charlotte nc: Let's beat the horse some more! - 01/16/08 01:11 PM
So according to the majority of News Channels life is over as we know it! The economy is going south, inflation is at its worst in 17 years (http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/080116/economy.html?.v=8) and the Real Estate Bubble has finally started to deflate. The only people that should be buying houses right now need to … (4 comments)
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charlotte nc: Uptown Charlotte Baseball - 01/16/08 09:48 AM
Will the Charlotte Knights be moving to a brand new baseball stadium Uptown? The county voted yesterday to approve the lease of land in Uptown Charlotte for the team to build a stadium. The Charlotte Knights are the local minor league team that currently plays in Fort Mill SC (just over … (0 comments)
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charlotte nc: Lawn/Landscape Businesses want an Exception to Water Restrictions - 01/14/08 02:12 PM
For those of you outside the Charlotte/NC/Southeast area, for months now we've been in an "exceptional drought" with no end in sight. Water use restrictions started over the summer, and continued to get tighter leading to a ban on lawn watering/sprinkler use in September. Now some of the local landscape, irrigation and nursery … (0 comments)
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charlotte nc: The "C" word in real estate - 01/12/08 01:25 PM
What's the word that no one these days wants to hear? Real estate has it's own "c" word and if you've dealt with any you know I'm talking about "contingencies". From builders to sellers, no one wants a buyer who has a contingency on selling their home....especially if that home is … (2 comments)
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charlotte nc: Would You Pay More for Less? - 01/10/08 04:39 PM
Of course not! That would be just plain stupid, right? Well if you are voluntarily choosing to not buy real estate in Charlotte right now, that's exactly what you're doing. You will pay more in the future and get less for the money than you could right now, today. Don't believe … (0 comments)
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charlotte nc: Below Market Interest Rates/NC First Time Home Buyers/Affordable Housing Loans - 01/09/08 09:47 PM
Many first time home buyers have never heard of one of the most affordable housing options available in North Carolina. The NC Bond loan is a low interest mortgage that is available to first time home buyers or individuals who have not owned a home in the last three years. My … (0 comments)
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charlotte nc: Just one of the reasons I love Charlotte! - 01/07/08 04:36 PM
Of course there's a lot that I've grown to love about Charlotte NC, having lived here for nearly 6 years I've gotten to know a great deal about this city and watched it change on a daily basis. But one of my favorite things about this area is the weather! Leaving … (0 comments)
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charlotte nc: Charlotte's Light Rail Line Ridership - 01/04/08 03:44 PM
Charlotte's first light rail line is exceeding ridership projections after just one month. The Lynx Blue Line along South Blvd opened in late November and as of late December is averaging 12,000 riders per day. The line is proving popular not only with commuters but also as a way to get to events … (0 comments)
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charlotte nc: December 2007 Activity in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County NC - 01/03/08 03:08 PM
How did Charlotte (and all of Mecklenburg County) fare in December 2007? Not too badly. For single family, the average sales price was 96.47% of list price and average days on market countywide was 77 days. South Charlotte continues to sell more quickly (average 56 days on market) and Northwest Charlotte showed the … (0 comments)
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charlotte nc: Update - Cornelius, NC - Village at Lake Norman - 01/01/08 07:23 PM
The latest information to be released about the Village at Lake Norman project in Cornelius says that the Planning Board will be meeting again later this month to further discuss zoning and approvals needed on the local and state levels. The more than 100-acre project will require a number of road … (1 comments)
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charlotte nc: Finding a New Home Specialist..... New Construction: Charlotte / Lake Norman, NC - 12/30/07 09:04 PM
When moving to the Charlotte / Lake Norman, NC area you will have an endless number of choices when it comes to find a new home. As one of the areas leading Realtors I find that many of my buying clients that move here from out of state are quite shocked … (0 comments)
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charlotte nc: SSID Ideas - 12/26/07 03:22 PM
Do you have a WIFI network at home? Maybe your own WIFI at work? Here's a quick tip...
