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Charlotte Home Makeovers Take the Prize

Charlotte Renovation Prize Winners 2012 Via Scoop.it - Charlotte Real Estate A whole-house renovation by builder Andrew Roby and Hustvedt Cutler Architects won Best in Show in this year’s Excellence in Remodeling contest – and left the judges asking to see even more pictures of the stylish project. Roby also was the top winner overall, earning awards for eight projects in the 23rd annual contest hosted by the Remodelors Council, an arm of the Home Builders Association of Charlotte. Kelly McArdle Construction and the architectural firm of McClure Nicholson Montgomery won six awards each, … Continue reading...

2011-2012 Cost vs. Value: Which Remodeling Projects Pay Off the Most?

Charlotte Home Remodeling Return on Investment

Via Scoop.it - Charlotte Real Estate When tackling home remodeling projects, you’ll find some projects pay off more than others at times of resale. Remodeling Magazine, in conjunction with REALTOR® Magazine, recently released findings of its annual Cost vs. Value report for 2011-2012, revealing which remodeling projects offer the biggest bang for your buck. Via styledstagedsold.blogs.realtor.org For more information, contact your Charlotte real estate agent at (704) 491-3310. We can guide you in what projects give you more bang for your buck when reselling your Charlotte home. … Continue reading...

Charlotte Home Seller Tips | 8 Spring Maintenance Tips for Homeowners

If you're thinking of selling your Charlotte home this spring, now is the time to address general maintenance. Spring is just around the corner! Heralding the arrival of blooming flowers, chirping birds and warmer weather, spring also motivates us to get a little home maintenance done before the weather is just too hot to do so. It is the perfect time to do some after-winter indoor maintenance. Here are eight indoor maintenance tips to help keep your Charlotte home in perfect operating condition: Change air conditioning unit air filters monthly: Okay, so this one is year-round! Clean air … Continue reading...

Seller Tips | Let’s Talk Maintenance

home maintenance tips before selling your Charlotte home

Preparing to Sell Your Charlotte NC Home | Let's Talk Maintenance Are you considering selling your Charlotte NC home? There is more involved in the home selling process than meets the eye! Properly preparing your home for the market and taking the necessary steps prior to listing your Charlotte home for sale, can mean the difference between not only a successful sale or not but, the price that your home brings in any given market. Does your home have deferred maintenance? Are you planning to sell your Charlotte home, yet don’t want to invest the extra money to repair items on the home … Continue reading...

9 Documents That Help You Reap Real Estate Tax Breaks

Via Scoop.it - Charlotte Real Estate Technically speaking, April 15th is tax day. But for Americans who expect a refund - including many homeowners who want to cash in on real estate-related tax perks - filing sooner holds the promise of getting that check in hand, stat. Via www.trulia.com … Continue reading...

7 Benefits of Downsizing Your Charlotte Home

Are you considering downsizing your Charlotte home? Well, you’re not alone! According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), 60% of homebuyers are considering downsizing to smaller, more efficient homes. The economy is playing a significant role in this decision but, for the most part, our society is full of Baby Boomers who don’t quite need the space that they once did. Here are 7 benefits of downsizing your Charlotte home: Save money: When you buy a smaller, more energy-efficient home, you’ll save money on your utility bills. You’ll also reduce your maintenance expenses. … Continue reading...

Wild Kitchen Colors, Practical Approaches: Playing the Blues

HouseLogic - Don't be afraid of adding color to your kitchen

Via Scoop.it - Charlotte Real Estate If you’ve ever thought about living in a colorful kitchen, HouseLogic has a show for you. Check out these pictures of wild, wonderful kitchens. Kitchen remodels--do you go bright or bland? Great article from HouseLogic tells you why stepping out of the box is not a bad thing! Via www.houselogic.com … Continue reading...

Charlotte Home Buyers: Check Those Permits

Be SURE the Home You Purchase Has the Necessary Permits on File - BEFORE You Buy All serious prospective buyers should check seller permits pertaining to any room or home additions/renovations as part of their due diligence when checking out a home. Cities, especially those who are currently low in revenue, are seriously cracking down on non-permitted work. The current owners, not the previous owners who actually did the work or had it done illegally, are the ones who these cities are penalizing. Non-permitted room additions, kitchen remodels and garage conversions are but a few items that … Continue reading...

Is it Time to Put the Vegetable Garden at Your Charlotte Home to Bed for the Winter?

Cleaning up your summer garden for the winter

Is it Time to Put the Vegetable Garden at Your Charlotte Home to Bed for the Winter? All things must pass. No matter how the gardening at your Charlotte home went this year, it’s getting time to move on and change with the seasons. Here are some tips to help you: Dig those sweet potatoes. Harvest sweet potatoes before the first frost, or they will be ruined. If you wake up and find the frost has hit before you had the chance, run out there immediately and at least cut the vines off at the base of the plants. This may stop damage to the roots, but you still need to dig your sweets before the … Continue reading...

How Is the Insulation in Your Charlotte Home?

Charlotte Homeowner Tips - Insulate, Insulate, Insulate!

Seller Tips: How Is the Insulation in Your Charlotte Home? Now that fall is almost behind us, it’s a good time to get up in the attic and assess your insulation. There may well be peaks and valleys in it that are less than ideal for keeping your Charlotte home comfortable and energy-efficient, especially if it’s been a while since your insulation was installed. Don't worry--it's not a daunting task; insulation can easily be blown in over what you already have. Blown-in cellulose insulation is a good option because it is also considered a "green" product, is highly effective and is less … Continue reading...