Buying a Charlotte Home for Sale by Owner: 3 Reasons You Need an Agent

For Sale By Owner Homes for Sale in Charlotte NC

Buying a Charlotte Home for Sale by Owner: 3 Reasons You Need an Agent  Why on earth would you want to hire a real estate agent when you’re buying a Charlotte home for sale by owner (FSBO)?   You may have a common misconception that real estate agents can't work for you if you want to buy a FSBO.  That's not true at all. Real estate agents can represent your best interests when purchasing FSBOs, just as they do when purchasing homes which are listed with a real estate agency. You get the same exact service from your real estate agent, whether he or she is helping you buy a traditional … Continue reading...

What’s Not to Love About Myers Park?

Homes for Sale in Myers Park Charlotte NC

Charlotte NC's Myers Park is One of The City's Premier Communities There is no better introduction to Charlotte NC than a tour through historic Myers Park, via Queens Road.  Here, some of the city’s grandest homes are framed by a canopy of massive, old willow oaks. Myers Park Charlotte NC emerged from a large cotton farm in 1911, when landscape architect John Nolen was hired to create a “garden suburb.”  John Nolen & others, including Earle Sumner Draper, used the winding paths, following the natural landscape to create, what many think is now Charlotte’s most beautiful community.  Most of … Continue reading...

Charlotte Real Estate Market Update and eNews (10/27/2011)

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Join us in our final weekend of thinking  pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month!  Do consider donating to research for this devastating disease affecting 1 in 8 women.  The real estate market in Charlotte was anything but, SCARRY this Halloween week of 2011!  Savvy Charlotte home buyers and sellers have more good news to share on the 'home front!'   Despite the fall season, Charlotte continues showing a significant positive movement towards the real estate recovery. Remember sellers, if you price it right, it WILL sell!  Congratulations to my sellers in Olde Providence, who have … Continue reading...

Charlotte NC Real Estate Market Report | Olde Providence | OCT 2011

Charlotte NC Real Estate Market Reports

    OLDE PROVIDENCE REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT CHARLOTTE NC, OCTOBER 2011 Olde Providence residents enjoy close proximity to SouthPark as well as The Arboretum,  Stonecrest and easy access to I-485 via either Providence or Rea Roads.  The community is a swim/tennis one, with optional membership to the Windy Rush Swim and Tennis Club.  With an active swim team, Windy Rush has, over the years, dominated in the community competitions.   Nearby schools assigned to residents of Olde Providence include Olde Providence Elementary (within walking distance), Carmel Middle … Continue reading...

Coming Soon! Fabulous Midwood Charlotte Bungalow

Midwood Screened porch on fabulous Onslow Home for Sale

  Coming Soon!  Renovated Midwood Bunaglow with an Out-of-This-World Kitchen! This fabulous renovation, located in historic Midwood is like no other!  The homeowner viewed this 1920’s bungalow as a fresh palette and envisioned the potential of this home that came to life during the last several years. This historic Midwood bungalow includes 3-bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a ‘million-dollar’ gourmet kitchen and oversized screened porch overlooking lush backyard with flowing pond.  You’ll appreciate the original hardwoods, remodeled baths and stunning kitchen with stainless appliances, granite … Continue reading...

The Maxwell House Group Real Estate News (Week Ending 10/21/2011)

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We're still pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month!  Do consider donating to research for this devastating disease affecting 1 in 8 women.  As for  Savvy Charlotte home buyers and sellers this week, more good news on the 'home front!'   166 Closings were logged this past week and 321 single family homes and condos have gone into Escrow, showing a significant positive movement towards the real estate recovery, even with the below data from just the past week! CHARLOTTE SINGLE FAMILY HOMES CLOSED SALES DATA:  134 single family homes in the Charlotte proper market were Closed this … Continue reading...

Midwood Charlotte NC | Historic Yet Hip

Historic Midwood Charlotte NC Homes for Sale

Midwood Charlotte NC | Historic And Hip If you’re looking for diversity in a community, you don’t have to look far from Charlotte’s Uptown to find it!  Midwood is one of Charlotte’s most ‘hip’ neighborhoods! Plaza Midwood is full of rich history yet, urban and hip.  Established in the early 1900’s, Midwood was developed along the trolley line that ran from Charlotte’s then, Downtown, along Central Avenue.  Suffering during the 60’s and 70’s, in serious decline, concerned residents established the Plaza Midwood Neighborhood Association.  The community began to be refurbished and residents … Continue reading...

Discover Charlotte | Providence Plantation (South Charlotte)

Homes for Sale in Providence Plantation Charlotte NC

Providence Plantation, A South Charlotte Swim & Tennis Community Ahh...Providence Plantation, one of South Charlotte’s most popular neighborhoods.  Just over 700 single family homes make up the Providence Plantation community, most built on large, wooded lots, with the development of the community beginning in the mid-1970’s.  Lots range from approximately 0.25 to 2 acres with gorgeous landscaping lining the tree-lined, winding roads throughout this lovely community - similar to a drive down Queens Road in Myers Park. This serene community is filled with friendly neighbors and lots of … Continue reading...

Market Report for Uptown Condos | 230 TRYON | OCT, 2011

Uptown Charlotte NC

Many professionals call Uptown Charlotte NC home simply to avoid traffic to and from the suburbs. Uptown is home to private as well as public schools, giving rise to an increase in center city family living as well. Retirees also find Uptown’s cultural events and fabulous restaurants a draw for them. Many uptown residents do not even own automobiles, using the trolley system, LYNX (our light rail system) and CATS (Charlotte Area Transit System-bus) to travel to suburban destinations. Below is the latest market absorption trend for Charlotte Uptown's 230 TRYON complex: GAH7Y9PRKBTS … Continue reading...

Charlotte Home Buyers Guide Step 10 – It’s Time to Nest

Charlotte Home Buyers Guide Step 10 - The Final Step, Nesting During the process, we would have reviewed available moving companies, listing opportunities for you, either locally or in your exit city, as well as the one-year home warranty to cover your new home.  (Details, details, details!)   Now that the Closing has taken place, the ‘nesting phase’ is about to begin!  You have your movers scheduled and you’re going to want to cover a couple of details now that you are now the proud owner of your new home: Confirm that all utilities have been transferred and are in working order. Most … Continue reading...