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Why buy a new construction home?

Why buy a new construction home?  Consider this:  there is much uncertainty when you search exclusively for resale homes. The baseline price is unknown- meaning what price will the seller take? What will the inspector find? Might the seller fix anything? How about deferred maintenance issues that may surface after you move in? How much […]
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Find out what your home may be worth.

Input your address.  Get a free home value estimate. ValueMap delivers estimated home values, detailed property information and a variety of market indicators.  Free for you to use.  Keep in mind these are only estimates.  It’s best to call me to get a free, comparative market analysis for your Lake Norman area home. Click here […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Matt Morano, certified new home co-broker.

Matt Morano, Certified New Home Co-Broker. Here is why you should never walk into a model home alone. The new home sales representative only represents the builder. I, as your Realtor, will represent your interests. Realtors sell up to 90% of new homes in the Lake Norman area. I help you stay closer to budget. […]
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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 […]
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What is a VA loan?

Since the creation of the Veterans Affairs (VA) Home Loans Program, over 22 million veterans have achieved the American Dream of homeownership. Many veterans do not know the details of the program and therefore do not take advantage of the benefits available to them. If you are a veteran or you know someone who is, […]
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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 […]
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