Here in Charlotte we are seeing more and more multiple offers for homes in prime neighborhoods. While obviously it's always about the money (selling price) to a great degree, there are other ways to make your offer stand out to a home seller in a multiple offer situation. Read on to find out some
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04/29/2013
When you are getting ready to sell your home... you need to think in terms of staging your home twice. First for photographs that will go on your multiple listing service and all the various internet real estate sites such as realtor.com, trulia.com, zillow.com, homes.com, etc. Once photos are ta
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04/20/2013
We agents often work with home buyers and sellers going through a divorce. It's never an easy situation. And one of the things we run into most often is credit issues that arose as a result of the divorce. Read on for some great thoughts and tips on how you need to be thinking about protecting yo
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04/18/2013
When your home doesn't sell, it's easy to start blaming your agent. And sometimes the problem can be attributed to the agent in terms of poor marketing. BUT... very often it's not just poor marketing on the part of an agent. Home sellers can do a lot to either help or hinder the sale of their hom
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04/18/2013
Are you a Charlotte-area landlord? If so, read on about how to keep good tenants in your property. It really doesn't matter whether you only have one rental property or multiples. This helpful list of 10 ways to keep good tenants will hold you in good stead with your tenants. Good tenants are gre
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04/16/2013
AVOID DIY DISASTERS Inspired by home renovation television shows and websites, homeowners are eager to tackle DIY improvement projects. But before you begin your next DIY project, read the tips below to avoid a DIY disaster. Forward this on to your friends and family who are planning home improve
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04/14/2013
It's National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day today! Who knew? And did you know that you can actually send out a free ecard to celebrate National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day? What will they think of next? Then again, it's Friday... why not have a bit of fun with a "kookie" holiday like National Grill
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04/11/2013
Did You Know Charlotte Has A "Museum Mile" Like New York City Does? Charlotte has a "museum mile," just like New York City does! Who knew? I lived around the corner from New York's Museum Mile for decades, first at 86th Street and Fifth Avenue and then at Park Avenue and 92nd Street. This section
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04/10/2013
Two Women Icons Died Yesterday: Annette Funicello and Margaret Thatcher I started my day yesterday with the news that Margaret Thatcher had died. Yes, she was old. Yes, she was controversial. But yes, she was also a role model for young women all over the world. Margaret Thatcher to me epito
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04/09/2013
I am asked all the time why do I need title insurance; sometime I even get asked what is title insurance. Read on to find out all of the reasons all home buyers and home owners should have title insurance. Your lender will required title insurance for their portion of the loan. But this is not th
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04/08/2013
