insurance but what kind and how much do you need to purchase? To help you calculate, here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about homeowner’s insurance. How much homeowner’s insurance do you need? Lenders require you to carry enough coverage to protect their investment, which means the amount of your loan. But the amount of your loan most likely isn’t enough to rebuild your home, if it was damaged. To be able to replace your home and its contents in case of a disaster, you probably want … Continue reading...