The Maxwell House Group Real Estate eNews for Week Ending 12/9/2011

Savvy's Elizabeth Office in Charlotte NC for the Holidays

As crazy busy as we've been at The Maxwell House Group. Real Estate, we still found the time to get our office into the holiday spirit!  This was my first annual Savvy Holiday Decorating Party on Tuesday, and we all had a great time--from the festive spread, the holiday 'brew' and decorations out the wazoo! Marketing Assistant, Curtis Bonwell, shot some excellent photos of our Elizabeth office and shared them on our Savvy Facebook page. We'd love to have you stop by our office to see the beautiful decorations and have a festive holiday beverage with us one day too!  We're located at 1920 E. … Continue reading...

Charlotte NC Has Gone BANANAS Over Chiquita Relocation!

Chiquita moving headquarters to Charlotte NC

Charlotte NC Soon to be a Tropical Paradise with Chiquita Relocation! Whoever thought that Charlotte would be considered a ‘tropical paradise?’  Charlotte Chamber of Commerce and Governor Bev Perdue announced that Charlotte’s Top Banana status is now meant literally--not just figuratively as Chiquita has just made a commitment to move its headquarters to the Queen City! Chiquita’s CEO, Fernando Aguirre stated, "Charlotte provided the most compelling economic opportunity for Chiquita by far and the region is a very attractive region for our employees." Chiquita’s $14 million dollar investment … Continue reading...

Charlotte NC Home Buyer Tips: Do Your Own Homework

Do your homework

Charlotte NC Home Buyer Tips:  Do Your Own Homework The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) and the Fair Housing Act are adamant about Realtors® not providing/promoting information for buyers and sellers with regards to demographics as well as school preferences, neighborhood preferences (steering), crime information (including sex-offender information).  NAR’s position is that it is the job of local police agencies, not Realtors®, to be the resources of registered sex-offender data. So do your own homework. Your local police/sheriff's departments generally have online crime statistics … Continue reading...

Charlotte NC Real Estate Market Report | MYERS PARK | DEC 2011

Historic Myers Park Charlotte NC

Myers Park has always been known as one of the destination neighborhoods for the affluent in Charlotte NC.  Myers Park remains one of the most beautiful areas in the city with massive willow oaks lining the streets, enveloping passersby and residents in pure luxury, stately homes and gorgeous architectural history. Take a tour of Charlotte’s most sought-after street, Queens Road and several of the Queen City’s original mansions, including the 100+-year old Duke Mansion. The Myers Park real estate market report for December, 2011 is showing a positive turn in the amount of sales but, with sales … Continue reading...

Charlotte NC Home Buyers: Don’t Get Left at the Altar

Jilted again? Charlotte home buyer tips.

Charlotte NC Home Buyers:  Don’t Get Left at the Altar Although Charlotte statistics show that re-sales are often a better bargain than distressed properties, many buyers insist that short sale and auction properties are the ‘best deals out there.’  They may be in other cities but, in Charlotte, for the most part, they are not. If you have found that ‘deal-of-the-century short sale or auction property, don't fall in love and leave yourself open to heartbreak. Charlotte home buyers searching for heavily discounted distressed properties should research several prospective properties.  Oftentimes … Continue reading...

Coming Soon! WOW House in Myers Park Community

Homes for Sale in Myers Park Community Charlotte NC

Looking for a WOW house in Myers Park? This lovingly maintained stucco home offering lots of upgrades and simply filled with sunshine, is coming on the market this week in popular Myers Park!  The interior features gorgeous gleaming hardwoods throughout the main level, kitchen with island, upgraded lighting, formals, office, sunroom and large backyard! The huge formals lead to the large kitchen and den (with fireplace) and sunroom, leading to the lovely backyard.  Side load, oversized garage beyond portico with side entrance also has plenty of storage.  The closets in this home are … Continue reading...

Charlotte NC Home Buyers: Keeping a Journal and Setting Your Goals

Keep a journal of your Charlotte home buying process

Charlotte NC Home Buyers:  Keeping a Journal and Setting Your Goals Buying a home can be an exciting time but, also can be a bit stressful if you’re unsure of the ‘next steps.' I recommend keeping a log of the entire buying process, including your buying objectives, home-tour dates, notes on each of the top 3 homes that you toured, including your pros and cons.  Note-taking during the Offer process, the inspection/repair expenses, notes on contractors hired, agent, inspector, lender and attorney communication.  You’ll even want to document neighborhood observations, everything that the buying … Continue reading...

Charlotte NC Real Estate eNews | DEC 3, 2011

Charlotte Real Estate Holiday Market

What's happening in the Charlotte real estate market this week? With an improvement in the job numbers on Friday, we're getting a sense that the economy is taking a turn for the better!  The Maxwell House Group has had an incredibly busy week with new listings and buyers making the decision that it's finally time to move on that dream home! If you're currently listed, keep that property on the market--the buyers who are out this month are serious buyers and the supply has been greatly reduced year-over-year--a good sign for sellers. 224 new single family homes were listed this week in … Continue reading...

Charlotte NC Home Buyer Tips: Do Your Research

Let us help you with your Charlotte home purchase

Charlotte NC Home Buyer Tips:  Do Your Research National real estate sales data does not, by any stretch of the imagination, reveal the housing market in the area in which you are focusing to purchase that new home.  Even local daily newspapers, business journals and websites don’t have the micro-data that you will need to set your price.  Be sure that you have your own local Realtor® representing YOU!  Ask them for the down and dirty stats that you simply MUST have on-hand in order to make an informed decision with regards to the purchase price of your new home. Ask your Charlotte North … Continue reading...

4 Important Charlotte Home Seller Tips

Charlotte Home Sellers' Check List

4 Important Charlotte Home Seller Tips - The Series 1.  Do Your Research National real estate sales data does not, by any stretch of the imagination, reveal the housing market in YOUR area.  Even local daily newspapers, business journals and websites don’t have the micro-data that you will need to set your price.  Consult a local Realtor® for the down and dirty stats that you simply MUST have on-hand in order to make an informed decision with regards to pricing your home. Ask your Charlotte NC Realtor® to share with you such things as: Current versus historic median/average sales … Continue reading...