Ahhh...The Simple Luxuries in Life in the Form of DocuSign - 07/31/11 05:04 PM
Ahhh...The Simple Luxuries in Life in the Form of DocuSign One of my favorite things to do is to travel to real estate conferences--at least a couple of times each year.  I love meeting other ActiveRain members and others in the real estate profession with whom I've either spoken by phone, email or the various forms of social media.  There are so many little tidbits that you pick up from the conferences or simply in general conversation with others during conference breaks.  Keep your ears open; you'll learn plenty! The dreaded part of leaving the "home-base" to attend these conferences is … (19 comments)

Is Google Big Brother? - 07/30/11 10:41 AM
Is Google Big Brother? I'm not one of those who typically worries whether I'm being watched by the government or local grocers, a.k.a. 'Big Brother.'  I don't really do anything illegal or irreverent so, I say, watch all you want--it's likely you'll be bored!  So, when I hear people complain about 'Big Brother,' I usually just shrug and dismiss any concerns that they call to my attention.  If you're reading the social media blogs, you'll find a common thread--"Google knows what you're doing,"  "Google will penalize you for this, that or the other," etc.  Is Google really the Big Brother that … (62 comments)

5 Steps to Get Started Selling Your Charlotte Home as a Short Sale - 07/29/11 11:36 PM
5 Steps to Selling Your Charlotte Home as a Short Sale
Although selling your Charlotte home as a short sale probably isn’t what you’d prefer, it may be the best option for you.  The good news is that short sales are becoming the preferred option for lenders hampered by the huge number of foreclosures.
To get you started on your short sale journey, here’s the condensed version of how to sell your Charlotte home as a short sale:
Hire an experienced real estate professional:  Find a real estate attorney and/or agent who have successfully closed a lot of short sales.  Additionally, REALTORS® … (8 comments)

WHY I RECOMMEND A THREE STEP NEW HOME INSPECTION TO MY HOME BUYER CLIENTS. - 07/29/11 11:32 PM
Sage advice from one of my favs, Lenn Harley!  
I once had a buyer that I had been working with for a few weeks who was looking at resales.  There was never a mention of new construction as most of the new construction was out of her price range.  The next thing I know, she's under Contract with a builder!  
We had a long conversation and she shared with me her document that showed that she had confirmed that she was working with an agent; in fact, we had a binding buyer's agency.  The builder's rep told her that … (5 comments)

Homes for Sale in Historic Charlotte Communities - It's All About The Lifestyle - 07/29/11 07:53 PM
Homes for Sale in Historic Charlotte Communities – It’s All About The Lifestyle
If you’re shopping for homes for sale in the convenient, yet historic areas of Charlotte, near Uptown Charlotte NC, you simply must check out  a few of our most popular communities, which offer both close proximity to the city (Uptown is within walking distance in some of the historic areas) and historic homes, also with a flare of hip!  If you’re searching for homes by lifestyle, these will surely please those hoping to find historic homes in hip communities with great walk-scores!
ELIZABETH: Historic Elizabeth is home to two of Charlotte’s major hospitals, … (9 comments)

Charlotte Real Estate Recovery: The Queen City is the Second-Best Value City In America! - 07/29/11 09:48 AM
Charlotte Real Estate Recovery:  The Queen City is the Second-Best Value City In America! Great news for Charlotte's Real Estate Recovery:  Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine has named Charlotte as the second-best value city in America.  According to Kiplingers, "value" is defined as a low cost of living with a strong economy and personal amenities.   Charlotte ranks second only to Omaha, Nebraska!

While banking brings more than 50,000 jobs to Charlotte, healthcare, manufacturing, and textiles are strong components of our job market.  The nation's top bank (measured in total deposits), Bank of America, is headquartered here in Charlotte as well as another large … (10 comments)

Top Ten Most Popular Communities in the Ardrey Kell School Zone - 07/29/11 09:07 AM
Ardrey Kell High School Zone Communities - Top Ten Most Popular Communities in the Ardrey Kell School Zone On August 25, 2006, the doors to one of the areas hottest schools opened.  The principal, Mr. Mike Mathews, formerly of one of Charlotte's most popular schools, Providence High School, took the reigns.  With the highest of expectations from the community, Mr. Mathews selected incredibly qualified staff  and has seen to it that the schools athletics are top notch as well. The staff's focus is on TEACHING!  The teachers are well-prepared and deliver exceptional quality lessons both in the classroom and out of the classroom.  With increasingly … (2 comments)

