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Waxhaw NC 28173 Market Report March 2010

Cindy Sweeney (Carolinas Home Place, LLC) — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 08:52:45 -0700

Waxhaw NC 28173 Market Report

Cindy Sweeney (Carolinas Home Place, LLC) — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 08:44:21 -0700

Waxhaw NC 28173 Real Estate Sales by Neighborhood

Cindy Sweeney (Carolinas Home Place, LLC) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 08:56:04 -0800

The Numbers are In. See where the market is taking us in Waxhaw NC in 2010.

Get the information you need. Is this the right time for you to buy and sell?

Waxhaw NC 28173 Market Report Early February 2010

Cindy Sweeney (Carolinas Home Place, LLC) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 08:46:27 -0800

Market Opinion in a Changing Waxhaw NC 28173 Environment

Waxhaw NC 28173 September 2009

Cindy Sweeney (Carolinas Home Place, LLC) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 17:54:19 -0700

Waxhaw NC Real Estate September 2009

Cindy Sweeney (Carolinas Home Place, LLC) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 17:42:44 -0700

Waxhaw NC Real Estate September 2009

Carolinas Home Place

Cindy Sweeney
www.CinSweeney.com 704.242.0636 cell www.CinSweeney@carolina.rr.com 866.903.9192 fax

What Do the Numbers Tell Us About Home Sales in Waxhaw NC?

Home Pricing: Where Do You Stand? Comparison of total homes for sale versus homes under contract.

Price Point	Total Listings	Cond/Cont	Pending	% Under Contract	Price Point	Total Listings	Cond/Cont	Pending	% Under Contract
$150-$200,000	52	4	3	11.53%	$201-$250,000	75	10	6	21.33%
$251-$300,000	82	3	13	19.51%	$301-$350,000	74	1	13	18.91%
$351-$400,000	84	3	4	8.33%	$401-$450,000	55	2	6	14.54%
$451-$500,000	41	4	1	12.19%	$501-$550,000	23	0	2	8.69
$551-$600,000	43	2	3	11.62%	$601-$650,00	27	1	1	7.44%
$651-$700,000	29	0	3	10.34%	$701-$750,000	17	1	2	17.64%
$751-$800,000	27	3	2	18.51%	$801-$850,000	19	0	2	10.52%
$851-$900,000	23	0	1	4.34%	$901-$950,000	18	1	0	5.55%
$951-$999,999	21	1	2	14.28%	$1M - $2M	92	1	2	3.26%

The Fastest Moving Markets:                                         The Slowest Moving Markets
          $201-$250,000                                                          $1M-$2M
          $251,$300,000                                                          $851-$900,000
          $301-$350,000                                                          $901-$950,000
          $751-$800,000                                                          $601-$650,000
          $701-$751,000                                                          $351-$400,000

Waxhaw NC Housing Market September 2009

Cindy Sweeney (Carolinas Home Place, LLC) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 16:31:49 -0700

Waxhaw NC Housing Market September 2009

Carolinas Home Place

Cindy Sweeney www.CinSweeney.com CinSweeney@carolina.rr.com 704.242.0636 cell 866.903.9192 fax

Are Homes Sales Up or Down in Waxhaw NC?

Will Your Home Sell?

The latest figures from the Carolinas Multiple Listing Service for zip code 28173 show increasing ↑ sales, but decreasing ↓ sales prices.

In 28173, we closed 145 units over the last 2½ months: 84 homes sold between $150,000 and $400,000. An additional 61 homes sold between $400,000 and $2,000,000.

Statistics of these sold properties indicate sales prices received were 93% of listed price; however, this does not tell the story of distressed property sales, prices accepted by lenders post foreclosure or seller price reductions while listed.

A sampling of these SOLD units show less than 2% gave no reductions during the listing period or priced them at correct market value right away. A sampling of homes sold $238,000-$399,000 during this period show total price reductions to original list price at an aggregate of $827,336 before buyers were motivated to submit an offer to purchase. This means sellers lowered prices an average of $43,000 per property.

