Your Charlotte North Carolina Real Estate Blog
-
Short Sale Screwed by a Broker Price Opinion
Earlier this year, I took a listing for a home in the Palisades, a newer neighborhood in southwest Charlotte that ended up being a short sale. The situation was classic: the neighborhood had declined in value, builders cutting profits, the seller had a HELOC far exceeding the market value of the home, and a substantially decreased income. Still, [...]
Just Listed: 992 Park Slope Drive Charlotte. Pre-foreclosure Townhome
992 Park Slope Drive Charlotte NC 28209 MLS #901224 View this home’s listing Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 1/2 Total HLA: 1600 - 2000 Parking: 1 Car Garage + Storage Type: 2 Story Neighborhood: Hillside West Interior Features: Hardwood flooring, Open floorplan, 42″ kitchen cabinets, Double Ovens, Viking Gas Range, Bar, Great Room, Dining Room Exterior Features: Side Patio, Rear Patio Community Features: Pool Description:This completely renovated condo [...]
5 Tips You Should Know Before Making an Offer on a Short Sale Home
This week, Kristin Ayers - our group’s transaction manager - forwarded me an article that cited a number of reasons why a buyer should avoid purchasing a short sale or pre-foreclosure property. Of the 11 reasons they provided to avoid short sales, 10 were inaccurate. Therefore, as someone who lists and sells a number of [...]
If you have bad credit or no cash, don?t anticipate being able to purchase a home
Over the last few months, I have received a number of phone calls from potential buyers of foreclosed properties who identify themselves has having bad credit. At first, I thought this was a fluke -a random buyer or two who thought I may know of a program to sell distressed properties to people with a [...]
How to spot a deal when looking for real estate
Everyone wants to find a great home at a great price in today’s market. However, spotting one is difficult given the level of available inventory and the number of confusing messages from family, friends, and others. Here are three types of properties that you may want to look into when attempting to spot that next [...]
September 2009 Charlotte Real Estate Market Update: Plaza-Midwood, NoDa, Belmont, Old Stone Crossing, Buckleigh
Charlotte North Carolina Market Update for: Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 2 including: Charlotte Neighborhoods East of N. Tryon Street and North of Albermarle Road (24/27) including the neighborhoods of Plaza Midwood, NoDa (The Arts District), Belmont, McCarron, Old Stone Crossing, Buckleigh. Map of all the neighborhoods covered in Area 2 Data gathered for September [...]
September 2009 Real Estate Market Update for North Charlotte, Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville (area 9)
Charlotte North Carolina Market Update for: Real Estate Market Update for Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 9 including: Abbington, Aberdeen Park, Americana Park, Avery Glen, Barkley, Barley Greens, Barrington, Beckett, Biddle Heights, Biddleville, Biltmore park, Birkdale, Braemar, Brasilia park, Brookfield, Brookline, Capps, Carrington Ridge, Carronbrige, Cashion Woods, Cedarfield, Chastain, Cindy Park, Claiborne Woods, Cradon [...]
September 2009 Real Estate Market Update: NE Charlotte, Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville
Charlotte North Carolina Market Update for: Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 1 including: Charlotte, Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville Neighborhoods East of I-77, North of N. Tryon Street, West of Cabarrus County, and South of Iredell County including the neighborhoods of Davis Lake, Highland Creek, Vermillion, Heritage Green, River Run, Skybrook, Northstone, Cambridge Grove, and others. Map of all the neighborhoods covered in Area [...]
September 2009 Real Estate Market Update for Matthews, Mint Hill, and Charlotte NC (MLS Area 3)
Market Update for Matthews, Mint Hill, and Charlotte NC (MLS Area 3) For all neighborhoods west of Independence Blvd and South of 24/27 in Mecklenburg County, including the towns of Mint Hill, Matthews, and Charlotte. Map of all the neighborhoods covered in Area 3 Data gathered for September 1, 2009 - September 30, 2009 from the CMLS Active Listings September [...]
Just Listed: 4709 Muscadine Ln Monroe NC
Just Listed 4709 Muscadine Ln Monroe NC 28110 MLS #895832 View this home’s listing Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 1/2 Total HLA: 1800 - 2200 Parking: 2 Car Garage Type: 2 Story Lot Size: .98 Acres Neighborhood: The Vineyard Interior Features: Hardwood flooring, Vaulted ceiling in Living Room, Kitchen with Island, 42″ cabinetry, Laundry / Mud Room, Dining Room, Over-sized walk-in closet, Tankless Water Heater Exterior Features: Rear deck, [...]
Just Listed: 8625 Barclay Woods Ct. Charlotte NC - Pre-Foreclosure
Just Listed 8625 Barclay Woods Ct Charl - otte NC 28226 MLS #895859 View this home’s listing Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 1/2 Total HLA: 4700 - 5600 Parking: 3 Car Garage Type: 3 Story Lot Size: .41 Acres Neighborhood: Rea Woods Interior Features: Hardwood flooring, 9′ ceilings, open floor plan, 2nd and 3rd floor living rooms, master suite, jack and jill guest baths, gas cooktop in kitchen Exterior [...]
September 2009 Charlotte Real Estate Market Update: Dilworth, Madison Park, Sedgefield, Montclaire, Park Crossing
Charlotte North Carolina Market Update for: Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 6 including: Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 6 including: Pineville, Dilworth, Wilmore, Selwyn Farms, Sedgefield, Broadmoor, Madison Park, Ashbrook, Colonial Village, Collins Park, Stone Orchard, Montclaire, Freeland Park, Park Crossing, Huntingtowne Farms, Mccullough, Providence Pointe, and others. Map of all the [...]
September 2009 Charlotte Real Estate Market Update for Area 4: Matthews, Lansdowne, Elizabeth, Eastover, Beverly Crest, Providence Plantation and Others
Charlotte North Carolina Market Update for: Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 4 including: Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 4 including: Charlotte, Matthews. Neighborhoods West of Hwy 74, Independence Blvd. and East of Providence Road including, Grier Heights, Chantilly, Cotswold, Elizabeth, Eastover, Beverly Crest, Sardis Woods, High Timbers, Downtown Matthews, [...]
