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charlotte nc homes: Charlotte Housing Market Update for Charlotte Area 5 (Olde Providence, Providence Country Club, Myers Park, Ballantyne), July 2008 - 09/02/08 06:22 PM

Real Estate Market Update for
Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 5 including:
Charlotte Neighborhoods West of Providence Road and East of Park Road including, Cherry, Dilworth, Myers Park, Barclay Downs, Foxcroft, Beverly Woods, Cameron Wood, South Park, Quail Hollow, Olde Providence, Shadow Lake, Stone Creek Ranch, and Ballantyne.

In July, 358 … (1 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Lovelace Respiratory Research to join NC Research Campus, Kannapolis, NC - 08/27/08 07:36 AM

Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute based in New Mexico is yet another one of several private research firms that are joining the biotech hub known as the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis, NC.
The North Carolina Research Campus is set to open several of its first buildings soon. Lovelace Respiratory Research … (0 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Frazier Dog Park Opens in Uptown Charlotte NC!!! - 08/23/08 01:52 PM

Uptown Charlotte's first dog park opened its gates this week, August 19, 2008. The park is located near West Trade and Sycamore Streets. Dog parks are fenced areas inside a city/town park reserved for dogs and their owners. Dogs get to roam leash-free.
Frazier Park is not the only dog park … (0 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Charlotte MLS Explained - 08/20/08 09:40 PM

MLS stands for Multiple Listing Service. Despite what you read or hear, the general public does not have true access to the MLS. What you get access to is a system where brokers cooperate with each other to display listings on each other's firm web pages. This system is known as … (0 comments)

charlotte nc homes: July 2008 Housing Market Update for East Charlotte North Carolina (Area 2) - 08/13/08 03:01 PM

Charlotte North Carolina Market Update for:
Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 2 including:
Charlotte Neighborhoods East of N. Tryon Street and North of Albermarle Road (24/27) including the neighborhoods of Plaza Midwood, NoDa (The Arts District), Belmont, McCarron, Old Stone Crossing, Buckleigh.
Data gathered for July 1, 2008 - July 31, 2008

In July, 321 … (0 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Callonwood TownHome, Charlotte NC - 08/06/08 03:03 PM

Complimentary Charlotte DVD Email; Rich@RichFerretti.com About The Author His testimonials speak volumes about his work ethic. Rich Ferretti is a Charlotte NC Residential Real Estate Professional that can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in Charlotte, North Carolina and surrounding areas, from bank owned homes to … (0 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Kannapolis Research Campus Attracts Another Tenant - 07/23/08 11:32 PM

Sensory Spectrum, a firm specializing in sensory testing for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industry and based out of N.J., is arranging to join the North Carolina Research Biotech Campus (NCRC).
Sensory Spectrum will help create between 20 to 30 jobs at NCRC.
A big welcome to Sensory Spectrum and thank … (8 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Your Guide to Buying HUD Homes - 06/21/08 04:33 PM

I recently had the priviledge of attending a half day seminar from the local HUD representative company to explain the system and processes of buying a HUD owned home. Here is an overview from that seminar as well as some helpful tips so that you will be successful.
What is a … (3 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Charlotte NC Home for Sale, 3825 Oakwood Rd, Minutes to Uptown!!! - 06/20/08 10:52 AM

This home has SOLD, 8/22/08
Ranch style home with over 1400 square feet of living space, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, situated on a quiet street with mature trees. Listed at $89,900, this home is a tremendous amount of house for the money and ideal as a starter home or investment … (0 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Waiting to make that home purchase until the market hits rock bottom? - 06/17/08 11:10 AM

When I think back on all the missed opportunities that I have had in my life, I always think why I didn't act and how things might have been different if I had. If I has purchased Google as an IPO, I'd be incredibly wealthy. At $100, I'd still be very content. $200, … (0 comments)

charlotte nc homes: April 2008 Housing Market Update for North Charlotte, Cornelius, Davidson, and Hunterville North Carolina - 05/22/08 11:24 AM