Real Estate Recovery Charlotte NC: UNDER CONTRACT in JUST TWO DAYS in Willowmere Community - 07/27/11 09:32 PM
REAL ESTATE RECOVERY CHARLOTTE NC:  UNDER CONTRACT in JUST TWO DAYS! Willowmere Home for Sale In Charlotte NC
Thinking of Selling Your Willowmere Home in Charlotte NC?  You’ve come to the right place!
We’ve just listed and are Under Contract on a lovely home in the Willowmere community in South Charlotte–all in one weekend!  And, if you’re looking in the South Charlotte area for a home, you’ll love this community. Willowmere is a swim and tennis community, featuring both a large swimming pool and a wading pool for little ones, four lighted tennis courts and a beautiful clubhouse for entertaining large or … (22 comments)

Are You Inspecting Charlotte Homes For Sale as You Search? - 07/27/11 10:10 AM
How To Inspect Charlotte Homes For Sale as You Search
You know my recommendation is always to have a professional property inspection before a buyer Closes on a property.  Wouldn’t it also be a good idea to discover a property’s problems even before you make an Offer?  With some minor attention to detail, you can learn a lot about the condition of Charlotte homes for sale that you tour.
Here’s a pre-Offer, do-it-yourself property inspection checklist to get you started:
Basement - A basement can give you information about the structure of a house, especially if the basement is unfinished.  You’ll want to make sure … (6 comments)

Discover Cotswold | Fabulous RANCH in Charlotte's Popular Cotswold Community - 07/27/11 12:05 AM
Discover Cotswold Charlotte NC | Great Price on Fabulous Rehab Ranch in One of Charlotte's Most Popular Communities
This home is a must-see!  Complete remodel with hardwoods throughout, granite, all new stainless appliances and great cabinets in the kitchen.  New deck, new roof, new HVAC and great fenced-in, flat lot--one of the largest in the area!  Full-brick ranch in great Charlotte location with award-winning school assignments and all for a great price!  
See what it's like to live in one of Charlotte's premier, close-in communities, COTSWOLD!

Originally posted at www.iCharlotteRealEstate.com … (10 comments)

Water, Water Everywhere... So Please Make Sure You're Drinking Plenty of it! - 07/24/11 04:21 PM
It seems that heat is the topic all across our wonderful nation and being keenly aware of our hydration is critical in this heat.  When you're touring buyers, pack a cooler.  Keep water in your refrigerator prior to your tours...top the waters with a bag of ice in your cooler and let your buyers know to 'help themselves!'  We certainly don't want to have to deal with a client who has had a heat stroke while touring homes with us!
Thanks for the great reminder, Kathy!
Via Kathy Streib-Home Stager-Palm Bch County South Florida - 561-914-6224 (Room Service Home Staging):
Water, Water Everywhere... … (9 comments)

5 Tips for Choosing the Right Charlotte Real Estate Agent - 07/24/11 02:08 PM
Choosing The Best Charlotte Real Estate Agent:  5 Tips to Pick a Powerful Listing Agent
Here are five tips to help you identify the best Charlotte real estate agent to get your home sold as fast as possible and for the most money.
Hire a full-time Charlotte real estate agent.  Part-time agents typically have less experience and fewer sold properties under their belts than full-time agents.  Many part-time agents usually have another job, therefore they don’t have as much time to take care of your needs or market and show your home to potential buyers.  Full-time agents also have larger networks they can … (5 comments)

Discover Cotswold | Featured Homes for Sale in Cotswold - 07/24/11 10:23 AM
Discover Cotswold | Featured Homes for Sale in Cotswold Charlotte NC Cotswold is a popular Charlotte, NC neighborhood with homes from $84,500 to $1,199,000. Cotswold homes are in the following award-winning school districts: Cotswold Elementary School, Alexander Graham Middle School, Myers Park High School.
Recent Cotswold Real Estate Market Report Here are videos for two featured homes in Cotswold.  The first, 4306 Windemere Lane, is a traditional home in Cotswold with a spectacular backyard living area.  The second is 4219 Water Oak Road, is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath remodeled ranch in the heart of Cotswold.  Both are certainly must-sees!
… (6 comments)