Charlotte NC Home For Sale: 3727 Sally Ln Charlotte NC 28212
Appraised for $140,000 in February 2009. Newer home on quiet street features a large living room, 1 car garage, kitchen with ample pantry space, and Large Master and secondary bedrooms. Fourth bedroom is oversized and could be used as a bonus room. No HOA. Convenient to Everything! Priced to sell quickly. Close in time to [...]
Charlotte Short Sale / Pre-Foreclosure For Sale: 4270 Cole Creek Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29707
Short Sale / Pre-foreclosure. Process nearly complete with bank when buyer backed out. 100% Financing Available though USDA. Home is in A+ condition but sold As-Is. Home features vaulted ceilings in bedrooms, large master w/ sitting room & dual walk-in closets, sunken great room on main level. Don’t delay: HOT Property! Charlotte [...]
Charlotte Pre-Foreclosure / Short Sale: 1628 Lookout Circle Waxhaw, NC 28173
This incredible home is LOADED with more than this space will allow. The most discriminating buyer will not be disappointed with the commercial grade appliances in the kitchen, movie theatre, and rec room and completed basement featuring a great room and bar/kitchen. Main level master suite with access to the rear deck, each bedroom is [...]
Matthews NC Home For Sale: 3016 Ivy Brook Place Matthews, NC 28104
An A++ Home that features and open floor plan, main level office, spacious designer kitchen overlooking living room with built-in cabinetry. Enjoy the morning in the naturally bright morning room or on the large back patio with built in hot tub. Designer touches extend to the Mater Suite and bath. Hugh walk-in closet. 2nd Level [...]
Charlotte Pre-Foreclosure Condo For Sale: 300 W. 5th St #246 Charlotte NC
Studio In Charlotte’s Premier amenity condo complex: Fifth and Poplar. This unit features hardwood flooring, granite counter tops, and walk in closets w/orgainzers. Covered, controlled access reserved parking. Courtyard with pool deck view and the Bank of America tower. The hotel-style concierge can arrange for services beyond anything in the market, from maid service to laundry [...]
Matthews NC Townhome For Sale: 2037 Gable Way Ln Matthews NC
2037 Gable Way Ln Matthews NC 28104 The home features a unique open floor plan featuring hardwood flooring throughout most of the main level, 9 foot ceilings, large windows, a rocking chair front porch with recessed lighting and a ceiling fan, and a large bedroom and full bath on the main level. The second level features a [...]
Charlotte NC Condo For Sale: 712 Louise Ave #246 in Elizabeth
712 Louise Ave #246 Charlotte NC 28205 The Rutzler includes only 18 renovated flats located at 712 Louise Avenue in the historic Elizabeth neighborhood, walking distance to center city. Originally designed by renowned architect F.L. Bonfoey, the circa 1928 Rutzler features quality finishes that are nearly impossible to find today ? solid masonry and steal construction, plaster [...]
Charlotte Home For Sale: 6541 Folger Drive Charlotte NC 28270
6541 Folger Drive, Charlotte NC 28270 in Lansdowne This completely renovated 1960’s ranch with basement now has a distinctively modern flair. Gone are the paneled walls, small rooms, and broken floor plan. In it’s place is a home that is stunning in every light, a kitchen that would make even the most die-hard of chefs melt, [...]
September 2009 Charlotte Real Estate Update for Area 5: Myers Park, Dilworth, South Park, Providence Country Club and others
Charlotte North Carolina Market Update for: Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 5 including: Charlotte Neighborhoods West of Providence Road and East of Park Road including, Cherry, Dilworth, Myers Park, Barclay Downs, Foxcroft, Beverly Woods, Cameron Wood, South Park, Quail Hollow, Olde Providence, Shadow Lake, Stone Creek Ranch, and Ballantyne. Map of all the neighborhoods [...]
Available Incentives For You to Purchase Your Next Home
If you are in the position to purchase a home today, congratulations: you’ve struck gold. Never before have I encountered so many organizations, lending institutions, and even the government enticing folks to purchase a home. Here are just a few that I have run across and some are specific to North and South Carolina. My [...]
North Carolina First Time Home Buyers: Receive up to $14,900 in downpayment assistance
It is fairly well publicized that “first time home buyers” (i.e. haven’t owned a home in 3 years) are eligible to receive up to an $8,000 tax credit for purchases before November 30. What you may not be aware of is that if you are a first time home buyer in one of twenty three [...]
August 2009 Charlotte Area Single Family Detached Real Estate Market Stats - Entire CMLS area
Total Charlotte NC Real Estate Market Overview August 1, 2009 - August 31, 2009 Data for all counties and cities served by the Carolina Multiple Listing Service including Charlotte, Monroe, Concord, Gastonia, Mooresville, and many others. New Active Listings In August, 4342 single family detached homes were listed throughout the Charlotte area. This was a decline of 9.33% from [...]
August 2009 Real Estate Market Update for Area 13 Lake Norman North Carolina
Real Estate Market Update for Lake Norman North Carolina, MLS Area 13 Including the cities of Mooresville, Cornelius, Huntersville, Denver, Terrell, Statesville, and Sherrills Ford Data gathered for August 1- August 31, 2009 New Listings In August, 244 single family listings were added to the inventory of homes for sale in area 13. This was a 15.28% decrease from July [...]
August 2009 Real Estate Market Update for Cabarrus County North Carolina
Cabarrus County North Carolina Market Update for: Real Estate Market Update Single Family Homes in Cabarrus County North Carolina Area 11 including: Cabarrus Neighborhoods: Ashebrook, Beaver Pond, Beverly Hills, Bradford Park, Braxton Estates, Cabarrus Crossing, Canterfield, Central Park, Christenbury Mews, Cochran Farms, English Woods, Falcon Chase, Glen Grove, Governors Pointe, Greystone, Harbour Towne, Havenbrook, Hawick Commons, Heatherstone, Hidden [...]