Real Estate Market Update for
Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 1 including:
Charlotte, Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville Neighborhoods East of I-77, North of N. Tryon Street, West of Cabarrus County, and South of Iredell County including the neighborhoods of Highland Creek, Vermillion, Heritage Green, River Run, Skybrook, Northstone, Cambridge Grove, and others.
Data gathered for April 1, … (0 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Charlotte & Matthews NC Housing Market Update for Area 4 (Landsdowne, Chantilly, Elizabeth, Providence Plantation, Beverly Crest, Cotswold), April 2008 - 05/21/08 04:10 PM

Real Estate Market Update for
Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 4 including:
Charlotte, Matthews. Neighborhoods West of Hwy 74, Indepdendence Blvd. and East of Providence Road including, Grier Heights, Chantilly, Cotswold, Elizabeth, Eastover, Beverly Crest, Sardis Woods, High Timbers, Downtown Matthews, Lansdowne, Providence Plantation, and others.
Data gathered for April 1, 2008 - April 30, 2008

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charlotte nc homes: JUST LISTED: JUST COMPLETED / BACKS TO NATURE PRESERVE - 05/18/08 02:12 PM

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charlotte nc homes: Charlotte Housing Market Update for Charlotte Area 5 (Olde Providence, Providence Country Club, Myers Park, Ballantyne), April 2008 - 05/14/08 02:42 PM

charlotte nc homes: Have you ever wanted to know what you neighbors thought of you? Find out on Rotten Neighbor.com - 05/12/08 06:57 PM

Only a slim minority of people truly don't care a lick about what the rest of the world thinks of them. They dress, do, and say however they please opinions be darned. For the rest of us who are curious to find out what our neighbors think of us, you can … (7 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Charlotte NC Homes - Madison Park Market Activity 5.12.08 - 05/12/08 01:14 PM

Since real estate is local it's helpful to compare activity on a localized basis. When considering buying or selling a home, it doesn't matter what an area across town is doing as far as sales activity. The relevant sales are in the same neighborhood.
Madison Park is a neighborhood of single … (0 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Buyers: How to make sure that your home purchase won't leave your wallet empty. - 05/12/08 10:10 AM

Buying a home, whether its your first home or just the next step up, requires some careful planning to ensure that you do not over extend yourself financially. The worst time to find out if you did or not is when that first mortgage payment comes due 60 days after closing … (0 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Charlotte NC Homes - Olde Providence Market Activity 5.8.08 - 05/08/08 03:11 PM

Since real estate is local it's helpful to compare activity on a localized basis. When considering buying or selling a home, it doesn't matter what an area across town is doing as far as sales activity. The relevant sales are in the same neighborhood.
Olde Providence is located in the … (0 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Getting out of that buyer agency agreement is more difficult than you might think - 05/06/08 01:11 PM

Things between you and the agent you have been working with have finally broken down. They don't call anymore, don't return emails, aren't familiar with your needs and you want out. Well, that may prove more difficult than one might expect.
You see, most buyer agency agreements are written to ensure … (2 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Unfamiliar Territory Can Be Intimidating - 05/02/08 01:13 PM

Ever walk into someplace you'd never been or had only visited once or twice and realize you're unfamiliar with the territory? It can be very daunting and intimidating to find yourself in a place where you're unsure of the layout. You know what you're looking for but haven't a clue where … (5 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Charlotte Area Remains The Lone Appreciating Market in February in Case/Shiller Survey - 04/30/08 08:31 AM

Out today, the numbers for S&P's Case/Shiller survey for February, which examines home values in 20 housing markets. While Miami and Las Vegas were at the bottom with 22.8% and 21.7% 1 year price decreases, Charlotte was the only city in the study with appreciation, even though it was a mere … (3 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Buyers: How to build a criteria of your next home. - 04/27/08 03:38 PM

I've known real estate agents to show clients over a hundred homes only realize that the first house they saw was the one their client liked best. You don't have to see 20, 50, or even a hundred homes to find that one perfect house for you if you start by … (2 comments)

charlotte nc homes: You Didn't Know About The Sewage Plant Next Door? - 04/24/08 10:35 AM