Top 10 Charlotte NC Neighborhoods in Providence High School Zone - 07/24/11 02:16 AM
Popular Communities in Providence High School Zone
Included in Newsweek’s Top 100 High Schools in America, this prestigious high school has been an award-winning school nearly from its inception. Providence High School offers a disciplined course of study with multiple levels of learning opportunities for its students and one of Charlotte’s most rigorous Advanced Placement and Honors courses. Nearly 98 % of all Providence students enrolled in AP courses, and over 80% of those students receive college credit for those courses. SAT scores are also high with the average score of Providence students is 1151, while the national average is 1016 … (5 comments)

Savvy + Company Real Estate Update July 23, 2011 - 07/23/11 11:06 AM
What's going on in Charlotte this week? Charlotte Restaurant Week ends this weekend--you'd better hurry! With restaurants participating all over the Charlotte Metro area, you're sure to find a new restaurant you'll LOVE! More Savvy buyers and sellers are moving this week:  170 homes Closed (up from 127 last week) in the Charlotte city market this week and 284 more went into Escrow--(up from 144 last week--nearly double)! What a great week in Charlotte NC real estate!
Visit our Charlotte Open Houses this weekend--enjoy an open house or two while you're out and about! Here's the week in review for Savvy + Company. … (9 comments)

FinZ Raw Bar Matthews - A Local Favorite - 07/22/11 10:02 PM
FinZ | Matthews Restaurant Review
Located in Historic Matthews, just across the street from the Post Office, FinZ Raw Bar opened in December, 2010 and has a reputation of providing consistent high quality food and service.  This popular local neighborhood pub makes you feel as comfortable as having a party in your own home with all the added bonus of not only having great food and beverages but, no clean up after the party!
FinZ offers unique foods you simply cannot find in many restaurants.  FinZ makes their own sauces, batters and dough, adding an irresistible touch to the menu.
I recently attended a wine-tasting event at FinZ and found the service to be amazing and the … (6 comments)

Seller Dilemma: Should I Sell Before Buying A New Home? - 07/22/11 01:25 AM
Should You Sell Your Charlotte Home Before Buying a New One?
Buy Before or After?  
When planning a move from your current Charlotte home, does it make the most sense to buy first or wait until your current property sells?  There are multiple factors that go into that decision and this is most definitely an individual decision primarily based upon financial means.  Below are a few pros and cons of each, to help you decide which factors are higher on your specific list of priorities.
BUY first if…
It’s the Charlotte home you’ve always wanted.  If you’ve absolutely found your dream house, … (41 comments)

SELLER CHECKLIST – 30 Interior Tasks to Prepare for Your Charlotte Home for Sale - 07/19/11 10:50 PM

SELLER CHECKLIST – 30 Interior Tasks to Prepare for Your Charlotte Home for Sale Those who have never had a Charlotte home for sale before often think that selling is as simple as hiring a real estate agent and putting a sign in the yard. Believe me, it’s not that simple, as you’ll soon discover!
The Interior of Your Home You’ve taken care of the exterior of your Charlotte home for sale-the first up-close impression buyers get.  So, when buyers make it inside, they’re one step closer to actually buying your home.  However, if the interior is a mess, this … (32 comments)

COMING SOON Stunning Townhome for Sale in South End Charlotte NC - 07/18/11 01:45 PM

Coming Soon! 3BR Townhome at The Block at Church Street | Charlotte NC Townhome for Sale Fabulous South End townhome is coming on the market! This one is better than the MODEL! This 3-bedroom, 3.5 bath townhome has it all--upgrades too numerous to list! Great complex in the heart of South End Charlotte! Deck off sunroom (main level) and patio off office/BR on the lower level. This townhome has an extra-large master suite, ceiling fans, granite & stainless & much more!
The Block at Church Street is located in popular South End between Winnifred & West Bland Streets! This beautiful full-brick townhome is … (3 comments)

Time Warner Cable Announces 225 More Jobs Coming to Charlotte - 07/17/11 05:34 PM

225 More Jobs Coming to Charlotte via Time Warner Cable
Time Warner Cable (TWC), a national cable television provider which operates in 28 states with 47,000 employees across the nation, plans to expand their corporate campus to more efficiently enhance the customer experience.  Time Warner Cable is building their national data center in Charlotte, adding 225 jobs and investing $101 million.  The plans to build a national data center and new corporate office building in Charlotte were announced this week by Governor Beverly Purdue.  TWC will be adding nearly 10% more new corporate positions to the company’s Charlotte employment of 2,500.  The average annual salary for the new jobs in Charlotte … (14 comments)

