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Thinking of Selling Your Charlotte Home? Here’s a Checklist to Help You Prepare

Home appraisals - How to be sure that yours is accurate

Thinking of Selling Your Charlotte Home? Here’s a Checklist to Help You Prepare I’ve written many times about preparation for Charlotte area home sellers. From the time I worked as a clinician during my nursing training, I was acutely aware that preparation is KEY in life. While my former career is long behind me, I am still a big believer in planning. As they say, ‘those who fail to plan, plan to fail!’We’re not writing case studies to guide you through a life-threatening disease but, we ARE all about planning your move - a life-changing event. Selling a home is something that … Continue reading...

How’s the Charlotte Metro Housing Market Faring in May 2021?

How’s the Charlotte Metro Housing Market Faring in May 2021? As a colleague said earlier this week, “It’s the wild, Wild West out there!” No truer words have been spoken. In some neighborhoods and price ranges, we are waiting in line to tour homes - and that’s WITH an appointment. Strategizing our Offers so that they will not only compete, but win, is another challenge. Most have realized that patience is a virtue. I have colleagues who tell me of buyers for whom they have submitted more than 10 Offers - that’s 10 properties they have tried to purchase and were unable to come out … Continue reading...

It’s an Unprecedented Sellers’ Market

It’s an Unprecedented Sellers’ Market I received an email this morning with an article about how sellers are ‘finally feeling comfortable selling again.’ I almost wrote back and asked what planet the sender was on! Our sellers have felt comfortable selling since mid-2012 and we’ve been in a strong sellers’ market since February, 2016. If you don’t own your home (meaning outright or carrying a mortgage), the median sales price should be a wake-up call! Where else can you invest your money and garner a 13+% increase in value in 12 months - not years, MONTHS - ONE YEAR! That is … 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...

There’s a Difference Between Decorating & Staging – A BIG Difference!

There’s a Difference Between Decorating & Staging - A BIG Difference! I feel like I’ve shared this tidbit before but, for the life of me, can’t find my post! Regardless, it’s worth repeating… Have you ever noticed that decorators have a tough time putting the kibosh on ‘designing’ homes they are prepping for sale? Everyone knows a decorator/designer and many times when I suggest a stager, I hear, “Oh my BFF is a decorator - I’ll have her come in and help!” It’s just NOT the same! I belong to a very large city group and was recently tagged on a post by a homeowner who has … Continue reading...

Tips for Selling Your Charlotte Home in the Spring

Tips for Selling Your Charlotte Home in the Spring Get your yard into shape by clearing out debris in the yard. For more yard-sprucing tips, read this article. Spring clean the interior - remember a sparkling home will impress your buyers Spring is HERE! The spring market is ON - don't you want to be a part of it? Bring nature indoors - spring aromas have a profound effect on home buyers. Remember, we buy with all of our senses. Clean out your closets - remember a closet chock-full of clothing is an indication to your buyers that you are selling your home because there is not … Continue reading...

Cleaning House: How to Tidy Up and Declutter Without Professional Help

More from our DIY Series: Cleaning House: How to Tidy Up and Declutter Without Professional Help Cleaning and decluttering are great ways to improve your home and your health, but they can be big jobs that take a lot of time and effort to complete. Many homeowners try to take care of smaller cleaning jobs throughout the week when they have a few minutes to spare and leave the bigger projects for the weekend. However, when you have kids or other obligations, sometimes those good intentions fall by the wayside. These days, more and more people are turning to professional help for whipping … Continue reading...

3 Reasons We are NOT Heading Towards Another Housing Crash

3 Reasons Why We Are NOT Heading Toward Another Housing Crash Let's examine the 'why' we are NOT heading towards another recession/housing crash*Graphic provided by Keeping Current Matters Almost DAILY I receive a call, text, email or Facebook or LinkedIn private message - "What is going on with the market? Are we headed towards another crash?" or "Is another recession in our near future?" or something akin to those questions. I can't tell you how many people I have reminded NOT to listen to the 'talking heads!' Seriously, that's all they are - they are speaking in general terms without … Continue reading...

11 Ways to Sell Your Home Faster (WITHOUT Dropping the Price)

From leaving the house for showings and open houses to having to keep the place spotless at all times, having a home on the market can be a nerve-wracking endeavor. Once you’ve made the decision to sell, you want to know that you won’t be in this anxiety-filled limbo forever. You want to hand over those keys, collect your check and move on — literally! So, without lowering your asking price, what can you do to sell your home in a hurry? The following are 11 strategies that will help your property sell quickly without your wallet taking a heavy hit. 1. Declutter. via GIPHY Few things detract … Continue reading...

Buying a Home in Charlotte in 2019? Here Comes the Inventory!

Buying a Home in Charlotte in 2019? Here Comes the Inventory! The #1 reason homeowners cited for not listing their home for sale in 2018, was that they felt they would be unable to find a home to purchase. After 3 years of declining inventory in the Charlotte region, we’re finally starting to see listings hit the market! So, let’s get together to chat about what this means for your home purchase or sale our market. Call or text (704) 491-3310. Thinking of selling? Let's talk NOW! Visit www.ListMyCharlotteHome.com for more information on listing your home and experiencing a … Continue reading...