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Are You Covered? Charlotte Properties do Flood!
June 9th, 2010 categories: Real Estate News
Do you have the proper insurance for your Charlotte Properties?
Head for cover! The rains are coming! Are you sure you have the coverage you need?
Heavy rains have once again created havoc with homeowners in Charlotte, NC who live in a flood plain or even just in an area where a creek might rise higher than expected. When the first floor of your Charlotte property floods, the damage is more than just wet carpet; you’re looking at water soaked and damaged furniture…every piece of furniture that gets wet is at risk for total ruin, then there are the small electrical items such as lamps, fans, alarm clocks, and phone chargers that usually need replacing. Of course, the big items that are ruined are the TV, stereo, DVD players, X-box game systems, home computers, copy machines and scanners, plus whatever hobby equipment you many have such as musical instruments, photography equipment, and more. Then, of course, there is the structural damage itself…drywall needs replacing because it buckles when it gets soaked. If your Charlotte home is flooded for a long enough period of time, the wood inside the walls may even need replacing. Can you say MOLD! So, we have not only your belongings that can get damaged in a flood, but your home’s very structure can be compromised as well. If all of this needs to be replaced, you’re looking at thousands of dollars and the worst thing is that homeowner’s insurance does NOT cover flood. Do I need flood insurance? My Money Blog has a great post about this after the Nashville Flood: Most homes that are in 100-year flood plains are required to buy flood insurance. This is because the banks know that this designation means that you have a 26% chance of a 100-year level flood within a 30 year span. Click Here to read more.
What kind of Charlotte Homeowner insurance do I need for my Charlotte Properties?
You need a separate policy to cover items lost and damaged in a flood. Most normal homeowner’s insurance policies cover your house, as well as your belongings within the home, in the event of an insured loss or catastrophe. Some of these insured losses or catastrophes may include fire, burglary, theft, and possibly even the back up of sewer or water damage. Depending on whether or not you live in Tornado Alley, you probably need separate tornado insurance; Florida and other coastal residents often need a separate hurricane insurance policy, too. That’s why as soon as you receive your declaration page and policy; make sure you read everything carefully to understand which risks are insurable and what endorsements or separate policies are needed to insure all possible risks.
Regardless of whether or not you want to take out the extra insurance on your home, if you have a mortgage, your lender will require homeowner’s insurance. The policy will have to meet specific standards before they’ll even cover your loan. Lenders want to know their collateral is covered in the event of a catastrophe or insurable risk, so that their investment is not lost. Homeowner’s insurance is usually paid annually, but can sometimes be broken down into semiannual, quarterly or monthly payments. Homeowner’s insurance policies can also protect a Charlotte homeowner in the event that an accident where to take place on their Charlotte property. The policy will offer a certain amount of liability to protect the homeowner from being sued. Liability insurance serves as a limited amount of protection for the homeowner’s assets and family in the case that a civil suit arises. So how much coverage do you need for real estate in Charlotte NC? OneStorm.com gives you these details-
You need enough insurance to cover the following:
- The structure of your home.
- Your personal possessions.
- The cost of additional living expenses if your home is damaged and you have to live elsewhere during repairs.
- Your liability to others.
So not only do you need to make sure you’re considering homeowner’s insurance in your payment as part of what you’re paying for any home you buy, but you need to make sure your coverage is adequate and will pay for certain risks. Being careful and “over covered” is never a bad thing! You can enjoy the Charlotte Lifestyle.. just make sure you have your bases covered on your Charlotte Properties! Oh and by the way, flood insurance is not that expensive. It is worth the buck.
Here is a great insurance agent you can call for a quote on all insurance. And by the way..she has great Charlotte insurance rates!!
Jessica Gray
Gray Insurance Agency
704-893-0005 office
www.grayinsuranceonline.com
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HURRY! 262 HOTTEST REAL ESTATE DEALS IN THE CHARLOTTE METRO AREA!
May 24th, 2010 categories: Uncategorized
HURRY! 262 HOTTEST REAL ESTATE DEALS IN THE CHARLOTTE METRO AREA!
The market is Crazy Busy so I thought I would post all the homes in and around Charlotte, NC metro area with significant price changes EVERY MONDAY AND MORE! The areas I will be focusing on are Real Estate in and around South Charlotte, Downtown, Lake Wylie, Matthews, Mint Hill, Gastonia, Lake Norman and Huntersville in Charlotte, NC. If you seen anything that intrigues you be sure to give us a shout!! Subscribe to my RSS feeds to get these HOT PROPERTY updates emailed to you!! All the HIGHLIGHTED ones are the really BURNING HOT deals, the bold ones are the great deals and the rest are awesome DEALS!
How I came about these homes is I choose to pull statistics about the Charlotte Real Estate Market from the mls based on a list price over $1million that have priced decreases of 15% or more, list prices from $650,000 to $1million that have at least a 10% decrease, and listing prices that are under $650,000 that have had at least a 5% decrease in price. So there are the HOT deals.. take advantage today by giving The Talk Charlotte Real Estate Team a Call (1-888-297-6100)
South Charlotte
| Address | Type | Subdivision | Price | Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2152 Sherwood AVE | House | Myers Park | $1,795,000 | Dickens Mitchener & Assoc. Inc| MLS # 918435 | Active | ![]() |
| 2016 Delpond LN | House | Pellyn Grove | $1,299,000 | Keller Williams South Park| MLS # 921870 | Active | ![]() |
| 2004 Craigmore DR | House | Pellyn Wood | $1,250,000 | HM Properties| MLS # 932924 | Active | ![]() |