Distressed properties continue to affect our market and are driving prices down. If you are deciding whether now is the right time to sell, now is the time for strategic planning.

Call me for a free consultation.

Will You Sell Your Home?

Cindy Sweeney (Carolinas Home Place, LLC) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:26:44 -0700

Waxhaw NC Housing Market September 2009

Carolinas Home Place
Cindy Sweeney 704.242.0636 www.CinSweeney.com CinSweeney@carolina.rr.com

14039 Hwy 74 E Suite A6-234 Indian Trail, NC 28079

Selling Your Home?

Buying or selling a home can be a complicated process, overwhelming sometimes for those not accustomed to the procedures involved. Don't go it alone. Engage the service of an informed Realtor® to protect your financial interests.

If you were to place a for sale sign in your front yard, do you have access to market data indicating what your best listing price should be and what sales price you could expect to receive?

Do you know the state regulations regarding the sale of real property in North Carolina?

Do you know what your expected closing costs would be and how to calculate them accurately?

Do you know how to properly prepare your home for viewings to ensure the best chance of finding a buyer?

Do you have a marketing plan that would guarantee market saturation for your home to give it maximum exposure?

Do you know how to qualify a buyer to confirm they are serious buyers?

Have you considered safety issues for you and your family?

Wouldn't you be better served with a dedicated representative watching for your best interests?

Waxhaw NC Real Estate September 2009

Cindy Sweeney (Carolinas Home Place, LLC) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:13:43 -0700

Carolinas Home Place

866.903.9192 fax	Cindy Sweeney	704.242.0636 cell
14039 E Hwy 74	Suite A6-234	Indian Trail NC 28079

Active Homes for Sale 28173

50	$150,000 - $200,000	69	$201,000 - $250,000	69	$251,000 - $300,000
61	$301,000 - $350,000	80	$351,000 - $400,000	49	$401,000 - $450,000
40	$451,000 - $500,000	20	$501,000 - $550,000	39	$551,000 - $600,000
28	$601,000 - $650,000	26	$651,000 - $700,000	16	$701,000 - $750,000
25	$751,000 - $800,000	17	$801,000 - $850,000	22	$851,000 - $900,000
18	$901,000 - $950,000	19	$951,000 - $999,999	30	$1,000,000 - $1,250,000
28	$1,251,000 - $1,500,000	19	$1,501,000 - $1,750,000	13	$1,751,000 - $2,000,000

Average Marketing Days By Neighborhood

Firethorne	92	Kingsmead	136	Wesley Oaks	142
Providence Pines	138	Innisbrook @ Firethorne	15	Southbrook	14
Millbridge	164	Stratford On Providence	101	Providence Downs South	118
Heatherwood	NS	Sedgefield	NS	Providence Estates	202
The Oaks on Providence	103	The Reserve	115	Hunter Oaks	76
Prescot	144	Providence Acres	30	Barrington	128
The Chimneys of Marvin	126	Canterfield Creek	90	Wyndham Hall	74
Oak Brook Estates	NS	Quelline	136	Marvin Creek	136
Providence Downs	141	Cureton	114	Drayton Hall Estates	NS
Somerset	71	Willow Creek	NS	Stonegate	151

NS = No Sales

Housing Market Shifting in Waxhaw NC 28173

Cindy Sweeney (Carolinas Home Place, LLC) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 09:27:48 -0700

Waxhaw NC 28173 Market Analysis Shows Rebounding!

