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By Debe Maxwell, CRS, The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!
(Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310)
Over 55 Active Adult Community Four Seasons at Gold Hill (Lake Wylie SC) Over 55 Active Adult Community by K. Hovanian- If you’re retiring soon or are retired, love to fish and boat and looking for low SC taxes, here’s an active adult, over-55 community that's just right for you! Four Seasons at Gold Hill is just off of I-77 and only 18 miles from Uptown Charlotte, Four Seasons at Gold Hill has it all—managable sized homes with plenty of storage, all the upgrades, sunrooms and porches, handicap accessibility if you need it, low HOA fees and lots of amenities!  About 300 families reside in Four Seasons, why not you? Google Map to Four Seasons at Gold Hill, (s only 18 Miles To Uptown Charlotte)!   Live near the lake and near Charlotte’s AAA baseball team, the Charlotte Knights.  Convenien...
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There is always something that needs a homeowner's attention, including yard maintenance, appliance maintenance, plumbing, electrical and much more!  It all can be very overwhelming; some important things are often forgotten.   The most common appliance maintenance issue often overlooked by homeowners is the clothes dryer.  We throw in a load of wet laundry, set the dial and take it for granted as it usually gives us the result we are looking for; dry clothes.   Unless you're one of the unfortunate people who have experienced a dryer fire you probably don't give it much thought.  Do you know that over 15,000 dryer fires are reported annually?  Almost every one of these fires is caused by failure to maintain with proper dryer vent cleaning.   Your dryer duct system removes the moisture, ...
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The most common appliance maintenance issue often overlooked by homeowners is the clothes dryer   Fort Mill, SC - At a recent workshop for homeowners, Emilie Benvegna, owner of dryer vent wizard spoke about appliance maintenance, mainly, clothes dryers.  "Over 15,000 dryer fires are reported annually; most of these fires are a result of improper maintenance.  Your clothes dryer is more likely to start a fire than any other appliance in your home; yet, many consumers are not aware of the importance of annual dryer vent cleaning."   Emilie explained that the lint screen only catches about 60 percent of the lint removed from laundry.  This means that nearly 40 percent becomes trapped in the dryer duct system.   Emilie said, "As lint builds up, air flow is restricted; therefore, heat and mo...
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By Tim Guilliams, Real Estate and Relocation Consultant
(Rinehart Realty)
Getting your house ready to list on the market can be a stressful time, but the really stressful time occurs when they house is actually on the market.  Sellers need to be ready at all times for a potential buyer to call wanting to set up an appointment.  This means keeping the house picked up at all times and being willing to leave on a moments notice so real estate agents can bring buyers in.  Many times appointments will be made last minute because while driving buyers may notice a house for sale that was not on their list and they may be interested in looking at the home.  If sellers are not willing to accommodate a last minute request the prospective buyer may leave and not come back.  Keep in mind all it takes is one buyer and a seller does not want to let any potential buyer get ...
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By Tim Guilliams, Real Estate and Relocation Consultant
(Rinehart Realty)
Are you a full-time professional real estate agent? How long have you worked full time in real estate? How long have you been representing buyers? What professional designations do you have?Knowing whether or not your agent practices full time can help you determine potential scheduling conflicts and his or her commitment to your transaction. As with any profession, the number of years a person has been in the business does not necessarily reflect the level of service you can expect, but it is a good starting point for your discussion. The same issue can apply to professional designations. Do you have a personal assistant, team or staff to handle different parts of the purchase? What are their names and how will each of them help me in my transaction? How do I communicate with them?It ...
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By Tim Guilliams, Real Estate and Relocation Consultant
(Rinehart Realty)
The asking price you set for your home significantly affects whether you will profit in the sale, how much you will profit and how long your home will sit on the market. Your real estate agent's knowledge of the overall market and what's selling - or not selling - will be invaluable in helping you determine the price. The objective is to find a price that the market will bear but won't leave money on the table. Here are some points to consider: Time. Time is not on your side when it comes to real estate. Although many factors influence the outcome, perhaps time is the biggest determinant in whether or not you see a profit and how much you profit. Studies show that the longer a house stays on the market, the less likely it is to sell for the original asking price. Therefore, if your goal...
