10th November 2009
The Elizabeth neighborhood is a very fine, leafy old section of Charlotte , just bridled with charm (and ghosts).
It is, by far, the most haunted neighborhood in Charlotte; even the main green space -- Independence Park -- is deemed to be haunted. It ...
28th October 2009
It's fall and Charlotte homes for sale are still aplenty!
The good news?!!
The Charlotte real estate market has been on an upswing for the past five consecutive months. Cross your fingers, hope and pray, and follow some of these seasonal sellin...
28th October 2009
Real Estate housing report*...whew!
We're not reeling, but we're not moving upwards, like we had been for the past four months.
September closings (1,945) were down by 12.4% over the month of August (2,221). Even our average sales price dipped dow...
28th October 2009
Death and Real Estate.
Nothing is as final as an estate sale. Family members usually have opinions that get vetted in the process. A word to the wise; be succinct, be brief, use a gentle hand, and be prepared for the unexpected.
This can be unstabl...
28th October 2009
Homes for Sale-Vacant or Abandoned?
It is happening across the nation. There are many, many homes that have been left vacant. Some are vacant due to an upcoming foreclosure.
What about the rest of them? What's their story?
The story varies, b...
22nd September 2009
If you are shopping for a home in Charlotte, you may want to check out Huntersville NC real estate.
Huntersville real estate was (and still is) sought out due to its great schools and its ideal location. Back in 1990, Huntersville was just a sleepy li...
10th August 2009
There is plenty of history around the town of Matthews North Carolina. Its location is Southeast of Charlotte; the two blending at their seams. SE Charlotte is the new comer in this party-Matthews has been around since 1872.
It's first name was Stumpt...
02nd August 2009
If location is king in real estate, then Waxhaw uses its prime location to its supreme advantage. The town runs right up to the edge of Mecklenburg County. This area is a big draw for people venturing out of the South Charlotte real estate market.
Folk...
30th July 2009
South Charlotte real estate has always been a safe bet. Whether it was south Charlotte close to uptown (like Myers Park), or further south in Charlotte, down near Ballantyne. It seems that the Ballantyne development had grown so fast, that it has gushed...
30th July 2009
The latest, greatest in prestigious home addresses for the Charlotte NC real estate market, would have to be in Ballantyne. Ballantyne was developed on a stretch of beautiful land (previously the Morrison Hunting Preserve) under the keen eye of Smokey Bi...
30th July 2009
Under the historic canopied boulevards of Myers Park the birds tweet and the joggers jog. This is where the elite of Charlotte NC planted their roots many years ago, and those on the move live (or pine to live) today. The homes you find here, are set in a...
24th July 2009
"The modifications look great! You say your client and his buddy did it? Well, I can see they are very talented. I just have one question. Did they get the proper permits and have the job inspected? "
As the Realtor, I am supposed to know to ask this q...
24th July 2009
It is quite often that buyers will find the right house with the wrong yard...and vice versa...the right yard, wrong house.
What does an old neighborhood mean to you? Large lots? Grand Southern Magnolias and stately Oak trees? Those wonderful outside ...
24th July 2009
The hot days of summer are once again upon us. Humidity rises, swimming pool waters warm, and the air conditioners whirrr. Whether inside or poolside, start digging through some landscaping magazines. Improve your yard, improve your home's value.
If y...
24th July 2009
The big move...Okay, that would be ANY move!
It all starts innocently enough. You start looking at homes on the Internet, then in the Sunday paper; you might even stop by an Open House or a New Home Development.
Suddenly, the bug has you! It's time...
