Housing Recovery Finds Foundation – TheStreet

If you're a Warren Buffett fan, you'll love hearing what he has to say about the housing market... A lengthy and durable recovery in the US housing market is imminent.   "I would say the single-family homes are cheap now, too.... If I had a way of buying a couple hundred thousand single-family homes and had a way of managing -- the management is enormous, is really the problem because they're one by one; they're not like apartment houses -- I would load up on them, and I would take mortgages out at very, very low rates. But if anybody is thinking about buying a home, five years ago they … Continue reading...

Charlotte Real Estate Market Report | Myers Park (Single Family Homes) | FEB 2012

Charlotte NC Real Estate Market Report Myers Park FEB 2012

How is the Charlotte NC real estate market doing in historic Myers Park? Charlotte NC:  Myers Park luxury market report (homes priced over $500,000) for February, 2012 Myers Park continues to be one of the most stable communities in the Charlotte real estate market.  If you're looking to buy a home that will likely appreciate tremendously over the years, Myers Park is one of those communities.  This lovely historic community offers fantastic location with proximity to everything Charlotte and some of the most stunning architectural desirable homes in the Charlotte area. Stunning custom homes … Continue reading...

Charlotte Real Estate Market Report | Myers Park Condos | FEB 2012

Charlotte NC Condos and Townhomes for Sale in Myers Park

How is the Charlotte condo market doing in Myers Park? Myers Park is one of the first neighborhoods in Charlotte;  history abounds here in this oak-tree-filled, simply gorgeous neighborhood.  Myers Park is located close to everything Charlotte--restaurants, sporting events, the arts and music complexes.  Charlotte's best shopping, the southeast's largest major medical center, arts and entertainment and much more is located in close proximity to this wonderful community. Charlotte real estate market absorption trends continue to show Myers Park homes holding their own.  Days on the market are … Continue reading...

The Forest | South Charlotte/Matthews Luxury Homes for Sale

Luxury Homes for Sale in South Charlotte (Matthews) | The Forest Only 13 miles from Uptown Charlotte, tucked away on heavily wooded lots, you’ll find The Forest.  Stunning custom homes built by some of Charlotte’s finest builders, The Forest offers variety and style of architecture from French Provincial to traditional and European homes with efficient floor plans and fabulous kitchens. Ranging in square footage from 3,500 to 10,000, the homes in The Forest offer an upscale lifestyle in a sanctuary-like setting.  Located just off of Highway 51 in Matthews, near the Arboretum, The Forest … Continue reading...

Charlotte NC Real Estate Market Update – Savvy eNews W/E 2/25/2012

Spring has begun in Charlotte NC

How's the Charlotte NC Real Estate market doing this week?   Homes are MOVING in Charlotte this month!  We're enjoying an early spring season with showings up considerably and Offers coming in on our listings at every price point;  buyers are scrambling to get in their Offers on properties that are in great condition and priced right! Multiple Offer situations are the talk of the town now as well!  We're thrilled to be in the throws of a recovering Charlotte real estate market! Sellers: Remember, priced right, WILL sell!  Don't be sitting on the sidelines--get that price adjustment and … Continue reading...

What’s the Charlotte Luxury Real Estate Market Doing in The Forest?

Real Estate market report for Charlotte NC

South Charlotte (Matthews) Real Estate Market Report | The Forest | FEB 2012 The Forest:  Serene and luxurious...Stunning custom built homes in a sanctuary-like setting in Matthews, just off of Matthews Pineville Road (Hwy 51).  Wooded lots with gorgeous European homes that include gourmet kitchens, fabulous hardscaping and lots of luxurious space make up The Forest. As with most of our luxury communities, the area took a pounding with regards to sales and pricing over the past 3 years.  This community is standing fairly strong with new custom builders filling in the few vacant lots that … Continue reading...

Charlotte Home Seller Tips: Don’t Do Déjà Vu

Deja vu for Charlotte home sellers

Charlotte Home Seller Tips:  If You Want the Best Marketing Team to Work with You, Don’t Do Déjà vu At a recent listing appointment, I was asked to present my typical listing presentation to a couple who previously had their home on the market with no success.  I always jokingly say that it’s always wonderful to be the first love, the second wife and the third Realtor®!  Why, you ask? Generally by the time the sellers have discovered that it wasn’t the first Realtor®‘s fault who couldn’t sell their home, nor the second, perhaps it was something that they, as sellers, needed to do all … Continue reading...

Charlotte Home Sellers: Who Is Your Agent Working For?

Charlotte real estate agents: ANSWER YOUR PHONE!

Charlotte  NC Home Sellers:  Do You Know Who Your Agent is Working For? With a full schedule these past few weeks, I have been taking buyers out to tour our beautiful city.  Relocation clients moving to town are learning about Charlotte and all that she has to offer newcomers. One of my favorite things to do is to introduce buyers to neighborhoods that are ‘just what they’re looking for.’  When I’m showing buyers homes, they’re poised to BUY a home.  This is not fire drill or practice run...these are REAL buyers who have been transferred to our area and NEED to buy a home. The unbelievably … Continue reading...

Charlotte Home Sellers: Don’t Be the Elephant in the Room

Charlotte NC Home Sellers - Don't Be the Elephant in the Room

Sellers:  Vacate Your Home for Showings or Your Home Will NOT Sell! You’re not alone if you’re a seller and you feel strongly that your home has ‘more-than-meets-the-eye.’  Some sellers feel so strongly about the hidden benefits of their home that they simply must stay in their home for showings. Trust me when I say, this is NOT a good idea! If you have an agent worth their ‘salt,’ so to speak, your agent has done his/her job to market those hidden items to the world.  If your agent provided you brochures for your home, those items should be included in that information, readily available to … Continue reading...

5 Tips to Avoid Mortgage Application Rejection on Your Charlotte Home Purchase

Real Estate Agents Charlotte NC helping you get your home loan approved

5 Tips to Avoid Mortgage Application Rejection on Your Charlotte Home Purchase As confusing as the mortgage application process can be, we do our best to alleviate as much of that confusion for our clients as humanly possible. Our goal is to see that you only have to go through it once when buying Charlotte home. Here are five tips to keep in mind as you complete the application process to make sure you get the answer you want: Approved! Make Sure Your Credit is Clean: If there are any lingering issues on your credit report, youll want to get them resolved prior to making the mortgage loan … Continue reading...