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By Tim Guilliams, Real Estate and Relocation Consultant
(Rinehart Realty)
Sellers need to pay particular attention this time of year when it comes to the outside appearance of their home if trying to sell.  Many prospective buyers will drive by and if there is no curb appeal these potential buyers will be less likely to make an appointment to come in and look at the rest of the home.  There are some simple tips that will add great value and bring potential buyers inside. *  Keep the lawn mowed.  Check the local forecast and don't let your grass appear overgrown due to days with rain.  Be aware of the forecast and mow your lawn as needed so it remains neat and manicured. *  Plant fresh flowers and plants in your natural areas around the home and don't forget the appeal of flowerpots on the porch with fresh plantings.  If plants die replace them and don't leave...
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Do you need a professional level Virtual Tour for one of your listings? We provide interactive floor plan based tours for agents and would love to add you to our site as a featured Realtor for your area. See some samples we did in Lexington, South Carolina by clicking on the photo below. Once page loads open up a tour by clicking on click to open home.
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By Tim Guilliams, Real Estate and Relocation Consultant
(Rinehart Realty)
This may be your opportunity to live in your dream home! Remember when you bought your current home, you really wanted to buy that dream home, but it was out of reach. With prices lower than never before and interest rates at all time lows ,this may be the time when that dream home is within reach! The money you may "lose" on the sale of your current home you can be more than made up on the ownership of your dream home! Let's sit down and take a look at your options before this opportunity passes you by for good. The door is open and its up to you to step through and make it happen.  Contact us today at Rock Hill Homes  
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By Carmen Miller
(Miller Realty Group)
The Stock Market was up Thursday but why? Many speculated the G20 conference proposal for heavier global bank regulation helped the market. What maybe the postive market trigger last Thursday was the FASB accounting rule change on how financial institutions value their assets. What does this have to do with the Fort Mill home market? Hold on let me explain.   Thursday FASB (Financial Accounting Standards Board) changed the market to market accounting rule that allows banks and other financial institutions more leeway on setting the value of their assets rather than valuing the assets at current market prices.  The market seemed to like this news.   Read the rest of this post at http://homesfortmill.com/fort-mill-news/fort-mill-home-market-may-benefit-from-fasb-rule-change/  
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By Carmen Miller
(Miller Realty Group)
  The Fort Mill in York County SC may get a economic boost next fall with the addition of a new Fed Express distribution facility. Fed Ex Ground, York County officials , and The South Carolina Department of Commerce all announced Fed Ex Ground will open a $14 million regional distribution center in northern York County, S.C., in October.  The distribution center could generate about 22 full time jobs and up to 200 combined part-time positions and independent contractors. The 113,000-square-foot facility will be built in Crescent Resources’ Lakemont Business Park, off Interstate 77 at Carowinds near the South Carolina and North Carolina border. FedEx Ground was founded in 1985 and specializes in small-package ground shipping. Post is from http://homesfortmill.com/local-information-fort-m...
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By Tim Guilliams, Real Estate and Relocation Consultant
(Rinehart Realty)
There seems to be a lot of confusion among consumers these days when they are trying to understand short sales and foreclosures. Many consumers think these are the same things with the same results.  This is not true.  A sale of a house in which the proceeds fall short of what the owner still owe on the mortgage is a short sale.   Many lenders will agree to accept the proceeds of a short sale and forgive the rest of what is owed on the mortgage when the owner cannot make the mortgage payments. By accepting a short sale, the lender can avoid a lengthy and costly foreclosure, and the owner is able to pay off the loan for less than what he owes.  For many homeowners this is a good option and allows them to keep their credit somewhat intact vs having to have a bankruptcy on their record.  T...
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By Tim Guilliams, Real Estate and Relocation Consultant
(Rinehart Realty)
It is definitely a buyer's market, but if you don't have realistic expectations as either a buyer or a seller this can be a disappointing time.  Due to the current state of the economy homes are not selling for as a high a price as they may have a couple of years ago.  Having said that, if you are selling and buying you need to remember that even though the house may not sell for the price you are hoping you can recoup on the buyer side of the transaction and end up purchasing more house than possible a couple of years ago.  Be realistic with your expectations and take the emotion out of the deal.  Understand the market in your area and understand that the goal is to offer fair deals to buyers and sellers.  Many people trying to sell their home will believe their home is worth a certain...
