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Importance of a Home Inspection
Home inspections are a vital part of any real estate transaction. Whether a home is new construction or resale, a home inspection can help assess the integrity of the home, allowing the homebuyer full disclosure about the home he is purchasing. Home inspectors are trained to look within a home to spot possible [...]
Union County is a Great Place to be
Union County, located right outside Charlotte, North Carolina, has been advertised as one of the fastest growing counties in the United States. Many factors have contributed to this, such as the great schools, affordability, and the nearness to Charlotte. One of the biggest benefits to living in Union County is that the dollar stretches farther [...]
Ballantyne
Charlotte, North Carolina offers many distinct areas for homebuyers. One of those areas is located in Southeastern Charlotte, and is better known as Ballantyne. It is a beautiful area offering an inviting place to live as well as work and relax. If you are looking for a place to relocate to in the Charlotte Metro area, you should definitely [...]
Charlotte real estate still in a good place
The Charlotte Metro real estate market is still in a good place, especially compared with other markets. Many things have contributed to the steady nature of our market, such as the growing number of businesses located in the area. With companies like Wachovia and Bank of America expanding, employment rates in the area have remained [...]
Charlotte Named as one of the Best Outdoor Places
Charlotte was just chosen as one of the ?5 Cities with Big Outdoor Appeal?, by Shape Magazine. The magazine cited the US National Whitewater Center, more than 50 golf courses, 11 miles of hiking, walking and mountain bike trails, as some must do outdoor activities. Also, the Public Art Walking tour was listed as a [...]
Charlotte Growth Continues to Lead the Nation
The Charlotte Metro area has been mostly protected from the slowing national economy. With a steady dose of job growth in an economy that is attracting skilled professionals and young workers from other hard-hit areas, we have continued to maintain an edge over most major metropolitan areas. This is seen most recently in evidence of [...]
TOP STORY: Gary Keller: "Tough times drive away the pretenders."
TOP STORY: Gary Keller: “Tough times drive away the pretenders.” In a recent conversation, Gary Keller chairman and co-founder of Keller Williams Realty noted, “Tough times drive away the pretenders. Real estate agents can actually make more money in hard times.” Keller observed ? “When the market shifts, in the short run everyone’s business suffers to some [...]
Refinancing and Section 1031: Planning Considerations
Compliments of: Dave Pawlowski, Esq. Regional Manager Vice President (866) 543-1031 Toll Free (704) 333-0308 Local dpawlowski@orexco1031.com Refinancing and Section 1031: Planning Considerations A taxpayer should make every effort to avoid refinancing close in time to the date of an exchange because the IRS may view any recent re-adjustment of debt as a tax avoidance mechanism and treat any loan proceeds received [...]
There are many Advantages of Having Your Own Agent
There are many Advantages of Having Your Own Agent Did you know that a listing agent represents the seller and works to get them the most money for their home? They must supply the seller with any and all information that may affect the decision to sell their property. You should have your own real estate agent [...]
Interest rates in Charlotte NC Area
Any time the Fed chooses to cut short-term rates — it is done with the intention of stimulating economic growth. Accelerating economic growth ultimately increases the demand for capital ? which, in-turn ultimately pushes up mortgage interest rates. According to Bankrate.com, the Fed lowered its target for fed funds 13 times from January 3, 2001, [...]
