Charlotte Real Estate Updates - Charlotte Homes

The greater Charlotte Real Estate market remains steady and I have personally noticed a large uptick in short sales.  Charlotte Buyers are realizing the benefit of purchasing a short sale.  There are many considerations before buying a short sale but more and more people are now prepared to buy their next home! A short sale exists when ...

Many people relocating to Charlotte (or any unfamiliar city for that matter) do not realize where to start.  Many begin by seeking the largest home for the least expensive price.   Charlotte, as any city, varies dramatically around the city of Charlotte.  That is not to disparage any area; it is simply that every city has a ...

In today's real estate market, sellers are more flexible than ever.  We, my partner Anne Jackson and I, had a lease purchase signed last year in November.  A lease purchase is difficult since many buyers do not have the money required for the contract.  A lease purchase can be complicated.  In a nut shell, you place a non ...

Many do not realize the opportunity in suppressed home prices, foreclosures and short sales.  Keep in mind that the housing market has changed!  What are the condition of Charlotte Foreclosure Homes?  The foreclosure market has changed and the homes range from move in ready to homes that are often worth less than the vacant ...

Bennington Woods, Charlotte  -  Announcing a price reduction on G-6500 Clavell Lane, a 1,700 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story "Upper 2 floors of Condo Unit". Now MLS® $140,000 - Reduced for Quick Sale!  This home is an amazing deal!  It is minutes from the light rail and the Park Road Recreational center and ...

I continue to get phone calls from renters asking for sellers to rent their homes.  Renting out your home is more complex than many renters realize. First, people are moving for a reason.  It could be for a job relocation, shorter commute, need a larger or smaller home, etc.  Most home owners are selling their home and will ...

I have noticed that many Charlotte area maps have been copied form the same source.  Most of these maps has "Westport" on the west side of Lake Norman.  Westport is not a city or a town but a subdivision.  It was initially constructed back in the 70's but has newer homes all the way through the 2000's.  You ...

Colton Ridge is located off of Waxhaw Indian Trail Rd and is a great place to raise a family!  This neighborhoods presents a mix of brick front and full brick homes with large level back yards!  The homes are not "cookie cutter" and you will note a a variety on architecture within the neighborhood. Indian Trail is located ...

There remains a lot of confusion about various terms such as HUD Homes, Foreclosure Homes, REO Homes and Bank Owned Homes.  What is the difference?  Is there a difference?  Yes and no. A foreclosure is technically the procedure the bank/mortgage company takes possession of a debt that is not getting paid.  You do not pay ...

The Short Sale process is definitely improving!  I have had two Charlotte Short sales that were placed back in March and April and have already had responses from the lenders.  They will not be closing for at least another month but the time frame is showing positive improvement! Short sales are a reality in our real estate ...