| 1438 Princeton AVE | House | Myers Park | $1,050,000 | Carolina Realty Advisors| MLS # 933467 | Active | ![]() |
| 2138 Colony RD | House | Myers Park | $1,049,000 | CottinghamChalkHayes, Realtors| MLS # 938752 | Active | ![]() |
| 630 Llewellyn PL | House | Eastover | $995,000 | HM Properties| MLS # 936124 | Active | ![]() |
| 1009 Sedgewood Place CT | House | Eastover | $995,000 | Dickens Mitchener & Assoc. Inc| MLS # 921708 | Active | ![]() |
| 2228 Wellesley AVE | House | Myers Park | $899,999 | Marilyn Hartley Realty| MLS # 893570 | Active | ![]() |
| 6223 Calley Glenn LN | House | Whitegate | $849,000 | John Cameron Morrison & Assoc.| MLS # 892277 | Active | ![]() |
| 1800 Princeton AVE # 1800 | Condo | $840,000 | First Charlotte Properties| MLS # 914034 | Active | ![]() |
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| 9127 Heydon Hall CIR | House | Heydon Hall | $829,900 | Allen Tate Company| MLS # 857506 | Active | ![]() |
| 2633 Richardson DR # 5A | Condo | Morrocroft | $825,000 | Allen Tate Company| MLS # 862982 | Active | ![]() |
| 3508 Bellevue LN | House | Royden | $799,999 | RE/MAX Executive Realty| MLS # 914818 | Active | ![]() |
| 712 Clement AVE | House | Elizabeth | $750,000 | HM Properties| MLS # 912706 | Active | ![]() |
| 906 Arborfield DR | House | Reverdy Glen | $725,000 | Dickens Mitchener & Assoc. Inc| MLS # 924928 | Active | ![]() |
| 716 E Park AVE | House | Dilworth | $700,000 | Keller Williams South Park| MLS # 934943 | Active | ![]() |
| 2143 Norton RD | House | Myers Park | $675,000 | HM Properties| MLS # 938494 | Active | ![]() |
| 2921 Hanson DR | House | Myers Park | $659,900 | Allen Tate Company| MLS # 916848 | Active | ![]() |
| 4340 Kingswood RD | House | Mediterra At Carmel | $595,000 | RE/MAX Executive Realty| MLS # 814428 | Active | ![]() |
| 1610 Providence RD | House | Myers Park | $569,900 | Advantage Realty & Mgmt Co.| MLS # 921605 | Active | ![]() |
| 2833 Providence View LN | House | Providence Plantation | $525,000 | Allen Tate Company| MLS # 919790 | Active | ![]() |
| 818 Grand Provincial AVE | House | Elizabeth Place | $499,900 | Coldwell Banker United| MLS # 928726 | Active | ![]() |
| 5343 Haynes Hall PL | House | Saint Michaels | $465,000 | Helen Adams Realty| MLS # 913909 | Active | ![]() |
| 10305 Auburn Top LN | House | Allyson Park | $449,000 | Allen Tate Company| MLS # 881846 | Active | ![]() |
| 820 E Kingston AVE # E | Condo | Park Kingston | $439,000 | HM Properties| MLS # 933787 | Active | ![]() |
| 1912 Cumberland AVE | House | Dilworth | $425,000 | Keller Williams South Park| MLS # 878887 | Active | ![]() |
| 2834 Gablestone WAY # 2834 | Condo | Crownsgate | $415,000 | Keller Williams South Park| MLS # 911065 | Active | ![]() |
| 4108 Wallbrook DR | House | Providence Hills | $400,000 | Allen Tate Company| MLS # 933604 | Active | ![]() |
| 8109 Oratorio PL # 15-C | Condo | The Enclave at Beverly Crest | $400,000 | Allen Adams Realty| MLS # 936873 | Active | ![]() |
| 7626 Dahlia Blossom DR # - | Condo | The Magnolias | $399,900 | Allen Tate Company| MLS # 920830 | Active | ![]() |
| 2319 Fernbank DR | House | Carmel Woods | $377,000 | Keller Williams South Park| MLS # 926687 | Active | ![]() |
| 7031 Alexander RD | House | Crown Colony | $375,000 | My Townhome| MLS # 923605 | Conditional | ![]() |
| 6400 Windyrush RD | House | Olde Providence | $349,500 | Coldwell Banker United| MLS # 935066 | Active | ![]() |
| 7718 Covey Chase DR | House | Quail Hollow Estates | $344,900 | South Charlotte Properties| MLS # 937217 | Active | ![]() |
| 10828 Maryfield LN | House | Berwick | $339,000 | Crites Realty| MLS # 932590 | Active | ![]() |
| 5435 Robinhood RD | House | Sherwood Forest | $329,900 | Allen Tate Company| MLS # 918699 | Active | ![]() |
| 6857 Ronda AVE | House | Stonehaven | $329,000 | Keller Williams BallantyneArea| MLS # 897721 | Active | ![]() |
| 6509 Red Maple DR | House | Orchid Hill | $325,000 | Dickens Mitchener & Assoc. Inc| MLS # 924025 | Active | ![]() |
| 1940 E 9th ST | House | Elizabeth | $320,000 | Allen Tate Company| MLS # 854192 | Active | ![]() |
| 4141 Bridgewood LN | House | Rockbridge | $315,900 | The Home Group of Carolina| MLS # 914638 | Conditional | ![]() |
| 620 Sandridge RD | House | Madison Park | $299,500 | Coldwell Banker United| MLS # 928834 | Active | ![]() |
| 2713 Selwyn AVE # 49 | Condo | Oakmore at Selwyn | $299,000 | CottinghamChalkHayes, Realtors| MLS # 922662 | Active | ![]() |
| 1112 River Oaks LN | House | Providence Woods | $299,000 | Allen Tate Company| MLS # 930480 | Active | ![]() |
| 1159 Hollyheath LN # 1159 | Condo | Hillside East | $299,000 | Marilyn Hartley Realty| MLS # 844575 | Active | ![]() |
| 310 Arlington AVE # 303 | Condo | Factory South | $280,000 | Helen Adams Realty| MLS # 916320 | Active | ![]() |
| 10404 Golden Leaf CT | House | Orchid Hill | $275,000 | CottinghamChalkHayes, Realtors| MLS # 908119 | Active | ![]() |
| 5401 Randolph RD | House | Cotswold | $275,000 | RE/MAX Executive Realty| MLS # 931082 | Active | ![]() |
| 6420 Newhall RD | House | Lansdowne | $274,900 | Helen Adams Realty| MLS # 912331 | Active | ![]() |
| 110 Placid PL | House | Eastover | $270,000 | HM Properties| MLS # 928950 | Active | ![]() |
| 710 Sebrena Place _ | House | Stonehaven | $268,500 | Helen Adams Realty| MLS # 920859 | Active | ![]() |
| 1201 Squire RD | House | Stonehaven | $264,900 | Richardson Realty Group| MLS # 931729 | Active | ![]() |
| 5100 Top Seed CT | House | Carsons Pond | $259,000 | Jamison Realty| MLS # 929143 | Active | ![]() |
| 4713 Aspen CT | House | Fairmeadows | $255,000 | RE/MAX Executive Realty| MLS # 930679 | Active | ![]() |
| 4620 Piedmont Row DR # 611 | Condo | Piedmont Row | $249,900 | Carolinas Metro Realty| MLS # 934016 | Active | ![]() |
| 636 Dorothy DR | House | Dilworth | $249,900 | Savvy and Company, Ltd| MLS # 930467 | Active | ![]() |
| 5123 Addison DR | House | Sherwood Forest | $249,900 | RE/MAX Executive Realty| MLS # 932239 | Active | ![]() |
| 11521 Sir Francis Drake DR | House | Hunters Valley | $249,000 | Allen Tate Company| MLS # 907093 | Active | ![]() |
| 4620 Piedmont Row DR # 405 | Condo | Piedmont Row | $249,000 | WEICHERT, REALTORS Rebhan & As| MLS # 936543 | Active | ![]() |
| 4200 Windemere LN | House | Cotswold | $235,000 | Keller Williams South Park| MLS # 916599 | Active | ![]() |
| 8100 Long Nook LN | House | Williamsburg | $234,900 | Dane Warren Real Estate| MLS # 836587 | Active | ![]() |
