Three Tips for Buying During Charlotte’s 2023 Spring Market

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Three Tips for Buying During Charlotte’s 2023 Spring Market Are you contemplating buying a home in the Charlotte Metro this year? Well, we are in the beginning stages of our usual hot spring market! Multiple Offers are not a thing of the past, despite what you hear on the news! I know - I've represented both buyers and sellers in recent weeks and we are definitely still working in a hot buyers market. So, what is a buyer to do in today's market? Here are three tips for buying during Charlotte's 2023 spring market - and beyond. Have a sense of urgency - there ARE buyers out. You DO … Continue reading...

Discovering History Along Uptown’s Tryon Street

All Signs Point to Charlotte NC

Discovering History Along Uptown's Tryon Street Tryon Street, oh what a vibrant and lively hub it is! It's the heart and soul of Charlotte, a bustling 'avenue' that proudly displays the city's charm and welcomes visitors with open arms. From sunup to sundown, you'll find a delightful mix of bankers, office workers, concertgoers, and bar enthusiasts, all coming together to create an electrifying atmosphere. Step onto the sidewalks during the day, and you'll be greeted by a sea of professionals, striding with purpose and determination. The energy is contagious as the city's economic prowess … Continue reading...

SouthPark Market Report JUNE 2022

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SouthPark Real Estate Market Report JUNE 2021 SouthPark, that prestigious address that offers, not only wonderful proximity to everything Charlotte but, a lifestyle that is highly desirable. We are 12 minutes from Uptown and 12 minutes from Ballantyne (north and south) and the same distance from Cotswold on the east side and Dilworth on the west side. It really doesn’t get more ‘central’ than that, does it?! The central location in the city may just be the reason that SouthPark is one of the southeast’s largest live/work communities  as well. A variety of housing styles fill the SouthPark … Continue reading...

THE Most Asked Question in May, 2021 – Should I Buy NOW or Wait?

Should I buy my Charlotte home now or wait

THE Most Asked Question in May, 2021 - Should I Buy NOW or Wait? Quite frankly, we've been being asked this question for well over 2 years. If you consider only the last year of appreciation that the Charlotte Metro area homeowners gained, an 11.6% increase - yes, in ONLY one year - that will tell the story about our hotter-than-hot market! To show you what that looks like in dollars - if you paid $500,000 for your home one year ago today, your home would now be worth $558,000. Note that this is our entire MLS - some areas have realized less appreciation and others, more. If … Continue reading...

Does the Ability to Pay Cash for a Home Purchase Matter During this Strong Sellers Market?

Does the Ability to Pay Cash for a Home Purchase Matter During this Strong Sellers Market? Of course it does! It matters a LOT! We used to proclaim that ‘Cash is KING’ and sellers were all over the cash Offers - even lower than list prices were coveted. Sellers knew that buyers obtaining a mortgage could easily have an issue during the lending process - small or complicated - and the deal was toast. Sellers had to start all over again and then struggled to get anywhere near their list price again. So, cash WAS king!  The market slowly began to stabilize and mortgage requirements … Continue reading...

Things to Avoid after You have Applied for a Mortgage [INFOGRAPHIC]

The Most Common Things to Avoid after You have Applied for a Mortgage [INFOGRAPHIC] Anyone in the real estate or mortgage business can share a horror story (or two!) that caused someone to lose the home that they were attempting to buy. It's one of the toughest times in our business - it's absolutely heart-wrenching! A buyer finds their dream home, applies for a mortgage, goes under Contract and pays for their appraisal and all inspections and then, with the lull in things to do for the new house & mortgage, goes on a spending spree! Everyone wants new furniture for their new home, … Continue reading...

Is Now the Time to Buy a Retirement Home?

Is Now the Time to Buy a Retirement Home in Charlotte NC? What is the magic age for retirement? When you hit that 50+ age, it seems statistics about age jump off of the page as though they are targeted directly at you! Today, reading a Keeping Current matters article, I was, once again, reminded of that. Did you know that every day in the US, roughly 10,000 people turn 65. That number is expected to more than double by 2050 with approximately 20% of the population being 65 and over then. At my age, that is staggering/sobering statistic! Prior to the 2020 pandemic, most … Continue reading...

Another Creekshire Estates Home Sold in Under a Week!

14711 Brannock Hills DriveCharlotte NC 28278MLS #36590025BR, 3BA, 3101sqft, .26 acresOffered @ $384,900 **SOLD** Another Maxwell House Group - Re/Max Executive Listing is UNDER CONTRACT Sorry you missed this lovely home! If you're thinking of selling your home, visit www.ListMyCharlotteHome.com, call (704) 491-3310 or email CharlotteBroker@icloud.com for other available homes for sale in this area or give us a call and we'll put you on our 'hot list' for instant notification when a home in this area comes available--as SOON as it comes on the market! Stunning, … Continue reading...

OPEN HOUSES IN CHARLOTTE NC THIS WEEKEND

Open Houses in Charlotte NC this week

Charlotte Zip Codes 28203, 28204, 28209, 28210, 28211, 28226, & 28270 Looking for open houses in Charlotte, NC this weekend? Here are the ones in the $600,000 - $800,000 range in the above zip codes and in the following school zones: Myers Park HighSouth Mecklenburg HighProvidence High 4-bedroom minimum and a minimum of 2,500 square feet are included in the open houses listed for this week. Need help finding your dream home in Charlotte? Let's talk! Call or text (704) 491-3310 or email SavvyBroker@me.com[showcaseidx_hotsheet name="Open Houses 28203, 28204, 28209, 28210, … Continue reading...

Best Tiny Homes On the Market In the Charlotte Metro

Best Tiny Homes On the Market In the Charlotte Metro Dreaming of a smaller house to clean? Do you live a minimalistic lifestyle or are you ready to live one? Tiny homes, or granny flats as they are also known, are becoming more and more popular. As Americans look to decrease their carbon footprint, ‘stuff’ is becoming a thing of the past for many.  With less ‘stuff,’ you need less room; with less room, there is less to clean… Downsizing due to family shrinking or just want to own something rather than pay a landlord rent and it’s only you? Regardless of your familial situation, … Continue reading...