If you’ve watched or read the news within the past year, you are aware that the home sales market has made headlines on numerous occasions. More often than not, these headlines are often accompanied by stories relating to the worst economic situation this country has seen in years.
Mixed in with these stories, we are also [...]

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The importance of the arts, be it concerts, museums, dance, visual arts or theater, is undeniable. The arts teach us about a region’s history and more importantly enriches the lives of those who live there. Oftentimes, when individuals or families are moving to a new region, an important factor that they consider is a strong prevalence of [...]

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In my last blog post, I mapped out questions to ask your builder about the community when buying new construction. Now that you have settled on a location and community, I will help you, the buyer; determine what questions to ask about your future home.
There is nothing like doing a little investigation on the builder [...]

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There has been a lot of conversation recently about the first time homebuyer’s tax credit and its effects on the market. But what about the upper end of the market, specifically homes priced at $750,000 and above?
To understand the current status, we need to review what impacts buyers and sellers in this part of the [...]

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Many of you have questions about what really affects Mortgage Interest Rates.  I don’t have a crystal ball that can answer your questions but what I do have is information about some of the underlying fundamental indicators that determine the general direction of mortgage interest rates.
Many people are surprised to learn that what the Fed [...]

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We all love to eat…and there’s no better time to try new foods and restaurants in Charlotte than during the “Taste of Charlotte” festival, June 11-13. Whether you favor BBQ, Indian cuisine, fine wines, or gourmet pizza, it’s all found along Tryon Street in Uptown Charlotte this weekend. Best of all, admission is free! 
Food, drinks, [...]

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On May 20, 1775, British oppression reached a boiling point and the Scots-Irish drafted the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence. This May, a statue of Captain Jack was erected in Charlotte, NC in honor of the brave citizens who delivered the Declaration one full year prior to the Philadelphia signing. 
North Carolina stirred the pot.   Cornwallis called [...]

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I’m often asked how the real estate market is doing in the Triad Region.  In fact, one person recently commented that if the real estate market is improving, then everything thing else will too.  Housing normally leads the economy and I have to say the last 60 days have been fun again!   The first quarter [...]

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The 80’s taught us many things. But it was the Head and Shoulders commercials from that era that taught me, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression”. Curb appeal, in real estate terms, is the first impression your home makes.

My first home was a rental for eight years before I purchased [...]

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Whether you are using the assistance of an experienced Realtor or going it alone, there are some questions that you need to ask before you sign on the dotted line when buying new construction. Location typically plays a large role in the decision making process, so let’s explore questions you would want to ask if [...]

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