Should I Buy Or Continue To Rent? - 10/29/10 11:26 AM
This is a question that a lot of first time buyers and people that have relocated to Charlotte area are contemplating.  When is the time right to buy?  If you listen to the news they will tell you the market has not hit bottom yet.  But, these are the same people that are telling us the recession ended last year.  There is no crystal ball or magic that can predict what the market is going to do today let alone in the next few months.  All we can do is give you the facts about what the housing market is doing currently.  … (0 comments)

Selling Your Home? Paint - 10/28/10 08:24 AM
This time of the year we all are thinking of the holidays  and as it gets darker sooner and the sun is not shining through the windows as vibrantly as before.  Therefore sellers need to find a way to make their home show in it's best light.  One good way to do that is to put a fresh coat of paint on the walls.  I have sold many homes where prior to painting the inside of the house the home felt dark, gloomy and cramped.  After a fresh coat of paint on the walls the home felt bright, airy and cheerful … (2 comments)

Short Selling Your Home? Is Your Realtor Being Interviewed? - 10/27/10 07:21 AM
We all know that until the market stabilizes and prioces return to pre recession levels that short sales are becoming more prevelant  way to sell a house today.  In lieu of foreclosure more people are trying to sell their home before that process is finished.  Well,  like most Realtors the experience with short sales is a roll of the dice.  Some times you have a great experince and an easy transaction.  Other times it is a drawn out long process with what feels like no end in sight.  It has made realtors leary of showing  homes that are marketed as short … (0 comments)

505 Heather Place Monroe. NC. 28112 - 10/26/10 09:00 AM

Just reduced to $174,900. Get into this home with NO MONEY DOWN.  Qualifies for 100% USDA financing.  This 3000+ square foot home on almost one acre of land with 4 bedrooms and three full baths has been drastically reduced.  This home is a short sale that has been bank approved.  The bank has negotaited in good faith and set the price that they will accept for this house.  Do not let this great deal in a secluded subdivison of Monroe pass you by.  No wait time for an answer form the bank.  Quick response means a quick closing.  You can be … (1 comments)

Staging Your Home In The Winter Months - 10/22/10 01:57 PM
A lot is often said that you need to make sure your home shows in it's best light.  In the warmer months I always recommend to open the curtains or the blinds and let in as much natural sunlight as possible into a house.  But what do you do when it is cooler outside and the sky is a little darker? For one,  if your home is equipped with a  fireplace have it running.  Nothing makes a home feel more warm and cozy than the feel of a fireplace.  Coming in from the outside on a cool day to a warm fireplace is the ideal … (0 comments)

Thinking Of A Short Sale On Your Home? - 10/21/10 08:39 AM
The talk about short sales seemed to pick up steam with the foreclosure issue arose in 23 states.  More people are considering it today as an alternative to the foreclosure process.  But,  do you really know what you are doing when you short sale?First,  a short sale by definiton is anything than a short process.  Basically you owe more on the existing home than you can sell the home for in the current market.  In lieu of going through the foreclosure process you and the mortgage holder agree to accept a lesser amount of what is owed on your home.But,  are … (0 comments)

When Does A Realtor Job With A Buyer End? - 10/20/10 07:51 AM
This may sound like a dumb question.  However;  a closing I had the other day made me realize the perception some people have of Realtors.  Yes, our first priority is to locate homes for our buyer clients and take them out and show them homes that fit their needs, wants and budget.  Then we educate the buyer of the current market sales and conditions in that area and help them to come up with a fair market price for the home and negotiate appropiately.  Once an agreement is reached though is our job done?  I had a first time buyer that I … (8 comments)

Is Your Realtor Educating You On The Current Market? - 10/19/10 07:45 AM
Today we all wish we had a crystal ball that will allow us to forsee what the near future holds for home prices and mortgage rates.  However;  the reality is that noone can predict what will happen or not in this market right now. For every article out there that says prices are goign to get worse there is one that says we have hti bottom and are climbing upwards.  For all thsoe that said interest rates would never be this low;  we have interest rates around 4% for a 30 year fixed rate right now.  So,  is your realtor educating you in … (1 comments)

What To look For In A Realtor - 10/18/10 08:19 AM
Everyone has different degrees of needs and desires.  the same is true when it comes to searching for that Realtor who is going to help you buy, sell or both. But what do you look for when you are looking for a Realtor? About half the people who use a Realtor;  chose that Realtor because of previous experince with that person, knew that person, or was referred to them by someone who had a great experince with that person.   But what about the other half of the people out there that sell or buy a home.  What are they looking for in a Realtor?   I … (0 comments)