Cindy Sweeney (Carolinas Home Place, LLC) — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:48:59 -0700

Providence Downs Waxhaw NC Home Sales Data Spring 2009

Cindy Sweeney (Carolinas Home Place, LLC) — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 14:36:28 -0700

Charlotte Metro Home Sales in Waxhaw NC by Neighborhood

Cindy Sweeney (Carolinas Home Place, LLC) — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 13:26:58 -0700

Home Sales Market in Waxhaw, NC 28173

Cindy Sweeney (Carolinas Home Place, LLC) — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 13:10:52 -0700

Charlotte Metro Area Waxhaw NC Marketing Report Post Election

Cindy Sweeney (Carolinas Home Place, LLC) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:10:36 -0800

Charlotte Metro Area Waxhaw NC Market Report Post Election

Cindy Sweeney (Carolinas Home Place, LLC) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:07:22 -0800

Charlotte NC Homes for Sale - Logistics of Moving Require Informed Preparation

Cindy Sweeney (Carolinas Home Place, LLC) — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:54:15 -0800

Charlotte, NC Homes for Sale - Are You Properly Prepared for the Move?

Let's face it, moving your household can prove challenging. Add to the stress of the move your busy schedules and outside pressures and the thought of surviving seems slim.

The logistical confines of a move, going from house-to-house or city-to-city, are enormous. You must have a timetable sketched so you are prepared in case a contingency plan is necessary.

Do you have a time line of tasks?

This requires you understand the current local market. How long are homes being marketed before they receive a contract? How long does it take to close the transaction?

Children are another important consideration, if you're a parent preparing them for change and doing your best to make a seamless introduction to a new school.

Financing is another important component. Do you have a preferred lender? Do you have a pre-approval? Is you lender giving you the best possible rate, or would you like to compare?

Have you consulted your financial advisor to help you understand the best avenue for you with regard to tax repercussions and investment opportunities?

Precisely why you need a realtor to assist you through the process. Someone to be a source of information and calm during this anxious period of change.

Whether your relocation is to find another home in the same city or a job relocation, a realtor should become your most valuable advisor. Your realtor should have several good choices for all the services you now require.

Your edge is information!

I am a Charlotte metro area realtor dedicated to serving my clients' interests. My clients are better informed & I'd be honored to work with you. Call me to discuss your real estate investment goals.

http://www.cinsweeney.com

Charlotte NC Real Estate: How Healthy is Our Market?

Cindy Sweeney (Carolinas Home Place, LLC) — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 16:04:47 -0800

Charlotte, NC Homes for Sale - How Healthy is Our Market?

We've been bombarded by media trying to convince us Charlotte is deeply suffering. I suppose negative forecasting does sell newspapers; but, I'm more interested in selling houses.

Has the market slowed during this recession? The simple answer is yes; however, houses are still being sold every day in the Charlotte market. On average we are experiencing a 136 +/- days market.

This information is important if you are buying or selling real estate this year or if you're just interested in understanding your home's value and how it is reacting to market conditions.

Our market has slowed and we are experiencing a small decline in pricing; however, we continue to attract more than 80,000 newcomers to our area annually.

If you want to sell your home for the right price in the shortest available time, call a realtor.

When you get your next Sunday paper, remember to balance it with the information here.

I am a Charlotte metro area realtor dedicated to serving my clients' interests. My clients are better informed & I'd be honored to work with you. Call me to discuss your real estate investment goals.

http://www.cinsweeney.com

Charlotte NC Real Estate: How Do You Choose a Realtor?

Cindy Sweeney (Carolinas Home Place, LLC) — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 15:49:09 -0800

Charlotte, NC Homes for Sale - Choosing the Right Realtor for You

I've been asking this question for ages. I'm interested to learn about individual perceptions. What causes a consumer to choose a company vs. a representative?

I'm always perplexed when I don't hear descriptive words from consumers indicating what characteristics are most important.

In my business, I search for and affiliate with partners exuding some of the most important character traits to me-integrity, honesty and accountability.

I enjoy those who share my passion in the highest level of service, to ensure my clients achieve their real estate investment goals.