| 7918 Serendipity LN | House | Raintree | $234,500 | Exit Realty Advantage| MLS # 930526 | Active | ![]() |
| 3200 Goneaway RD | House | Huntingtowne Farms | $225,000 | Keller Williams BallantyneArea| MLS # 934915 | Active | ![]() |
| 5914 Fitzwilliams LN # ! | Condo | Bishops Ridge | $215,000 | Everlamb Residential| MLS # 923626 | Active | ![]() |
| 1012 Queens RD # B | Condo | King John Condos | $199,900 | CottinghamChalkHayes, Realtors| MLS # 925073 | Active | ![]() |
| 8238 Oakley LN | House | Settlers Landing | $199,500 | Dickens Mitchener & Assoc. Inc| MLS # 923492 | Active | ![]() |
| 4033 Ivystone CT # . | Condo | Raintree Patio Homes | $199,000 | Carolina Realty Solutions| MLS # 920875 | Active | ![]() |
| 9328 Hanworth Trace DR | House | Landen Meadows | $194,900 | Wilkinson & Associates| MLS # 937695 | Active | ![]() |
| 7231 Brigmore DR | House | Shadow Lake | $189,900 | eLand Realty, Inc| MLS # 921718 | Active | ![]() |
| 2529 Shenandoah AVE | House | Chantilly | $188,000 | Keller Williams South Park| MLS # 919856 | Active | ![]() |
| 8915 Gamesford DR | House | Raeburn | $175,000 | Wilkinson & Associates| MLS # 931875 | Active | ![]() |
| 4300 Carmel Forest DR | House | Carmel Forest | $174,900 | South Charlotte Properties| MLS # 936023 | Active | ![]() |
| 2553 Rea RD | House | Cedarcroft | $168,900 | K.M.D. Realty Inc.| MLS # 934304 | Active | ![]() |
| 4620 Piedmont Row RD # 317D | Condo | Piedmont Row | $162,000 | RE/MAX Metro Realty| MLS # 896391 | Active | ![]() |
| 1011 Dudley DR | House | Amity Gardens | $149,900 | Allen Tate Company| MLS # 928922 | Active | ![]() |
| 808 Crater ST | House | Oakhurst | $139,900 | Realty Trendz| MLS # 937130 | Active | ![]() |
| 5300 Buckingham DR | House | Selwyn Park | $136,500 | Allen Tate Company| MLS # 922298 | Active | ![]() |
| 812 West BLVD | House | Wilmore | $134,900 | Prudential Carolinas Realty| MLS # 933029 | Active | ![]() |
| 5029 Kistler AVE | House | Amity Gardens | $127,000 | Don Anthony Realty, LLC| MLS # 921362 | Active | ![]() |
| 768 Marsh RD # 9 | Condo | Hunters Run | $109,900 | Keller Williams South Park| MLS # 928139 | Active | ![]() |
| 2624 Park RD # G | Condo | Dilworth Edge | $109,000 | Allen Tate Company| MLS # 877807 | Active | ![]() |
| 11113 Silkwood CT # . | Condo | Renaissance on Carmel | $109,000 | Allen Tate Company| MLS # 939057 | Active | ![]() |
| 1761 Merriman AVE | House | Wilmore | $104,900 | RE/MAX Executive Realty| MLS # 898567 | Active | ![]() |
| 4736 Hedgemore DR # #P | Condo | Franciscan Terrace | $100,000 | CottinghamChalkHayes, Realtors| MLS # 914379 | Active | ![]() |
| 7207 Sherbourne DR | House | Starmount | $99,900 | Prudential Carolinas Realty| MLS # 918640 | Active | ![]() |
| 3010 Crosby RD # 114 | Condo | Tropicana | $99,000 | CottinghamChalkHayes, Realtors| MLS # 926863 | Active | ![]() |
| 2614 Park RD # F | Condo | Dilworth Edge | $94,995 | RE/MAX Executive Realty| MLS # 887823 | Active | ![]() |
| 525 Scaleybark RD | House | Collins Park | $89,900 | Prudential Carolinas Realty| MLS # 923766 | Active | ![]() |
| 7002 Quail Hill RD # 7002 | Condo | Quail Hollow Estates | $89,000 | Keller Williams South Park| MLS # 908628 | Active | ![]() |
| 6000 Gray Gate LN # B | Condo | Bennington Woods | $87,000 | King Capital Real Estate, LLC| MLS # 891252 | Active | ![]() |
| 1907 Savannah Hills DR | House | Matthews Grove | $84,900 | Countryside Properties| MLS # 935377 | Active | ![]() |
| 844 Mcalway RD # A | Condo | Mcalway Manor | $74,900 | Coldwell Banker United| MLS # 929244 | Active | ![]() |
| 941 Sardis Cove DR # . | Condo | Sardis Cove | $69,000 | CottinghamChalkHayes, Realtors| MLS # 927467 | Active | ![]() |
| 3110 Sam Drenan RD | House | Grier Heights | $51,000 | RE/MAX Executive Realty| MLS # 929489 | Active | ![]() |
Union County
| Address | Type | Subdivision | Price | Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1103 Bromley DR | House | Bromley | $1,599,000 | Katherine Mazoyer Realty| MLS # 841932 | Active | ![]() |
| 1114 Reamoor DR | House | $1,495,000 | CottinghamChalkHayes, Realtors| MLS # 919106 | Active | ![]() |
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| 1724 Funny Cide DR | House | Providence Downs South | $1,075,000 | Coldwell Banker United| MLS # 923538 | Active | ![]() |
| 8019 Wicklow Hall DR | House | Highgate | $1,000,000 | Allen Tate Company| MLS # 837791 | Active | ![]() |
| 701 Wild Berry CT | House | Marvin Creek | $650,000 | RE/MAX Executive Realty| MLS # 927558 | Active | ![]() |
| 727 Beauhaven LN | House | Chatelaine | $599,900 | New Angle Realty| MLS # 921047 | Active | ![]() |
| 7920 Rillwood DR | House | $599,000 | Prestige Properties Carolinas| MLS # 927892 | Active | ![]() |
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| 1701 Therrell Farms RD | House | Therrell Farms | $589,900 | RE/MAX Executive Realty| MLS # 798694 | Active | ![]() |
| 4400 Tom Greene RD | House | $549,000 | Rorie Properties| MLS # 720287 | Active | ![]() |
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| 7201 Stonehaven DR | House | Weddington Chase | $447,900 | RE/MAX Metro Realty| MLS # 921059 | Active | ![]() |
| 1011 Minden DR | House | Brookhaven | $350,000 | Keller Williams Lake Norman| MLS # 929422 | Active | ![]() |
| 2816 Lathan RD | House | Appaloosa Pointe | $339,900 | Love Homes| MLS # 891554 | Active | ![]() |
| 9616 Mini Ranch RD | House | $319,900 | Prudential Carolinas Realty| MLS # 928073 | Active | ![]() |
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| 1000 Emerson LN | House | Annandale | $300,000 | Don Anthony Realty, LLC| MLS # 921421 | Active | ![]() |
| 4716 Campobello DR | House | Old Gate | $299,900 | Mendenhall & Associates Realty| MLS # 894517 | Active | ![]() |
| 5101 Little Leaf LN | House | Hidden Meadows | $299,900 | Love Homes| MLS # 891571 | Active | ![]() |
| 2016 Currier PL | House | Brandon Oaks | $255,000 | Terry Connell-Davis Inc.| MLS # 913567 | Active | ![]() |
| 8109 Whitehawk Hill RD | House | Cureton | $229,000 | Keller Williams BallantyneArea| MLS # 845791 | Active | ![]() |
| 3825 Wesley Chapel RD | House | Houston Farms | $229,000 | Prudential Carolinas Realty| MLS # 930386 | Active | ![]() |
| 120 Musket Ball CT | House | Hunters Pointe | $199,999 | Allen Tate Company| MLS # 933746 | Active | ![]() |
| 7323 Ivy Hill LN | House | Ivy Hill | $199,000 | Carolinas Metro Realty| MLS # 916225 | Active | ![]() |
| 3014 Rosewater LN | House | Brandon Oaks | $199,000 | Allen Tate Company| MLS # 929742 | Active | ![]() |
