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 […]

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 […]

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: […]

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 […]