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Charlotte NC Real Estate Update Week Ending 4/14/2012

What's happening in the Charlotte real estate market this week? Lots of selling, that's what's going on! The spring market is well underway and if you're planning to buy a home, find one you love, then whatever you do, make an Offer. We're finding ourselves in multiple Offer situations with buyers who waited a bit too long to decide and they wound up competing for their new Charlotte home. Sellers, be sure that spring maintenance is done prior to listing your home for sale. If you need advice on selling your Charlotte home for top dollar, give us a call. We've got the proven market plan … Continue reading...

Charlotte NC Real Estate Market Snapshot | PIPER GLEN | 4/13/2012

How's the Charlotte real estate market doing in Piper Glen? Very well, thank you! We've seen tremendous recovery in the Piper Glen community of late. Homes are selling and garnering a higher price per square foot than last year. Days on the market are shorter as well. If you're searching for homes in South Charlotte in a country club community, Piper Glen is certainly a great option. Piper Glen is one of the most popular, close-in country club communities in all of Charlotte. Within the community you'll find Piper Glen's coveted TPC (Tournament Players Club) and Heritage Group golf … Continue reading...

Eight Indoor Spring Maintenance Tips for Your Charlotte Home

Charlotte home seller tips - spring cleaning

If you're thinking of selling your Charlotte home this spring, let's talk general maintenance--NOW! Spring is in the air! Heralding the arrival of blooming flowers, chirping birds and warmer weather, spring also motivates us to get a little home maintenance done before the weather is just too hot to do so. It is the perfect time to do some after-winter indoor maintenance. If you're thinking of selling your Charlotte home this season, now is the time to get these items addressed! Here are eight indoor maintenance tips to help keep your Charlotte home in perfect operating … Continue reading...

Should I Downsize My Home?

Thinking of Downsizing Your Charlotte Home? You know the story. The kids are gone. You have more space than you could ever use. The maintenance of the home is becoming more than you can handle and you are thinking, "should I downsize my home?" You have decided that you are ready and are wondering how to proceed: Should I wait to sell my home? The good news is that any time you are thinking of selling your home is the right time. You are worried that prices are down and now is not the time. But think. You are also buying when prices are down. The same applies when prices are up. Should I sell … Continue reading...

Should I get pre-approved or look at homes first?

Should I get pre-approved or look at homes first? We often see this with Charlotte home buyers as well. With more stringent lending criteria than ever before, many who were previously able to qualify with ease, are not finding mortgage lending quite as easy. A quick call to a lender can easily determine your qualifying status as well as guide you in the right direction to becoming qualified. It's always best to contact a lender first to avoid disappointment when you find a home that you absolutely love! Thanks to Michelle Gibson of Wellington, Florida for sharing this article... Today a … Continue reading...

Friday the 13th Luck? Banish It During the Sale of Your Charlotte Home!

Friday the 13th Luck? Banish Bad Luck During the Sale of Your Charlotte Home! With various ominous superstitions associated with Friday the 13th, some people will lay the blame on this ‘dreaded day’ for just about anything! From black cats to broken mirrors, bad luck can stem from almost anywhere and many sellers even like to blame it for their Charlotte home still sitting on the market after many months. Think about dispelling the Friday-the-13th bad luck this month and get your Charlotte home SOLD! Ensure that you’ve repaired all of those pesky problems that inspectors focus on. Here’s a … Continue reading...

Buying a Charlotte Home From a Motivated Seller

Motivated Sellers - How to deal with them.

How to Deal with "Motivated Sellers" in Charlotte When you see “motivated seller” in real estate listings, does that mean the sellers are desperate to sell their Charlotte home and are open to negotiation? Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Do not assume ‘motivated seller’ means you’re going to get the home at a bargain price. When you see “motivated seller” in real estate listings, it could mean a wide variety of things including: The seller is willing to accept a lower price or give some concessions. The Charlotte home could be near foreclosure. The Charlotte home seller, despite their … Continue reading...

JUST LISTED! Spectacular Townhome in Uptown Charlotte

Uptown Charlotte Skyline by Carolina Panthers Practice Field

Uptown Charlotte Third Ward Townhome for Sale $275,000 MLS# 2087188 1,550 square feet of luxury in a one-of-a-kind townhome inUptown Charlotte NC Oh, you know you want Uptown Charlotte living with a view! And, what an incredible view you’ll have when you live in this amazing townhome in Uptown’s Third Ward. Not only will you have breathtaking skyline views but, you'll be living right across the street from the Carolina Panthers’ practice field! This is but, one of the many bonuses that these sellers are going to miss about living at 810 Greenleaf Avenue! If you like single … Continue reading...

Two Key Ingredients to Selling Your Charlotte Luxury Home

Staging and Professional Photography Used to SELL Your Charlotte Home. I’ve always been a fan of staging and professional photographer/videography but, have to share this success story with you... I had a fabulous listing that was beautifully decorated and the sellers were still residing in the property. The market was incredibly slow during the holidays but, we tried listing it nonetheless. As I said, the home was gorgeous and so spotless, you could have eaten off of the floors! We had professional photos taken and listed the property. With very few showings and some instances of the … Continue reading...

Charlotte NC Real Estate Market Reports | CANDLEWYCK | April, 2012

Real Estate Market Report for Candlewyck Charlotte NC April 2012

How's the Charlotte real estate market doing in Candlewyck? Real estate is definitely moving in the Charlotte market and Candlewyck is definitely no exception! As you can see in the market absorption trend below, Candlewyck is experiencing a seller's market--good news for our Charlotte real estate market recovery process! Read more about South Charlotte's popular, amenity-filled neighborhood, Candlewyck Search Candlewyck Homes for Sale in Charlotte NC [idx-listings community="Candlewyck" propertytypes="712" orderby="DateAdded" orderdir="DESC" count="20" showlargerphotos="true"] … Continue reading...