Charlotte NC Ranked As One of the Top 20 Fastest Growing Cities In the Nation - 07/16/11 02:18 PM

Charlotte NC Ranked As A Top 20 Fastest Growing City In The Nation The Queen City is among the top 20 US cities with relation to population growth in the last decade, according to a recent Rice University analysis of the 2000 and 2010 US Census. Charlotte Metro population increased by 427,590 during the last decade, ranking No. 14. Also in NC, Raleigh ranked No. 20 with a population increase of 333,419.
The nation’s cities with the highest population growth include New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. Houston, the nation’s fourth-largest city, grew by 1.2 million people in the decade, more than any … (12 comments)

Why don't Real Estate Agents Answer their Phone? - 07/16/11 12:45 PM
This is one of my pet peeves as well!  When I'm with my clients or speaking with them on the phone, I don't interrupt them when another call is coming in.  To me, it's a common courtesy that I wish more people would practice.
I have actually gotten buyers who are ready to purchase a home and were so frustrated with their former agents who stayed on their smart phones the entire time that they were with them, they fired them.    The consumer demands undivided attention and they DESERVE it!
Thanks for the reminder, Michelle!
Via Michelle Gibson REALTOR® Wellington Florida … (16 comments)

Savvy + Company | Charlotte Real Estate Update JULY 15, 2011 - 07/16/11 02:25 AM

 
So, what's going on in Charlotte this week? Charlotte Restaurant Week is HERE and with restaurants participating all over the Charlotte Metro area, you're sure to find a new restaurant you'll LOVE! More Savvy buyers and sellers are moving this week:  127 homes Closed in the Charlotte city market this week and 144 more went into Escrow--what a great week in Charlotte NC real estate! Visit our Charlotte Open Houses this weekend--enjoy an open house or two while you're out and about!   Here's the week in review for Savvy + Company.  Have a wonderful week!
 
 
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Queen's Feast | Charlotte Restaurant Week | July 15 - 24 - 07/15/11 11:08 PM

Queen's Feast Restaurant Week 2011 Charlotte NC 3 - 93 - 30 | Queen's Feast in Charlotte begins Friday, July 15th and ends Sunday, July 24!  Enjoy 3 course meals at 93 different restaurants for only $30!   Delectables from some of Charlotte's finest restaurants, from the freshest of sushi to the thickest of steaks at anunbelievable price, are available this week at the 93 restaurants participating in the Queen's Feast (Charlotte Restaurant Week). 

 
For only $30, bring a friend, your family or simply treat yourself to three courses of culinary delights from many of  Charlotte's finest restaurants.  Charlotte Restaurant Week, has become … (8 comments)

Charlotte NC Live/Work Communities | South End | 3030 South - 07/14/11 07:56 PM

Live/Work @ 3030 South Charlotte NC At first glance, you’ll think the hip complex of 3030 South is just that–hip with twist of contemporary and urban.  3030 South is a fabulous, architecturally appealing condo complex in South End Charlotte NC!  Not just hip, 3030 South Charlotte NC has a focus on modern day transit needs.   This complex is a mix of flats, townhomes and live/work townhomes.  The lower level of the 4-level live/work townhomes, is zoned for commercial use, just perfect for your office, hair salon, art gallery…the possibilities are endless!
There is also plenty of FREE parking for your visitors and you, of course, will have a … (8 comments)

So Your Agent Doesn't Want To Show You Houses? - 07/13/11 10:55 AM
So Your Buyers Agent Doesn't Want To Show You Properties? Here's my opinion of agents who request that their buyers contact the listing agents to show them homes... A user on our website who had been 'with us' on our site for a month indicated that she and her husband are in the market to buy a home in one of our specialty areas.  The buyer sent contact information, including phone number.  When the time was perfect, they decided that they wanted to see only one house.  That house was not our listing but, as you know, was on our site … (108 comments)

This House is Definitely a Home - Testimonials from Cotswold Sellers - 07/12/11 09:14 AM
This House is Definitely a Home - Testimonials from Cotswold Sellers Coming This Week!  New Cotswold Charlotte NC Listing - This House is Definitely a HOME! Vintage 70’s Cotswold Charlotte NC home has been completely renovated to the present era.  
Full brick ranch with open floorplan, gleaming hardwoods, granite, stainless and much more with a dining area overlooking a new deck with a tranquil, fenced backyard.  You won’t want to miss this fabulous home!
Stay tuned - this home will be coming on the market this week! And, what a wonderful 'home' this has been for the sellers.  Here's what they had to say when asked what … (18 comments)

