2008 September Archives

A Big “What’s Next” for Charlotte NC

 Wachovia Bank, one of the two banks headquartered in Charlotte NC is selling it’s banking operations to Citigroup. Wells Fargo.  While some media reports have used the headline of a “swift” fall, this really has been building for a while and for months now questions have swirled around whether or not Wachovia would be able to make it through the ongoing credit crisis.  Wachovia is not the first (and may not be the last) casualty of the rising defaults and losses, particularly... Read more →

Charlotte NC School Research Tools

  For buyers considering relocating to or moving within the Charlotte NC area, schools can be a major consideration. When researching a location, sometimes a school will actually narrow the areas in which you’d like to live. Just as neighborhood and home style are important, schools can be a major criteria for some home buyers.    No one else can interpret information, performance or resources that a given school offers and what factors are most important to you and your children. You... Read more →

Olde Providence Neighborhood Market Report 9.27.08

 There are currently 12 active listings in the Olde Providence neighborhood. An established  Charlotte NC neighborhood of single family homes, Olde Providence is situated in the heart of South Charlotte bordered by Rea Rd, Old Providence Rd and Colony Rd. Located between South Park and the Arboretum, Olde Providence offers access to shopping, dining in both South Park, South Charlotte and the Ballantyne regions.  The majority of current home listings are priced between $200,000 and $299,999. Currently... Read more →

It’s Not Just Business, It’s Personal

   Buying and selling a Charlotte NC home is not just business, it’s very personal to the buyer/seller and it should be personal for their agent! For each and every buyer and seller there is a personal story, history, goals (short and long term), fears, concerns and hopes that are intertwined with the purchase or sale of a home.    We can talk all day long about your criteria in a home or the features your home has to offer, but getting to know you and your specific goals, expectations, fears,... Read more →

This Is Just Out of Control

 Leaving for my afternoon appointment today I didn’t realize that Charlotte had gone into panic mode and residents would choose to spend their afternoon waiting in line for gas. At every single gas station that was not out of gas, there was a line of cars backing up into the roadway (sometimes for blocks).  Not just one or two gas stations, every single one that I passed with any gas to sell, the line of cars stretching into the road - and subsequent traffic mess - was a given.  Seriously?!?!... Read more →

Madison Park Neighborhood Market Report 9.24.08

 Madison Park is a Charlotte NC neighborhood located mere minutes from both the light rail line and South Park. Homes in Madison Park were primarily built in the 1950’s and 1960’s and this Charlotte NC neighborhood has tree-lined streets, generously sized properties and a variety of home styles to choose from.  Currently in Madison Park, there are 49 active listings which equates to a 7.8 month supply of homes on the market. Madison Park Activity 9.23.08 Listing Price Range Active... Read more →

The Fridge Is Not Necessarily Included

 Unless the refrigerator is built into and attached to either cabinetry or a wall, it is NOT automatic that it will remain with a house. When buying a home in the Charlotte NC area, some home sellers will offer to include the refrigerator with the sale of the home. Others will not and plan on taking the fridge with them.  If you’re unsure whether or not the fridge will remain with the house, it’s better to ask than assume! Some refrigerators may appear built-in but in reality they simply... Read more →

Beverly Woods Neighborhood Market Report 9.21.08

 Beverly Woods is an established neighborhood with tree-lines streets, ranch, tri-level, and 2 story homes located minutes from South Park in the heart of South Charlotte NC.    Currently, there are 22 active listings in the Beverly Woods Charlotte NC neighborhood, with the majority of homes priced below $350,000. One property is currently pending (under contract). Beverly Woods Market Report 9.21.08 List Price Range Number of Active Listings Number Of Pending Listings Number of Conditional,... Read more →

Wallpaper is Not a Selling Feature!

 When selling your Charlotte NC home, regardless of your personal preference, wallpaper is not a feature that will make your home more appealing to buyers. Quite the opposite, buyers will see that wallpaper and instead of focusing on the room size, layout or how they could live in the space all they can see is the wallpaper.  Then they envision having to take it down (ugh!), re-paint the walls(that’s a fun way to spend a weekend) and all of that adds up to time, energy and aggravation they... Read more →

The Jackson Family

“To sum up our experience with Diane can’t be done in a few simple sentences, but I will try.  Buying and selling a house can be the biggest decisions to make and she was there with support, patience, motivation, and knowledge.  Diane truly puts her heart into her work and it shows.  We could not have asked for a better person to work with. Her help was priceless!!” - The Jackson Family  Read More →

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