Charlotte NC Housing Market - 3 Month Absorption Rate Shows us Supply and Demand - 05/21/10 06:00 PM
Interested in learning more about the Charlotte housing market and the 3-month Absorption Rate?  This is really just a fancy way of talking about supply and demand!
The table below provides an overview of home sale statistics in Charlotte NC  for the last 3 months, or since February 21, 2010.  The table shows the absorption rate and the average sales prices for homes in various areas in Charlotte.
What is absorption rate?  Absorption rate is a very handy mathematical calculation that helps us understand supply and demand.  The absorption rate tells us how many months it would take to sell ALL … (1 comments)

Matthews Community Farmer's Market, Matthews NC - Meet Me Early on Saturday Mornings! - 05/15/10 10:55 AM
The Matthews Community Farmer's Market in Matthews, NC is one of the best places to spend a Saturday morning in the Charlotte area!  There's something that just feels so right when you arrive at this wonderful market and see all the local farmers with their fresh produce, meats, baked goods, and wares.  I know that I'm getting high-quality prducts AND I'm supporting local area farmers and craftsmen.
The Matthews Community Farmer's Market is located on North Trade Street in historic downtown Matthews, NC.  Operating in its 19th year, the market represents "the largest, most diverse producer-only farmer's market in the greater … (7 comments)

Strategic Defaults- Homeowners! Choose Strategic Short Sale Instead Of Walking Away! - 05/12/10 11:39 AM
 
This blog post by Florida short sale expert Katerina Gassett, provides some of the best advice i've seen for homeowners who are "upside down" on their mortgages and are considering just walking away from their homes.  The exponential growth of these "strategic defaults" was featured last Sunday on 60 Minutes.
If you are considering walking away from your mortgage, PLEASE consider first consulting with your real estate attorney, CPA, and trusted Realtor.  You need to know ALL of the possible ramifications and options before making such a potentially life-changing decision.  Thank you, Katerina!
 
Via Nestor & Katerina Gasset Realtors® … (1 comments)

Great TREE SERVICE in Charlotte NC "Leaves" Me Breathless! - 05/10/10 11:10 AM
I just experienced great tree service in Charlotte, NC, and was so impressed with the work, I just had to write about it!
For the past 12 years, my family has lived in Providence Plantation in  Charlotte, NC, a beautiful neighborhood filled with mature trees and large lots.  Our home is nestled in the woods, and over the years, we've had to remove dead trees, and pay for cleanup after nasty storms blew over large trees, some on our house!  The tree service over the years had been spotty, with workers leaving huge messes, and not hauling away the wood.  This … (5 comments)

RELOCATE to Charlotte, NC - Voted #7 Relocation City in the US! - 05/06/10 10:22 PM
Relocate to Charlotte, NC and find out why our city was voted the
#7 Relocation City in the US by www.RelocateAmerica.com!
The results are in, and Charlotte, NC once again ranks in the top ten of desirable US relocation destinations.  Ranked by www.RelocateAmerica.com, US cities were ranked on a wide variety of attributes, including:  cities poised for recovery and growth in the future, strong leadership within the community, a strong investment in the community, a steady real estate market, a presence of "green" initiatives, a variety of recreational choices, and a general high quality of life.
Charlotte, NC ranked #7 on … (3 comments)