When setting up your WIFI network, instead of the normal names like "Home Network", "Linksys", "Netgear" or the ever poetic "Belkin Router", make your SSID name an advertisment of your website! For example, if you come … (13 comments)
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charlotte nc: Charlotte NC Olympic News| Whitewater Trials, Road to Beijing, AT the National White Water Center in Charlotte, April 2008 - 12/17/07 09:40 PM
Charlotte News and Politics, Move To Charlotte, Things To Do Charlotte, charlotte lifestyles Charlotte NC| The US National Whitewater Center will host the largest international sporting event in Charlotte’s history: Whitewater trials for kayak teams from more than 5 countries including the US and Canada... April 25-27, Why Charlotte? “Everyone … (0 comments)
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charlotte nc: Charlotte NC|New Video Introduces Charlotte, and a Charlotte Realtor - 12/17/07 09:28 PM
Many considering a move to Charlotte, ask the questions... "What is Charlotte like?", "Will I like it?", "Will my family be happy there?" Others have images of the "old South" something between Tara and Andy of Mayberry... so, with the help of a professional, I put together this video, so people … (4 comments)
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charlotte nc: Truth in Advertising? - 12/14/07 06:23 AM
So don't get me wrong.. I am all for truth in advertising. I for one was beginning to wonder if it still exisited!
We have all heard the commercials for car dealers, mortgage companies, home builders, etc etc etc. For those of us in any sales related business, we know that most … (7 comments)
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charlotte nc: Charlotte NC|Charlotte Home Prices Still Up!|Real Estate Market Report, November, 2007 - 12/11/07 11:50 AM
Charlotte NC| November Home Prices are Up 1.75% over November 2006, based on Sold Cost Per Square Foot, in the 7 county area I call “Greater” Charlotte. Units sold dropped nearly 23%. Ouch! That is caused by a combination of factors, the fall off in folks moving here just because … (2 comments)
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charlotte nc: University City Neighbors - 12/09/07 01:04 PM
On Monday, December 10, the NC Dept. of Transportation's Rail Division will host a meeting at Back Creek Presbyterian Church from 5 to 7 pm. The meeting is for public input regarding the Back Creek Church Road widening project and the proposed changes to the rail newar the University City Boulevard … (0 comments)
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charlotte nc: Charlotte NC Ranks LOWEST in Cost of Living in Southern Cities - 12/07/07 09:54 PM
Families moving to Charlotte NC frequently ask, "How is the Cost Of Living In Charlotte?" Charlotte Has the Lowest Cost of Living of Cities over 400,000 in the South according to the US Census Bureau. Have a look:
Charlotte cost of living is 26% less than Portland
Charlotte cost of living … (0 comments)
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charlotte nc: Should you pay off your mortgage early? - 12/06/07 06:39 PM
If you’re nearing retirement, this is an option you may want to consider. But it’s not the right move for everyone.
By Kimberly Lankford, Kiplinger's.com Does it ever make sense for a homeowner to pay off a mortgage early?
The answer depends on the interest rate of the loan and the timing of … (0 comments)
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charlotte nc: A Realtor's Jump Shot|How We Answer Client Questions Determines our Success - 12/03/07 06:38 AM
How we answer a client's question IS our jump shot.
It's basketball season and here in the heart of the ACC, it couldn't be a better time to talk 'hoops and real estate. Each fall I wait impatiently for the leaves to fall the and the basketball season to begin again, to … (2 comments)
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charlotte nc: Quit Whining, Concord, It's Going To Be Fine! - 11/29/07 02:38 PM
I know, from watching my Google alerts for Concord NC, that the story of Bruton Smith and Lowe's Motor Speedway and Concord and the battles therein has swept the nation. (Granted, you might have ignored it if you don't follow NASCAR.)
Bruton, he of the multi-bazillion dollars, finally announced that he'll leave … (7 comments)
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charlotte nc: THE VILLAGES AT SKYBROOK NORTH : CONCORD, NC - 11/29/07 11:48 AM
SKYBROOK INTRODUCES : VILLAGES at SKYBROOK NORTH – THE MEADOWS & THE GLEN.
