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2008
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Just a few thoughts, and yes these are my personal opinion! For buyers looking to purchase during the winter months, the weather can sometimes be inconvenient but there is an upside to house shopping this time of year. -With leaves off the trees, you can see the yard in its most exposed state. T...
01/31/2008
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I've had many buyers who are excellent at keeping their true feelings about a home in check while we're in front of sellers, list agents and/or builder reps, and I love them for it! When viewing a home or attending an Open House with the seller, list agent or a builder representative present, it...
01/29/2008
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Ah, the new construction "inventory home". These can be excellent opportunities for buyers who have found the neighborhood/area they want, and are ready to move now instead of waiting for a "to be built" home. Builders don't want inventory homes, they have carrying costs associated with homes th...
01/29/2008
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If you drive the southern leg of I-485, you may be interested in the upcoming meeting scheduled at the Ballantyne Breakfast Club. Hey, I drive that road too and I know what a massive headache it can be! The stretch from I-77 eastward toward Johnston/Rea is ill equipped to handle to volume of car...
01/28/2008
Charlotte NC covers a lot of ground - over 240 square miles. Mecklenburg County which includes Charlotte and the smaller towns of Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, Matthews, Mint Hill and Pineville covers over 550 square miles. So why is this important? Well, it's important when searching for h...
01/28/2008
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Here in Charlotte, "built-in" appliances are supposed to convey with the house. But what exactly is a built-in appliance? Built-in means that it's permanently attached to cabinetry/walls/the floor, in some way affixed so that it can't be easily removed or pulled out. What it is not may surprise ...
01/28/2008
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The Charlotte City Council will vote next week on whether or not to move ahead with preliminary studies for a light rail line to the University area. One of the main issues that's up in the air is whether federal funding would be approved for any part of a light rail line to University. Apparen...
01/26/2008
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In a city that is home to so many "transplants" from all over the country, sometimes it seems like Charlotte natives are a rarity. Really, they're not and there are many people who live here and have for quite some time. I've talked to people who've lived here for their entire lives as well as ...
01/25/2008
I don't show real estate in Charlotte NC without having a verified approval from the list agent (or Centralized Showings) but things can still happen that both buyers and myself aren't expecting. On several occasions I've gotten to the front door, rang the bell, and am greeted by a homeowner who...
01/24/2008
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There's a difference between a "want" and a "need", even though many people use those words interchangeably. My definition (just my own personal opinion) is that a "need" is something that you would be uncomfortable without. Buyers are constantly going through and searching real estate in Charlo...
01/24/2008
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