August 2009 Real Estate Market Update for Union County North Carolina
Real Estate Market Update for Single Family Homes in Union County North Carolina including: Matthews, Stallings, Indian Trail, Weddington, Monroe, Marvin, Wesley Chapel, Mineral Springs, Waxhaw, Marshville, Wingate, and Peachland Data gathered for August 1 2009 - August 31, 2009 from the CMLS Active Listings In August, 487 single family detached homes were listed for sale in Union county North [...]
August 2009 Real Estate Market Update North Charlotte
Charlotte North Carolina Market Update for: Real Estate Market Update for Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 9 including: Charlotte Neighborhoods: Abbington, Aberdeen Park, Americana Park, Avery Glen, Barkley, Barley Greens, Barrington, Beckett, Biddle Heights, Biddleville, Biltmore park, Birkdale, Braemar, Brasilia park, Brookfield, Brookline, Capps, Carrington Ridge, Carronbrige, Cashion Woods, Cedarfield, Chastain, Cindy Park, Claiborne [...]
August 2009 Market Update for Northwest Charlotte
Charlotte North Carolina Market Update for: Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 8 including: Charlotte Neighborhoods including Abernathy Woods, Allenbrook, Americana Park, Ashley Park, Beechwood, Belemeade Green, Biddleville, Brookfield, Brookmere, Camp Green, Catawba River, Cedar Mill, Chapel Grove, Cherokee Forest, Cheshire Commons, Clanton Park, Clinchfield, Coulwood, Creekside, Cross Creek, Dowd Heights, Eagle Nest, ,Enderly [...]
August 2009 Market Update for West Charlotte
Charlotte North Carolina Market Update for: Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 7 including: Charlotte Neighborhoods including: Arbor Glen, Ayrsley, Berewick, Braddock Green, Brianna Terrace, Brighton, Cedar Run, Cedarbrook, Chapel Cove, Clanton Park, Coventry, Deer Creek, Falcon Ridge, Feather Trace, Fircrest, Greycrest, Griers Fork, Hamilton Green, Hamilton Lakes, Hartwell, Hathaway Hills, Huntington Forest, Kingsbridge, [...]
August 2009 Market Update for Southwest Charlotte
Charlotte North Carolina Market Update for: Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 6 including: Charlotte Neighborhoods including Dilworth, Wilmore, Selwyn Farms, Sedgefield, Broadmoor, Madison Park, Ashbrook, Colonial Village, Collins Park, Stone Orchard, Montclaire, Freeland Park. Data gathered for August 1, 2009 - August 31, 2009 Active Listings In August, 104 single family detached homes [...]
August 2009 Market Update for South Charlotte
Charlotte North Carolina Market Update for: Real Estate Market Update for Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 5 including: Charlotte Neighborhoods West of Providence Road and East of Park Road including, Cherry, Dilworth, Myers Park, Barclay Downs, Foxcroft, Beverly Woods, Cameron Wood, South Park, Quail Hollow, Olde Providence, Shadow Lake, Stone Creek Ranch, and Ballantyne. [...]
August 2009 Market Update for Matthews NC and Charlotte NC
Real Estate Market Update for Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 4 including: Charlotte, Matthews. Neighborhoods West of Hwy 74, Independence Blvd. and East of Providence Road including, Grier Heights, Chantilly, Cotswold, Elizabeth, Eastover, Beverly Crest, Sardis Woods, High Timbers, Downtown Matthews, Lansdowne, Providence Plantation, and others. Data gathered for August 1 2009 [...]
August 2009 Real Estate Market Update for Matthews, East Charlotte & Mint Hill
Market Update for Matthews, Mint Hill, and Charlotte NC (MLS Area 3). For all neighborhoods west of Independence Blvd and South of 24/27 in Mecklenburg County, including the towns of Mint Hill, Matthews, and Charlotte. Data gathered for August 1 2009 - August 31 2009 from the CMLS Active Listings In August, 145 single family detached homes were [...]
August 2009 Real Estate Market Update for East Charlotte
Charlotte North Carolina Market Update for: Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 2 including: Charlotte Neighborhoods East of N. Tryon Street and North of Albermarle Road (24/27) including the neighborhoods of Plaza Midwood, NoDa (The Arts District), Belmont, McCarron, Old Stone Crossing, Buckleigh. Data gathered for August 1, 2009 - August 31, 2009 New Active [...]
August 2009 Real Market Update for Northeast Charlotte
Real Estate Market Update for Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 1 including: Charlotte, Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville Neighborhoods East of I-77, North of N. Tryon Street, West of Cabarrus County, and South of Iredell County including the neighborhoods of Highland Creek, Vermillion, Heritage Green, River Run, Skybrook, Northstone, Cambridge Grove, and others. Data gathered [...]
Charlotte?s Million Dollar Housing Market 25% Off
Good news: The recession is over according to our Fed Chief. As a result, buyers will be rushing out to purchase $800,000 and up properties…right? In all seriousness, the near million and up housing market in the Charlotte area is where buyers are finding the best deals. In August, sellers in the $800,000+ price range are reducing [...]
Short Sale Pre-foreclosure Information for Bank of America Home Loans
Pre-foreclosure short sale information for Bank of America Home Loans. Please feel free to update this post by posting new information in the comments section. Contact Information: Bank of America Home Loans 1st Mortgage and 2nd Mortgages: 1-877-444-8291 Bank of America Home Loans 2nd Mortgage Only: 1-866-413-3757 ext 4 Documentation: 3rd Party Authorization: Bank of America has their own authorization [...]
First time Buyers: Tips to ensure you will not miss out on the $8,000 tax credit
Time is running out for first time home buyers to take advantage of the $8,000 home buyer tax credit. As of date of this post, members of congress have not expressed whether or not they will extend the credit so you should plan, as of now, that your deadline is November 30 to close on [...]