JUST LISTED in Willowmere Community Charlotte NC - 07/11/11 08:33 AM
JUST LISTED in Willowmere Community Charlotte NC … (10 comments)

Coming Soon in Cotswold Charlotte NC - Full Brick Ranch Beautifully Renovated! - 07/11/11 06:58 AM
Coming Soon in Cotswold Charlotte NC!  3BR, 2BA Ranch Home in Popular Charlotte Community of Cotswold This fabulous, soon-to-be-listed, fully-renovated home is located in fabulous Cotswold in Charlotte NC.  Upgrades include hardwoods throughout, upgraded lighting, granite in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, 42″ cabinets and much more!  Check out the totally private backyard featuring a lovely deck with new totally fenced in backyard.  Beautifully landscaped lot with great mature trees and shrubs.  This home has 3 bedrooms and two full baths.  Great if you need all three bedrooms or one can be used as a great office space or used as a guest … (6 comments)

How to Avoid Deal-Killing Surprises When Selling Your Charlotte Real Estate - 07/10/11 08:52 PM

How to Avoid Deal-Killing Surprises When Selling Your Charlotte Real Estate Getting from “I want to sell my house” to “SOLD” can be a long and sometimes stressful process.  Our goal is to prepare our sellers with regards to getting their homes sold with as few road blocks as possible.  Anticipation of these road blocks is critical in the home selling process.  The last thing you want to do is find a buyer for your home and then lose that buyer at the end of the process.  Here are five ways to avoid deal-killing surprises:
Get a home inspection: If you truly don’t want any … (13 comments)

DISCOVER WEDDINGTON TRACE | Luxury At It's Finest in Weddington NC - 07/10/11 05:33 PM
DISCOVER WEDDINGTON TRACE | Luxury At It's Finest in Weddington NC Weddington Trace has a new and wonderful developer/builder - Standard Pacific Homes - with new and beautifully designed homes to represent many lifestyle needs and the room to build upon your dreams in the Weddington Trace community.  With 239 lots, 119 completed and sold and 5 current new builds, new construction in Weddington Trace will surely soon be complete. The Community features large lot sizes, a beautiful pond with two fountains on each end and walking trails throughout the community. There is an olympic-sized swimming pool and clubhouse with great … (0 comments)

What's In A Charlotte Neighborhood? Discover Cotswold - 07/10/11 12:34 AM

Cotswold, One of Charlotte's Premier Communities Cotswold Homes for Sale in Charlotte NC Old Charlotte Neighborhoods | Cotswold Charlotte NC
Situated between Sherwood Forest, Randolph Park, Myers Park and Providence Park, Cotswold has, for years, been a favorite community in the Charlotte area.  Home to Charlotte’s first suburban mall, Cotswold Village Shops (located at the corner of Sharon Amity and Randolph Roads, formerly known as Cotswold Mall) offers everything you need, just a stone’s throw away from the Cotswold residential area.  Many dining and shopping options await you in the Cotswold area.  Cotswold is home to one of the few remaining full-service filling stations in the area as well! Mere minutes from Uptown … (9 comments)

Willowmere Featured Property | 3119 Arborhill Road | Charlotte NC - 07/10/11 12:13 AM

Featured Property | 3119 Arborhill Road | Charlotte NC Q.    What  distinctive  features  set  this  home  apart from others in the community?
A.  The  home  features  a  gorgeous, meticulously maintained cul-de-sac lot.   The   backyard  is  a  sanctuary which  includes  a gorgeous  screened-in porch and unbelievable privacy on a lot that is surrounded by mature landscaping. Indoors, nothing compares to this Willowmere home in the community–lots of upgrades and an open floorplan with plenty of space.
Q.    What is the architechtural style of this home?
A.  This  Willowmere home for sale  is  a  beautifully  maintained  traditional style home  with  wonderful  details  on the … (7 comments)

