Charlotte home buyer tips | Charlotte NC Homes for Sale By The Maxwell House Group, Realtor

Nail The Final Walkthrough on Your Charlotte Home Purchase BEFORE Closing

Charlotte Home Buyer Tips | Nail The Final Walkthrough on Your Charlotte Home Purchase BEFORE Closing By the time you get to the final walkthrough on your Charlotte home for sale, the home buying process is almost complete. However, it is still important to pay close attention to this final step, as it will be crucial in the success of your home purchase. The final walkthrough is your last opportunity to ensure that everything in the home is in working order and that there are no potential problems just waiting for you when you take over ownership of the property. While conducting a final … Continue reading...

City Lights Or Starlit Nights – What Charlotte Home Location Will You Choose?

Live by the light rail in Charlotte's live work communities

Lifestyle Choices | City Lights Or Starlit Nights - What Charlotte Home Location Will You Choose? If you are looking to buy a Charlotte home, you might be wondering whether you should be looking for properties that are right in Center City (Uptown) or whether a better option for you would be to buy a home in the suburbs, just a short drive away. The rural or urban decision will ultimately be up to you, as there are advantages and disadvantages to either option. The main difference will lie in your priorities – what type of lifestyle is most important to you? Living In The City One of the main … Continue reading...

Charlotte Home Buyers BEWARE! Steer Clear of Inspector Gadget

Charlotte Home Inspector Warning! Charlotte Home Buyers BEWARE! Steer Clear of Inspector Gadget Let's just call him, Inspector Gadget. Although I have fond memories of Inspector Gadget from childhood...this one...not so much! Here is Inspector Gadget's business plan: Find every possible, real or imagined, issue that is currently or can ever be in the future, wrong with the property Instill great fear in the buyers, making them think that if they buy this 50-year old home, it is sure to crumble around them within the first month of living there. INSIST that the buyers use HIS references … Continue reading...

Charlotte Home Buyer Tips | How To Win the Bid Over Cash Buyers

Charlotte Home Buyer Tips | How To Win the Bid Over Cash Buyers You’ve been searching for the perfect Charlotte home for quite a while, and finally, you’ve found it! You get all of your finances in order and place an Offer on the house. However, you’re not the only one that loves the home, because there are multiple Offers — and one of them is cash. Cash buyers are seen as more desirable by Charlotte home sellers because they’re almost always a guaranteed quick Close. They don’t have to borrow money for a mortgage therefore, they won’t have any financing hang-ups, which is where a large … Continue reading...

To Buy or Build a Home in Charlotte … That is the Question

New Construction continues in the Charlotte Metro area

To Buy or Build a Home in Charlotte … That is the Question We’ve seen a rash of confusion in Charlotte buyers that is perfectly understandable in today’s real estate market. Buyers want a new home in Charlotte but, they’re just not sure whether it’s best to build a new one or buy an existing home. Today’s buyer wants NO renovations left to be done after the purchase - basically, they want move-in READY! If your home search has you in a quandary as to whether buy a resale or take a few months to build, here are some pointers for you. The first thing you should do is identify your … Continue reading...

Charlotte Home Search by Commute

Charlotte Home Search by Commute Most new home buyers invest in Charlotte real estate based upon the distance from where they work and how long it will take them to drive to and from work. Some of us may not agree with this methodology for purchasing Charlotte real estate but, if drive time is important to you, you’ll certainly understand why searching for a home in this manner is imperative. Charlotte Commutes: Many home buyers overlook lifestyle concerns when purchasing a Charlotte home for sale. While we all love looking at homes, we must consider our lifestyle options FIRST before even … Continue reading...

Top 5 Charlotte Home Buying Mistakes to Remember on Memorial Day

Top 5 Charlotte Home Buying Mistakes to Remember on Memorial Day This year be sure to take the time on Memorial Day to remember all of those who’ve served our country. You'll also perhaps want to make the effort to memorialize those who have made bad Charlotte real estate investments — and learn from their mistakes! Below are five common and costly mistakes buyers make when purchasing Charlotte real estate. 1. Using a High-Pressure Agent Yes, REALTORS® do have a lot to gain if you purchase a home. Unfortunately some may not have YOUR best interests in mind. Be wary of agents who push a hard … Continue reading...

The Pros and Cons of Making an Immediate Offer on a Charlotte Home

Is it wise to make an Offer on that Charlotte home immediately?

The Pros and Cons of Making an Immediate Offer on a Charlotte Home Once you’ve found a house you are interested in buying, it’s difficult to know when to make an Offer. If you like the Charlotte home, there are likely other buyers who like it as well. You’re not the only one who can spot a good buy OR a great house. In today’s market, if you take too long to make a bid, someone else WILL beat you to the prize! If the property you are looking at is in good condition, priced right and is in a good location, it will likely be snapped up quickly. This means that you should place your Offer as … Continue reading...

6 Words Charlotte Home Buyers Should Never Say – I Think I’ll Sleep On It!

What NOT to say as a Charlotte home buyer!

6 Words Charlotte Home Buyers Should Never Say - "I Think I'll Sleep On It!" Gone are the days when the dreaded words we heard were, “I think I’ll wait to see what the market is going to do.” Those buyers were commonly referred to as ‘fence-sitters;’ they were anxious about purchasing a home for fear that either the interest rates would continue to fall or the value of the real estate that they were interested in would continue to plummet. Now, we’re faced with a totally new market in Charlotte real estate! We’re seeing multiple Offer situations on many of our listings; some of our listings … Continue reading...

Charlotte Real Estate Q&A | How is the Supply of Homes for Sale in the Charlotte Market?

Charlotte Real Estate Q&A | How is the Supply of Homes for Sale in the Charlotte Market? How's the Charlotte real estate market? Are we in a buyers market or a sellers market? I probably get this question more often than any in my business--Are we still in a buyers market? Oftentimes, I have buyers contact me saying that they are ready to buy a home while we're still in a buyers market. I explain to them that we are, indeed, primarily in a sellers market right now. Despite the data provided them to the contrary, the occasional buyer will request that we place a 'low ball' Offer on … Continue reading...