charlotte nc real estate: 50% off List Price Houses in Charlotte NC! - 12/05/08 10:18 AM
Good Neighbor Next Door program houses available immediately:
*eligible buyers include firefighters, police, EMT, and preK-12 teachers*
*houses are available at 50% off list price (that isn't a misprint!). Purchaser must live in the house as their primary residence for 3 years, at which time the equity is theirs!*
4421 Roadway St Charlotte NC 28208
$41,000 3 bedroom/1bath
4047 Cindy Woods Ln Charlotte NC 28216
$71,000 3 bedroom/2.5 bath
2617 Meadow Knoll Dr Charlotte NC 28269
$73,000 2 bedroom/2.5 bath
8242 Kings Creek Dr Charlotte NC 28273
$86,000 … (4 comments)
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charlotte nc real estate: Showings are a Necessary Evil - 05/05/08 11:28 AM
Selling a house is stressful. I don’t think that anyone will deny that, if they’ve been through it. No matter how great your listing agent is, and how perfectly your house is staged, and how low you’re priced…if you won’t let buyers in to see it, they can’t and won’t buy it.
Charlotte North Carolina’s real estate market is healthier than most. We currently have about 5.5 months’ inventory available, market-wide (statistics courtesy of Carolina Multiple Listing Services). Any numbers geek will tell you that this inventory level indicates a balanced market. But let’s break it down into a number that … (3 comments)
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charlotte nc real estate: Open Letter To Professional Realtors in Other Markets Besides Charlotte NC - 04/22/08 09:59 AM
Dear Mr/Ms Top Professional Realtor:
I love y’all, I really do. I can’t begin to tell you how much I’ve learned from you in my eight years of full time real estate, as together we’ve handled several hundred clients in various stages of relocation to and from Charlotte NC.
Often I’ve received a contingent offer, and in doing my due diligence for my sellers, have had a chance to hear your take on the current market in your area-without the fluff of the liberal national news media. And it’s always much appreciated-it certainly helps me in presenting the offer to … (3 comments)
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charlotte nc real estate: The Very Sad Buyer in Charlotte NC - 04/14/08 02:55 PM
Seriously, you HAVE to stop watching the national news media and realize that if your ideal house hits the real estate market in or around Charlotte NC, it might just sell if you wait too long to go see it!
This great full brick ranch home in Charlotte NC in Autumnwood on almost a full acre came on the market a little over a week ago...and sold to the second buyer who came through the door.
The third buyer and the fourth buyer....the ones who made appointments too late to see it before the contract got executed, were very sad. They just … (7 comments)
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charlotte nc real estate: Investors: Positive Cash Flow in Charlotte NC! - 03/31/08 11:57 AM
Good grief-that's the spammiest-sounding headline I've ever written! Oh well, I was overdue.
It does make sense, though, since I work with quite a few real estate investors who are currently purchasing properties in Charlotte NC and our surrounding areas. Most of the folks with whom I work purchase single family homes for long-term holds (which is great, since that seems to fit my personal investment profile).
Most of the investment gurus you talk to or hear at their seminars will preach about how positive cash flow is the be-all-end-all. I would have to respectfully disagree. In my opinion, the be-all-end-all is … (0 comments)
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charlotte nc real estate: Squeaking Up - 03/25/08 12:43 PM
It's not a big secret that I love college basketball, especially my beautiful Carolina Blue Tarheels! Who happen to be smokin' hot right now in the NCAA tournament...
What may surprise you is that it gives me total heartburn whenever we're number 1. Since it seems that whenever you're on top, you're a target!
I was happy to see in today's Charlotte Observer that Charlotte is the only top 20 market with a price increase showing for 2008. It's not much of an increase but hey, any increase is better than a decline.
Many folks ask why Charlotte is stable and still moving upward … (2 comments)
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charlotte nc real estate: 405 Woodside Drive Harrisburg NC 28075 - 03/12/08 08:07 PM
Perfect for those seeking a small town feel, within an easy drive of one of the country's largest cities...Harrisburg NC has a little something for everyone.
This home for sale in Harrisburg NC, a mere 20 minutes north of uptown Charlotte NC, is perfect for the first-time buyer, the empty nester seeking a small low-maintenance haven, or the investor who wants an easy rental.