Lost your job? Here are 4 steps you must take to avoid foreclosure.
Let’s face it: the economy stinks. Unemployment is high and the fear of losing ones job is the number one factor keeping home buyers on the sideline. So what if you find yourself on the wrong end of a pink slip, out of work and the bills mounting? Here a few tips that should 1. It’s [...]
July 2009 Charlotte Area Single Family Detached Real Estate Market Stats - Entire CMLS area
Total Charlotte NC Real Estate Market Overview July 1, 2009 - July 31, 2009 Data for all counties and cities served by the Carolina Multiple Listing Service including Charlotte, Monroe, Concord, Gastonia, Mooresville, and many others. New Active Listings In July, 4503 single family detached homes were listed throughout the Charlotte area. This was a decline of 17.12% [...]
July 2009 Market Update for Area 13 Lake Norman NC. Detailed info on what sellers are ACTUALLY receiving.
Real Estate Market Update for Lake Norman North Carolina, MLS Area 13 Including the cities of Mooresville, Cornelius, Huntersville, Denver, Terrell, Statesville, and Sherrills Ford Data gathered for July 1- July 31, 2009 New Listings In July, 288 single family listings were added to the inventory of homes for sale in area 13. This was a 13.83% increase from June [...]
July 2009 Market Update for Area 11 Cabarrus County NC. Detailed info on what sellers are ACTUALLY receiving
Cabarrus County North Carolina Market Update for: Real Estate Market Update Single Family Homes in Cabarrus County North Carolina Area 11 including: Cabarrus Neighborhoods: Ashebrook, Beaver Pond, Beverly Hills, Bradford Park, Braxton Estates, Cabarrus Crossing, Canterfield, Central Park, Christenbury Mews, Cochran Farms, English Woods, Falcon Chase, Glen Grove, Governors Pointe, Greystone, Harbour Towne, Havenbrook, Hawick Commons, Heatherstone, Hidden [...]
July 2009 Market Update for Area 10 - Union County- Detailed info on what sellers are ACTUALLY receiving.
Real Estate Market Update for Single Family Homes in Union County North Carolina including: Matthews, Stallings, Indian Trail, Weddington, Monroe, Marvin, Wesley Chapel, Mineral Springs, Waxhaw, Marshville, Wingate, and Peachland Data gathered for July 1 2009 - July 31, 2009 from the CMLS Active Listings In July, 478 single family detached homes were listed for sale in Union county North Carolina. [...]
In a down market, owner financing may be the way to overcome your losses
With inventories at record highs, sellers are looking for a way to make their property stand out and sell quickly. However, that usually means offering an above average home at a below average price which can be a tough pill to swallow. Many sellers are considering a lease-purchase or lease-option which would allow the buyer [...]
July 2009 Market Update for Area 9. Detailed info on what sellers are ACTUALLY receiving.
Charlotte North Carolina Market Update for: Real Estate Market Update for Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 9 including: Charlotte Neighborhoods: Abbington, Aberdeen Park, Americana Park, Avery Glen, Barkley, Barley Greens, Barrington, Beckett, Biddle Heights, Biddleville, Biltmore park, Birkdale, Braemar, Brasilia park, Brookfield, Brookline, Capps, Carrington Ridge, Carronbrige, Cashion Woods, Cedarfield, Chastain, Cindy Park, Claiborne [...]
If you?re paying 18 discount points, you should not buy that house!
For the last couple of years, I have had mixed feelings about NACA and our group does not participate or advise clients to go through the program. For us, it had been purely a business decision since NACA charges buyer agents a substantial fee for their clients to participate. Therefore, given all of the other [...]
July 2009 Market Update for Area 8. Detailed info on what sellers are ACTUALLY receiving.
Charlotte North Carolina Market Update for: Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 8 including: Charlotte Neighborhoods including Abernathy Woods, Allenbrook, Americana Park, Ashley Park, Beechwood, Belemeade Green, Biddleville, Brookfield, Brookmere, Camp Green, Catawba River, Cedar Mill, Chapel Grove, Cherokee Forest, Cheshire Commons, Clanton Park, Clinchfield, Coulwood, Creekside, Cross Creek, Dowd Heights, Eagle Nest, ,Enderly [...]
July 2009 Market Update for Area 6. Detailed info on what sellers are ACTUALLY receiving.
Charlotte North Carolina Market Update for: Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 6 including: Charlotte Neighborhoods including Dilworth, Wilmore, Selwyn Farms, Sedgefield, Broadmoor, Madison Park, Ashbrook, Colonial Village, Collins Park, Stone Orchard, Montclaire, Freeland Park. Data gathered for July 1, 2009 - July 31, 2009 Active Listings In July, 104 single family detached homes were [...]
July 2009 Market Update for South Charlotte Area 5. Detailed info on what sellers are ACTUALLY receiving.
Ce harlotte North Carolina Market Update for: Real Estate Market Update for Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 5 including: Charlotte Neighborhoods West of Providence Road and East of Park Road including, Cherry, Dilworth, Myers Park, Barclay Downs, Foxcroft, Beverly Woods, Cameron Wood, South Park, Quail Hollow, Olde Providence, Shadow Lake, Stone Creek Ranch, and [...]
July 2009 Market Update for Matthews NC and Charlotte NC Area 4. Detailed info on what sellers are ACTUALLY receiving.
Real Estate Market Update for Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 4 including: Charlotte, Matthews. Neighborhoods West of Hwy 74, Independence Blvd. and East of Providence Road including, Grier Heights, Chantilly, Cotswold, Elizabeth, Eastover, Beverly Crest, Sardis Woods, High Timbers, Downtown Matthews, Lansdowne, Providence Plantation, and others. Data gathered for July 1 2009 [...]
July 2009 Market Update for Area 3 - Matthews, Charlotte & Mint Hill Housing- Detailed info on what sellers are ACTUALLY receiving.
