Charlotte market is hot, hot, hot! Houses are selling fast. We are seeing lots of multiple offers! Yet some houses continue to languish on the market. Have you ever wondered why? Well, here are three easy steps to getting your home sold quickly. They actually work! Now maybe, some houses won't se
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03/29/2013
Spring is here, even if it doesn't feel like it with the temperatures hovering about 50 degrees. Here are some great spring cleaning tips and they are good whether you are selling your home or not. They are quick, easy, and cheap! What could be better? 10 Spring Cleaning Tips You Won’t Want to Fo
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03/28/2013
MIP (Mortgage Insurance Premiums) on FHA mortgages increases on Monday, April 1st. If you hadn't gotten a case number by March 25th, you are out of luck... you'll be paying more for mortgage insurance premiums on an FHA loan starting next week. Overall, nn most FHA loans, the annual premium will
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03/28/2013
Letter to Home Buyers: How Can We Serve You Better? As a home buyer, have you ever wondered how the relationship between you and your agent can/should work and what your role might be in ensuring that you get the best possible service from your agent? Here is some information on how real estate
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03/26/2013
Making an offer to a home seller is not "doing them a favor," but that is still how many home buyers today think about the process. Negotiating the purchase of a home requires skillful strategizing with the help of your agent. If you've had an offer rejected in recent times, read on as to the rea
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03/25/2013
7 Tips To Select The Right Charlotte Neighborhood When Buying A Home Selecting the right Charlotte neighborhood when buying a home should be #1 on home buyers' priority lists. We've all heard that real estate is all about location, location, location. Picking the right Charlotte neighborhood i
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03/25/2013
I get asked all the time... hardwood floors or tile floors in a kitchen? Read on for some great information about the pros and cons of each material. In the end, a lot will depend on the floor plan of the home and how the flooring style will flow and meld with the rest of the home; and a lot will
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03/24/2013
Rentals in Charlotte area are increasingly harder to find and more expensive. Lots of rental scams on sites like Craigs List and Oodle every spring so please watch out for them. Read below for how to spot these scams and avoid them. Most important, do NOT respond before checking out the home. Onc
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03/24/2013
6 Tips For Home Buyers On How To Get The Most From Their Realtor Getting great service from your Realtor isn't a matter of luck. There are things home buyers can do to help their agent provide the very best service. Buyers who understand how the real estate business and agents work will definit
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03/24/2013