house: Negotiating Tips First Offer Considerations - 10/26/09 06:18 AM
Negotiating Tip:  First Offer Considerations - by John Hamilton============================================================
Lots of challenging questions but few answers that work perfectly in all cases and all circumstances. There are, however, some strategies dealing with this topic that are worthy of consideration.
Strategy 1: Let your opponent make the first offer. It might be a pleasant surprise.
The party making the first offer may make a mistake and communicate terms far more generous than their opponent was ever expecting. This often occurs when someone is out of touch with the value and worth of something.
Strategy 2: Try to be the party who makes … (0 comments)

house: Silver Lining on North Carolina Real Estate - 10/26/09 06:16 AM
Information on North Carolina Property Tax, Sales Tax, and Income Tax.
The lake properties here have low property taxes!  For instance, a $400,000 house would have only $2,400 yearly property taxes (the tax rate is $6 per $1,000 of value).   Plus, there isn't an extra school tax.
Vehicle Taxes are minimal (a 2005 Suburban is $235 per year).
Sales tax is 2% to 7% (depends on item purchased).
NC state income tax averages 7% (per NC Department of Revenue)
If you are an US Government (including military) or State Employee, your pension might not be taxable.  Read more below! 
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house: Buying North Carolina Lake Property with IRA Funds - 10/26/09 06:09 AM
With a self-directed IRA, you can own the property in a variety of ways.  Here's an example on how to use a self-directed IRA to purchase land:
While doing some research, you find a 1-acre lakeview lot for sale for $100,000 in a booming part of North Carolina.  In five years, you are certain that the lot will be worth much more than $100,000, and so you decide to purchase the lot.
You look over your finances to see what's available.  You currently have $150,000 in your retirement account.
Here's a few ways to structure this transaction for your benefit:
1)  … (0 comments)

house: River Chase Estates on the Catawba River, near Charlotte, North Carolina - Homes, Houses, Land, Lots, NC - 07/23/09 02:40 AM
River Chase Estates on the Catawba River, near Charlotte, North Carolina is one of many beautiful communities located along its shore. Situated only 25 minutes south of the captivating city of Charlotte, North Carolina, River Chase Estates is the ideal place to enjoy the area's plentiful activities while living in your dream home on an estate sized lot in a peaceful, gated, natural setting. The properties here are luxurious and include large estate style lots and houses built by some of the area's leading custom home builders.  Home architectural guidelines are in place to ensure that proper homes will meet the … (0 comments)

house: Riverchase Estates on the Catawba River, near Charlotte, North Carolina - Homes, Houses, Land, Lots, NC - 07/23/09 02:37 AM
Riverchase Estates on the Catawba River, near Charlotte, North Carolina is one of many beautiful communities located along its shore. Situated only 25 minutes south of the captivating city of Charlotte, North Carolina, Riverchase Estates is the ideal place to enjoy the area's plentiful activities while living in your dream home on an estate sized lot in a peaceful, gated, natural setting. The properties here are luxurious and include large estate style lots and houses built by some of the area's leading custom home builders.  Home architectural guidelines are in place to ensure that proper homes will meet the overall theme … (0 comments)

house: Catawba Shores on Lake Hickory, North Carolina - Homes, Houses, Land, Lots, NC - 07/20/09 05:18 AM
Catawba Shores on Lake Hickory, North Carolina is one of many beautiful communities located along its shore.  Many communities here are luxurious and include large estate style lots and houses built by some of the area's leading custom home builders.  Home architectural guidelines are in place to ensure that proper homes will meet the overall theme of the neighborhood.  Precautions have been taken to keep the land in its pristine state. And to further protect the value of this community, certain subdivision deed restrictions apply, designed to assure the quality of the natural environment for years to come.  Each individual property … (0 comments)

house: Lake Lanier, Georgia – GA Lakefront Real Estate Information - 01/19/09 10:45 PM
Lake Lanier, Georgia has many beautiful communities located along its shore.  Many communities here are luxurious and will include large estate style lots and houses built by some of the area's leading custom home builders.  Home architectural guidelines are in place to ensure that proper homes will meet the overall theme of the neighborhood.  Precautions have been taken to keep the land in its pristine state. And to further protect the value of this community, certain subdivision deed restrictions apply, designed to assure the quality of the natural environment for years to come.  Each individual property is unique and must be … (0 comments)