Market Update for Matthews, Mint Hill, and Charlotte NC (MLS Area 3). For all neighborhoods west of Independence Blvd and South of 24/27 in Mecklenburg County, including the towns of Mint Hill, Matthews, and Charlotte. Data gathered for July 1 2009 - July 31 2009 from the CMLS Active Listings In July, 157 single family detached homes were listed [...]
July 2009 Market Update for Area 2 - East Charlotte - What Sellers are ACTUALLY Receiving.
Charlotte North Carolina Market Update for: Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 2 including: Charlotte Neighborhoods East of N. Tryon Street and North of Albermarle Road (24/27) including the neighborhoods of Plaza Midwood, NoDa (The Arts District), Belmont, McCarron, Old Stone Crossing, Buckleigh. Data gathered for July 1, 2009 - July 31, 2009 New Active [...]
July 2009 Market Update for Area 1 - Northeast Charlotte- Detailed info on what sellers are ACTUALLY receiving.
Real Estate Market Update for Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 1 including: Charlotte, Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville Neighborhoods East of I-77, North of N. Tryon Street, West of Cabarrus County, and South of Iredell County including the neighborhoods of Highland Creek, Vermillion, Heritage Green, River Run, Skybrook, Northstone, Cambridge Grove, and others. Data gathered [...]
Over 1 Acre 3 Bedroom Ranch in HOA Free Neighborhood
$169,000 Location: 6033 Indian Brook Drive Indian Trail, NC 28104 Map and Directions Single Family Home 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms Lot: 1.11 acre(s) Description Split bedroom ranch on over one acre. Home features new flooring in the living room. The front porch is waiting for your rocking chair. The large owners bedroom is spacious with room to expand. A huge bonus is the large sunroom [...]
1920?s Character - 1 Bed 1.5 Bath - Walking Distance to Center City
$169,900 Location: 712 Louise Ave 203 Charlotte, NC 28204 Map and Directions Condominium 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom 1 Partial Bathroom Interior: 726 sqft Description The Rutzler includes only 18 renovated flats located at 712 Louise Avenue in the historic Elizabeth neighborhood, walking distance to center city. Originally designed by renowned architect F.L. Bonfoey, the circa 1928 Rutzler features quality finishes that are nearly impossible to find today [...]
So why hasn?t the home buyer tax credit proved as successful as Cash For Clunkers?
Cash for clunkers is proving wildly popular. In just 4 days, the program, which had funding that was expected to last through November, is now broke and hoping the Senate doesn’t kill their lifeline from the House. Should all go well, Cash for Clunkers will receive another $2 billion, which should help the program survive [...]
June 2008 Charlotte Area Single Family Detached Real Estate Market Stats - Entire CMLS area
Total Charlotte NC Real Estate Market Overview June 1, 2008 - June 31, 2008 Data for all counties and cities served by the Carolina Multiple Listing Service including Charlotte, Monroe, Concord, Gastonia, Mooresville, and many others. New Active Listings In June, 4476 single family detached homes were listed throughout the Charlotte area. This was a decline of 19.29% from [...]
June 2009 Market Update for Area 13 Lake Norman NC. Detailed info on what sellers are ACTUALLY receiving.
Real Estate Market Update for Lake Norman North Carolina, MLS Area 13 Including the cities of Mooresville, Cornelius, Huntersville, Denver, Terrell, Statesville, and Sherrills Ford Data gathered for June 1- June 10, 2009 New Listings In June, 253 single family listings were added to the inventory of homes for sale in area 13. This was a 8.99% decrease from May and [...]
June 2009 Market Update for Area 11 Cabarrus County NC. Detailed info on what sellers are ACTUALLY receiving
Cabarrus County North Carolina Market Update for: Real Estate Market Update Single Family Homes in Cabarrus County North Carolina Area 11 including: Cabarrus Neighborhoods: Ashebrook, Beaver Pond, Beverly Hills, Bradford Park, Braxton Estates, Cabarrus Crossing, Canterfield, Central Park, Christenbury Mews, Cochran Farms, English Woods, Falcon Chase, Glen Grove, Governors Pointe, Greystone, Harbour Towne, Havenbrook, Hawick Commons, Heatherstone, Hidden [...]
June 2009 Market Update for Area 10 - Union County- Detailed info on what sellers are ACTUALLY receiving.
Real Estate Market Update for Single Family Homes in Union County North Carolina including: Matthews, Stallings, Indian Trail, Weddington, Monroe, Marvin, Wesley Chapel, Mineral Springs, Waxhaw, Marshville, Wingate, and Peachland Data gathered for June 1 2009 - June 30, 2009 from the CMLS Active Listings In June, 525 single family detached homes were listed for sale in Union county North Carolina. [...]
June 2009 Market Update for Area 9. Detailed info on what sellers are ACTUALLY receiving.
Charlotte North Carolina Market Update for: Real Estate Market Update for Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 9 including: Charlotte Neighborhoods: Abbington, Aberdeen Park, Americana Park, Avery Glen, Barkley, Barley Greens, Barrington, Beckett, Biddle Heights, Biddleville, Biltmore park, Birkdale, Braemar, Brasilia park, Brookfield, Brookline, Capps, Carrington Ridge, Carronbrige, Cashion Woods, Cedarfield, Chastain, Cindy Park, Claiborne [...]
June 2009 Market Update for Area 8. Detailed info on what sellers are ACTUALLY receiving.
Charlotte North Carolina Market Update for: Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 8 including: Charlotte Neighborhoods including Abernathy Woods, Allenbrook, Americana Park, Ashley Park, Beechwood, Belemeade Green, Biddleville, Brookfield, Brookmere, Camp Green, Catawba River, Cedar Mill, Chapel Grove, Cherokee Forest, Cheshire Commons, Clanton Park, Clinchfield, Coulwood, Creekside, Cross Creek, Dowd Heights, Eagle Nest, ,Enderly [...]
June 2009 Market Update for Area 7. Detailed info on what sellers are ACTUALLY receiving.