Non-disclosure is the number one reason by a wide margin why agents are sued and/or lose their license. Whether they are trying to make a sale or just plain incompetent, all too often agents are selling homes without having all the facts or their clients best interest at heart.
One of the most … (4 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Do You Want a "Key Turner" or a REALTOR®? - 04/22/08 01:01 PM

When searching for a home, do you want a "key turner" or a REALTOR®? Let me explain the difference: A key turner is someone who opens the door so that you can view the interior of a home listed for sale. A REALTOR® is a professional who places your interests, needs and goals … (6 comments)

charlotte nc homes: 3-2008 Market Update for South Charlotte Area 5 (Olde Providence, Providence Country Club, Myers Park, Ballantyne) - 04/14/08 01:34 PM

charlotte nc homes: So what price should you offer for that house? - 04/10/08 10:55 AM

In today's ever changing housing market, price is the number one sticking point with buyers and sellers. Buyers always want the lowest price they can get that they deem fair and sellers often want the highest...but not always. Usually, this meant an offer came in 5 - 10k below asking price and both buyer and … (0 comments)

charlotte nc homes: How to Be Greedy By Suing For Commission - 04/09/08 10:13 AM

In the last year, I have run into more agents threatening to sue their buyer clients for commission than I have at any point in the four or so years prior. The concept seems lost on me completely. If I, as an agent, didn't do a good enough job in procuring a house for … (8 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Charlotte NC Homes - Beverly Crest Market Report 4.7.08 - 04/07/08 04:12 PM

In the Beverly Crest neighborhood there are currently 19 Active listings and 2 Pending (under contract) listings. Below is a breakdown of listings by price point:Beverly Crest Single Family Market Report - Current Listings 4.7.08
In March of 2008, 4 listings were closed and the average days on market was 23!!! … (0 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Charlotte NC Homes - Olde Providence Market Report 4.7.08 - 04/07/08 03:12 PM

In the Olde Providence neighborhood of Charlotte NC there are currently 13 Active listings and 4 Under Contract (pending, conditional and contingent) Listings:
Olde Providence Current Market Activity 4.7.08
One note about that average Days on Market number: one of the closed sales had a 241 days on market number and given three sold listings in the average, that … (0 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Are Your Filters Clogged? - 04/03/08 12:26 PM

One of the simplest and least expensive home maintenance tips is (in my opinion) one of the most often overlooked by homeowners. The air filters at the hvac registers are designed to trap dirt, dust, particles in the air and over time they get clogged.
I see a lot of houses, and … (6 comments)

charlotte nc homes: The tax man says my home is worth what? - 04/01/08 11:13 PM

Last month, homeowners in Charlotte-Mecklenburg, Union, and Cabarrus Counties opened their mailbox to a letter from the tax assessors office which may have caused a few heart attacks (to put it politely). Yes, its reassessment time and for most the increase was around 16%. However, for others the tax increase was much more significant.
Take … (5 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Sellers & Agents: A good picture is worth $10,000. What is your listing photo worth? - 04/01/08 10:52 AM

Which home would you get most excited to show and sell (or purchase yourself)? This one:
or this one?
Yes they are the same house but a different perspective and a week later. The changes are night and day. One looks vacant and unappealing and the other has awesome curb appeal that leads … (9 comments)

charlotte nc homes: 2-2008 Market Update for South Charlotte Area 5 (Myers Park, South Park, Olde Providence, Dilworth) - 03/28/08 11:25 PM

charlotte nc homes: Size DOES Matter! - 03/24/08 02:09 PM

Size is a major factor in real estate, but the size that really matters sometimes isn't the most obvious. Sure, the overall amount of living space is important, but it's not the only consideration and sometimes can cloud the picture when home buyers and sellers focus on just that number.
It seems … (6 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Charlotte NC Real Estate Market Activity February 2008 - 03/20/08 04:41 PM

Below is the updated monthly market activity for Charlotte NC and Mecklenburg County NC which includes data from Multiple Listing Areas 1-9: the towns of Charlotte, Huntersville, Davidson, Cornelius, Matthews, Mint Hill, and Pineville, all of which are located within Mecklenburg County NC. The reason for the county view is to provide … (0 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Offering Buyers A "Decorating Allowance" Won't Make the Home Show Any Differently - 03/18/08 01:37 PM

