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It is the time of year when everyone feels compelled to either summarize the year that has past, make a top 10 list or even some combination of the two. We are no different. When we decided to write this blog, we asked our Realtors what information they would include on our list. Here are [...]
Earlier this month, there was more news that, for the fourth straight month, existing home sales were up nationally from the previous year’s levels. What is the reason? A lot of this uptick is due to the tax credit of the Spring of 2010 where sales were borrowed from the second half of 2010. This [...]
In 2001 (when I was 19 and my boyfriend was 22), we decided to buy a home together. We were tired of paying rent on our small one-bedroom apartments and living across town. This was supposed to be a five-year starter home. Now 10 years, a marriage and one child later, we are bursting at [...]
When I was younger, I never gave much thought to what my future home would look like. I never conjured up images or tore ideas out of magazines to store in a shoebox. I knew that I would own a home one day, so for the most part, I had a “think about it when [...]
There has been an interesting phenomenon in the new homes market over the last few months…the luxury market for new homes seems to be gaining some momentum! Now every market defines “luxury” differently. For Charlotte it would be homes in excess of $500,000. We have seen a steady rise in sales over the last few [...]
There is little question that foreclosures are a major part of the real estate market today. One of the challenges that comes along with buying a foreclosure can be the condition of the property. If the property is damaged, neglected or just plain outdated, you may want to consider a renovation loan. Here are some [...]
It is not a secret that, due to the over-supply of homes for sale and the tightening of credit on borrowing, we have had a buyer’s market now for the past few years. While I believe that October was the bottom and the beginning of a slow, steady recovery in the Carolinas, there is [...]
Most people would think about the inspection of their home the day before the home inspector is scheduled to arrive. But if you are planning to sell your home it is always good practice to take care of some of the potential issues before you put your house on the market.
Is the banister to the [...]
Knowledge is king for sure. Part of knowing your market is to know where it begins and ends. Who are you competing with and who is your direct competition?
There are many factors that determine the actual geography. It is a school zone, crime stats, or a highway corridor that folks won’t cross? Is it a [...]
As a consumer, I’ve often wondered what I should be asking my real estate agent when buying or selling a home. At one point, when I was purchasing my first home, I wondered if I even needed an agent – how hard could it be after all? I did try to purchase a home without [...]
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