| 2416 Logan Field DR | House | Park Providence | $189,900 | RE/MAX Executive Realty| MLS # 883704 | Conditional | ![]() |
| 2901 Lake James CT # 2901 | Condo | St James | $174,900 | WEICHERT, REALTORS Rebhan & As| MLS # 918056 | Active | ![]() |
| 202 E Cj Thomas RD | House | $170,000 | Tarleton Realty Services| MLS # 933706 | Active | ![]() |
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| 4002 Shadow Pine CIR | House | Arbor Glen | $155,900 | RE/MAX Executive Realty| MLS # 933461 | Active | ![]() |
| 701 Chestnut LN | House | $150,000 | Carolinas Metro Realty| MLS # 937706 | Active | ![]() |
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| 2316 Kingstree DR | House | Lexington Commons | $149,900 | Central Piedmont Properties| MLS # 927197 | Active | ![]() |
| 1099 Lancaster AVE | House | $129,900 | Carolina’s Realty Source LLC| MLS # 857411 | Active | ![]() |
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| 913 Cameron CT | House | Woodhaven | $127,900 | Realty World – Cambridge Rlty| MLS # 897932 | Active | ![]() |
| 3714 S Potters RD | House | $120,000 | RE/MAX Steeplechase| MLS # 925500 | Active | ![]() |
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| 504 Lancaster AVE | House | Historic District | $119,900 | DAO & Associates Realty LLC| MLS # 904744 | Active | ![]() |
| 3728 Society CT # 3728 | Condo | Vintage at Lake Park | $114,900 | Keller Williams South Park| MLS # 925779 | Active | ![]() |
| 3805 Balsam ST # 120 | Condo | Vintage at Lake Park | $110,000 | Central Carolina Real Estate| MLS # 899812 | Active | ![]() |
| 4705 Old Pageland Marshville RD | House | $94,900 | Ross & Associates Real Estate| MLS # 892675 | Active | ![]() |
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| 505 E Union ST | House | $74,900 | RE/MAX Steeplechase| MLS # 906990 | Active | ![]() |
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| 309 Cedarwood LN | House | Forest Park | $74,500 | Benham Real Estate Group, Inc.| MLS # 912088 | Active | ![]() |
| 1013 Calhoun ST | House | $44,900 | Realty Brokers LLC| MLS # 926310 | Active | ![]() |
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| 626 Funderburk RD | House | $15,000 | Benham Real Estate Group, Inc.| MLS # 810827 | Active | ![]() |
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Matthews,Mint Hill
| Address | Type | Subdivision | Price | Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1525 Shadow Forest DR | House | The Forest | $999,000 | Prudential Carolinas Realty| MLS # 877285 | Active | ![]() |
| 906 Arborfield DR | House | Reverdy Glen | $725,000 | Dickens Mitchener & Assoc. Inc| MLS # 924928 | Active | ![]() |
| 11125 Creek Pointe DR | House | Deerfield Creek | $549,900 | Allen Tate Company| MLS # 909000 | Active | ![]() |
| 3424 Delamere DR | House | Brookhaven | $524,900 | Showcase Realty LLC| MLS # 923276 | Active | ![]() |
| 818 Grand Provincial AVE | House | Elizabeth Place | $499,900 | Coldwell Banker United| MLS # 928726 | Active | ![]() |
| 519 Stratfordshire DR | House | Stratfordshire | $474,000 | Coldwell Banker United| MLS # 915280 | Active | ![]() |
| 4108 Wallbrook DR | House | Providence Hills | $400,000 | Allen Tate Company| MLS # 933604 | Active | ![]() |
| 101 Sardis Pointe RD | House | Sardis Pointe | $399,000 | Belle Properties| MLS # 880496 | Active | ![]() |
| 125 Canterbury LN | House | Wellington Woods | $364,900 | Live Oak Real Estate| MLS # 919719 | Active | ![]() |
| 3205 Williams RD | House | Julian Meadows | $359,000 | Wilkinson & Associates| MLS # 893158 | Contingent | ![]() |
| 4007 Amen CT | House | Emerald Lake | $359,000 | Wilkinson & Associates| MLS # 931273 | Active | ![]() |
| 3811 Bounty CT | House | Providence Woods | $355,000 | Keller Williams BallantyneArea| MLS # 921179 | Active | ![]() |
| 7201 Three Wood DR | House | Emerald Lake | $350,000 | McClure Realty Inc.| MLS # 919881 | Active | ![]() |
| 1011 Minden DR | House | Brookhaven | $350,000 | Keller Williams Lake Norman| MLS # 929422 | Active | ![]() |
| 11323 Whispering Leaf CT | House | Hidden Forest | $349,000 | Allen Tate Company| MLS # 933041 | Active | ![]() |
| 4725 Cedar Ridge LN | House | Willow Oaks | $339,000 | Wilkinson & Associates| MLS # 916173 | Active | ![]() |
| 1002 Camrose Crossing LN | House | Brookhaven | $319,900 | Realty Brokers LLC| MLS # 924170 | Conditional | ![]() |
| 3110 Providence Hills DR | House | Providence Hills | $299,900 | RE/MAX Executive Realty| MLS # 925718 | Active | ![]() |
| 8016 Birdie CT | House | Emerald Lake | $299,900 | Coldwell Banker United| MLS # 925351 | Active | ![]() |
| 3305 Strawberry RD | House | Chestnut | $299,900 | Keller Williams University Cty| MLS # 918509 | Active | ![]() |
| 5018 Shannamara DR | House | Shannamara | $290,000 | Holden Realty| MLS # 866360 | Active | ![]() |
| 4215 Shannamara DR | House | Shannamara | $275,000 | Holden Realty| MLS # 932683 | Active | ![]() |
| 7061 Kidwelly LN | House | Shannamara | $270,000 | Holden Realty| MLS # 883067 | Active | ![]() |
| 3510 Quail Ridge LN | House | Water Oak Colony | $250,000 | Coldwell Banker United| MLS # 932159 | Conditional | ![]() |
| 11940 Jumper DR | House | Meadows Of Mint Hill | $229,990 | ProStead Realty| MLS # 927482 | Active | ![]() |
| 2710 Keziah RD | House | Wynchase | $205,500 | Helen Adams Realty| MLS # 929153 | Active | ![]() |
| 2709 Ballade DR | House | Wynchase | $199,900 | Wilkinson & Associates| MLS # 930756 | Active | ![]() |
| 635 Clearbrook RD | House | Matthews Estates | $189,000 | Wess Cason Realty| MLS # 906295 | Active | ![]() |
| 1519 Matthews Plantation DR | House | Matthews Plantation | $184,900 | Wanda Smith & Associates| MLS # 913797 | Active | ![]() |
| 4014 Lawrence Daniel DR | House | Woodbridge | $179,000 | Coldwell Banker United| MLS # 918795 | Active | ![]() |
| 2120 Candlelight Woods DR | House | Fairfax Woods | $169,900 | Vision Group Realty| MLS # 928385 | Conditional | ![]() |
| 2202 Mullis LN | House | Wynchase | $167,900 | Benham Real Estate Group, Inc.| MLS # 919466 | Active | ![]() |
| 804 Bentwood CT | House | Wood Hollow | $159,900 | 1st Choice Properties, Inc.| MLS # 929492 | Active | ![]() |
| 9300 Peckham Rye RD | House | Danbrooke Park | $159,900 | RE/MAX Executive Realty| MLS # 937713 | Active | ![]() |
| 3022 Windsor Chase DR | House | Windsor Chase | $155,000 | Allen Tate Company| MLS # 929979 | Active | ![]() |
| 701 Chestnut LN | House | $150,000 | Carolinas Metro Realty| MLS # 937706 | Active | ![]() |