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By Tim Guilliams, Real Estate and Relocation Consultant
(Rinehart Realty)
Seems today that the whole world is on sale.  Use this to your advantage particularly if you are shopping for a mortgage.  Banks and lending companies are working hard for your business and there are many incentives that are being offered that consumers need to research, understand and seek out.  On the market today there are a tremendous number of incentives that continue to pop up each day for first time home buyers plus with the $8000 tax credit there are few downsides in making your first home purchase.  It is not uncommon for financial institutions to offer special incentives for educators and many financial institutions are offering special programs in an effort to get consumers to invest in real estate.  Even if you have been with a financial institution or particular lender for ...
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By Tim Guilliams, Real Estate and Relocation Consultant
(Rinehart Realty)
When it comes to finding a real estate agent in your search for the perfect home the process can be confusing and there is no need for it to be this way.  We often come across buyers during their home search who misunderstand the process.  Many believe that you have to call the listing agent in order to preview the home for sale. This is not true.  Any licensed realtor can show properties within the MLS area.  The key to finding a realtor to work with in your home search is to find someone that you can trust, someone that you are comfortable, someone that is knowledgeable and someone that is willing to work hard for you.  It is best to interview potential realtors and find the realtor that you are most comfortable with and the one you feel you can establish a long lasting relationship. ...
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By Tim Guilliams, Real Estate and Relocation Consultant
(Rinehart Realty)
Your backyard should be a great escape and there are ways to make it the perfect extension of your home.  Here are some design tips to help turn your backyard into your own private oasis. *  Install a patio to enjoy meals or just relax and read a book. *  Gather around the fire with a fire pit. *  Set up seating for relaxation and make this inviting to friends and neighbors. *  Keep the hunger pains away with a grill or even outdoor kitchen. *  Soothe the senses with a water feature and enjoy the sound of trickling water.
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By Tim Guilliams, Real Estate and Relocation Consultant
(Rinehart Realty)
Are you looking for a solid investment due to the stock markets wild ride? If so, you should be considering real estate to diversify your holdings. With interest rates at such a low rate and great values on the market , today is the perfect time to get started on the new home you have been dreaming of. In addition , why pay rent when there are so many first time home buyer programs out there to get you in your dream home.Have a great day
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By Tim Guilliams, Real Estate and Relocation Consultant
(Rinehart Realty)
One of the easiest and least expensive ways to change the look of a room in your home is simple.......paint.  Paint can drastically change the look of a room and enhance the appearance that you are going for.  Don't be afraid to experiment with bold and dramatic colors if that is your preference.  There are many renovations that are costly, but if you experiment with paint only to find out you don't like the color or the effect.  All you have to do is paint again.  May take a little bit of time to have to do over, but in the scheme of being cost effective while accomplishing just the look one is seeking paint may be just the secret ingredient you are looking for so go ahead and splash on some color.
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By Tim Guilliams, Real Estate and Relocation Consultant
(Rinehart Realty)
In today's economy it is important to know the market value of your home.  Many of us would like to believe that we know what our home is "worth" and many potential sellers know what they want to sell their home for, but in most cases the perception of what a home is worth to the seller is not reality with today's market.  Investing in real estate is still a solid long term investment strategy, however, owners need accurate and reliable information at their fingertips to really understand and weather today's market conditions.   There are a number of outstanding websites that are free to people to go and receive this type of information.  Information truly is power so utilize these tools that are right at your fingertips.  If you have questions with any of this information or you are ha...
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By Tim Guilliams, Real Estate and Relocation Consultant
(Rinehart Realty)
Right now it seems all of us are doing everything we can to save money during these tough economic times and this includes being efficient in our own homes.  We all know to turn out lights when not in a room, but there are some other items we tend to forget that can make an impact on energy bills especially with the changing of the season.  *  This time of year be sure to use ceiling fans to keep the air circulating and keeping rooms cool as the temperature outside begins to heat up.  Make sure ceiling fans are rotating so that the air is being pushed down. *  As light bulbs burn out replace them with the new energy efficient bulbs.  These light bulbs are more expensive than traditional light bulbs, but they last much longer and cost less to use saving extra money with this small change...
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