Lake Norman Homes and Real Estate

For whatever reasons, many people are selling their homes every day. Some people are selling because of a job promotion or a new job. Some people are selling because they have new needs for their primary residence. Many of these people are selling their primary homes so that they can purchase a new piece of [...]

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Too much home, too little home, and waiting for the final word on financing can be easily avoided!       
For the first time homeowner, the whole prospect of
investing in a home of their very own can be very exciting, and very intimidating. Knowing some of the more common mistakes that real estate investors have made [...]

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When someone is considering purchasing a new home, the idea of a real estate transaction may seem simple enough at first. In reality, an investment in real property is much more difficult than it may seem. It is always a good idea to utilize the services of a licensed real estate agent when considering an [...]

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1. Plan to Buy a Home in an Area You Intend to Stay.
Make sure you can commit to remaining in one place for at least a few years. When looking at areas of interest take into consideration your
job and commute time, school district, distance from loved ones and any other factors that are important [...]

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While most people may consider buying a home simply for the sake of having a personal residence of their own, real estate is a viable alternative to those difficult to understand and costly investment funds and retirement accounts. As with any financial investment, there are things to do and things not to do when making [...]

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Many people are afraid to buy a home in times like these, with the economy tanking and home prices continuing to fall. But if you’re brave enough to stray from the herd, you might be in for the home-buying opportunity of a lifetime. People can get a lot of what they need and almost all of what they want today. Once a few people get off the fence, there’s safety in numbers and you lose your leverage. If you’re qualified to buy a home now, and the purchase makes sense for your situation, and you’re prepared to live in that home for at least five years, there are five reasons you may be headed for a great deal:

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As a Realtor, I am asked almost daily about the first time home owner tax credit. The Charlotte Real Estate market has been steady and still a very deisrable area to be despite the downturn in the economy. With that being the case, every first time home owner who has purchased a home in the [...]

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Well… the sun is shining brightly and the weather is starting to warm up. Spring fever has officially sprung! For most people it is a time for organizing their homes and planning their summer vacations but for me as a Realtor, it is the beginning of the busy season. And to that I say… “Bring it [...]

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