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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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

charlotte nc homes: SECOND LOWEST PRICED 3 BEDROOM IN UPTOWN - Open This Sunday - 11/20/07 10:10 AM

LOWEST PRICED 3 BEDROOM IN FIRST WARD! Sincerely;Jonathan OsmanThe Charlotte House HunterCharlotte NC Homes, Charlotte Real Estate
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charlotte nc homes: Drink Rats Milk & How Global Warming Helps Poor Families - 11/20/07 08:59 AM

No, this is a true story. Heather Mills, former super model turned hyper environmentalist, said yesterday that people should switch to drinking rats and dog milk because milk from cows is causing deforestation. Also, that livestock produce a larger carbon foot print than transportation. "There are many other kinds of milk … (5 comments)

charlotte nc homes: So can you be a Realtor / Lender and be a Democrat? I say No! - 11/19/07 10:18 PM

I believe that if you are an active Realtor or active Lender, you cannot be a democrat. If you say that you're a democrat, you're putting your career in the lions den. I'm a political junkie myself and I love listening to the presidential debates on both sides to hear what each … (9 comments)

charlotte nc homes: I will make a big deal of my clients! - 11/19/07 01:07 PM

If you ever want to know what its like to be completed ignored, dress down and then go to buy something expensive. I get a real kick out of this. Last Friday afternoon, I decided to head down to the auto show and instead of dressing up to jump in and … (4 comments)

charlotte nc homes: So How will the loss of 1,200 high paying jobs affect Charlotte's high end housing market. - 11/18/07 11:52 PM

Over the last few months, upper end housing markets nationwide have faces many challenges. Increased inventories, smaller number of buyers, loss of appreciation just to name a few. Here in Charlotte, upper end homes are abut to face one challenge in particular and one whose affect is yet to be seen. … (3 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Best New Cars for Realtors - 11/16/07 10:38 PM

Today, the auto show was in town here in Charlotte and I decided to go down to see all the new models and see if there is something out there better than what I'm driving now. I admit, I'm a serious car nut so I look at things pretty critically because … (7 comments)

charlotte nc homes: 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)

charlotte nc homes: New Agent Website Just Launched - 11/15/07 11:21 AM

A few weeks back, a fellow agent came into my office and asked me about his website. For years, I've designed websites for my own purposes and have taken many courses on good and bad elements of an agent website. He asked what we could do about getting traffic up on … (6 comments)

charlotte nc homes: So what does your headshot say about you? - 11/15/07 12:25 AM

I have to admit it...I've never understood the headshot. Sure, people say its for branding but come on, how many other professions put their face on their business card?
Starting out young in the business, I was always concerned about being dismissed for my age. Others have substitiuted their own personal … (4 comments)

charlotte nc homes: The Market Will Be What I want it to be - 11/14/07 11:29 PM

The Market will be what I want it to be is my new mantra. Kind of a variation of "who cares what's happening...I've got a job to do." What I've realized is that in the wake of overwhelming negativity, I will remain positive, focused and on task.
Today, I had a … (4 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Market Update for 10/2007 - Area 5 Charlotte including Myers Park, Dilworth, South Park, Foxcroft, Ballantyne - 11/12/07 12:02 AM

Single Family Statistics for Charlotte North Carolina
Area 5 - Charlotte including Myers Park, Dilworth, Barclay Downs, Foxcroft, Beverly Woods, Ballantyne, South Park, Olde Providence
October 1 - October 31, 2007
note: data taken from the MLS and is believed to be reliable

In October 2007, there were 300 new … (0 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Market Report for Oct 1-31, 2007: Area 99 - Uptown Charlotte: Condos - 11/11/07 10:48 PM

Condo Statistics for Charlotte North Carolina
Area 99 - Uptown
October 1 - October 31, 2007
note: data taken from the MLS and is believed to be reliable

What does this all mean?
The continued build-up of uptown, area 99 will a problem for sellers if the current pace of construction continues until 2012. With … (0 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Market Update for October 2007 - Union County North Carolina - 11/07/07 09:27 PM

Single Family Statistics for Charlotte North Carolina
Union County County
October 1 - October 31, 2007
Homes are priced to sell based on averages. To learn what your home is worth today, call me at 704-998-1900.
Sincerely;
Jonathan Osman
The Charlotte House Hunter
Charlotte NC Homes, Charlotte Real Estate
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charlotte nc homes: Market Update: October 2007 for Charlotte North Carolina - Area 1 - 11/07/07 08:41 PM

Single Family Statistics for Charlotte North Carolina
Mecklenburg County Area 1
October 1 - October 31, 2007
To find out what your home is worth, call me today at 704-998-1900.