Situated on almost a half acre, level, fenced lot (complete with mature hardwood trees!), this ranch home is in immaculate move-in condition. Three spacious bedrooms, two full baths, one-car attached garage, large open kitchen, oversized deck, storage shed...it's … (0 comments)
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charlotte nc real estate: 8932 Coppermine Lane Charlotte NC 28269 - 03/12/08 10:11 AM
So you want to live in Charlotte NC's best selling community, Highland Creek? But you really hate the thought of being right on top of your neighbors and you crave privacy...then this just might be the house for you.
Located on a quiet cul-de-sac lot (which is level, fenced, and completely private due to extensive landscaping), you'll truly enjoy the oasis this Charlotte NC home for sale provides. There's an extensive patio area, perfect for entertaining, and a play set for the children (which the sellers can remove upon request).
The house features both formal living and dining rooms, which flow through to … (0 comments)
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charlotte nc real estate: Fighting the Idiots - 02/15/08 08:20 PM
It's an uphill battle.
And it seems to be neverending, doesn't it? The national news media just isn't going to rest until each and every person related to real estate is suffering and until each and every homeowner lies awake at night panicking over houses.
The sad part is that I EXPECT this behavior from the left-wing liberal media. I do NOT expect it from a highly regarded university.
My beloved University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is getting into the swing of negativity. I'm a graduate of the Kenan-Flagler Business School, and as such, receive the publication that talks about the current … (22 comments)
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charlotte nc real estate: Fully Developed Union County NC Lots For Sale - 02/12/08 08:30 PM
Unbelievable opportunity, whether you are a custom home builder in the Charlotte NC real estate market or an individual dreaming of that perfect floorplan or an investor who knows that this is an unheard-of opportunity.
30 lots are available in the Cureton community, in Waxhaw NC. Situated in Union County, NC-one of the nation's fastest growing counties-this neighborhood features a full amenity center (with full pool and slide, pond, water features, clubhouse).
Each lot has water and sewer already tapped in, and even better-is already approved by Union County. If you've missed the news, there is a moratorium on new lot and plat approval … (2 comments)
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charlotte nc real estate: Welcome Traci England, My Newest Buyer Partner! - 02/08/08 08:22 AM
Traci England has joined my team as a buyer partner. Traci is on the ball and has already joined AR so go say hello. =)
Traci's extensive background in new home sales is going to serve her well in general brokerage, residential real estate, here in the Charlotte NC area. She spent several years with Turnberry Homes and was instrumental in helping me win their listings as they close the North and South Carolina divisions.
Traci has a strong reputation in the marketplace as a true advocate for buyers-which is evidenced by the fact that she is still in contact with folks who … (1 comments)
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charlotte nc real estate: Welcome to My Newest Buyer Partner, Kaye Pitzen! - 01/23/08 09:07 PM
Please extend a warm welcome to the newest buyer partner for Leigh Brown and Associates, Kaye Pitzen.
Kaye is a recent transplant to the Charlotte NC area, hailing from Ohio. She and her husband and two lovely sons chose a fabulous new construction home in Christenbury, just inside Cabarrus County in Concord NC.
Kaye was a licensed Realtor in Ohio for the past seven years, and she has just completed her transition testing to become a fully licensed North Carolina real estate broker.
She has a special affinity for first-time buyers and those who need a little extra hand-holding. Her nurturing personality and her amazing ability to … (11 comments)
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charlotte nc real estate: 1721 Lisbon Lane Charlotte NC 28269 - 01/23/08 08:24 PM
Fantastic home for sale in Charlotte NC, in a lovely established neighborhood in north Charlotte. This full brick ranch home will delight first time buyers who need a lot of house for the money, or the investor who's seeking a great cash flow opportunity by investing in Charlotte NC real estate!
$129,900 (seriously, that's all!)
3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, over half an acre, 2-car attached carport. Gorgeous original hardwoods! This home was lovingly maintained by its original owners, and now it's ready for some new hands!
