Charlotte NC - One of America's Top 10 Recession Proof Cities...According to Forbes.com - 09/12/08 04:34 PM

Via Cheryl Powell, ABR, Broker, Realtor - Remax Gold - Concord NC Real Estate:
Charlotte's recent inclusion at #9 on Forbes.com's "Real Estate...America's Recession-Proof Cities" top 10 list, provides another affirmation that Charlotte's real estate market is alive and well!  The list was compiled from the country's 50 largest metropolitan areas and cites the cities for their high job growth, rising home values and low unemployment amid a national economic downturn.
CLICK HERE to check out what Forbes.com has to say about Charlotte.  The article also mentions Concord and Gastonia in a positive light.  CLICK HERE to read the entire story.
It's been somewhat difficult to fight … (0 comments)

New Construction... Reasons to use a Buyer's Agent - 09/12/08 04:33 PM
 
Via Cheryl Powell - ABR, Broker, Realtor - Remax Gold- Concord/ NC Real Estate (RE/MAX Gold - The Powell Team):
I worked in new construction sales for more than 2 years before starting my career as a general brokerage agent.  In my experience, approximately 75% of new home buyers bought their home directly from the builder, without Buyer Agent representaion.  Why do you think this is?  I think one of the main reasons is that buyers think they will get a better deal if they don't use a Buyer's Agent.
Builders and builder's agents can be very friendly, however they are working … (0 comments)

Charlotte NC... #1 Best Place to Live + #9 Recession-Proof City + High Foreclosure Rates = #1 Best Place to Buy Foreclosed Homes - 09/12/08 04:33 PM

Via Cheryl Powell, ABR, Broker, Realtor - Remax Gold - Concord NC Real Estate:


#1 Best Place to Live    #9 Recession-Proof City
High Foreclosure Rates? #1 Best Place to Buy Foreclosed Homes!
Is it possible for one city to be America's #1 Best Place to Live on the Relocate America Top 100 Places to Live in 2008 list, #9 most Recession-Proof City in America on the Forbes.com America's Recession-Proof Cities list, AND still have High Foreclosure Rates?  The answer is yes, and that city is Charlotte North Carolina. 
Add it all together and you will find that Charlotte is America's #1 Best Place … (0 comments)

USDA Rural Development Guaranteed Loans... One of the Few 100% LTV - No PMI Loans Available - 09/12/08 04:32 PM

Via Cheryl Powell, ABR, Broker, Realtor - Remax Gold - Concord NC Real Estate:
     
Not many Realtors in Charlotte NC and the surrounding areas are aware of this great loan program offered by the USDA.  I suspect the same is true in other states across the country.  This program is very similar to the Farmer's Home Administration Loans that used to be offered by the USDA.
USDA Rural Development Loans are available for low to middle income owner occupant borrowers.  It is a 100% loan to value program... that's right there are still a few NO MONEY DOWN programs available.  This loan also has … (1 comments)

Cabarrus County North Carolina - Local Information - 09/12/08 04:32 PM

Via Cheryl Powell, ABR, Broker, Realtor - Remax Gold - Concord NC Real Estate:
Cabarrus County is a growing community located just North of Charlotte, North Carolina.  It encompasses the cities and towns of Concord, Harrisburg, Kannapolis,  Midland and Mount Pleasant.  Cabarrus County is known for its quality public school system and low property taxes.  It is home to the #1 tourist destination in the state, Concord Mills Mall, as well as Lowes Motor Speedway and Reed Gold Mine.
HISTORYCabarrus County occupies a triangular section of North Carolina's southwest piedmont. Settlement of this area began in the mid-eighteenth century. Early settlers were predominantly Scotch-Irish and … (0 comments)

For Charlotte NC Real Estate Information, check out CharlotteBetweenTheLines.com - 09/12/08 04:30 PM

Via Cheryl Powell, ABR, Broker, Realtor - Remax Gold - Concord NC Real Estate:
If you're interested in learning about the Charlotte North Carolina real estate market, check out this website www.CharlotteBetweenTheLines.com
The Charlotte Home Builders Association created this great new website in March 2008 to provide consumers with news, facts and analysis of Charlotte's housing market.  The website's homepage states, " Here you'll find a credible blend of data and knowledgeable perspective from respected economic and real estate experts".  I found the information on the website to be interesting and informative. 
Charlotte is a great place to live, work and … (0 comments)

USDA Rural Development DIRECT Loans - Subsidized Payment Loan Program - 09/12/08 04:30 PM

Via Cheryl Powell, ABR, Broker, Realtor - Remax Gold - Concord NC Real Estate:
   
Do you know someone who has a job and works hard, but their income isn't high enough to afford a well maintained home in an area desireable to them?  If so, the USDA Rural Devolopment DIRECT Loan Program may be the perfect loan program for them.  This is a 100% financing (NO DOWNPAYMENT), no Mortgage Insurance, government subsized loan program!  I've seen this program dramatically change the lives of families for the better.
CLICK HERE to view details about the USDA Rural Development Direct Loan Program (Section … (1 comments)

 
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