5 Real Estate Myths That Need To Be Busted NOW! It's better to get pre-approved for a mortgage after you find your dream home. (Find out why a pre-approval is so important.) Always start with your lowest when making an offer on a home. It's better to price your home on the high side when you're selling. Home renovations specifically to sell your home will net you more money. If the house looks good you can skip inspections. The infographic below busts each of these five real estate myths, providing a "reality check" for both home buyers and sellers.      One More Real Estate Myth That Needs Busting NOW...... That you don't need an experienced real estate agent to help you buy or sell a home, especially when the market is hot. Of course, you can buy or sell a home without the assistance... 05/22/2022

 Armed Forces Day: May 21 - 2022 The third Saturday of each May is Armed Forces Day.  Although Armed Forces Day is not an official federal holiday, this day honors everyone currently serving in all six of the United States military branches -- Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy, U.S. Space Force. "History has taught us over and over again that freedom is not free. When push comes to shove, the ultimate protectors of freedom and liberty are the brave men and women of our Armed Forces. Throughout our history, they've answered the call in bravery and sacrifice."... Tim Pawlenty President John F. Kennedy established Armed Forces Day as an official holiday in 1962. However, it was President Harry S. Truman, who began the effort to set aside a day to recognize the service of our arme... 05/21/2022

CHARLOTTE, NC RANKED A BEST PLACE TO RETIRE IN 2022 BY FORBESForbes' "Best Places To Retire 2022" list has listed Charlotte as one of the top 25 cities to retire in. Just one other city in North Carolina (Winston Salem) made the top 25 list. Selection of best places to retire was based on a comparison by Forbes of more than 800 cities in America on everything from housing costs, taxes, healthcare, air quality, crime and climate change and natural hazard risks. Here are some of the reasons, Forbes is "high on Charlotte:" High number of health care professionals in the area Warm weather climate High level of air quality Thriving economic, financial, transportation hub No state estate tax No income tax on Social Security   BUT THERE'S MORE...... CHARLOTTE, NC ALSO NAMED A TOP 10 CITY WHERE... 05/18/2022

Latest news on the Greater Charlotte Region's real estate market in April 2022...What you need to know... What it means for you...  With median home prices reaching record highs in April 2022, we saw the continuation of the strong housing market in the 16 county greater Charlotte region. Buyer demand continued to exceed pre-pandemic levels straining inventory and sales momentum. Sales were down for a fourth consecutive month as was new listing activity in 2022. A fast-paced market, which it clearly is with homes seeing 16 average days on market, means buyers have less time to make decisions and negotiate, as multiple offers in high-demand areas cause homes to sell and close quickly. MARKET OVERVIEW FOR CHARLOTTE REGION: APRIL 2022 Pent-up demand from the days of the pandemic continued t... 05/23/2022