What To Do In Charlotte, NC. - 10/17/10 06:54 AM
Charlotte, NC. is also knwon as the queen city.  Over the past few years I have noticed that the uptown (downtown for us northerners) skyline has slowly become more and more of a spectalcle than a construction site.  Recently on a flight home the plane was making it's descent I realized that the construction is almost finished and the skyline is looking wonderful.  But what has all these hotels, and buildings doing for Charlotte? All these hotels and office buildings are going to be empty.  There is not enough reasons for companies or people to travel to Charlotte. Friends and family ask me all the … (2 comments)

Are You Communicating With You Realtor On Selling Your Home? - 10/14/10 07:53 AM
Okay....you must be.  But are you telling your Realtor whether you are happy with their services?  Are you explaining your pain and frustration in selling your home? Are you asking them their marketing ideas?  Are they asking you for feedback?  Are they sharing their ideas with you?  Sellers hire a Realtor for their expertise in helping get a home sold and negotaitng the best possible deal for them.  We also market the home and study the market trends and what is happening in the neighborhood.  All these variables help us to explain to you what the market is doing and how … (0 comments)

Foreclosure Moratorium Good For Sellers - 10/12/10 07:28 AM
The recent scandal among some of the largest banks in regards to the way they handle foreclosures may be another step backwards in regards to the recovery fo the economy and the housing market.  But,  is it all that bad if you are looking to sell your home right now?    If you are looking to sell your home;  now may be the perfect time to consider it.  Now,  you are not competing against the banks that are trying to liquidate inventory.  The comepttion just got a little smaller.  A properly priced home that is staged to show well will start to … (3 comments)

Brightmoor Matthews, NC. Market Report october 2010 - 10/11/10 07:18 AM
In an ideal market  the amount of homes available for sale would equal six months of sales.  More than that favors a buyer and less than that favors a seller.  Here is a breakdown of brightmoor over the past three years October to Ocotber:3 years ago 18 homes sold for an average of $230,064.  They were on the market for an average of 39 days.2 years ago there were 16 homes that sold for an average of $209,106.  They were on the market for an average of 46 days.Last year there were 8 homes that sold for an average of $196,750.   … (0 comments)

Crestdale Crossing Matthews, NC. Market Report Oct. 2010 - 10/08/10 07:55 AM
As we head into the latter part of fall and the beginning of winter we  have seen some turmoil in the housing market  in the past couple of years.  As home prices were falling interest rates were dropping with them making it even a better time to purchase a home.  Now,  that is appears the bottom has been reached and we begin th slow climb back up the ladder of home prices;  this community in Matthews NC. has done it's share to shield itself from the turmoil.Crestdael Crossing is a community of about 110 single family homes nestled away in Matthews … (1 comments)

Does Your Realtor Update Your Listing? - 10/07/10 10:49 AM
Okay this may sound like a dumb question.  But how many of you view your listings online and check the comments and notes that they write in there?  Based on a review of homes in a select area where I had a buyer looking for a home;  I would guess not many.  The reason is you have contracted with that Realtor to market your home and help you get it sold.  We do not get paid until the home sells.  So,  logically it makes sense to think that we are doing everything we can to help you get your home sold.  But are … (0 comments)

Is Your Realtor Marketing Your home To Sell Or Appease You? - 10/06/10 08:14 AM
Lately a large discussion among fellow Realtors has come down to what marketing techniques are we using today to attract buyers to our listings.  How are we procuring the listing?  Are we marketing the home to the right demographics?  Or are we doing what the seller wants us to do to keep and get the listing knowing the success rate is minimal in this market?  I have talked with some Realtors who when doing their listing presentation to the sellers are asking them what they are lookign for out of their Realtor.  A lot of Realtors have been tellign me lately that … (2 comments)

New Listing: 9400 lexington Circle Unit C Charlotte, NC. 28213 - 10/05/10 09:42 AM
Offered At Only: $82,000     REMARKABLE and STUNNING are just the first two words that come to mind when describing this townhome.  The attention to detail shows throughout the whole house. The way  the hardwood floors in the kitchen, dining room and entrance way to the carpet in the living room and upstairs. You can tell great detail and care was taken with this townhome.  The custom made mantle on the fireplace is exquisite.  The windows have just been repalced in July of this year.  the large  window in the livng room allows for plenty of natural light to brighten up the home.  … (0 comments)

New Listing: 1921 Brewton Drive Charlotte, NC. 28206 - 10/04/10 08:07 AM
                                                                   Offered at ONLY: $94,500                                                    This 5 bedroom 2 and half bath home located in the north end of Charlotte provides plenty of room for the family.  Located in a  House Charlotte Neighborhood allows the new homeowner to own this home with NO MONEY DOWN.  Why rent when you can own for less than you are paying in rent now? Sitting on a corner lot the level back yard is completely fenced in allowing kids room to play.  There is a cutom built storage shed in the back with a separate office area as well.    When you walk into this great 1500+ square … (2 comments)