Charlotte North Carolina Market Update for: Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 7 including: Charlotte Neighborhoods including: Arbor Glen, Ayrsley, Berewick, Braddock Green, Brianna Terrace, Brighton, Cedar Run, Cedarbrook, Chapel Cove, Clanton Park, Coventry, Deer Creek, Falcon Ridge, Feather Trace, Fircrest, Greycrest, Griers Fork, Hamilton Green, Hamilton Lakes, Hartwell, Hathaway Hills, Huntington Forest, Kingsbridge, [...]
June 2009 Market Update for Area 6. Detailed info on what sellers are ACTUALLY receiving.
Charlotte North Carolina Market Update for: Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 6 including: Charlotte Neighborhoods including Dilworth, Wilmore, Selwyn Farms, Sedgefield, Broadmoor, Madison Park, Ashbrook, Colonial Village, Collins Park, Stone Orchard, Montclaire, Freeland Park. Data gathered for June 1, 2009 - June 30, 2009 Active Listings In June, 115 single family detached homes were [...]
June 2009 Market Update for South Charlotte Area 5. Detailed info on what sellers are ACTUALLY receiving.
Ce harlotte North Carolina Market Update for: Real Estate Market Update for Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 5 including: Charlotte Neighborhoods West of Providence Road and East of Park Road including, Cherry, Dilworth, Myers Park, Barclay Downs, Foxcroft, Beverly Woods, Cameron Wood, South Park, Quail Hollow, Olde Providence, Shadow Lake, Stone Creek Ranch, and [...]
June 2009 Market Update for Matthews NC and Charlotte NC Area 4. Detailed info on what sellers are ACTUALLY receiving.
Real Estate Market Update for Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 4 including: Charlotte, Matthews. Neighborhoods West of Hwy 74, Independence Blvd. and East of Providence Road including, Grier Heights, Chantilly, Cotswold, Elizabeth, Eastover, Beverly Crest, Sardis Woods, High Timbers, Downtown Matthews, Lansdowne, Providence Plantation, and others. Data gathered for June 1 2009 [...]
June 2009 Market Update for Area 3 - Matthews, Charlotte & Mint Hill Housing- Detailed info on what sellers are ACTUALLY receiving.
Market Update for Matthews, Mint Hill, and Charlotte NC (MLS Area 3). For all neighborhoods west of Independence Blvd and South of 24/27 in Mecklenburg County, including the towns of Mint Hill, Matthews, and Charlotte. Data gathered for June 1 2009 - June 30 2009 from the CMLS Active Listings In June, 139 single family detached homes were listed [...]
June 2009 Market Update for Area 2 - East Charlotte - What Sellers are ACTUALLY Receiving.
Charlotte North Carolina Market Update for: Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 2 including: Charlotte Neighborhoods East of N. Tryon Street and North of Albermarle Road (24/27) including the neighborhoods of Plaza Midwood, NoDa (The Arts District), Belmont, McCarron, Old Stone Crossing, Buckleigh. Data gathered for June 1, 2009 - June 30, 2009 New Active Listings In [...]
June 2009 Market Update for Area 1 - Northeast Charlotte- Detailed info on what sellers are ACTUALLY receiving.
Real Estate Market Update for Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 1 including: Charlotte, Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville Neighborhoods East of I-77, North of N. Tryon Street, West of Cabarrus County, and South of Iredell County including the neighborhoods of Highland Creek, Vermillion, Heritage Green, River Run, Skybrook, Northstone, Cambridge Grove, and others. Data gathered [...]
We?re no longer accepting most mortgage pre-approval letters. Here?s why
If you have been actively selling real estate over the last year, you will noticed that a large numbers of sales are falling apart due to financing. Since the beginning of 2009, my group has only had one transaction close on time and that was a cash deal. Ask the loan officers and they blame [...]
Breathtaking Renovation! 5 beds/3 Full & 2 Half Bath with Full Basement in Lansdowne Charlotte NC
$575,000 Location: 6541 Folger Drive Charlotte, NC 28270 Map and Directions Single Family Home 5 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Partial Bathrooms Interior: 4400 sqft Lot: 0.58 acre(s) Description Breathtaking! Completely remodeled top to bottom featuring an open floor plan. A new luxury kitchen with glass tiles stainless steal appliances and large center island will provide ample storage. The family room features a vaulted ceiling with ceiling fans, [...]
5 Opportunities To Buy Foreclosed Real Estate
Every home buyer today is looking for a great deal and that has led them to consider foreclosed properties. However, most are unaware of the life cycle of such properties and the opportunities that exist at each stage. So here’s a breakdown of the life of a foreclosed property and the benefits at each stage. Pre-foreclosure A [...]
Real Estate is a major component of the American Clean Energy and Security Act.
What I haven’t heard discussed anywhere regarding the American Clean Energy and Security Act (otherwise known as Cap & Trade) is the profound effects it will have on residental real estate. http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2454/text?version=rh&nid=t0:rh:2259 As I read this bill, I discovered that the federal government will create a labling and energy audit program to improve the efficency [...]
May 2008 Charlotte Area Single Family Detached Real Estate Market Stats - Entire CMLS area
Total Charlotte NC Real Estate Market Overview May 1, 2008 - May 31, 2008 Data for all counties and cities served by the Carolina Multiple Listing Service including Charlotte, Monroe, Concord, Gastonia, Mooresville, and many others. New Active Listings In May, 4319 single family detached homes were listed throughout the Charlotte area. This was a decline of 24.76% from 2008 [...]
May 2009 Market Update for Area 13 Lake Norman NC. Detailed info on what sellers are ACTUALLY receiving.
Real Estate Market Update for Lake Norman North Carolina, MLS Area 13 Including the cities of Mooresville, Cornelius, Huntersville, Denver, Terrell, Statesville, and Sherrills Ford Data gathered for May 1- May 10, 2009 New Listings In May, 278 single family listings were added to the inventory of homes for sale in area 13. This was a 18.71% increase from April and [...]
