I recently posted also about the subject of appraisals catching up with market reality. I hear of more and more situations where there are more than one review of an appraisal. And the issue of out-of-town appraisers who know little or nothing about our local market and neighborhoods isn't going
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01/23/2013
The surge in housing starts nationally--12.1 % in December on an annualized basis and the biggest increase since 2008—is great news for the Charlotte metro housing market. What is being reported nationally is certainly being felt here locally! With the recent shortage of inventory, buyers increas
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01/23/2013
Is success in real estate a matter of luck? Or is it a matter of hard work and skills? I started thinking about this after hearing about the controversy surround Phil Mickelson, the professional golfer, who recently said that he pays out some 63% of his income in taxes in California and is looki
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01/21/2013
Are you blue today? Did you know today is Blue Monday? This is the first time I've heard of it... and I sure didn't get up today feeling blue... but now I'm not so sure after hearing so many reports this morning about how today is the most depressing day of the year! And supposedly it's trending
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01/20/2013
What will 2013 hold for mortgages? Mortgage interest rates have fallen over the last few years leaving many to wonder if the trend will continue in 2013. While it’s impossible to predict the future, the statistics below will help to provide perspective and give you a basic overview.
01/20/2013
It's National Popcorn Day In Charlotte(Oh, And Everywhere Else Too!)January 19th is National Popcorn Day! Why not celebrate? I mean who doesn't love popcorn? Is there a more quintessential American snack? We know it's one of the most popular snacks as some 16 billion quarts of popcorn are consume
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01/18/2013
Having a professional home inspection whether you are a first time buyer or not is "cheap insurance" when you are buying an asset worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Why take a chance that you have someone looking at your home who isn't familiar with local code, the latest issues, etc.? It's
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01/17/2013
ARE YOU SURE THERE AREN'T ANY MORE HOUSES TO LOOK AT IN CHARLOTTE? Are you really sure there aren't more houses for us to look at? Have you sent us everything that's on the market? This seems to be the daily buyer refrain I hear in the Charlotte market these days. Our market has turned around qui
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01/17/2013
TOP 10 TIPS FOR A PROBLEM-FREE HOME INSPECTION One of our most favorite and reliable inspectors, Home Inspection Carolina, recently provided us with their Top 10 Tips to ensure a problem-free home inspection. If you are selling your home or are already in contract, here are the "best practices" t
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01/16/2013
SPRING HOME & LANDSCAPE SHOW COMES TO CHARLOTTE THIS WEEK! Charlotte's Spring Home & Landscape Show arrives this Friday, January 18th. If you've been considering home improvements (indoor or outdoor), you shouldn't miss this event. You'll find ideas and exhibits for all sorts of home improvements
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01/14/2013