GREAT CLOSING COST INCENTIVES AVAILABLE
The photos shown above are examples of the homes for sale in The Villages at Skybrook North
For The Villages at Skybrook North, select Area: 11 … (0 comments)
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charlotte nc: VICTORIA BAY HOMES for SALE: CORNELIUS, NC - 11/28/07 04:45 PM
QUIET LAKEFRONT COMMUNITY WITH PEACE AND QUIET
The photos shown are examples of the homes for sale in Victoria Bay
Use the button above to search for all Charlotte area homes for sale
Victoria Bay Homes for sale is a charming and very quiet lakeside … (2 comments)
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charlotte nc: Rising Foreclosures, Mortgage News.. - 11/27/07 05:48 PM
If we could only control the new media!!! Every night is something about decline in home sales, rise in foreclosures, mortgage problems etc. etc. etc. STOP your killing us! I am so tired of everytime I run into someone who see's I am a Realtor the first thing they say is " … (3 comments)
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charlotte nc: Forbes Magazine Reports on "Moderate" Real Estate Markets? - 11/27/07 12:14 AM
Undervalued Markets?? Wow! Come to Myrtle Beach!Forbes magazine has identified five cities where the economy is roaring but home prices are still moderate. MODERATE? By whose standards, I wonder?
You can buy one of the finest 2-3 bedroom Myrtle Beach oceanfront condos around for under a half million...WELL under, in many cases. … (0 comments)
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charlotte nc: Charlotte City Council Proposes $1000 per sign fine for Street Spam - 11/16/07 10:16 AM
No doubt, you see them everywhere. Bandit signs, directionals, or as some call it Street Spam. Signs that are posted anywhere and everywhere there is traffic. With the high cost and limited locations of billboards, bandit signs are a great alternative.
Here in Charlotte, the developers send crews out on Friday … (1 comments)
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charlotte nc: Real Estate Agent to the Stars - 11/07/07 05:23 PM
Ok, my last post got me thinking. For all of you big time agents out there, how does a celebrity go about chosing a real estate agent? I've worked with one celebrity (a national tv personality) in my career and that was through a referral by another agent. The sad part is … (7 comments)
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charlotte nc: The NASCAR driver next door - 11/07/07 04:52 PM
Charlotte is the home of all things NASCAR. The majority of all the race teams are located within 20 miles from uptown, the teams employ thousands of engineers, mechanics, technicians and administrative people to run a successful team. If you're not familiar with NASCAR, it is a billion dollar racing industry and … (4 comments)
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charlotte nc: Have YOU Voted Today? - 11/06/07 12:58 PM
If you haven't been out to vote today, you have a few hours left to go make your voice heard. Just because this is an 'off-year' for elections and the big races aren't in question does NOT mean that it's an unimportant time to vote!
Many municipal races are being decided today … (6 comments)
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charlotte nc: Time's they are a changin - 11/02/07 01:57 PM
Well I remember the days that I use to hear about from my grandparents, "we use to walk up hill both ways to school", "a dime would take me and my date to the movies and we had money left over for popcorn and drinks"...I think we have all heard and … (0 comments)
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charlotte nc: Turnberry Homes Ceasing Operations in Charlotte NC - 11/02/07 09:16 AM
Turnberry Homes is pulling out of the Charlotte NC market. A slowdown in sales in other markets is the cited culprit. Turnberry Homes currently has 6 communities in the Charlotte area. Vermillion, in Huntersville NC. Chatsworth, in Weddington NC. Cureton, in Waxhaw NC. Fox Ridge, in Indian Land SC. Stratford, in Weddington NC. … (0 comments)
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charlotte nc: Southern Christmas Show Charlotte NC - 10/29/07 10:32 AM
Put on your best walking shoes and grab that rolling shopping cart-it's time for the Southern Christmas Show once more!
If you've never been, you're really missing out on a great chance to get into the Christmas spirit. There's a showcase of designer Christmas trees, live music from local groups, vendors of … (6 comments)
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charlotte nc: 78th Annual Mallard Creek Barbecue Charlotte NC - 10/22/07 03:24 PM
Mark your calendars for this Thursday, October 25th, for a Charlotte NC area tradition.