May 2009 Market Update for Area 11 Cabarrus County NC. Detailed info on what sellers are ACTUALLY receiving
Cabarrus County North Carolina Market Update for: Real Estate Market Update Single Family Homes in Cabarrus County North Carolina Area 11 including: Cabarrus Neighborhoods: Ashebrook, Beaver Pond, Beverly Hills, Bradford Park, Braxton Estates, Cabarrus Crossing, Canterfield, Central Park, Christenbury Mews, Cochran Farms, English Woods, Falcon Chase, Glen Grove, Governors Pointe, Greystone, Harbour Towne, Havenbrook, Hawick Commons, Heatherstone, Hidden [...]
May 2009 Market Update for Area 10 - Union County- Detailed info on what sellers are ACTUALLY receiving.
Real Estate Market Update for Single Family Homes in Union County North Carolina including: Matthews, Stallings, Indian Trail, Weddington, Monroe, Marvin, Wesley Chapel, Mineral Springs, Waxhaw, Marshville, Wingate, and Peachland Data gathered for May 1 2009 - May 31, 2009 from the CMLS Active Listings In May, 459 single family detached homes were listed for sale in Union county North Carolina. [...]
May 2009 Market Update for Area 9. Detailed info on what sellers are ACTUALLY receiving.
Charlotte North Carolina Market Update for: Real Estate Market Update for Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 9 including: Charlotte Neighborhoods: Abbington, Aberdeen Park, Americana Park, Avery Glen, Barkley, Barley Greens, Barrington, Beckett, Biddle Heights, Biddleville, Biltmore park, Birkdale, Braemar, Brasilia park, Brookfield, Brookline, Capps, Carrington Ridge, Carronbrige, Cashion Woods, Cedarfield, Chastain, Cindy Park, Claiborne [...]
May 2009 Market Update for Area 8. Detailed info on what sellers are ACTUALLY receiving.
Charlotte North Carolina Market Update for: Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 8 including: Charlotte Neighborhoods including Abernathy Woods, Allenbrook, Americana Park, Ashley Park, Beechwood, Belemeade Green, Biddleville, Brookfield, Brookmere, Camp Green, Catawba River, Cedar Mill, Chapel Grove, Cherokee Forest, Cheshire Commons, Clanton Park, Clinchfield, Coulwood, Creekside, Cross Creek, Dowd Heights, Eagle Nest, ,Enderly [...]
May 2009 Market Update for Area 7. Detailed info on what sellers are ACTUALLY receiving.
Charlotte North Carolina Market Update for: Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 7 including: Charlotte Neighborhoods including: Arbor Glen, Ayrsley, Berewick, Braddock Green, Brianna Terrace, Brighton, Cedar Run, Cedarbrook, Chapel Cove, Clanton Park, Coventry, Deer Creek, Falcon Ridge, Feather Trace, Fircrest, Greycrest, Griers Fork, Hamilton Green, Hamilton Lakes, Hartwell, Hathaway Hills, Huntington Forest, Kingsbridge, [...]
May 2009 Market Update for Area 6. Detailed info on what sellers are ACTUALLY receiving.
Charlotte North Carolina Market Update for: Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 6 including: Charlotte Neighborhoods including Dilworth, Wilmore, Selwyn Farms, Sedgefield, Broadmoor, Madison Park, Ashbrook, Colonial Village, Collins Park, Stone Orchard, Montclaire, Freeland Park. Data gathered for May 1, 2009 - May 31, 2009 Active Listings In May, 127 single family detached homes [...]
May 2009 Market Update for South Charlotte Area 5. Detailed info on what sellers are ACTUALLY receiving.
Charlotte North Carolina Market Update for: Real Estate Market Update for Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 5 including: Charlotte Neighborhoods West of Providence Road and East of Park Road including, Cherry, Dilworth, Myers Park, Barclay Downs, Foxcroft, Beverly Woods, Cameron Wood, South Park, Quail Hollow, Olde Providence, Shadow Lake, Stone Creek Ranch, and Ballantyne. [...]
May 2009 Market Update for Matthews NC and Charlotte NC Area 4. Detailed info on what sellers are ACTUALLY receiving.
Real Estate Market Update for Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 4 including: Charlotte, Matthews. Neighborhoods West of Hwy 74, Independence Blvd. and East of Providence Road including, Grier Heights, Chantilly, Cotswold, Elizabeth, Eastover, Beverly Crest, Sardis Woods, High Timbers, Downtown Matthews, Lansdowne, Providence Plantation, and others. Data gathered for May 1 2009 [...]
May 2009 Market Update for Area 3 - Matthews, Charlotte & Mint Hill Housing- Detailed info on what sellers are ACTUALLY receiving.
Market Update for Matthews, Mint Hill, and Charlotte NC (MLS Area 3). For all neighborhoods west of Independence Blvd and South of 24/27 in Mecklenburg County, including the towns of Mint Hill, Matthews, and Charlotte. Data gathered for May 1 2009 - May 31 2009 from the CMLS Active Listings In May, 157 single family detached homes were [...]
May 2009 Market Update for Area 2 - East Charlotte - What Sellers are ACTUALLY Receiving.
Charlotte North Carolina Market Update for: Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 2 including: Charlotte Neighborhoods East of N. Tryon Street and North of Albermarle Road (24/27) including the neighborhoods of Plaza Midwood, NoDa (The Arts District), Belmont, McCarron, Old Stone Crossing, Buckleigh. Data gathered for May 1, 2009 - May 31, 2009 New Active [...]
May 2009 Market Update for Area 1 - Northeast Charlotte- Detailed info on what sellers are ACTUALLY receiving.
Real Estate Market Update for Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 1 including: Charlotte, Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville Neighborhoods East of I-77, North of N. Tryon Street, West of Cabarrus County, and South of Iredell County including the neighborhoods of Highland Creek, Vermillion, Heritage Green, River Run, Skybrook, Northstone, Cambridge Grove, and others. Data gathered [...]