Sincerely;
Jonathan Osman
The Charlotte House Hunter
Charlotte NC Homes, Charlotte Real Estate
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charlotte nc homes: 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)

charlotte nc homes: Charlotte says Yes to Transit Tax, Bonds, and No 200% tax increase - 11/07/07 04:12 PM

On Tuesday, the citizens of Charlotte North Carolina voted to keep the 1/2 cent sales tax, in place to help fund the building of roads, public buses, and the light rail. Most controversial aspect of the vote was the light rail, which is slated to start operating on the south cooridor … (0 comments)

charlotte nc homes: A Fool and his Money Buys Condos. Good Thing They Had an Agent, right? - 11/06/07 04:16 PM

Last night, the local news did a hard-hitting investigative report about the inventory of condos in Charlotte's uptown and mid-town section. In it, they uncovered...nothing. Here in Charlotte, there are a large number of condos on the market in the uptown and midtown area however many of them are new construction, to be completed in 2012. … (4 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Are your property taxes really lower in South Carolina? - 11/02/07 01:16 PM

If you're not from the Piedmont region of North Carolina, you may not be aware that Charlotte sits right on the border of North and South Carolina. As a result, York and Lancaster counties have enjoyed an explosive growth of commuters willing to trade a few extra minutes for lower property … (0 comments)

charlotte nc homes: S&P Reports Charlotte home prices up 5.6% - 10/30/07 07:00 PM

Today, the S&P released its S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, which is a 20 city index showing the average increase or decline for the month of August 2007. While the overall index shows a 4.4% decline from a year earlier (this is what the news will report), Charlotte North Carolina and Seattle … (1 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Trader Joe's, Dale Jr's Restaurant, & Car Elevators coming to Uptown Charlotte - 10/17/07 11:33 AM

Does the grand opening of a Target and Home Depot a big deal in your city? It is here in Charlotte because not only will this provide much needed retail establishments to the Uptown, Midtown, and South End, but it's just the beginning of a rebirth of Charlotte's center city. You … (1 comments)

charlotte nc homes: How would you handle this situation? Need your advice. - 10/11/07 10:48 PM

A friend approached me today for advice on how to handle a situation with a colleague and I told them that I'd talk with them after I've had some time to reflect. To protect all parties, the situation and names have been changed but the scenario is real.
Bill and Marty are co-workers … (4 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Charlotte & Mecklenburg County Market Stats for September 2007 - 10/08/07 04:58 PM

Commentary: The mortgage morass that swept through during the final weeks of August carried over into September, creating quite a bump in our otherwise healthy market. When taken as a whole, the Charlotte area is still a balanced market, with sellers still receiving close to their asking price and homes are selling in … (0 comments)

charlotte nc homes: A No Win Situation for the City of Concord - 10/04/07 12:46 PM

If you're a NASCAR fan or a Charlotte area resident, the story of Bruton Smith and his race track are front page headlines. For everyone else, here's the gist.
Bruton Smith is the owner of Speedway Motorsports Inc which owns Lowes Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina. Recently, his company has decided … (1 comments)

charlotte nc homes: "Don't you Dare Buy a House Now...You'll Lose Money!" - Today Show - 10/02/07 03:45 PM

This quote referrenced above is from CNBC's Jim Cramer on the Today show talking about the real estate market. I have included a link for you to watch is interview where Mr. Cramer, clearly an expert in all things real estate (I'm being sarcastic), says "Don't you Dare Buy a House … (3 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Too Stupid to Buy a House...But I Bought One Anyway. - 10/02/07 01:28 AM

Those who live in the Charlotte area and listen to WBT will recognize the title from a recurring segment on the Jeff Katz program where the expounds on an article in the Charlotte Observer dealing with real estate. For everyone else, here's the gist.
A local reporter is making a name for himself … (5 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Congressman Dingell proposing 50 cent gas tax increase and elimination of Mortgage Interest Deduction. Are you Kidding Me? - 09/28/07 03:17 AM

Today, United States Congressman Dingell (Democrat- 15th District in Michigan) unveiled a draft proposal that would seek to eliminate the mortgage interest tax deduction and add a 50 (that's fifty cent...not the rapper for the kids reading this) cent tax increase on unleaded fuel. For homes over 3,000 sq. ft., the … (3 comments)

charlotte nc homes: Don't Leap From the Skyscrapers Yet! - 08/07/07 11:34 AM

I freely admit that I am a news junkie. I get my fix from Rush Limbaugh, WBT Radio, and Your World with Neil Cavuto just to keep me level. I love hearing their opinions and hearing the way that the media loves to panic people daily. When its hot, they send someone outside … (0 comments)

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