Call it a "decorating", "carpet", "updating", "paint" allowance it doesn't matter, they're all the same thing. Seller acknowledging that the house has some cosmetic drawbacks (could be paint, worn carpet, dated kitchen/baths among other things) and they're offering a dollar amount to buyers so the buyers can just fix that flaw after … (10 comments)

charlotte nc homes: How to write a winning offer for multiple offer transactions. - 03/17/08 09:19 PM

Those who have read my blog before know that I started out life as a REALTOR in the hot Washington DC market during the beginning of the sellers market in 2003. I learned from my experience of writing up to 15 offers per client how to write one that would fetch … (3 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Charlotte Resources and Utilities - Charlotte NC Real Estate - 03/15/08 07:30 AM

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charlotte nc homes: I still get nervous when an offer is submitted and excited when its accepted! - 03/14/08 07:39 PM

I do. Whenever a client says those magic words, my heart does skip a beat but its not in the type of anticipation that one might expect. I get nervous because it is my clients relying on me to place a value on this property so that they're not overpaying and … (7 comments)

charlotte nc homes: HOA's openly discriminating against certain homeowners - 03/10/08 05:05 PM

You do everything you can to make your home presentable.
You hire a great REALTOR.
You procure a buyer who is willing to pay your asking price.
You have a contract.
You think things are good until the buyer reads something in the HOA rules that do not fit so they backout.
As … (1 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Buyers: How to have the most productive day viewing homes with your REALTOR. - 03/10/08 09:52 AM

There is a big difference between having a really productive day viewing potental homes and one that leaves you feeling that you've just wasted a day. To most folks, their time is very precious. If you're making time during the weekend, you're often working so hard trying to find that next … (1 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Charlotte NC Homes - Beverly Crest Market Report 3.4.08 - 03/04/08 01:10 PM

Below is the current market report on Active, Under Contract, and Recently Sold listings for the Beverly Crest neighborhood in South Charlotte. Beverly Crest Market Report - Current Listings 3.4.08
Closed Sales prices in February 2008 ranged from $313,000 - $495,900 for the Beverly Crest neighborhood. While the days on market average was … (1 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Listmas Time is Here! Tips to Make Sure Your Home Isn't Still on the Market Come Christmas - 03/03/08 10:44 AM

For the carolinas, March signals the start of the homebuying season. For the last couple of months, inventories have been building but nothing like what is expected over the spring and summer. It is now when sellers looking to either relocate across town with a child in school needs to start … (3 comments)

charlotte nc homes: The Top 3 Mistakes Buyers Make When Looking for a House - 02/29/08 11:58 AM

In real estate, there are a few rules that buyers should be aware of but most are not. Not knowing and following these rules could compromise your future negotiations, weaken your position, and put you at risk if you've signed a buyers agency agreement.
1. Never discuss personal matters with anyone … (0 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Horay for the Slowdown!!! - 02/26/08 03:17 PM

For the last six months, all I have heard are doom and gloom reports on how bad the real estate market is. Homes not selling, buyers not buying, everyone going into foreclosure, and the world is ending as we know it. Well after I got over my pity party and realized … (6 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Charlotte NC Real Estate Market - 02/26/08 12:45 PM

How's Charlotte's real estate market? Everywhere you turn there's talk about "the market", how "the market" is doing, whether it's a "buyer's market" or "seller's market". All of this shares one common theme and that is market activity.
A market is never "good" or "bad". The market just is. It's the application and … (2 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Go Ahead and Invite the Neighbors! - 02/25/08 04:10 PM

Neighbors are nosy. There, I said it. It's true and I think it's part of human nature to be curious. When you're getting ready to put your house on the market, your neighbors will be watching. They'll probably take some of the flyers out by the sign, maybe even stop to chat … (5 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Charlotte NC Homes - Beverly Crest Market Report 2.9.08 - 02/09/08 07:11 PM