house: Lake Russell, Georgia – GA Lakefront Real Estate Information - 01/19/09 10:40 PM
Lake Russell, Georgia has many beautiful communities located along its shore.  Many communities here are luxurious and will include large estate style lots and houses built by some of the area's leading custom home builders.  Home architectural guidelines are in place to ensure that proper homes will meet the overall theme of the neighborhood.  Precautions have been taken to keep the land in its pristine state. And to further protect the value of this community, certain subdivision deed restrictions apply, designed to assure the quality of the natural environment for years to come.  Each individual property is unique and must be … (0 comments)

house: Lake Russell, South Carolina – SC Lakefront Real Estate Information - 01/19/09 10:37 PM
Lake Russell, South Carolina has many beautiful communities located along its shore.  Many communities here are luxurious and will include large estate style lots and houses built by some of the area's leading custom home builders.  Home architectural guidelines are in place to ensure that proper homes will meet the overall theme of the neighborhood.  Precautions have been taken to keep the land in its pristine state. And to further protect the value of this community, certain subdivision deed restrictions apply, designed to assure the quality of the natural environment for years to come.  Each individual property is unique and must … (0 comments)

house: Lake Hartwell, Georgia – GA Lakefront Real Estate Information - 01/19/09 05:16 AM
Lake Hartwell, Georgia has many beautiful communities located along its shore.  Many communities here are luxurious and will include large estate style lots and houses built by some of the area's leading custom home builders.  Home architectural guidelines are in place to ensure that proper homes will meet the overall theme of the neighborhood.  Precautions have been taken to keep the land in its pristine state. And to further protect the value of this community, certain subdivision deed restrictions apply, designed to assure the quality of the natural environment for years to come.  Each individual property is unique and must be … (0 comments)

house: Lake Jocassee, South Carolina – SC Lakefront Real Estate Information - 01/19/09 05:12 AM
Lake Jocassee, South Carolina has a beautiful community located along its shore, Fishers Knob.  The community is luxurious and will include large estate style lots and houses built by some of the area's leading custom home builders.  Home architectural guidelines are in place to ensure that proper homes will meet the overall theme of the neighborhood.  Precautions have been taken to keep the land in its pristine state. And to further protect the value of this community, certain subdivision deed restrictions apply, designed to assure the quality of the natural environment for years to come.  Each individual property is unique and … (0 comments)

house: Lake Hartwell, South Carolina – SC Lakefront Real Estate Information - 01/19/09 05:10 AM
Lake Hartwell, South Carolina has many beautiful communities located along its shore.  Many communities here are luxurious and will include large estate style lots and houses built by some of the area's leading custom home builders.  Home architectural guidelines are in place to ensure that proper homes will meet the overall theme of the neighborhood.  Precautions have been taken to keep the land in its pristine state. And to further protect the value of this community, certain subdivision deed restrictions apply, designed to assure the quality of the natural environment for years to come.  Each individual property is unique and must … (0 comments)

house: Clarks Hill Lake, Georgia (also known as Strom Thurmond Lake) – GA Lakefront Real Estate Information - 01/19/09 05:06 AM
Clarks Hill Lake, Georgia (also known as Strom Thurmond Lake) has many beautiful communities located along its shore.  Many communities here are luxurious and will include large estate style lots and houses built by some of the area's leading custom home builders.  Home architectural guidelines are in place to ensure that proper homes will meet the overall theme of the neighborhood.  Precautions have been taken to keep the land in its pristine state. And to further protect the value of this community, certain subdivision deed restrictions apply, designed to assure the quality of the natural environment for years to come.  Each … (0 comments)