Beautifully Appointed 3 bed/3 bath Home in Matthews, NC
Single Family Home for sale in Matthews, NC $255,000 Location: 3016 Ivy Brook Place Matthews, NC 28104 Map and Directions Single Family Home 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1 Partial Bathroom Interior: 2668 sqft Lot: 00 sqft Description An A++ Home that features an open floor plan, main level office, spacious designer kitchen overlooking living room with built-in cabinetry. Enjoy the morning in the naturally bright morning room [...]
The last day to sell your home this summer is
Real estate is seasonal regardless of the market. Typically, more homes sell in the spring and summer than in the fall and winter. December is the one odd month as many buyers rush to cash in on the tax incentives by closing before December 31. That being said, there is a much better time to [...]
April 2008 Charlotte Area Single Family Detached Real Estate Market Stats - Entire CMLS area
Total Charlotte NC Real Estate Market Overview April 1, 2008 - April 30, 2008 Data for all counties and cities served by the Carolina Multiple Listing Service including Charlotte, Monroe, Concord, Gastonia, Mooresville, and many others. New Active Listings In April, 4731 single family detached homes were listed throughout the Charlotte area. This was a decline of 23.24% from [...]
April 2009 Market Update for Area 13 Lake Norman NC. Detailed info on what sellers are ACTUALLY receiving.
Real Estate Market Update for Lake Norman North Carolina, MLS Area 13 Including the cities of Mooresville, Cornelius, Huntersville, Denver, Terrell, Statesville, and Sherrills Ford Data gathered for April 1- April 30, 2009 New Listings In April, 342 single family listings were added to the inventory of homes for sale in area 13. This was a 9.62% increase from March and [...]
Changes to the first time home buyer tax credit will do little here in Charlotte
Yesterday, the HUD secretary officially released the details of the FHA’s plan to allow first time home buyers to use their $8,000 tax credit at closing. When the plan was first announced, the speculation was that it would have allowed buyers to all or a portion towards their down payment. However yesterday’s press release explained [...]
April 2009 Market Update for Area 11 Cabarrus County NC. Detailed info on what sellers are ACTUALLY receiving
Cabarrus County North Carolina Market Update for: Real Estate Market Update Single Family Homes in Cabarrus County North Carolina Area 11 including: Cabarrus Neighborhoods: Ashebrook, Beaver Pond, Beverly Hills, Bradford Park, Braxton Estates, Cabarrus Crossing, Canterfield, Central Park, Christenbury Mews, Cochran Farms, English Woods, Falcon Chase, Glen Grove, Governors Pointe, Greystone, Harbour Towne, Havenbrook, Hawick Commons, Heatherstone, Hidden [...]
April 2009 Market Update for Area 10 - Union County- Detailed info on what sellers are ACTUALLY receiving.
Real Estate Market Update for Single Family Homes in Union County North Carolina including: Matthews, Stallings, Indian Trail, Weddington, Monroe, Marvin, Wesley Chapel, Mineral Springs, Waxhaw, Marshville, Wingate, and Peachland Data gathered for April 1 2009 - April 30, 2009 from the CMLS Active Listings In April, 546 single family detached homes were listed for sale in Union county North Carolina. [...]
April 2009 Market Update for Area 9. Detailed info on what sellers are ACTUALLY receiving.
Charlotte North Carolina Market Update for: Real Estate Market Update for Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 9 including: Charlotte Neighborhoods: Abbington, Aberdeen Park, Americana Park, Avery Glen, Barkley, Barley Greens, Barrington, Beckett, Biddle Heights, Biddleville, Biltmore park, Birkdale, Braemar, Brasilia park, Brookfield, Brookline, Capps, Carrington Ridge, Carronbrige, Cashion Woods, Cedarfield, Chastain, Cindy Park, Claiborne [...]
April 2009 Market Update for Area 8. Detailed info on what sellers are ACTUALLY receiving.
Charlotte North Carolina Market Update for: Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 8 including: Charlotte Neighborhoods including Abernathy Woods, Allenbrook, Americana Park, Ashley Park, Beechwood, Belemeade Green, Biddleville, Brookfield, Brookmere, Camp Green, Catawba River, Cedar Mill, Chapel Grove, Cherokee Forest, Cheshire Commons, Clanton Park, Clinchfield, Coulwood, Creekside, Cross Creek, Dowd Heights, Eagle Nest, ,Enderly [...]
April 2009 Market Update for Area 7. Detailed info on what sellers are ACTUALLY receiving.
Charlotte North Carolina Market Update for: Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 7 including: Charlotte Neighborhoods including: Arbor Glen, Ayrsley, Berewick, Braddock Green, Brianna Terrace, Brighton, Cedar Run, Cedarbrook, Chapel Cove, Clanton Park, Coventry, Deer Creek, Falcon Ridge, Feather Trace, Fircrest, Greycrest, Griers Fork, Hamilton Green, Hamilton Lakes, Hartwell, Hathaway Hills, Huntington Forest, Kingsbridge, [...]
April 2009 Market Update for Area 6. Detailed info on what sellers are ACTUALLY receiving.
Charlotte North Carolina Market Update for: Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 6 including: Charlotte Neighborhoods including Dilworth, Wilmore, Selwyn Farms, Sedgefield, Broadmoor, Madison Park, Ashbrook, Colonial Village, Collins Park, Stone Orchard, Montclaire, Freeland Park. Data gathered for April 1, 2009 - April 30, 2009 Active Listings In April, 127 single family detached homes were [...]
April 2009 Market Update for South Charlotte Area 5. Detailed info on what sellers are ACTUALLY receiving.
Charlotte North Carolina Market Update for: Real Estate Market Update for Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 5 including: Charlotte Neighborhoods West of Providence Road and East of Park Road including, Cherry, Dilworth, Myers Park, Barclay Downs, Foxcroft, Beverly Woods, Cameron Wood, South Park, Quail Hollow, Olde Providence, Shadow Lake, Stone Creek Ranch, and Ballantyne. [...]