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| 2526 Clearkirk CT | House | The Heathers | $149,900 | Keller Williams Realty| MLS # 895556 | Active | ![]() |
| 2508 Woodstar CT | House | Wood Hollow | $148,000 | Keller Williams BallantyneArea| MLS # 895028 | Active | ![]() |
| 908 Brenham LN | House | Brighton | $134,900 | Center City Realty| MLS # 921967 | Active | ![]() |
| 2232 Kimway DR | House | $129,900 | Fran Harris Real Estate, Inc| MLS # 921155 | Active | ![]() |
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| 2858 Winding TRL | House | Saddlebrook | $129,000 | Wilkinson & Associates| MLS # 910255 | Active | ![]() |
| 9600 Harness LN | House | Glenwood Manor | $119,900 | Keller Williams University Cty| MLS # 930957 | Active | ![]() |
| 3801 Wonderland DR | House | Enchanted Forest | $110,000 | Allen Tate Company| MLS # 906901 | Active | ![]() |
| 3507 Wonderland DR | House | Enchanted Forest | $109,900 | McLeod Realty Company| MLS # 927588 | Active | ![]() |
| 8092 Sapwood CT # 8092 | Condo | Parkside Townhomes | $103,500 | Coldwell Banker United| MLS # 914035 | Active | ![]() |
| 1907 Savannah Hills DR | House | Matthews Grove | $84,900 | Countryside Properties| MLS # 935377 | Active | ![]() |
| 9766 Old Gate RD # 9766 | Condo | Pheasant Knoll | $80,000 | Carolina Realty Advisors| MLS # 931135 | Active | ![]() |
| 9744 Old Gate DR # 109 | Condo | Pheasant Knoll | $74,900 | RE/MAX Legacy| MLS # 935511 | Active | ![]() |
| 6412 Windsor Gate LN # - | Condo | Windsor Grove | $44,900 | Benham Real Estate Group, Inc.| MLS # 931999 | Active | ![]() |
Lake Wylie,Fort Mill
| Address | Type | Subdivision | Price | Info | |
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| 3219 Lake Pointe DR | House | Reflection Pointe | $989,000 | Keller Williams BallantyneArea| MLS # 913892 | Active | ![]() |
| 17001 Ashton Oaks DR | House | The Palisades | $699,900 | Dillon Homes| MLS # 920075 | Active | ![]() |
| 8000 Waterview DR | House | River Lakes | $599,900 | Century 21 Murphy & Rudolph| MLS # 777786 | Active | ![]() |
| 10526 Hadlow CT | House | $549,000 | Rivers Gate Realty| MLS # 936275 | Active | ![]() |
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| 3217 Ashwood Park DR | House | Reflection Pointe | $499,900 | Moss Realty| MLS # 934536 | Active | ![]() |
| 305 Catawba Crest LN | House | Catawba Crest | $416,000 | Allen Tate Company| MLS # 930999 | Active | ![]() |
| 14057 Shanghai Links PL | House | The Palisades | $324,900 | Advantage Realty & Mgmt Co.| MLS # 905732 | Active | ![]() |
| 1724 Double Oaks _ | House | Olde Williamsburg | $299,900 | Carolina Realty Solutions| MLS # 922241 | Active | ![]() |
| 3109 Quiet CV | House | Lake Shore | $279,000 | Coldwell Banker United| MLS # 918951 | Active | ![]() |
| 14507 Waterside DR # 14507 | Condo | The Yachtsman | $254,900 | Patti Richardson Realty| MLS # 828303 | Active | ![]() |
| 588 Putting DR | House | Madison Green | $254,900 | Provident Real Estate Group| MLS # 935577 | Active | ![]() |
| 3022 Point Clear DR | House | Tega Cay | $238,000 | Helen Adams Realty| MLS # 926969 | Active | ![]() |
| 507 GILLCREEK CT | House | Autumn Cove At Lake Wylie | $230,000 | WEICHERT, REALTORS Rebhan & As| MLS # 922628 | Active | ![]() |
| 1416 Autumnwood DR | House | Cedarbrook | $229,900 | Keller Williams at Baxter| MLS # 919462 | Active | ![]() |
| 2129 Squire RD | House | $219,000 | Century 21 Palmetto Homes| MLS # 885408 | Active | ![]() |
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| 9 Honeysuckle Woods _ | House | River Hills | $199,900 | Allen Tate Company| MLS # 934805 | Active | ![]() |
| 1004 Regal Manor LN | House | Regal Manor | $180,000 | Edgewater Realty LLC| MLS # 934815 | Active | ![]() |
| 13824 Queens Harbor RD # B | Condo | The Yachtsman | $170,000 | Wilkinson & Associates| MLS # 922377 | Active | ![]() |
| 4076 Sherri LN | House | Baden Village | $165,000 | Keller Williams at Baxter| MLS # 932450 | Active | ![]() |
| 562 Sutton Springs RD | House | $159,900 | Allen Tate Company| MLS # 925632 | Active | ![]() |
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| 667 Fall Line WAY | House | Carnegie Estates | $159,900 | ERA Reeves Realty & Associates| MLS # 915783 | Active | ![]() |
| 112 Education LN | House | $159,000 | ERA Reeves Realty & Associates| MLS # 936308 | Active | ![]() |
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| 3034 McCall Meadows DR | House | Mccall Meadows | $154,900 | RE/MAX Executive Realty| MLS # 935913 | Active | ![]() |
| 143 Greenridge RD # D | Condo | River Hills | $149,900 | Allen Tate Company| MLS # 893920 | Active | ![]() |
| 1027 Ridgemont RD | House | Monterey Hills | $149,900 | Coldwell Banker United| MLS # 912829 | Active | ![]() |
| 463 Sandifer RD | House | $130,000 | Allen Tate Company| MLS # 931635 | Active | ![]() |
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| 2817 Round Hill RD | House | Carnegie Estates | $119,900 | Wilkinson & Associates| MLS # 868610 | Active | ![]() |
| 1141 India Hook RD | House | Fewell Estates | $110,000 | RE/MAX Executive Realty| MLS # 895588 | Active | ![]() |
| 115 Knox ST | House | $99,000 | Allen Tate Company| MLS # 908222 | Active | ![]() |
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| 427 Pamela RD | House | $97,500 | Allen Tate Company| MLS # 882574 | Active | ![]() |
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| 833 Beech DR # 833 | Condo | Dogwood Hills | $89,900 | First Properties| MLS # 925377 | Active | ![]() |
| 730 Rabun LN | House | $66,405 | Showcase Realty LLC| MLS # 936309 | Active | ![]() |
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| 776 Rock Castle DR | House | Travis Acres | $52,900 | ERA Reeves Realty & Associates| MLS # 934725 | Active | ![]() |
| 103 Carroway LN | House | $45,000 | Showcase Realty LLC| MLS # 934891 | Active | ![]() |
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Huntersville
| Address | Type | Subdivision | Price | Info | |
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| 14111 Sarah Ann Stephens DR | House | Stillwell | $900,000 | RE/MAX EXECUTIVE REALTY| MLS # 911463 | Active | ![]() |
| 15833 Pine Knoll LN | House | Bay Shores | $575,000 | RE/MAX EXECUTIVE REALTY| MLS # 920863 | Active | ![]() |
| 5034 Eliza Long Wilkie DR | House | Stillwell | $550,000 | The Real Estate Advantage| MLS # 873893 | Active | ![]() |
| 9936 Linksland DR | House | Skybrook | $499,000 | HM Properties| MLS # 910756 | Active | ![]() |
