HUNTSON RESERVE | NEW HOMES IN HUNTERSVILLE, NC

One of the best new home communities in Huntersville, NC is Huntson Reserve by Classica Homes. Prices here run from around $850,000 to $1,200,000. Part of the high price tag is location but you get a lot of standard features from Classica. Check out the tour of the Covina- which features the primary suite on […]

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 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 […]

What is Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)?

What is PMI? Freddie Mac defines PMI as:  that is required for all conforming, conventional loans that have down payments less than 20%. Once you’ve built equity of 20% in your home, you can cancel it and remove that expense from your mortgage payment.” As the borrower, you pay the monthly premiums for the insurance policy, and […]

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. […]

Where are mortgage rates headed in 2018?

Heading higher… According to Freddie Mac’s U.S. Housing Marketing Outlook, interest rates are expected to slowly but surely head higher in 2018.  What does this mean for you if you are considering buying a new home? Depending on the amount of the loan that you secure, a half of a percent (.5%) increase in interest […]

Home selling tips

Home selling is not fun.  It is stressful and frustrating.  But there are 9 things you can do to make it a much better experience- and sell your house faster! Tip 1: Have your home pre-inspected. • Did you know the number one deal killer is the inspection report? • A pre-inspection allows you to: […]

Mortgage rates on the rise so far this year.

But that’s not necessarily bad news. Mortgage rates are on the rise so far this year. But that’s not a bad sign! In a good economy, rising mortgage rates increase demand as many prospective purchasers immediately jump off the fence to guarantee they get the lower rate. As seen in the graphic, home prices APPRECIATED […]