Currently listed active and under contract homes in Beverly Crest range in list price from $285,000 to $438,900. Beverly Crest is located in South Charlotte, bordered by Hwy 51 and Providence Rd, almost directly across from the Arboretum Shopping/Business Center. The single family homes in Beverly Crest were built in the 1990's and … (0 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Charlotte NC Home For Sale - NE Charlotte, Unbelievable Privacy - 02/09/08 10:18 AM

*This property has SOLD, 5.15.08*
8500 Starnes Randall Rd, Charlotte NC 28215, List Price: $154,000, Banks Calkins Real Estate Inc. MLS # 730324 Minutes from I-485, located just off of Harrisburg Rd in Northeast Charlotte. NO HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION! Large lot with mature trees, multi-level deck, above ground pool, rocking chair front porch, smooth … (0 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Charlotte NC Homes - Beverly Woods Market Report 2.7.08 - 02/07/08 12:56 PM

Beverly Woods Current Market Activity as of 2.7.08
The current List Prices in Beverly Woods range from $299,000 to $499,900. The 3 Pending listings are ranch style homes, and two of those went under contract in less than 10 days....not bad for the fall/winter season! Beverly Woods is a neighborhood of single family homes, situated between … (0 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Charlotte NC Real Estate - Olde Providence Closed Sales - 02/06/08 12:55 PM

Looking at the Chart above, the busiest months for closed sales in Olde Providence for the past year have been in the spring and summer months but activity has not been stagnant even in other seasons. The Average Sales Pricesince January 2007 in the Olde Providence neighborhood was $265,700 Average Days on Market … (2 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Charlotte NC Homes - Olde Providence Market Report 2.6.08 - 02/06/08 12:21 PM

OLDE PROVIDENCE MARKET ACTIVITY AS OF 2.6.08
Olde Providence is located in the heart of South Charlotte, convenient to South Park, the Arboretum, and I-485. Tree-lined streets that wind gracefully through the neighborhood, mature landscaping and houses with generous property sizes make this neighborhood a hidden gem. The majority of … (0 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Why Winter is A Great Time to Buy a House - 01/31/08 01:44 PM

Just a few thoughts, and yes these are my personal opinion! For buyers looking to purchase during the winter months, the weather can sometimes be inconvenient but there is an upside to house shopping this time of year. -With leaves off the trees, you can see the yard in its most exposed state. … (5 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Please Curb Your Enthusiasm!!! - 01/29/08 04:08 PM

I've had many buyers who are excellent at keeping their true feelings about a home in check while we're in front of sellers, list agents and/or builder reps, and I love them for it! When viewing a home or attending an Open House with the seller, list agent or a builder representative present, it's easy … (8 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Charlotte NC Builder Inventory Homes - 01/29/08 03:08 PM

Ah, the new construction "inventory home". These can be excellent opportunities for buyers who have found the neighborhood/area they want, and are ready to move now instead of waiting for a "to be built" home. Builders don't want inventory homes, they have carrying costs associated with homes that sit empty. Not good … (0 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Charlotte NC Home Searches - It's All About the Area - 01/28/08 03:27 PM

Charlotte NC covers a lot of ground - over 240 square miles. Mecklenburg County which includes Charlotte and the smaller towns of Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, Matthews, Mint Hill and Pineville covers over 550 square miles. So why is this important? Well, it's important when searching for homes to keep in mind the total … (0 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Sorry, That's Not a Built-In Appliance! - 01/28/08 01:03 PM

Here in Charlotte, "built-in" appliances are supposed to convey with the house. But what exactly is a built-in appliance? Built-in means that it's permanently attached to cabinetry/walls/the floor, in some way affixed so that it can't be easily removed or pulled out. What it is not may surprise some buyers. That oven/range sitting in … (12 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Even With An Approved Appointment, Things Happen... - 01/24/08 06:24 PM