What's Happening in the Charlotte Real Estate Market This Week? July 8, 2011 - 07/08/11 11:56 PM
There's lots going on in Charlotte this week–from preparing for Charlotte Restaurant Week coming up next week to Fourth of July celebrations all over the Charlotte Metro area. Savvy buyers and sellers are moving this week too! 138 homes Closed in the Charlotte city market this week and 233 more went into Escrow–what a WEEK! Visit our Open Houses this weekend–enjoy an open house or two while you’re out and about! And while you’re out this weekend, visit our own Renee Abdieh at her book signing at SouthPark’s Barnes & Noble, Saturday at 3:00.
Here’s the week in review for Savvy + Company.  Have a … (8 comments)

SouthPark Barnes & Noble Book Signing SATURDAY 7/9 3:00 - 07/08/11 10:36 PM

Book Signing at SouthPark Barnes & Noble | July 9, 2011 | 3:00 p.m.
Our very own Renee Ahdieh, a published author, is Savvy + Company’s star again this week with her new book signing! Rave reviews of this book, Fanfare, are all that have been written so far–a must read novel that I’m sure you will enjoy!
Book Signing: Fanfare
Where: SouthPark’s Barnes & NobleWhen: Saturday, July 9, 2011 3:00 p.m.
Title: Fanfare
Author: Renee Ahdieh
Published: Revolution Publishing, May 2011
Pages: 240
First Line: “It’s anti-capitalistic to love someone.”
Summary: Cris Pereira hates starring in a cautionary tale. Alas, her recent heartbreak relegates her to this … (4 comments)

Condos and Townhomes for Sale In Matthews - Summerfield Townhomes - 07/08/11 09:24 AM

Searching Condos and Townhomes for sale in Matthews NC?  You’ll love the Summerfield Townhome community in Matthews! Within this active swim club community, you’ll find plenty of things to do in the area.  Summerfield Townhomes are located near everything Charlotte but, offer the small-town feel of Matthews NC.  Large rear yards, many of which offer privacy and a simply serene atmosphere, are a bonus in this community.
Summerfield Townhomes in Matthews is located close to Highway 74 and all of the restaurants and shopping that this bustling area has to offer.
Low HOA dues make this community appealing with dues covering water, sewer, management … (9 comments)

How Does Over-Pricing Your Charlotte Home Affect Your Bottom Line? - 07/05/11 12:18 AM

Charlotte Home Seller Tips:  Direct Correlation of Days on the Market With List-to-Sales-Price Ratios This morning while reading J. Phillip Faranda’s post regarding a compelling reason to price your homes properly from the very beginning, I was anxious to pull our own data for the Charlotte real estate market to see how our sellers were faring.  I routinely create market absorption trends for local communities but, his post spoke volumes regarding the list-to-sales price ratio as they directly relate to the days on the market for his area.  Curious as to how Charlotte was faring with regards to longevity vs. quick sales, I began to pull Charlotte’s data.  It … (24 comments)

Charlotte Homeowner Associations – Maybe You Can’t Choose Your Family But You Can Choose Your HOA! - 07/04/11 02:06 PM
 
My friend, Gary Waters, from Rockledge, FL writes an informative post with regards to selecting your HOA Board.  This information holds true for Charlotte NC homeowners as well.  
I recently posted about being 'neighborly' in your Charlotte communities when your neighbor is selling their home.  The price which they garner on their home can and oftentimes IS, a direct result of your home and lawn maintenance.  So often, when HOA's step in to request that maintenance or landscaping be done, a homeowner responds with the, "You can't tell me what to do" attitude.  These homeowners don't take into consideration … (10 comments)

Fourth of July Events in Charlotte NC - 07/04/11 01:38 PM

Fourth of July Events in Charlotte NC Looking for something to do in the Charlotte Metro area tonight?  Here’s a list for the bigger 4th of July celebrations being hosted in the Charlotte Metro area.
Have a safe and festive Fourth!
 

Today, July 4, 2011 Uptown 4th of July Spectacular6 p.m. to 10 p.m.310 N. Kings DriveThe biggest show around; this spectacular fireworks show in Uptown Charlotte with the city spending $50,000 on the fabulous 20 minute show, is a huge hit each and every year.  This show attracts over 250,000 people to the Uptown area and the show can be viewed … (4 comments)

What’s In It for You, Neighbor? - 07/03/11 04:35 PM
What’s In It for You, Neighbor? Recently, I’ve written a couple of articles to better assist Charlotte home buyers with regards to doing due diligence on neighborhoods which they are considering residing.  There are neighbors that you just can’t do anything about–how will their very existence affect your home values?  Then, there are neighbors that may just need a little help from you or your HOA to improve upon their neighborly status.
Have you thought about how YOUR neighbor’s home sale affects YOUR home value? We all worry about the home next door that may be being sold as a short sale or going into foreclosure but, … (64 comments)

