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2009 

Relocating to Charlotte, NC will be the best decision you make.  Charlotte has a lot of buyers relocating to the area because of the city's large banking presence.  Charlotte is the 2nd largest banking center (NYC being #1) and though the banks have been struggling, we are still seeing people bei...
04/21/2009
Why should I buy instead of rent? You can deduct the cost of mortgage loan interest from your federal and state income taxes, as well as the property taxes you pay as a home owner.  The value of your home will appreciate over time.  And nothing beats the joy of having a place to call your own, Sh...
04/21/2009
You've searched your ideal neighborhoods, and you find a property which appears to be priced significantly lower that the rest.  It might just be your lucky day if you are willing to work through the often long and tedious process of buying a short sale. A short sale is a real estate transaction ...
04/21/2009
Fourth Ward Square is located at 501 N. Graham St. and has been receiving the buyers' attention since the complex started offering units at $99,999.  Of course there were only 2 sold at this price, but it is still near impossible to get one.  The $100K units were 560 sq. ft. one bedroom.  They ar...
04/18/2009
If you have driven through Madison Park or Collins Park in South Charlotte then you know that there are 3 bedroom ranches that are being renovated on almost every street.  The neighborhood is located about 3 miles south of Uptown Charlotte and sits between Park Road and South Blvd.  Woodlawn Rd. ...
04/13/2009
There are some great deals in Charlotte, NC and many of them can be found in what is known as The Arts District or NODA (short for North Davidson).  This area is filled with smaller homes (1000-2500 sq), many of which have been remodeled or turned into larger bungalow style homes.  There are a fe...
04/08/2009
Marvin, Waxhaw, Weddington and parts Matthews, the areas in Union County, are seeing a lot of growth despite the economic downturn.  There are many new home communities being built and many shopping centers going up in the area.  Brookhaven, built by John Weiland, is a popular neighborhood in the...
04/03/2009
3411 Summerfield Ridge Lane | Matthews, NC    Interior Pictures   This townhome really is in perfect condition.  The townhome has 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms and is 1400-1800 square feet. There is a prive patio in the back and a large community pool and tanning area.  This townhome is listed unde...
04/01/2009
Wow...there are some real deals and some real busts in the foreclosure market.  I have viewed about 10-15 foreclosures in the last 3 weeks and every one of them was interesting and had its' own story.  Most of the story is told by the black mold, torn wallpaper, busted windows, broken cabinets an...
04/01/2009
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Brandon Farmer

Keller Williams Realty Huntersville, NC
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