October 2018 sales results for the Lake Norman area.

October 2018 sales results for Lake Norman area (compared to last October). Median sales price: up 1.4% ($369,950) Month’s supply of homes: down 19.2% Number of close sales: down 7.7% Breaking the numbers down between re-sales and new construction: Resales: Median sales price: up 4.3% ($396,500) Month’s supply of homes: up 2.2% Number of closed […]

How to buy new construction.

Here’s how to buy new construction.  When you walk into a new home center, the sales agent there represents the seller (builder). You need someone representing you. That’s called a buyer’s agent. I’ll be that person for you- representing your best interest. And it doesn’t cost you a dime. There is never a fee to […]

Rock Creek in Denver, NC

Rock Creek by Eastwood Homes. Located in Denver, NC on the west side of Lake Norman, this new home community will build out to 135 homes. Prices start in the high $200,000s. And you can have a ranch, single or two-story home. Rock Creek offers 3-car garages! Great incentives offered on move-in-ready homes. Or build […]

5 reasons to hire a real estate professional- me!

Whether you are buying or selling a home, it can be quite the adventure. In this world of instant gratification and internet searches, many sellers think that they can ‘For Sale by Owner’ or ‘FSBO,’ but it’s not as easy as it may seem. That’s why you need an experienced real estate professional to guide […]

Buying costs much less than renting.

The results of the latest Rent vs. Buy Report from Trulia show that homeownership remains cheaper than renting, with a traditional 30-year fixed rate mortgage, in 98 of the 100 largest metro areas in the United States. In the six years that Trulia has conducted this study, this is the first time that it was […]

Will your current home suit your needs in retirement?

As more and more baby boomers enter retirement age, the question of whether or not to sell their homes and move will become a hot topic. In today’s housing market climate, with low available inventory in the starter and trade-up home categories, it makes sense to evaluate your home’s ability to adapt to your needs […]

Selling? Here are 2 ways to get the highest price.

Every homeowner wants to make sure that they maximize their financial reward when selling their home, but how do you guarantee that you receive the maximum value for your house? Here are two ways to ensure that you get the highest price possible. 1. Price it a Little Low This may seem counter-intuitive, but let’s […]

Want to sell your house faster? Don’t forget to stage!

The National Association of Realtors surveyed their members & released the findings of their Profile of Home Staging: 62% of seller’s agents say that staging a home decreases the amount of time a home spends on the market. 50% of staged homes saw a 1-10% increase in dollar-value offers from buyers. 77% of buyer’s agents […]