Neighbors: Can't Live With Them And Can't Live Without Them! - 07/03/11 09:36 AM
 
Neighbors: Can't Live With Them And Can't Live Without Them! There are some things in our lives that just require a little TLC.  Neighbors are one of them!  Whether you love them or not, your neighbors do affect the value of your property, both positively and negatively.
Last week, we discussed neighbors that have a negative impact on our home's values.   Those neighbors are a little less 'manageable' than neighbors with whom we can reasonably work to address a 'bad neighbor' situation.   Some are faced with noticeably poor upkeep of their neighbor's landscaping, exterior painting or yard 'clutter' as well as … (6 comments)

Seller Tips: Get Your Charlotte Home SOLD! - 07/02/11 10:46 PM

9 Quick Tips to Get Your Charlotte Home Sold Faster If you’re short on time, here’s a list that’ll take you one minute to read and will give you 9 tips to get your Charlotte home sold faster:
Set the right price.  A Charlotte home priced correctly from the start will sell faster. Provide a thorough disclosure statement.  This builds trust between you and your prospective buyer. Add a one-year home warranty.  They’re reasonably priced and provide peace of mind for the buyer. Offer financial incentives. There are a variety of financial incentives you can offer depending on the needs … (10 comments)

COMING SOON Stunning Willowmere Home in South Charlotte - 07/02/11 02:14 PM

Soon to be listed in Willowmere Community Charlotte NC – Fabulous 4-bedroom home with the appointments of a $1M home! This fabulous, soon-to-be-listed home is located on a cul-de-sac in the Enclave at Willowmere in Charlotte NC. Upgrades include hardwoods throughout main level and stairs, tiled floors in all bathrooms, upgraded lighting, granite in kitchen with a great kitchen island, 42″ cabinets and much more!  Check out the totally private backyard featuring a lovely screened back porch with paver flooring.  Full-yard irrigation to a lush landscaped lot with great mature trees and shrubs.  This home has formals on the main (living room … (4 comments)

Week in Review for Savvy + Company Real Estate Charlotte NC July 1, 2011 - 07/01/11 10:12 PM
Savvy buyers and sellers are preparing to celebrate Independence Day and are surely loving life in Charlotte this week! 183 homes Closed in the Charlotte city, Mecklenburg County market this week and 290 more went into Escrow (up from 178 last week)--WOW, what a WEEK! If you're looking for something to do for the Fourth, the celebrations begin today all across the city!  Here's a list of a few of those 4th of July activities for all of the Charlotte Metro area. Here's the week in review for Savvy + Company.  Have a fabulous Fourth! … (5 comments)

Fourth of July Weekend Events in Charlotte NC - 07/01/11 01:03 PM

Fourth of July Weekend Events in Charlotte NC Are you looking for something to do in the Charlotte Metro area for the Fourth?  Independence Day is celebrated in every nook and cranny in the city each year here in Charlotte!  You’re surely to find something that suits your patriotic taste.  Here’s a list for the 4-day 4th of July weekend celebrations available in the Charlotte Metro area.
Happy Independence Day!

 
Friday, July 1 Charlotte Symphony OrchestraBelle Johnston Park in PinevilleThe July 4th weekend symphony will be a “Celebrate America” theme.  Pineville, as well as Kannapolis, offer free events.  The SouthPark Symphony in … (14 comments)

Listing Your Charlotte Home? Pricing is CRITICAL - 07/01/11 09:46 AM
Are You Thinking of Listing Your Charlotte Home?  Remember, Pricing Is Critical So you're going to list your Charlotte home for sale?  Why not increase your chances of selling your home in this competitive Charlotte real estate market, maximizing your net, on one of your largest investments. The single most important decision you will make in selling your Charlotte home is pricing it correctly.  No amount of marketing, advertising, open houses, cleaning or staging will sell an overpriced house, period.  Because we are inundated with online stats and have access to SO much information, today's savvy buyers are definitely informed and … (17 comments)

 
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Author Bio: Debe Maxwell is a Certified Residential Specialist in the Charlotte Metro region with a focus on the Charlotte luxury home market. My team of agents each have their own specialty areas, a benefit to anyone buying a home in Charlotte NC.

 

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