I don't show houses without having a verified approval from the list agent (or Centralized Showings) but things can still happen that both buyers and myself aren't expecting. On several occasions I've gotten to the front door, rang the bell, and am greeted by a homeowner who is apparently clueless that we're … (8 comments)

charlotte nc homes: I Know You Want It But Do You Need It? - 01/24/08 05:40 PM

There's a difference between a "want" and a "need", even though many people use those words interchangeably. My definition (just my own personal opinion) is that a "need" is something that you would be uncomfortable without. Buyers are constantly going through and searching based on what they feel they need in a … (3 comments)

charlotte nc homes: What Is It About Trees? - 01/18/08 06:27 PM

Here in Charlotte we have a TON of trees. Really, we do, even with all the development there are still an amazing amount of trees throughout the city. When my husband and I first visited Charlotte, we drove down Queens Rd in Myers Park and it was so amazingly beautiful!!! The trees line … (10 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Fighting Clutter - 01/18/08 06:04 PM

I find it's a daily battle to keep the clutter at bay. Between mail, magazines, catalogs, pens, books, the list goes on and on. Even with a home office, somehow miscellaneous STUFF keeps finding its way onto my kitchen counters, living room tables, basically anywhere but where it's supposed to be!!! So what … (8 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Right House, Wrong Property - 01/18/08 05:51 PM

I've lost count of how many times I've been asked "can we move this house to that other property?" None of my buyers have ever been serious of course, but they mean that they really love the house but it's not on the right piece of property. For some reason, the exterior and lot just turn … (4 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Buyers: How to Make Sure your REO doesn't leave you DOA. - 01/07/08 07:47 PM

Purchasing a distressed property is a great way to purchase a larger home for money and pick up some instant potential equity. However, there are many mistakes that buyers of REO properties make that can can leave you feeling like you've bitten off more than you bargained for.
Mistake 1: Buying a Foreclosed … (3 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Adjusting to Life in Charlotte: Find a Group to Join - 01/04/08 09:59 AM

In my new blog series "Adjusting to Life in Charlotte", I will try my best to help those either new to any area become comfortable with their new environment. Please chime in with comments if you have any suggestions like "please, no more blogging. Your writing is so awful that … (0 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Adjusting to Life in Charlotte pt. 1: Find a Church - 01/03/08 04:30 PM

In my new blog series "Adjusting to Life in Charlotte", I will try my best to help those either new to any area become comfortable with their new environment. Please chime in with comments if you have any suggestions like "please, no more blogging...you write worse than my beagle."
I have to … (1 comments)

charlotte nc homes: November 2007 Charlotte Area 5 Market Update - 12/28/07 09:30 PM

charlotte nc homes: Copper Thieves Stealing HVAC Components from Foreclosed Homes - 12/21/07 02:40 PM

Today, one of my first time homebuyers was doing a home inspection on a foreclosed home he was purchasing. The home seemed like a great deal and, as is the case with most of these homes, was priced well below market value. I had the electricity turned on so that … (9 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Lessons from a first time buyer - 12/20/07 09:18 PM

For the last few weeks, I've had the priviledge of helping a young couple in their early 20's purchase their very first home. After we found the house they loved, the goal was then to put the home under contract, a prospect easier said that done.
While the seller was … (11 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Market Update for December 2007 for Cabarrus County NC - Prices keep going up! - 12/19/07 07:18 PM

Market Update for December 2007
Cabarrus County, including Kannapolis, Concord, Midland, and Mount Pleasant
Stats gathered from November 1, 2007 to November 30, 2007

In November of 2007, there were 337 new single family housing units added to the market, 180 pending single family housing units, and 176 single … (1 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Setting up your Home Theatre pt. 3: Directv, Dish Network, FIOS, Antenna vs. Cable TV - 12/14/07 12:45 PM

The advent of High Definition television broadcast has opened up many new avenues to which you can receive programming. I have discovered that most agents and homeowners are unfamiliar with the benefits or have heard of bad experiences and have stuck with one service or the other. So here's a simple … (2 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Media & Special Interest Groups to Blame for Foreclosures - 12/14/07 10:18 AM

Read any newspaper or watch the nightly news and the hottest topic, besides those pictures of Jennifer Love Hewitt, revolves around how innocent homeowners were duped into taking mortgages they could not pay back and now the greedy banks are taking their homes. Much of the blame has been focused on … (1 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Fantastic home priced $20,000 last sale and $8,000 below last foreclosure - 12/11/07 02:26 PM

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charlotte nc homes: A DAY IN THE LIFE OF ONE OF CHARLOTTE'S TOP REALTORS - 12/10/07 10:26 PM

