Prepping a Home for Sale: 10 Simple Staging Tips
November 17, 2017
Prepping a Home for Sale: 10 Simple Staging Tips What is home staging? When should you stage your home? Home staging is not decorating. It is the opposite of decorating because you are depersonalizing your home for sale so that it appeals to the most buyers.Stage your home before your realtor takes images for the online listing. There ...
Foreclosures Get a Bad Rap
November 17, 2017
As if there’s something foreboding waiting to descend on the next homeowner. But that’s not the case; they’re just the product of a difficult financial situation. Some homes are modern, ...
Why You Should Sell Your Home During the Holidays
November 17, 2017
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HOW TO AVOID RENTAL SCAMS
November 17, 2017
Rental scams are on the rise and you need to be aware of some of the tactics used for these scammers. When there is a shortage of rental inventory the ground is ripe for scams, since people become desperate to find an acceptable rental. Here are a few tips can help in identifying rental scams. Really? The old ...
5 Crucial Holiday Safety Tips You're Probably Overlooking
November 17, 2017
This time of year, I feel compelled to remind everyone about these 5 Crucial Holiday Safety Tips You’re Probably Overlooking By Hometalk With the Christmas decorations all set up and the excitement of the holidays in the air, it’s easy to forget about safety precautions and careful behavior — but knowing how to stay safe is just ...
SO YOU WANT TO LIST YOUR HOME! HUMOR ONLY!
November 17, 2017
So you have decided you want to list your home for sale. Better Than Great Job!! Now What? This is supposed to be humorous, no fair taking offense fellow agents.First, research and make sure you are getting an agent who has actually listed and successfully sold homes that were not relatives or friends. Second, ...
Charlotte Housing Monthly Review – October 2017
November 16, 2017
KEY HIGHLIGHTS. Average Selling Prices for the Charlotte MSA* rose 2.9% year after year after stalling in August and rising in September. However, the trend month to month continues to trend DOWN as prices fell sequentially again by 1.85% from September making it 3 STRAIGHT months of decelerating pricing trends. Thus, as mentioned earlier affordability ...
Kitchen Updates That Don’t Require a Remodel
November 15, 2017
Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, November 14, 2017If your sellers are looking for ways to improve their kitchen before listing, or if your buyers want to make cost-effective updates to a dated kitchen in their newly purchased home, professional organizer Colleen Klimczak, owner of Peace of Mind Professional Organizing, has five tips.Install under-cabinet lighting. This simple project ...
6 Things to Consider When Relocating
November 14, 2017
Is it time for a change of scenery? Sometimes that means a new home or maybe even a new city. This is a big step to make because you are virtually picking up your life and everything that you know to move to possibly an unfamiliar place. Here are six things you should consider when relocating to a new ...
Autumn Maintenance Tips
November 14, 2017
Use these must-do fall maintenance tips to keep your house in shape and help keep you warm this winter.Regularly clean gutters and downspouts. Make sure all drainage areas are unblocked by leaves and debris. Consider installing gutter guards to make the job a lot easier.Use a screwdriver to probe the wood trim around windows, doors, railings and ...
Marc 1 Realty Broker Spotlight
November 14, 2017
Spotlight Welcome to Marc 1 Realty, where we strive to be your first choice in buying or selling Real Estate from the lakes to the mountains of North Carolina. We know that we have to earn this right, so that is why we offer a team of specialists who know how to make every client feel special down ...
Winter is Coming!
November 14, 2017
WINTER IS COMING!!! 3 quick tips to help you prepare your home for winter! 1. Reverse fans, a lot of fans have a switch that will allow you to reverse the way they turn changing the force of air. Reversing the fan creates an updraft of cool air and forces hot air down to help keep the room ...
Five Tips for Quickly Selling Your Home
November 14, 2017
There are a lot of factors that will determine how quickly your house is sold, and it’s important to tackle the factors you can control. If you’re still living in your home while trying to sell it, these are a few simple ideas that can help speed up the home sale process. 1. De-clutter: Buyers ...