| 8824 Devonshire DR | House | Birkdale | $419,999 | Allen Tate Company| MLS # 936013 | Active | ![]() |
| 12218 Farnborough RD | House | Northstone | $399,000 | Keller Williams Lake Norman| MLS # 931881 | Active | ![]() |
| 14914 Middlethorpe LN | House | Wynfield | $360,000 | Allen Tate Company| MLS # 916182 | Active | ![]() |
| 17028 Pennington DR | House | Birkdale Village | $340,000 | Keller Williams Mooresville| MLS # 917047 | Active | ![]() |
| 13304 Banner Court LN | House | Centennial | $239,990 | M/I Homes| MLS # 888352 | Active | ![]() |
| 15441 Poplar Tent RD | House | $189,900 | Coldwell Banker United| MLS # 925748 | Active | ![]() |
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| 13638 Stumptown RD | House | Monteith Park | $150,000 | Allen Tate Company| MLS # 888428 | Active | ![]() |
| 7530 McIlwaine RD | House | $149,900 | Benham Real Estate Group, Inc.| MLS # 924386 | Active | ![]() |
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Lake Norman
| Address | Type | Subdivision | Price | Info | |
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| 173 Milford CIR | House | The Point | $1,975,000 | Keller Williams Mooresville| MLS # 917203 | Active | ![]() |
| 111 Thurstons WAY | House | The Point | $1,739,900 | Lake House Realty| MLS # 932699 | Active | ![]() |
| 184 Plantation DR | House | Pinnacle Shores | $1,450,000 | RE/MAX EXECUTIVE REALTY| MLS # 903218 | Active | ![]() |
| 21400 Bethel Church RD | House | $1,299,000 | Gibson Flowe Properties| MLS # 857069 | Active | ![]() |
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| 14111 Sarah Ann Stephens DR | House | Stillwell | $900,000 | RE/MAX EXECUTIVE REALTY| MLS # 911463 | Active | ![]() |
| 20347 Norman Colony RD | House | Norman Colony | $800,000 | Allen Tate Company| MLS # 913413 | Active | ![]() |
| 8205 Tranquil Harbor LN | House | Tranquil Harbor | $755,000 | Allen Tate Company| MLS # 917727 | Active | ![]() |
| 15833 Pine Knoll LN | House | Bay Shores | $575,000 | RE/MAX EXECUTIVE REALTY| MLS # 920863 | Active | ![]() |
| 268 Bay Harbour RD | House | The Harbour At The Pointe | $449,900 | RE/MAX at the Lake| MLS # 931680 | Active | ![]() |
| 20327 Rainbow CIR | House | Biscayne Park | $350,000 | Lake Norman Realty, Inc.| MLS # 919610 | Active | ![]() |
| 8109 Waterford DR | House | King Cove | $349,900 | Wilkinson & Associates| MLS # 932372 | Active | ![]() |
| 177 Kendra DR | House | Doolie Meadows | $349,000 | JD Realty Group LLC| MLS # 930624 | Active | ![]() |
| 920-42 Jetton ST # 42 | Condo | Spinnaker Point | $229,900 | The Knox Group| MLS # 929965 | Active | ![]() |
| 9207 Island Overlook CT | House | Westmoreland | $189,900 | Keller Williams Lake Norman| MLS # 910559 | Active | ![]() |
| 18730 Nautical DR # 303 | Condo | Cypress Point | $159,900 | Harbor Realty, Inc| MLS # 918685 | Active | ![]() |
| 20105 Henderson RD # M | Condo | Windward | $142,000 | Allen Tate Company| MLS # 923716 | Active | ![]() |
| 146 Singleton RD # _ | Condo | Morrison Plantation | $139,900 | At Lake Properties| MLS # 769319 | Active | ![]() |
| 19905 Henderson RD # G | Condo | Windward | $130,000 | Keller Williams Mooresville| MLS # 904968 | Active | ![]() |
| 21179 Lake Crest LN # 37 | Condo | Lake Crest | $125,900 | Liz Pierce Realty| MLS # 913716 | Active | ![]() |
Lake Norman
| Address | Type | Subdivision | Price | Info | |
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| 173 Milford CIR | House | The Point | $1,975,000 | Keller Williams Mooresville| MLS # 917203 | Active | ![]() |
| 111 Thurstons WAY | House | The Point | $1,739,900 | Lake House Realty| MLS # 932699 | Active | ![]() |
| 184 Plantation DR | House | Pinnacle Shores | $1,450,000 | RE/MAX EXECUTIVE REALTY| MLS # 903218 | Active | ![]() |
| 21400 Bethel Church RD | House | $1,299,000 | Gibson Flowe Properties| MLS # 857069 | Active | ![]() |
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| 14111 Sarah Ann Stephens DR | House | Stillwell | $900,000 | RE/MAX EXECUTIVE REALTY| MLS # 911463 | Active | ![]() |
| 20347 Norman Colony RD | House | Norman Colony | $800,000 | Allen Tate Company| MLS # 913413 | Active | ![]() |
| 8205 Tranquil Harbor LN | House | Tranquil Harbor | $755,000 | Allen Tate Company| MLS # 917727 | Active | ![]() |
| 15833 Pine Knoll LN | House | Bay Shores | $575,000 | RE/MAX EXECUTIVE REALTY| MLS # 920863 | Active | ![]() |
| 268 Bay Harbour RD | House | The Harbour At The Pointe | $449,900 | RE/MAX at the Lake| MLS # 931680 | Active | ![]() |
| 20327 Rainbow CIR | House | Biscayne Park | $350,000 | Lake Norman Realty, Inc.| MLS # 919610 | Active | ![]() |
| 8109 Waterford DR | House | King Cove | $349,900 | Wilkinson & Associates| MLS # 932372 | Active | ![]() |
| 177 Kendra DR | House | Doolie Meadows | $349,000 | JD Realty Group LLC| MLS # 930624 | Active | ![]() |
| 920-42 Jetton ST # 42 | Condo | Spinnaker Point | $229,900 | The Knox Group| MLS # 929965 | Active | ![]() |
| 9207 Island Overlook CT | House | Westmoreland | $189,900 | Keller Williams Lake Norman| MLS # 910559 | Active | ![]() |
| 18730 Nautical DR # 303 | Condo | Cypress Point | $159,900 | Harbor Realty, Inc| MLS # 918685 | Active | ![]() |
| 20105 Henderson RD # M | Condo | Windward | $142,000 | Allen Tate Company| MLS # 923716 | Active | ![]() |
| 146 Singleton RD # _ | Condo | Morrison Plantation | $139,900 | At Lake Properties| MLS # 769319 | Active | ![]() |
| 19905 Henderson RD # G | Condo | Windward | $130,000 | Keller Williams Mooresville| MLS # 904968 | Active | ![]() |
| 21179 Lake Crest LN # 37 | Condo | Lake Crest | $125,900 | Liz Pierce Realty| MLS # 913716 | Active | ![]() |
Gastonia
| Address | Type | Subdivision | Price | Info | |
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| 3219 Lake Pointe DR | House | Reflection Pointe | $989,000 | Keller Williams BallantyneArea| MLS # 913892 | Active | ![]() |
| 8000 Waterview DR | House | River Lakes | $599,900 | Century 21 Murphy & Rudolph| MLS # 777786 | Active | ![]() |
| 3217 Ashwood Park DR | House | Reflection Pointe | $499,900 | Moss Realty| MLS # 934536 | Active | ![]() |
| 109 Royal Oaks LN | House | Royal Oaks | $229,900 | Look Real Estate| MLS # 909516 | Active | ![]() |
| 9 Honeysuckle Woods _ | House | River Hills | $199,900 | Allen Tate Company| MLS # 934805 | Active | ![]() |
| 800 Dare CT | House | Williamsburg | $170,000 | The Ledford Group Realty| MLS # 916917 | Active | ![]() |
| 112 Elm ST | House | $142,000 | McDowell Consulting, LLC| MLS # 917816 | Active | ![]() |