This is far from the perfect day!
7:00am: Wake up and force myself out of the bed to go to the gym
7:30am: Arrive at gym with serious bed head and morning breath. Good thing I'm married. Of course, the only open machine is a treadmill and there's a very nice looking work … (4 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Five Guys Take over Charlotte! - 12/09/07 02:22 PM

DC area readers know the name "Five Guys Burgers and Fries." For everyone else, Five Guys is a restaurant chain serving the best quality hambugers with a myrid of toppings, two sizes of boardwalk fries, and two sizes of drinks. They also have hot dogs for the non-burger lover. The simple menu … (4 comments)

charlotte nc homes: First Time Buyers Benefit Most from Charlotte's Foreclosure Market - 12/08/07 08:02 PM

For my first few years in the business, I sold real estate in the HOT Washington DC / Baltimore area market. It was a sellers market, in that there were at least 10 to 15 buyers for every one home on the market. First time buyers were relegated to renting for … (0 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Ok Agents! Time to Share your Most Craziest Real Estate Moment. - 12/06/07 09:43 PM

Please share with us all the wildest experiences you may have had while selling real estate? Maybe it was while you were showing homes, driving with a client, etc. I'll get us started.
A few years back when my wife and I were working together showing a townhome to a customer, we … (6 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Setting up your home theatre 2: The Right Cables Make all the Difference - 12/06/07 08:44 PM

This is the second post in a series on designing and setting up your home theatre. The last post was about planning and can be read here
Yes, I'm writing an entire post about cables! Having the right cables powering your home theatre system will mean the difference between getting a $500 … (1 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Adding the WIMZI Widget to your AR Blog - 12/04/07 11:37 PM

Instant Messaging is hot and probably the most popular service for doing this is with AOL Instant Messenger (AIM). Many people have commented on how they could add a little AIM chat onto their blog. So here's how to do it.
Visit http://wimzi.aim.com/ to sign up for your WIMZI widget. You … (1 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Operation Chrismas Child - 12/04/07 11:09 PM

Its unmistakable the influence that the Rev. Billy Graham and his ministries have around the country and even here in Charlotte. Tonight, I learned just how much of an influence his ministry's vision had to provide a gift to children around the world.
Last Sunday during church, my wife volunteered us … (6 comments)

charlotte nc homes: How to Buy a New Computer for non-techie people - 12/03/07 10:25 PM

It's the end of the year and you're in need of a new laptop or desktop computer but you've got more questions than answers. The good news is that this guide should be able to help you when your looking through websites or reading ads in the paper.
The first question … (4 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Have an owner-occupant looking for a home at the bottom on the market that needs work? Get a 203k Loan - 12/03/07 03:02 PM

From my prespective as a REALTOR, the FHA 203k loan program is one of the best programs on the market. If you're like me, you tend to have a lot of clients either below entry level or right at, and the inventory at that pricepoint can be tough. The FHA 203k … (1 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Investors going behind my sign to score a deal - 12/03/07 10:46 AM

This past weekend, a client whose home I have had listed for over 30 days dropped by my house. She was excited saying that she had received an offer on their house. Cautiously optimistic, I replied, "from who?" The client then proceeded to drop the following letter in my lap.
Shocked … (9 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Blog Summary for This Past Weekend and Last week - Take a second look - 12/03/07 09:18 AM

We're so vain! You're probably hoping this blog is not about you. (Members Only)
Yesterday I was reading a agent's blog on another site and she was wondering what her car said about her. She owns two cars: a Prius and a Lexus SUV. Her "first impression" vehicle was the Lexus and when she feels … (2 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Home Theatre for Realtors / Determining Value - 12/02/07 12:21 AM

A comment in my last post, which is a series about setting up a home theatre, lead me to put together this quick primer about home theatre equipment and some suggestions on showing value of a home with such a system.
Along with your stager, home inspector, attorney, and mortgage professional, … (3 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Setting up your home theatre - part 1 - 12/01/07 10:43 PM