So, what's important to you? Your ability to trust in the information you're receiving or the size of the company? The accountability and skill level of the representative or the name of the organization? The perseverance and marketing skills of the realtor or the agent randomly selected for you by a real estate company?

Raising the service bar requires education, information and service to clients..

I am a Charlotte metro area realtor dedicated to serving my clients' interests. Call me to discuss your real estate investment goals.

http://www.cinsweeney.com

Charlotte NC Real Estate: So, We're Past the Election, Now What?

Cindy Sweeney (Carolinas Home Place, LLC) — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 15:38:58 -0800

Charlotte, NC Homes for Sale

Let's face it, change is stressful. This year, in particular, with the fervent opinions on both sides of the isle, our election was historic. So you ask yourself, now what?

Historically, election years slow real estate sales right around the time of the contest. Once decided, the market begins to become fluid again. You want to sell you house. Are you ready?

There is much to do to properly market a home for sale. It must be well-promoted to local area realtors as well as to the millions of folks tuned in to the world wide web. People must be able to access your home 24/7 and not just on Realtor.com, but on the other web pages folks are turning to in search of property...ActiveRain, Zillow, Craig's List, HGTV, Trulia..and more!

A knowledgeable agent is your best resource in the current market. You need someone informed about current market conditions, the realistic sales expectations of your home--in terms of sales time and probable price--and the most effective way to advertise. When you are competing with 20, 30, even 60 other homes; how can you distinguish your home as a better investment? A realtor can highlight your home's unique features, write compelling commentary to increase interest and showings and ultimately give potential buyers more of what they want-visual images.

So don't wait for the Spring market. Call a realtor today and start the marketing process. You'll want to be ahead of the curve and ready to move on as this market rebounds.

Contact me today http://www.cinsweeney.com

Waxhaw NC 28173 Market Snapshot Post Election Charlotte NC Metro

Cindy Sweeney (Carolinas Home Place, LLC) — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 13:39:27 -0800

Nothing speaks so earnestly of Waxhaw NC market as the facts. As a local realtor, I closely watch the market in Waxhaw, NC, a suburb of the Charlotte Metro Area. I report the number of houses for sale by price, as well as the number of days per neighborhood required to sell each home. I update this quarterly; however, with the slow-down noticed around the presidential election, I researched a special post-election edition. Enjoy this FREE Home Sales & Marketing Resource.

By Cindy Sweeney http://www.cinsweeney.com

Homes for sale zip code 28173:

29 $150,000-$200,000 47 $201,000-$250,000 67 $251,000-$300,000

74 $301,000-$350,000 81 $351,000-$400,000 58 $401,000-$450,000

43 $451,000-$500,000 33 $501,000-$550,000 37 $551,000-$600,000

25 $601,000-$650,000 27 $651,000-$700,000 26 $701,000-$750,000

27 $751,000-$800,000 21 $801,000-$850,000 26 $851,000-$900,000

20 $901,000-$950,000 38 $951,000-$999,999

35 $1,000,000-$1,250,000 49 $1,251,000-$1,500,000

18 $1,501,000-$1,750,000 10 $1,751,000-$2,000,000

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Average marketing days to sell a home by neighborhood:

Firethorne 39 Kingsmead 350 Wesley Oaks 121

Providence Pines No Sales (NS) Innisbrook @ Firethorne 64 Longview 498

Highgate 68 Stratford on Providence 66 Providence Downs South 201

Heathwood 69 Sedgefield 451 Providence Estates 46

The Reserve 96 The Oaks on Providence 247 Hunter Oaks 91

Prescot 116 Providence Acres 60 Barrington 184

Wyndham Hall 112 The Chimneys of Marvin 59 Canterfield Creek 64

Quellin 111 Oak Brook Estates NS Marvin Creek 89

Cureton 222 Providence Downs 173 Drayton Hall Estates 100

Somerset 57 Willow Creek 68 Stonegate 85

Woodhall 115 Demere 113 Beechwood 134

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