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| 1029 Sapphire DR | House | Mountain View | $120,000 | The Whitestone Group| MLS # 918163 | Active | ![]() |
| 2324 Pinehaven LN | House | Pinehaven | $119,900 | Allen Tate Company| MLS # 855038 | Active | ![]() |
| 416 Rhyne CIR | House | $29,900 | Marc 1 Realty| MLS # 924918 | Active | ![]() |
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| 606 N Grover ST | House | $19,900 | Coldwell Banker-Black & Whisna| MLS # 911632 | Active | ![]() |
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Top Charlotte Short Sale Realtor’s 5 great tips!
May 19th, 2010 categories: Buying your Home, Our Charlotte Realtors
It’s no secret that the Charlotte real estate area is currently in a buyer’s market and you best have a qualified Charlotte short sale Realtor!
So what does that mean to Charlotte real estate home buyers? It means a deal! And deals come in all shapes and sizes – including short sales. Depending on who you talk to, short sale home purchases can either be a blessing or a curse. Here are 5 simple tips to make sure your next Charlotte short sale purchase lands you the deal of the century!
- Patience is the name of the short sale game. Let’s face it, there’s nothing “short” about a short sale. Buyers looking to take advantage of Charlotte real estate short sales have a long wait ahead of them. On average, purchasing Charlotte short sale homes for sale can take up to four months before you receive an approval letter from the seller’s lender(s). And the process can feel like you’re trying to run a marathon on a treadmill. We understand the short sale timeline and will keep you focused on the end goal, ensuring you are provided timely updates and know exactly where your offer is in the process.
- Do your Research. Charlotte real estate area buyers who successfully snag fantastic deals on short sale homes are prepared for the extra work short sales require. Buyers should remember that the listing price is set by the listing real estate agent and seller – not the bank. Lenders understand that the amount owed on a home does not always reflect the value of the home in today’s market. Our Charlotte real estate agents take the time to develop a strategy to achieve short sale approvals efficiently and effectively!
- Realistic offers will be successful offers. Short sales can offer amazing value. But it is important to remember that realistic, thoughtful offers will obtain approvals much quicker than low-ball offers. Unrealistic purchase prices will often experience either slow response or no response at all. And Lenders have an extensive process to determine a fair value for the house and are not afraid to counter offers. We have the market data and knowledge to ensure our buyers get a fair deal at significantly lower prices for all of our Charlotte homes short sale purchases.
- Use a Charlotte real estate area REALTOR with experience. A good top REALTOR is worth their weight in gold, especially when it comes to short sales. We know the right questions to ask and where to find answers. Lenders receive a multitude of short sale offers each day. A good Charlotte REALTOR has the tools and knowledge to make sure your offer is processed quickly and doesn’t get forgotten on someone’s desk. We also help our buyers negotiate terms of the contract with the lender, ensuring that you don’t leave money on the table – Meaning more money in your pocket after closing on that perfect Charlotte home.
- Be Prepared for the short sale process. Have a pre-approval letter in hand when you submit your offer for Charlotte homes for sale. Lenders will require the letter before they will even consider your offer. Also, short sale homes have often experienced neglect or have been vacant for a significant period of time. Make sure you
have enough cash set aside to cover unexpected repairs. And finally, be prepared to close in a hurry. Once lenders issue an approval letter they may expect you to close in as little as two weeks. We help all our buyers prepare for their Charlotte real estate area short sale purchase and will ensure you are fully equipped for a great purchase experience!
And remember, you’re not alone in navigating your Charlotte short sale home purchase. If you want to take advantage of today’s great home bargains, Contact Us and we will ensure your next home purchase is not only fun and stress-free, but leaves you feeling like a savvy real estate investor too!
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6 Tips to Understanding Charlotte Lifestyle
May 11th, 2010 categories: Buying your Home, Charlotte Living, Great Neighborhoods

Let me explain Charlotte's Lifestyle
Charlotte is not New Jersey!
- There are certain things I have to explain to you about Charlotte which are most likely different from where you live. First of all, most of our homes do NOT have basements. The ones that do except for the older homes have “walk out basements.” This is do to our soil condition which is clay and not porous. Basements are expensive to build here, so some of the Charlotte builders actually add a 3rd floor in place of a basement. Most of the newer homes have some kind of “bonus” room over the garage for the kids to play in.
Ranch homes
- If I had a wish for builders in Charlotte it would be to build more Charlotte ranches or ramblers as some of my Midwest clients call them. Charlotte
has ranch style home however, if you look for only ranch homes, you will seriously limit your choices. A better suggestion would be to look for a master on main and if needed even a second bedroom. We do have 1 ½ story homes which may have a bonus room or extra bedroom upstairs but the main area will be like a ranch home. This year a great builder is finally getting it. Home-A-Rama Charlotte is going to only have one builder this year and they happen to be a favorite well known one in Charlotte, NC. Simonini Builders’ newest collection of Right-Sized Luxury! Right-Sized Living. Homes where space is designed to maximize living and minimize empty space – Homes where everyday living is inspired by the best in design, finishes and innovation. The dates for the Home-A-Rama in Charlotte, NC are September 25 – October 10, 2010. What I like and what Charlotte Realtor’s have been saying is people have been asking for smaller but upgraded homes. Buyers are tired of formal living rooms but need offices to work from home. Charlotte is conducive to entertaining outside so we want outdoor entertaining areas.