The 78th Annual Mallard Creek Barbecue is here! This is the oldest and largest barbecue tradition in North Carolina (we've been featured in Southern Living and Our State in the past). Sponsored by Mallard Creek Presbyterian Church … (12 comments)
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charlotte nc: Mandatory BAN On Lawn Watering - 09/26/07 08:36 AM
Charlotte NC put a mandatory ban on lawn watering into place yesterday, and tomorrow Concord, Kannapolis, Harrisburg, and Landis will have bans in effect.
Your last chance to water your lawn in Cabarrus County is tonight from 8p to 8a tomorrow. For a list of current watering restrictions in Charlotte NC and … (11 comments)
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charlotte nc: Are You Writing For Localism? If Not, Why Not? - 09/25/07 03:49 PM
Seems like a day doesn't go by around AR without some moaning and complaining about how business is dead...leads have dried up....real estate is dying...on and on and on!
But I have to say-quit complaining unless you're doing EVERYTHING to improve your own personal situation.
And that includes writing about your local … (50 comments)
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charlotte nc: Charlotte NC Rises Above - 09/24/07 02:26 PM
People in the Northeast are finding a home purchase bonanza in the Charlotte, NC market. First of all, the job market in the area is greatly enhanced by the presence of large banking institutions, like Bank of America, Waxhovia and B B & T, and the other professionals and service … (0 comments)
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charlotte nc: Charlotte NC is a Great Market for Smart Investors - 09/18/07 01:14 PM
I have to thank Jeff Turner for his very timely post about the new Google presentations!) I get a lot of calls and emails from folks wanting to invest in real estate in Charlotte NC and our metro market. For despite the gloom and doom that the national news media insists … (13 comments)
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charlotte nc: Charlotte NC is a Great Market for Smart Investors - 09/18/07 01:12 PM
(I have to thank Jeff Turner for his very timely post about the new Google presentations!)
I get a lot of calls and emails from folks wanting to invest in real estate in Charlotte NC and our metro market. For despite the gloom and doom that the national news media insists on … (0 comments)
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charlotte nc: Beware the desktop appraisal! Human touch still reigns... - 09/13/07 05:23 PM
In my market of Charlotte NC and the surrounding area, the market is going strong. There are lots of buyers but also many homes from which to choose. While it is leaning toward being a buyer's market, a seller can be successful by following the advice of a good listing agent … (0 comments)
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charlotte nc: Fee to See??? Should buyers be charged for seeing homes? - 09/13/07 04:39 PM
I am helping a client sell his home in the Lake Norman area of Charlotte NC. It's located in The Peninsula which is a waterfront community with lovely amenities and beautiful homes ranging from the $400's to multi million dollars. He has asked me if anyone has ever proposed that buyers … (2 comments)
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charlotte nc: 13310 Ashley Meadow Charlotte NC 28213 - 09/11/07 02:17 PM
Gorgeous Shea home, only a year old. This home for sale is situated in Old Stone Crossing in Charlotte NC. You'll be impressed by the established, well cared-for landscaping on this large corner lot. (Irrigation has been installed front and sides).
Inside, the home features all of the upgrades you're hoping to … (2 comments)
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charlotte nc: 4584 Kellybrook Drive Concord NC 28025 - 08/30/07 03:40 PM
Great former model home by CP Morgan Homes, available NOW in popular Brandon Ridge! This great home for sale in Concord NC has been nicely upgraded by the current owners. The home is on a level lot, has been lovingly painted fresh colors inside, has three spacious bedrooms upstairs, and is … (4 comments)
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charlotte nc: 10229 Rockwood Road Charlotte NC 28215 - 08/27/07 09:15 AM
Attention all homebuyers who are sick and tired of neighborhood associations but want to have neighbors! This great home for sale in Victoria Park in Cabarrus County (yes, it's a Charlotte NC address but the house is located in Cabarrus County right at the line) is Pottery Barn perfect and available for … (6 comments)
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charlotte nc: Great News for the Charlotte Market - 06/19/07 10:59 PM
Did anyone see the information posted last month in REALTOR Online Magazine about the Charlotte real estate market? This is great information to share with your clients about how strong the Charlotte market still is. I will place the link below so you can read the article if you missed it.
