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 […]

What is a VA loan?

Since the creation of the Veterans Affairs (VA) Home Loans Program, over 22 million veterans have achieved the American Dream of homeownership. Many veterans do not know the details of the program and therefore do not take advantage of the benefits available to them. If you are a veteran or you know someone who is, […]

Home selling tips

Home selling is not fun.  It is stressful and frustrating.  But there are 9 things you can do to make it a much better experience- and sell your house faster! Tip 1: Have your home pre-inspected. • Did you know the number one deal killer is the inspection report? • A pre-inspection allows you to: […]

Buying a home may be easier than you think.

Thinking about buying a home and not sure you can afford it? You may think you don’t have enough saved for a down payment, or believe your credit score is too low. The chart below shows the distribution of FICO® Scores for all loans approved in May. And keep in mind some loans only require […]

Getting pre-approved should always be your first step.

One way to show you are serious about buying your dream home is to get pre-qualified or pre-approved for a mortgage before starting your search. In many markets across the country the number of buyers searching for their dream homes greatly outnumbers the number of homes for sale. This has led to a competitive marketplace […]

Search MLS listings now!

Unlike Realtor.com and Zillow, I have access to listings in real-time. So you will access to the very latest properties for sale. You’ll find photos, maps and more. The search tool is free. If you wish, I can set you up on a custom “portal” where you will get an automatic email when properties that […]

MIRABELLA HUNTERSVILLE NC MERITAGE HOMES

Come see Mirabella in Huntersville, NC. New home community by Meritage Homes. Energy efficient, dramatic interiors,and deluxe exterior features. Prices starting in the $300,000s. Basement homes available! A multitude of floor plans. Ranches, 2-story plans as well. Contact for me for details about Mirabella. 704-582-1314. As your new home construction advocate, my services are free […]

CHESAPEAKE POINTE NEW HOMES IN MOORESVILLE NC

Check out Chesapeake Pointe- a new home community by Peachtree residential. It’s a great location—close to Lake Norman in Mooresville- off Brawley School Road west of I77. Homes here run from the 400s to 700s…on wooded lots, ¾ of an acre or more!!! A 3-car garage comes standard, as does a 10-year structural warranty. Chesapeake […]