Charlotte - North Carolina
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Is your contractor using the new 2010 lead based paint practices?
Starting April 22, 2010, a new EPA rules goes into effect on Renovation of homes that were build before 1978. The major part of this says that if you are going to disturb more than 6 sq. ft. of wall space that has lead based paint, it must be done by a certified contractor. The contractor you [...]
Charlotte NC Ranks Second Best City For Young Adults
Based on the cost of living index, job opportunities, culture and night life, Charlotte NC is ranked the second best city to start life for those under 35. Austin Texas ranked number one. Metropolitan Charlotte is home to about 1.7 million people. Unemployment is at 10% wich is about the national average but our cost [...]
Have home prices stabelized in Charlotte, NC?
This is what sellers are asking me in this turbulent market. I believed that Charlotte’s home prices hit bottom toward the end of 2009, however, being the optimist I am, that wasn’t the case. Though we’ve seen the job market stabilize and employers beginning to hire again, the general consumer…I should say home buyer, is [...]
Grow your Profit Share Tree at Keller Williams Realty
“WOW” will be the first word I use to describe Keller Williams Realty. I’ve been with Keller Williams almost 4 years now and I seace to be amazed at how much this company has to offer and how well master minded our leaders at the top really are. I made the move to Keller Williams [...]
Low cost improvements that will help boost your homes appeal to buyers
The past two years proved to be a challenging housing market. For sellers, that meant lots of competing homes on the market, reduced home prices and low-ball offers that haven’t been appealing. So, if you will be putting your home on the market in 2010, what can you do to stand out from the pack, get [...]
Different Strokes for Different Folks
I’m always intrigued with what influences a buyers decision on what house style best fits their needs and desires. Some people prefer ranch homes, others prefer two story homes. Many of my clients moving to Charlotte from the north want homes with basements while many of my clients moving from out west prefer ranch homes. [...]
Keller Williams Realty - The ?right? place for the ?right? associate
I’m proud to say that I’ve been with Keller Williams Realty for almost 4 years now. If I knew what I know now, I would have joined Keller Williams when I got into the real estate business back in 2003. Back then, Keller Williams wasn’t widely known. Having national recognition was important to me, as [...]
2010 - The year that the Real Estate market makes an upward turn?
Now that 2009 is practically behind us, we know that the real estate market took a downward turn and has remained that way for the last two years. Economic indicators are showing that 2010 may be the year that we see the market improve. Nationally, home prices have pretty much stabilized but some areas are still [...]
Blakeney Area - Charlotte, NC
Well if you haven’t checked out the new Blakeney area in South Charlotte, you need too! This new and growing area sits south-east of Ballantyne. Like Ballantyne, Blakeney has its own shopping and dining venue as well as professional businesses and services. The heart of Blakeney is located at the major cross streets of Rea Road and [...]
2009 Charlotte Real Estate?Year In Review
Well here we are at the end of another year in a shaken economic market. Many thought that 2009 would prove to levitate consumer confidence, causing a quicker turn in market conditions. The reality is that 2009 pretty much stood even with 2008. Home prices in Charlotte held steady in some areas, where values dropped a [...]