I have to admit that if I weren't in real estate, I would probably own my own home theatre installation business. I simply enjoy technology and watching tv at home can be so much better than anywhere else if you have the right equipment. When I lived in Annapolis, I was … (1 comments)

charlotte nc homes: The next big thing: Spray Foam Insulation - 12/01/07 10:55 AM

Having adequate insulation in your home is the most important factor to keeping your home hot in the winter and cool in the summer. However, most homes have barely the recommended levels of insulation, which results in hot or cold spots. The rooms most affected by this are any rooms over a … (6 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Protecting your Identity May Save Your Life - 11/30/07 10:07 PM

This past week, the entire NFL and Washington Redskins community suffered a the tragic loss of a great football player, father, and an incredible guy in Sean Taylor. The reports that have come out today is that the Miami-Dade police have detained three people in his slaying who were seeking to rob the … (1 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Want a Better Home in Maryland but Can't Afford it? Move to Charlotte! I did! - 11/29/07 09:16 AM

The popularity of the Carolinas has been explosive for years and Charlotte has remained a popular destination for folks from the Northeast, the Midwest, Florida and California. While most states experience a population growth due to a job relocation, Charlotte has many folks that are choosing to live here first and … (1 comments)

charlotte nc homes: If you want to save the planet, start with your water heater - 11/28/07 01:12 PM

Tankless water heaters have been around for years in Europe and are now starting to gain a foothold here in America. The concept behind them is simple. Instead of storing and heating water continuously, it only heats the hot water when called upon. When you turn on the hot water, the … (11 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Charlotteans like Free Train Rides, But only So-So when they have to pay for it - 11/28/07 12:49 PM

This past weekend, Charlotte's light rail opened to its first riders and it was a huge success. Riders could take the light rail, called the Lynx, nine miles to uptown from I-kinda-485 and South Blvd. The response was overwhelming. Riders waited upto an hour to their free ride on the new train. … (1 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Shaw Group to Add 556 Jobs in Charlotte! Whooo Hooo!!! - 11/28/07 12:15 PM

Shaw Power group announced today that it will add 556 new jobs for engineers and designers in the Charlotte area, at an average salary of $81,000. The Shaw group, which has almost a thousand employees here in Charlotte, specializes in power plan construction and development. The state will kick in $13 … (1 comments)

charlotte nc homes: What is the strangest things you've seen while showing houses? - 11/28/07 09:22 AM

I can recall a few years back when I was selling real estate in Maryland that I was showing a townhome to a young couple near Fort Meade. As we were walking around the house, there were a lot of pictures of these two women together. We didn't think anything of … (5 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Bruton Smith has 80 million reasons to keep Lowes Motor Speedway in Concord - 11/26/07 11:20 AM

Today at 2pm, city of Concord leaders and represenatives from SMI will announce the incentives package that they gave to Bruton Smith and his track to stay. As a NASCAR fan, I'm pleased that the track will remain close, however I wouldn't be too happy if I were a Concord or … (2 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Huntersville Median Home Prices Up 11% in the 3rd Quarter - 11/25/07 10:38 PM

While the talk around the nation has been decidedly bad regarding home prices, the Charlotte area, which includes Charlotte, Gastonia, and Concord just posted the largest increase median value increase in the south. The median house price rose to $220,000, up 11% for single family homes in the third quarter. The … (1 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Concord Median Home Price Up 11% in the 3rd Quarter - 11/25/07 10:36 PM

charlotte nc homes: Mint Hill Median Home Price Up 11% in the 3rd Quarter - 11/25/07 10:34 PM

charlotte nc homes: Matthews Median Home Prices Up 11% in the 3rd Quarter - 11/25/07 10:32 PM

charlotte nc homes: Median Home Price around the US down 2%, Up 11% in the Charlotte Area - 11/25/07 10:20 PM

charlotte nc homes: Don't bother selling your personal property with your home. Sell it on Craigslist! - 11/25/07 02:52 PM

If you're not familiar with it, craigslist is like a local version of ebay. For free, you can list anything for sale, post a personal ad, and even trade for different items. The best part is that its local and free. A common complaint about ebay is that many people are … (1 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Don't sell your personal property with your house. Sell it on Craigslist! - 11/25/07 02:44 PM

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