Protecting Your Home This Holiday Season
November 14, 2017
November 14, 2017 | Master Brokers | 828-726-9180There is a sharp spike in the number of burglaries that occur during November and December each year. Below are a few tips to stay safe this holiday season. Do not advertise your travel plans on social media. Even your “friends” are looking for your specific travel ...
Don't Burn the House Down for Thanksgiving
November 14, 2017
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Active 55+ Communities in Triangle/RDU area
November 14, 2017
Over the years active adult communities have evolved to accommodate the ever-changing needs and lifestyle of today’s Baby Boomers. The Triangle area of North Carolina (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill) has become one of the most popular places to retire and relocate for the working Boomers. The relatively low taxes, moderate four-season climate, world class medical facilities, abundant recreational and educational ...
HUD Home Network LLC
November 13, 2017
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Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
November 10, 2017
FallSeptember☐ Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filters☐ Clean kitchen sink disposal☐ Clean range hood filters☐ Inspect your fire extinguisher(s)October☐ Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filters☐ Clean kitchen sink disposal☐ Clean range hood filters☐ Inspect your fire extinguisher(s)November ☐ Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filters☐ Clean kitchen sink disposal☐ Clean range hood filters☐ Inspect your fire extinguisher(s)Quarterly ...
Mecklenburg County Office of the Tax Collector Seeking Bidders for Tax Delinquent Properties
November 09, 2017
Mecklenburg County Office of the Tax Collector (OTC) has awarded K.M. Minemier & Associates, LLC (KMM) an innovative marketing opportunity to advertise and encourage third party bidder interest for tax delinquent properties subject to tax foreclosure sale.KMM has implemented a strategic marketing plan to support the OTC in enhancing their current tax collection efforts by fully utilizing ...
Do I Need A Home Inspection?
November 09, 2017
Post By: Nancy Braun, ShowcaseRealty.com Protect your interestWhen you buy a Charlotte NC home, you buy its amazing features and great location. You also buy its flaws. Not all homes are perfect. Even some new construction homes have minor flaws.Your home is a big investment, and you want to make sure it is in good ...
Understanding HOA's & Buying a Home
November 09, 2017
Understanding HOAs and buying homesPosted on October 30, 2017 in Uncategorized Understanding an HOAHome Owners Associations (HOA) are the governing entity for most suburban communities. They are a both a good thing and can be…. Just a thing to the owner of a property.An association manages and maintains the common/shared areas of a community. They are also in ...
Mecklenburg County Seeking Bidders - 2701 Catalina Avenue
November 08, 2017
The OTC is currently soliciting bidders for 2701 Catalina Avenue, Charlotte, NC a Tax Delinquent Property subject to foreclosure. Bidders can acquire ownership through the bidding process at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse.Information about 2701 Catalina Avenue or other properties subject to tax foreclosure can be viewed at www.kmmrealty.com. Sign-up for pre-bid registration, auction foreclosure ...
Smart Enhancements for Rental Properties
November 08, 2017
Many Americans today own a property aside from their primary residence that they consider an investment property. Whether it is acquired through an inheritance from a family member, or a purchased fixer upper foreclosure, finding a good long-term tenant that will take care of your investment is important! Here are some things you can do to make ...
3 tips for buyers during a home inspection
November 08, 2017
One of the most stressful parts of buying a home is the home inspection. Getting the most value from a home inspection is crucial, especially since any missed item can cause a significant amount of trouble a few years or decades down the road. With that in mind, let’s take a look at a few tips on how ...
4 Home Improvement Jobs You Should ALWAYS Hire Out
November 08, 2017
4 Home Improvement Jobs You Should ALWAYS Hire Outby Mindy Jensen | BiggerPockets.com I am a huge fan of doing it yourself. My husband and I have flipped numerous houses, but on a fairly small scale, one home at a time and doing almost all of the work ourselves. YouTube is a great source of information—there ...