Least Overpriced Markets … (3 comments)
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charlotte nc: Real Estate Statistics for Charlotte North Carolina - 05/17/07 11:01 AM
From Michael "CURLY" Curl, Real Estate Broker For the Week Ending May 7, 2007:
Real Estate Statistics for Charlotte North Carolina ZIP Code 28277
NEW ON MARKET
For the Week Ending May 7 2007, 41 New Single Family Residential Listings came on the market for an Average List Price of $ 427,704. These 41 … (0 comments)
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charlotte nc: Charlotte NC Plants and Flowers - 05/14/07 12:01 PM
A little spring primer (I know, it's taken me a while to write this one!) about plants and flowers in North Carolina. In working with many folks who relocate to Charlotte NC and surrounding areas, one of the subjects we discuss are plants. (You know, Realtors DO wear a lot of … (8 comments)
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charlotte nc: Advice to Sellers - 05/13/07 06:47 AM
It's actually quite simple.
When you've got a house on the market in Charlotte NC (here we go!), then it goes under contract (woo hoo!), it STILL isn't sold quite yet!
I like to remind my clients that we can get about 50-60% excited with the contract, but until we pass the inspection … (9 comments)
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charlotte nc: A Smart Agent Interviews Her Referral Sources! - 05/04/07 09:19 PM
IBy which I mean that when handing off a beloved client to an agent in another market as part of a referral, it's very wise to interview that agent first and hope for a good fit.
I met with a delightful couple today, they're in the process of relocating to Charlotte NC … (9 comments)
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charlotte nc: 2646 Armstrong Circle Gastonia NC 28054 - 05/03/07 01:00 PM
This fabulous WWII-era home for sale in Gastonia NC is located at 2646 Armstrong Circle in the highly desirable Armstrong Circle neighborhood. Are you tired of cookie-cutter homes? Looking for glass doorknobs, wavy glass windows, hardwood floors? Look no further! This home has three full baths, all updated. A full basement … (7 comments)
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charlotte nc: The U.S. National Whitewater Center Opens in Charlotte NC - 04/30/07 07:49 PM
This past weekend (4/27-29), Charlotte welcomed kayakers from all over the US and Canada to compete for their nation's World teams, preliminary events to the Beijing Olympics in 2008. The Whitewater Center, a first in the US, uses movable rocks, multiple courses, a conveyor to take your kayak or raft back to … (2 comments)
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charlotte nc: Cornelius NC Is Getting Green! - 04/10/07 07:21 PM
You've gotta love a town that gets behind trees! Cornelius NC (just north of Charlotte NC at Lake Norman) announced today that in honor of National Arbor Day, they'll be handing out free trees at town hall on April 27! And we're talking good trees (albeit seedlings)-hardwood trees like the ever-popular oak … (4 comments)
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charlotte nc: Lake Norman Area Real Estate! - 03/27/07 09:32 PM
I moved to the Lake Norman Area about ten years ago and have seen the area grow so much! Just North of Charlotte NC( #3 Banking City in America) and home to Mooresville NC "Race City USA", we have a booming economy and a great place to call home and feel … (0 comments)
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charlotte nc: Home for Sale Concord NC-4778 Covington Drive - 03/27/07 02:18 PM
4778 Covington Drive NWLocation: Covington Wow! Great level lot, backs to trees, gorgeous landscaping. Double front porches. Clean and neutral home w/both formal rooms. Great room open to kitchen, great 42' cabinets and counter space. Storage galore! Garage w/built-in shelving and workbench. Oversized laundry/mudroom. Spacious bedrooms up. Bonus could be BR5! … (4 comments)
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charlotte nc: Charlotte NC. A Great Place to Live! - 02/14/07 08:23 AM
Charlotte, NC. /Real Estate: A Great Place to Live!