For more information about this home for sale in Charlotte NC, or just about Charlotte NC … (1 comments)
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charlotte nc real estate: 3032 Hawick Commons Drive Concord NC 28027 Home For Sale - 01/07/08 01:09 PM
Immaculate, move-in condition! Great home for sale in the Charlotte NC area (one of our most popular outlying counties, Cabarrus County-home of low property taxes and excellent public schools!).
Great two-story home with all new carpet and fresh interior paint is truly move-in ready. The home features three spacious bedrooms upstairs plus a walk-out attic for storage-which is easy to finish as bedroom 4 or a bonus room (hint, hint, opportunity to make some money on the house if you're handy!). Downstairs you'll find a formal dining room plus a large great room which flows into the kitchen and breakfast area. The … (1 comments)
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charlotte nc real estate: Investors Are Buying NOW-Why Are You Waiting? - 10/31/07 03:31 PM
Real estate is cyclical, I think that any of us who have been around the block a few times realize that. I'm fortunate enough to work in the very boring and oh-so-unsexy market in and around Charlotte NC. We never bubbled, heck, we didn't even hiccup! Which is great-it means that we're not experiencing the turmoil of so many other markets.
I have a pretty well-balanced business. I work with folks who want to invest in properties in Charlotte NC, both single family and multi-family. I work with first time buyers. I work with move-up buyers. I work with downsizing buyers. I … (8 comments)
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charlotte nc real estate: 445 Carlton Ridge Lane, China Grove NC, 28023 - 10/14/07 01:58 PM
This is an amazing house. A lovely custom-built ranch/basement on over 9 acres of land! You read that correctly, 9.45 gorgeous acres of land in one of the fastest growing and appreciating areas in and around Charlotte NC. China Grove NC, just inside Rowan County (about 40 minutes north of Charlotte NC).
There's also a detached 2-car garage with space for your motorhome or RV. Perfect for the car enthusiast or workshop lover or just someone who needs extra space and storage!
The home features 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, over 3000 heated square feet! The basement is finished and makes a … (3 comments)
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charlotte nc real estate: Investor Guarantees - 10/10/07 01:05 PM
(a real call received by my team this week)
"I'm an agent in LaLaLand, California and I'm seeking an agent to help my investor clients."
(sure, we're glad to help folks who want to invest in Charlotte NC real estate, and we love paying referral fees!)
"Great. They require an 8% annual rate of return. They will not spend more than $150,000. There must be a rental guarantee in place stating that there will never be a vacancy."
(seriously, anything ELSE you require?)
As much as I hate to turn down a referral, we had to tell this guy to move on. Now, you've … (22 comments)
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charlotte nc real estate: I Love Racists! - 10/08/07 07:59 PM
Well, not in THAT way. I love them in a round-about way.....because today I benefited from the stupidity and ignorance of a classic racist!
So anyhoo, my husband and I put in an offer on a house for investment a couple of weeks ago. It was priced right and in good condition-so of course it went into multiple offers (yes, people, multiple offers still happens-quit watching the national news!).
We lost. I don't overbid my gut (note to investors and investor wanna-bes: do not overbid your gut.). Oh well, on to the next house!
I should note that this house is in my … (28 comments)
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charlotte nc real estate: Are You Feeding Your Herd? - 10/08/07 12:40 PM
Of online prospects, that is! I wonder exactly how many agents actually talk to the folks they're working with, on a regular basis.
You see, some time ago I implemented a change on the information form that buyers and sellers fill out on my website based on a suggestion by Sam Miller (he made this suggestion on a panel at the 2007 StarPower conference in Phoenix). I added a dropdown box that has as its three choices:
I want to work with Leigh BrownUndecided but I will consider working with Leigh BrownI already have an agentI'd say that about 20% of the online … (16 comments)
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charlotte nc real estate: If It's Priced Right, It Will Sell-And You Can't Steal It - 10/03/07 11:11 AM
So let's ponder for a moment what's going on in the real estate market. Residential, that is. In fact, let's narrow our focus down to Charlotte NC's market. After all, there is NO national real estate market-rather, there are local real estate pockets that are as different as night and day.
IF a house is properly priced around these parts, it gets on average 97% of what the sellers are asking. (I'm not talking 97% of where they STARTED their price, but rather where the price was when it was right enough to generate an offer!) And it takes, on average 80 days … (11 comments)
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