Home Sales Rebounding?

I can’t speak for the whole Lake Norman real estate market, but I can tell you this: I listed a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in Mooresville just eight days ago, and it is under contract right now. Is that a good sign? Some observations about this transaction to consider are; 1) the sellers priced [...]

Mortgage Bailout

“We got trouble, my friends….right here in River City…trouble with a T, and that rhymes with B and that stands for Bailout.” (I can’t help it, I’m a Music Man fan).
Lots to be concerned about as the government tries to decide how best to help the crisis:

Are we socializing/privatizing the mortgage and/or banking industry?
Is the [...]

Caldwell Station

 
DR Horton is busy again selling the final phase of their Huntersville/Cornelius subdivision, Caldwell Station. They have been moving dirt around for the last month, preparing the land for new homes. I know, because my home backs up to the new phase, and I have had the pleasure of listening to the earth moving equipment [...]

Free Gas!

Want to win a $25.00 Gas Card? Here’s how:
October is Open House Month!  During the whole month of October Century 21 will be featuring its listings by holding open house in many, if not all of their properties. Century 21 Hecht Realty will join in the event by doing the same thing. October will be a [...]

Location, Location, Location

 

That’s what everyone says about real estate purchases. One important factor in your decision process is where is the property located? Is it somewhere where it will appreciate in value? Can you live there? Can you sell it when you’re ready?
Answering these questions before you sign on the dotted line can save you some worries [...]

Northstone Golf Course Community

If you are looking for a home in a golf course community in the Huntersville-North Mecklenburg County area, Northstone is a neighborhood you might want to consider.
With about 900 homes surrounding a quality golf course, three are always properties for sale, on or off the course. Currently there are 45 active listings, and 16 of [...]

Buying Distressed Properties

I recently had a client ask me to search the Lake Norman area for foreclosures, as-is properties, bank-owned homes, and any other property that might be bought at bargain prices. The client wasn’t an investor, she was looking for a home for her and her family. The first one she wanted to see was a [...]

Digital Photography of Your Home

I’ve written before about the importance of good, quality pictures when you have your home listed for sale. With the overwhelming majority of people now using the internet to begin their home search, the more pictures they can see, the better off you are. The longer you can hold their attention, the better your chance [...]