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THE 5 Most Helpful Tips for First Time Charlotte Homebuyers
THE 5 Most Helpful Tips for First Time Charlotte Homebuyers
Charlotte first-time home-buyers are finding themselves in a flurry of craziness with the inventory being so low and their first home purchase being one that they, most likely, have to win in a bidding war. The secret, hiring the right Charlotte Realtor®! You really need one with a teaching heart and one that can and will win bidding wars for you.
 
Be prepared to act quickly, if necessary, especially in a seller’s market like we are in now. Unfortunately, many homes that have hit the market in Charlotte over the past 6 to 7 years, have sold within a matter of days - sometimes hours. But, as in everything in real estate, it’s all about location - hyperlocal markets can be vastly different. 
 
 
#1 – Establish a Budget
This is obviously the number one tip to help first time homebuyers to achieve their dream of homeownership. We all have own way of how putting together and monitoring a budget. Some stay hyper-organized, noting every detail (which I think is great to help stay on-track; others, write it down once, set up bill-pay and whatever is left at the end of the week/bi-weekly period/month is thrown ... more

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