Selling? Here are 2 ways to get the highest price.

Every homeowner wants to make sure that they maximize their financial reward when selling their home, but how do you guarantee that you receive the maximum value for your house? Here are two ways to ensure that you get the highest price possible. 1. Price it a Little Low This may seem counter-intuitive, but let’s […]

Will your current home suit your needs in retirement?

As more and more baby boomers enter retirement age, the question of whether or not to sell their homes and move will become a hot topic. In today’s housing market climate, with low available inventory in the starter and trade-up home categories, it makes sense to evaluate your home’s ability to adapt to your needs […]

Getting pre-approved should always be your first step.

One way to show you are serious about buying your dream home is to get pre-qualified or pre-approved for a mortgage before starting your search. In many markets across the country the number of buyers searching for their dream homes greatly outnumbers the number of homes for sale. This has led to a competitive marketplace […]

Buying costs much less than renting.

The results of the latest Rent vs. Buy Report from Trulia show that homeownership remains cheaper than renting, with a traditional 30-year fixed rate mortgage, in 98 of the 100 largest metro areas in the United States. In the six years that Trulia has conducted this study, this is the first time that it was […]

MIRABELLA HUNTERSVILLE NC MERITAGE HOMES

Come see Mirabella in Huntersville, NC. New home community by Meritage Homes. Energy efficient, dramatic interiors,and deluxe exterior features. Prices starting in the $300,000s. Basement homes available! A multitude of floor plans. Ranches, 2-story plans as well. Contact for me for details about Mirabella. 704-582-1314. As your new home construction advocate, my services are free […]

5 reasons to hire a real estate professional- me!

Whether you are buying or selling a home, it can be quite the adventure. In this world of instant gratification and internet searches, many sellers think that they can ‘For Sale by Owner’ or ‘FSBO,’ but it’s not as easy as it may seem. That’s why you need an experienced real estate professional to guide […]

Lake Norman waterfront home sales for March 2018.

Huge slow-down noted this March vs. March of 2017. I’ve heard it from many agents-this past March seemed slow in the Lake Norman waterfront market.  Compared to last March, the number of closed sales was down 50% in the following price ranges sampled:  $500,000 to $749,999, $750,000-$999,999 and $2.0 million to $2.99 million.  The $1.0 […]

Lake Norman March 2018 Overview

A slow month for sales across Lake Norman. Lake Norman market activity: Comparing March 2018 vs. March 2017:  Highlights from the graphic include- Steep drop in # of closed sales (down 26%) Inventory down 20% Median sales price down 9%. Keep in mind that the “active” part of the year at Lake Norman begins in […]