2008 December Archives

What Will 2009 Mean for Real Estate in Charlotte NC?

  As 2008 comes to a close, Charlotte NC is in a state of change (technically that’s always the case but some major shifts are happening right now).   With the sale of Wachovia to Wells Fargo set to officially close and Bank of America’s purchase of Merrill Lynch also imminently near, change is quite evident in Charlotte NC.   How will all of this affect Charlotte NC and real estate in Charlotte NC? I don’t have the answer - and anyone who claims to know specifics is really... Read more →

Charlotte NC Neighborhoods - Olde Providence Real Estate Market 12.30.08

  As of December 30, 2008 there are 6 available homes for sale in Charlotte NC’s Olde Providence neighborhood and 2 real estate listings currently under contract.   For available real estate listings in Olde Providence, list prices range from $235,900-$325,000.   In the Olde Providence neighborhood, the $200,000-$249,999 price range is the only real estate price range currently experiencing a seller favored real estate market, with only 2 months of current real estate inventory on the market.  ... Read more →

Buying a Charlotte NC Home: What’s Most Valuable To You?

  Many Charlotte NC real estate buyers are familiar with considering and listing what they want in a Charlotte NC home. Number of bedrooms, bathrooms, location, etc are all pretty well known “criteria” for a Charlotte NC home search.   When buying a Charlotte NC home, it’s also important to consider what’s most valuable to you in your first or next home.   Going beyond simply listing what features are most valuable there’s usually more to the story and a reason... Read more →

Charlotte NC Neighborhoods - Madison Park Real Estate Market 12.26.08

  As of December 26, 2008 there are 32 available real estate listings in Charlotte NC’s Madison Park neighborhood. For available Madison Park homes for sale, list prices range from $109,000-$345,000.   Three Madison Park homes are currently under contract, all with list prices less than $239,900.   Successful real estate sales activity in Madison Park over the past three months has been weighted below the $249,999 price point.  Current real estate inventory levels in Madison Park vary... Read more →

Happy Holidays!!!

  As 2008 winds down and many take time to celebrate the holiday season with friends and family, we just want to take a moment to wish all of you a most joyous and peaceful holiday season.   With most sincere wishes for a holiday season filled with laughter, love and time spent with family and friends…..Happy Holidays!!!!  Read More →

Charlotte NC Neighborhoods - Beverly Woods Real Estate Market 12.24.08

  As of December 24, 2008 there are 15 available real estate listings in Charlotte NC’s Beverly Woods neighborhood. List prices range from $250,000-$429,950.  There are 0 listings under contract in Beverly Woods right now.   Looking at current real estate inventory in Beverly Woods, most of the price ranges are showing a very strong buyer’s market with inventory levels for all price points over $300,000 reaching over 15 months of supply.  Over the $350,000 mark there have been zero... Read more →

Charlotte NC Neighborhoods - Cameron Wood Real Estate Market 12.23.08

  As of December 23, 2008 there are 14 available real estate listings in Charlotte NC’s Cameron Wood neighborhood. List prices range from $202,972-$439,900.   There are 3 under contract listings in Cameron Wood and all three are priced below $299,900.   Based on recent successful real estate sales and currently available Cameron Wood homes, the $400,000-$449,999 price range has the highest level of inventory due to the lack of any successful sales for the past three months.  The $250,000-$299,999... Read more →

Choosing a Charlotte NC Neighborhood

 Which Charlotte NC neighborhoods are right for you? Where would you enjoy living in Charlotte NC?  Only you can truly answer those questions, but there are some things to consider when searching for real estate in Charlotte NC.   - What style of neighborhood appeals to you?Older, newer, mixed use, townhomes, single family homes…   - Are neighborhood amenities important? Community swimming pools, clubhouse, tennis courts, golf course, or do you prefer a neighborhood without these features…  ... Read more →

Charlotte NC Sellers - Ignore Market Conditions at Your Own Risk!

  When it comes to real estate in Charlotte NC, market conditions are determined by buyers.  The level and amount of real estate buyer traffic and activity in Charlotte NC neighborhoods and price ranges is set by the able, willing, and ready buyers who are purchasing available real estate listings.   Nowhere in that explanation was there any mention of sellers controlling real estate market conditions. That’s because sellers don’t control market conditions.  So, if you are considering... Read more →

Charlotte NC Neighborhoods - Beverly Woods East Real Estate Market 12.18.08

  As of December 18, 2008 there are 8 available real estate listings in Charlotte NC’s Beverly Woods East neighborhood. One listing is currently under contract in Beverly Woods East.  List prices for available real estate listings in Beverly Woods East range from $319,900-$449,900.   Based on the past six months of successfully closed real estate listings in Beverly Woods East, there’s a significant differential between price range inventory levels.  In Beverly Woods East, $300,000-$349,999... Read more →

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