Lot size
- Generally with a few exceptions, the closer to downtown you get the smaller your lot will be. If you would like a larger yard, you may want to stick to an older Charlotte home nearer to the South Park area. If you want new construction you will probably have to look in Union County or on the edge of Mecklenburg County. Most of these homes in a lower price point will not have large yards. The further out from center city Charlotte, the newer the homes and the larger the yard as a general rule. Please do not limit yourself to a fenced in yard. Fences are not expensive compared to the price of a home and if the backyard will work, you can always add a fence.
Charlotte Shopping-
- There are shopping malls and strip malls all over Charlotte. No matter where you live you will most likely have a Target or Walmart nearby as well as a grocery store within 15 minutes. I get a lot of questions about Trader Joes well we have 3 and here is a link to the locations! Trader Joes HERE!
Great Charlotte Schools

- Public schools in Charlotte can be tricky. The CMS Mecklenburg Schools especially because of things that happened decades ago. Don’t get me wrong, we have some really fantastic schools here. This year in fact 2 magnet programs won award for the top magnet schools in the COUNTRY. Those are Smith Language Academy (k-8) and Davidson IB (k-5.) We also have quite a few charter schools which are public. The county school systems outside of Charlotte tend to be more popular for newcomers. I have lived in Charlotte for 20 years and all my children (5) attended Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools and are receiving a great education. In fact a few of my kids have an IEP or a 501k plan and the accommodations have been great even in high school. Here are some other popular school systems:
- Mecklenburg County
- Mecklenburg charter schools
- Cabarrus, NC
- Fort Mill, SC
- Gaston County
- Union County
- York County
**Private Schools in Charlotte are another great choice. We have many. Here are some of the more popular private schools in Charlotte, NC.
- Country Day School (k-12)
- Charlotte Latin (k-12)
- Providence Day School (K-12)
- Charlotte Christian (K-12)
- Fletcher School of Charlotte (1-12)
- The Epiphany School of Charlotte (ages 9-14)
- Charlotte Catholic High School
- Charlotte Jewish Day School (k-5)
- The British School of Charlotte (age 3-16)
** There are many, many more private schools. Just let us know what you are looking for and we can recommend and help coordinate the perfect school for you.**
Renting a home
- Honestly, I would not blame anyone for wanting to rent a Charlotte home when they first come to a new city to find their way around. It is scary enough to move and leave your friends and family behind. I think it is a great idea to rent for 6 months or so and decided what Charlotte community is a good fit for you. We can help you with a rental like this if your intentions are to purchase a home after you “get your bearings.” If you are coming to Charlotte and do not have the intention to purchase a home, start here. I can set you up on a search in the MLS for rentals. This is free and takes 5 minutes and we will be happy to do it. Then consider your Charlotte home price point, life style, schools etc. and choose where you want to live. The Charlotte Metro is a very large spread out area. Here are a few popular Charlotte rental agencies that can help you find your perfect rental home.

This should help you get started in your transition to the beautiful Queen City of Charlotte. Charlotte’s diverse community that is full of activities and transplants will fill like home in no time. Are you new or coming to Charlotte? Feel free to drop us a line or leave a comment.
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Convenience-Affordable-Great Schools-Arboretum homes in Charlotte
April 15th, 2010 categories: Charlotte Living, Great Neighborhoods
Arboretum Homes in Charlotte
Spring has sprung and we can see the green without parting with our green! What I’m talking about is living near The Arboretum for a great price! As you know, an arboretum is defined as a garden of trees or an area heavily populated with trees. That can actually describe most of South Charlotte, but when you look around The Arboretum area , you’ll notice that extra effort has been taken to preserve trees. In fact, there are a few entrances to the greenways and several parks down here that I’ve mentioned before. So who knows maybe you may even find Greg and Christy near your Arboretum home!!
Currently, there are some fantastic Charlotte properties for sale in The Arboretum area at or below tax value. For example,8329 Cricket Ln (MLS#: 910739) is an updated Charlotte townhome in
eRaintree Country Club within walking distance to The Arboretum (Check out the Go Green feature on the Search. ) It has three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, a large covered porch with a handsome slate floor and a composite deck (no sealing treatments every year!) that overlooks a wooded lot. The kitchen is filled with light, has an open plan, breakfast area, and crown molding. The great room sports a fireplace and the formal dining room opens to the covered patio for outdoor dining. The master bedroom is large with a private bath and TWO walk-in closets! For all of this in 1,860 square feet of living space, you’ll pay just $144,500.
Looking for an even lower price with the convenience of Arboretum living in Charlotte, NC? How about a $75,000 condo 10243 Rose Meadow DR # 5010with two bedrooms and two bathrooms in Raintree? There’s also a cathedral ceiling in the living room along with a bay window. This amazing offer is a third floor unit overlooking a private pool and golf
course. Raintree initiation fees are waived for property owners, as long as they apply for membership and pay the monthly dues.
And Even More..Charlotte Properties
There are reasons other than trees and greenways that make it so convenient to live at The Arboretum. Dining and shopping are two of the main reasons. The schools in the area are something I could write a whole other blog about (which I will in due time), but everything you need for yourself or your family is literally within a one mile radius of The Arboretum. Across Pineville-Matthews road is a medical complex with numerous specialty doctors such as: gastroenteritis, cardiac specialists, laser eye specialists, orthodontists, dentists, a weight loss clinic, and the ever popular Urgent Care Clinic.
Great Restaurants at The Arboretum in Charlotte
Then, at The Arboretum itself are plenty of places to shop for things like life’s staples: groceries at the all night Harris Teeter, drugstore needs at Rite Aid, and everything under the sun at the 24 hour Walmart. For the rest of the shopping you’ll want to do, you can go to: The Gap, Kid’s Place, Kirkland’s, Omega Sports, Rack Room Shoes, Barnes and Noble Books, Bed Bath and Beyond, a Wild Birds Store, a few jewelry stores, a music and arts store, Michael’s Craft store, and many more places of commerce! You can even get a massage at Massage Envy after a rough day of work or shopping. Then, for dining you have everything from drive-thru joints like McDonalds, Chik-Fil-a, Taco-Bell to “go in and sit down quick bites” such as, McAlister’s Deli, 5 Guys Burgers, Noodles & Company, Smoothie King, and Firehouse Subs. If you want more than a quick bite but don’t want to spend a whole lot of money, you can go to Chili’s, Avanti’s Italian, Good Ole’ Days, or the Cajun Yard Dog. For a bit pricier meal that is well worth the price try a steak and wine at Mickey and Mooches’ one of my very favorite steak houses in Charlotte, NC. Vinter Wine Market has a kitchen and they make some tasty gourmet meals and items to take with you, too.
The Arboretum area can give you the luxurious green we all crave of walking and living among trees and gardens, the other green we all crave – saving money, and you can even BE green by saving fuel and walking to all the conveniences of anything you could possibly need. So what are you waiting for? Let’s check out homes near the Arboretum!!
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