house: Strom Thurmond Lake, South Carolina (also known as Clarks Hill Lake) – SC Lakefront Real Estate Information - 01/19/09 05:01 AM
Strom Thurmond Lake, South Carolina (also known as Clarks Hill Lake) has many beautiful communities located along its shore.  Many communities here are luxurious and will include large estate style lots and houses built by some of the area's leading custom home builders.  Home architectural guidelines are in place to ensure that proper homes will meet the overall theme of the neighborhood.  Precautions have been taken to keep the land in its pristine state. And to further protect the value of this community, certain subdivision deed restrictions apply, designed to assure the quality of the natural environment for years to come.  … (0 comments)

house: Strom Thurmond Lake, Georgia (also known as Clarks Hill Lake) – GA Lakefront Real Estate Information - 01/19/09 04:59 AM
Strom Thurmond Lake, Georgia (also known as Clarks Hill Lake) has many beautiful communities located along its shore.  Many communities here are luxurious and will include large estate style lots and houses built by some of the area's leading custom home builders.  Home architectural guidelines are in place to ensure that proper homes will meet the overall theme of the neighborhood.  Precautions have been taken to keep the land in its pristine state. And to further protect the value of this community, certain subdivision deed restrictions apply, designed to assure the quality of the natural environment for years to come.  Each … (0 comments)

house: Lake Wylie, South Carolina – SC Lakefront Real Estate Information - 01/19/09 04:55 AM
Lake Wylie, South Carolina has many beautiful communities located along its shore.  Many communities here are luxurious and include large estate style lots and houses built by some of the area's leading custom home builders.  Home architectural guidelines are in place to ensure that proper homes will meet the overall theme of the neighborhood.  Precautions have been taken to keep the land in its pristine state. And to further protect the value of this community, certain subdivision deed restrictions apply, designed to assure the quality of the natural environment for years to come.  Each individual property is unique and must be … (0 comments)

house: Lake Keowee, South Carolina – SC Lakefront Real Estate Information - 01/19/09 04:52 AM
Lake Keowee, South Carolina has many beautiful communities located along its shore.  Many communities here are luxurious and will include large estate style lots and houses built by some of the area's leading custom home builders.  Home architectural guidelines are in place to ensure that proper homes will meet the overall theme of the neighborhood.  Precautions have been taken to keep the land in its pristine state. And to further protect the value of this community, certain subdivision deed restrictions apply, designed to assure the quality of the natural environment for years to come.  Each individual property is unique and must … (0 comments)

house: Lake Greenwood, South Carolina – SC Lakefront Real Estate Information - 01/19/09 04:47 AM
Lake Greenwood, South Carolina has many beautiful communities located along its shore.  Many communities here are luxurious and will include large estate style lots and houses built by some of the area's leading custom home builders.  Home architectural guidelines are in place to ensure that proper homes will meet the overall theme of the neighborhood.  Precautions have been taken to keep the land in its pristine state. And to further protect the value of this community, certain subdivision deed restrictions apply, designed to assure the quality of the natural environment for years to come.  Each individual property is unique and must … (0 comments)

house: Clarks Hill Lake, South Carolina (also known as Strom Thurmond Lake) – SC Lakefront Real Estate Information - 01/19/09 04:43 AM
Clarks Hill Lake, South Carolina (also known as Strom Thurmond Lake) has many beautiful communities located along its shore.  Many communities here are luxurious and will include large estate style lots and houses built by some of the area's leading custom home builders.  Home architectural guidelines are in place to ensure that proper homes will meet the overall theme of the neighborhood.  Precautions have been taken to keep the land in its pristine state. And to further protect the value of this community, certain subdivision deed restrictions apply, designed to assure the quality of the natural environment for years to come.  … (0 comments)

house: Mayo Lake, North Carolina – NC Lakefront Real Estate Information - 01/19/09 04:41 AM
Mayo Lake, North Carolina has two beautiful communities located along its shore, Lakewood Pointe and Waters Edge.
The communities here are luxurious and include large estate style lots and houses built by some of the area's leading custom home builders.  Home architectural guidelines are in place to ensure that proper homes will meet the overall theme of the neighborhood.  Precautions have been taken to keep the land in its pristine state. And to further protect the value of this community, certain subdivision deed restrictions apply, designed to assure the quality of the natural environment for years to come.  Each individual property … (0 comments)