Charlotte, North Carolina is an excellent place to live and prospective buyers agree! Without a doubt, it is absolutely the place to be! In a time where some real estate market areas of the country are considered "slow" the Charlotte NC. Region continues … (3 comments)
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charlotte nc: Realtors: 5 reasons to have your listing staged! - 02/01/07 01:45 PM
I just got an email asking that same question from Ray Nellum. It's funny - it is so ingrained in me that I assume that everyone knows why people should stage their homes before putting it on the market. Those around me, shake their heads, and tell me, "I know - it's like preaching to the … (1 comments)
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charlotte nc: Lots of excitement in Charlotte, especially in University Area - 01/27/07 09:04 PM
I remember when I first moved here from the DC Suburbs, I thought "you've got to be kidding - no Nordstroms, not even a Crate and Barrel?" Nine years later, we've got it all...we got a Nordstroms, Crate and Barrel, even a Cheesecake Factory - which is huge for me (when I first … (2 comments)
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charlotte nc: Easy, Pain-Free Ways to Network - 01/18/07 03:25 PM
Easy, Pain-Free Ways to Network
By: Jaclyn Erwin, ABR, Realtor
Charlotte, NC Real Estate
As a professional,
You've heard that "Networking" is essential in order to survive in today's bumps and bruises of businesses and business owners. For all newcomers, networking is essentially communicating with other professionals to let them know:
•1. Who You Are
•2. … (23 comments)
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charlotte nc: Charlotte, NC- Market Conditions 01/03/2007 - 01/03/07 02:16 PM
Overview of the single family real estate market for Charlotte, NC (as of Jan 3 2007):
Currently on the market: 3625 homes (on the market an average of 96 days)Currently under contract: 1645 homes (on the market an average of 71 days)Sold in the last 60 days: 3334 homes (on the market an average … (4 comments)
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charlotte nc: October 2006 Market Update for Charlotte NC - 11/01/06 09:03 AM
For data entered between October 1 2006 and October 31 2006 for Charlotte and Mecklenburg County NC.
1264 single family properties sold. Average list price of $230,400Average sale price of $226,069Average days on market, 69 days
Against the same period last year...
Increase of 9 properties soldDecrease of 1% in avg list priceDecrease of 1% … (0 comments)
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charlotte nc: 77th Annual Mallard Creek Presbyterian Church Barbecue - 10/22/06 07:56 PM
If you're new to the area, prepare yourself for this HUGE annual event! It takes place every year on the fourth Thursday in October and traffic will be snarled all over north Charlotte as people make their way to the Mallard Creek Community House on Mallard Creek Road for the famous … (0 comments)
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charlotte nc: Buying a Home in Charlotte...Read this first - 09/08/06 07:56 PM
Buying a home in Charlotte can be an exciting and fun experience if handled correctly. On the other hand it can be a nightmare if you do not have the proper guidance from a real estate professional. AND, the process varies from state to state so in the following several paragraphs … (0 comments)
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charlotte nc: Landmark Development broaden Charlotte's West Side - 09/04/06 11:14 AM
In reading today's Charlotte's Business Journal I found an article about how Landmark Development plans to spend $11 million building a four-building complex on 4 acres, with the project including the former Pterodactyl Club site at 1516 W. Morehead St.
Here is the link to the full article. Landmark Development Article
This … (0 comments)
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charlotte nc: Moving and Taxes - 08/16/06 08:12 AM
Even with the changes in tax laws over recent years, you may be able to deduct some of the expenses of a move that is the result of a change in your job.You will probably be able to deduct the costs of your move if your new work location means more … (0 comments)
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charlotte nc: Self-Employed? - 08/10/06 10:39 AM
If you are self-employed, there is no reason for you to shy away from applying for a home mortgage loan, especially if your earnings have been in the same field for at least two years.
It is a good idea to meet with one or more loan officers before you begin your … (0 comments)
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charlotte nc: New Ballantyne Village Theatre Crowns Shopping Center - 07/29/06 10:23 PM
The Ballantyne area has really come a long way in the past few years in terms of providing residents with an excellent choice of entertainment and fine dining.
Tonight we dined at the new Ballantyne Village shopping center in the heart of Ballantyne in South Charlotte. This ritzy shopping center and the new … (1 comments)
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