These Real Estate Trends Will Be Game-Changers in 2018
November 29, 2017
Game-changer no. 1: Supply finally catching up with demandAfter three years of a crushing shortage of homes for sale, the realtor.com economics team is predicting that the shortfall will finally ease up in the second half of 2018.“The majority of the year should be challenging for most buyers, but we do expect growth in inventory starting ...
3 Budget Friendly Fall Home Projects
November 29, 2017
If you are an avid Do It Yourself’er, you like to make improvements around your home while saving money at the same time. The arrival of fall brings with it the opportunity to make some simple improvements to your home to prepare for the colder temperatures. Here are three budget-friendly projects you can tackle this fall!Install Ceiling ...
Side-by-Side Comparison of House and Senate Tax Legislation
November 29, 2017
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Side-by-Side Comparison on Tax Legislation
November 29, 2017
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The Equifax Breach and Your Housing Future
November 21, 2017
Unless you've been living under a particularly uniformed rock, you've heard about the massive data breach that Equifax announced on September 7, 2017. The vital information of over 143 million American consumers was exposed to hackers. The information exposed was indeed vital; it included names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses and, in some cases, ...
Homes Reach Boom Prices Nearly a Decade Later
November 20, 2017
Home prices have returned to boom levels similar to 10-years ago when the housing bubble burst and catapulted the Great Recession. Despite similarities between then vs. now, the current market is experiencing material differences, according to data released Monday from Realtor.com. Historically low inventory levels, tighter lending standards, significant job and household growth, and a strong housing market ...
Should you buy a home in Autumn?
November 18, 2017
There’s a reason people love the fall. After months of oppressive summer heat and humidity, autumn is the welcome relief: cool, crisp air and those colorful oft-changing landscapes. Anything pumpkin-flavored is a bonus too.Pro: Sellers are seriousAs in, serious about selling their homes this time of year. Even though there typically is less inventory, the people ...
Selling A Home With Your Pets
November 17, 2017
Selling A Home With Your PetsThere’s no doubt pets play an important role in our homes. They wait for us to come home after a long day, protect our property, and are there to comfort us when things go wrong. They truly are part of the family. But if you’re trying to sell your home, your four-legged ...
HUD - HOMES WITHIN YOUR REACH
November 17, 2017
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I Don't Do Foreclosures
November 17, 2017
I Don’t Do Foreclosures Ever been told this by a Realtor? Ever wonder why exactly they feel this way? These 4 words can leave a person very confused about the ins and outs of buying a foreclosure. More times than not, the Realtor just doesn’t understand the process. So what is one to do? The easy way ...
Prepping a Home for Sale: 10 Simple Staging Tips
November 17, 2017
Prepping a Home for Sale: 10 Simple Staging Tips What is home staging? When should you stage your home? Home staging is not decorating. It is the opposite of decorating because you are depersonalizing your home for sale so that it appeals to the most buyers.Stage your home before your realtor takes images for the online listing. There ...
Foreclosures Get a Bad Rap
November 17, 2017
As if there’s something foreboding waiting to descend on the next homeowner. But that’s not the case; they’re just the product of a difficult financial situation. Some homes are modern, ...
Why You Should Sell Your Home During the Holidays
November 17, 2017
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HOW TO AVOID RENTAL SCAMS
November 17, 2017
Rental scams are on the rise and you need to be aware of some of the tactics used for these scammers. When there is a shortage of rental inventory the ground is ripe for scams, since people become desperate to find an acceptable rental. Here are a few tips can help in identifying rental scams. Really? The old ...
5 Crucial Holiday Safety Tips You're Probably Overlooking
November 17, 2017
This time of year, I feel compelled to remind everyone about these 5 Crucial Holiday Safety Tips You’re Probably Overlooking By Hometalk With the Christmas decorations all set up and the excitement of the holidays in the air, it’s easy to forget about safety precautions and careful behavior — but knowing how to stay safe is just ...
SO YOU WANT TO LIST YOUR HOME! HUMOR ONLY!
November 17, 2017
So you have decided you want to list your home for sale. Better Than Great Job!! Now What? This is supposed to be humorous, no fair taking offense fellow agents.First, research and make sure you are getting an agent who has actually listed and successfully sold homes that were not relatives or friends. Second, ...
Charlotte Housing Monthly Review – October 2017
November 16, 2017
KEY HIGHLIGHTS. Average Selling Prices for the Charlotte MSA* rose 2.9% year after year after stalling in August and rising in September. However, the trend month to month continues to trend DOWN as prices fell sequentially again by 1.85% from September making it 3 STRAIGHT months of decelerating pricing trends. Thus, as mentioned earlier affordability ...
Kitchen Updates That Don’t Require a Remodel
November 15, 2017
Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, November 14, 2017If your sellers are looking for ways to improve their kitchen before listing, or if your buyers want to make cost-effective updates to a dated kitchen in their newly purchased home, professional organizer Colleen Klimczak, owner of Peace of Mind Professional Organizing, has five tips.Install under-cabinet lighting. This simple project ...
6 Things to Consider When Relocating
November 14, 2017
Is it time for a change of scenery? Sometimes that means a new home or maybe even a new city. This is a big step to make because you are virtually picking up your life and everything that you know to move to possibly an unfamiliar place. Here are six things you should consider when relocating to a new ...
Autumn Maintenance Tips
November 14, 2017
Use these must-do fall maintenance tips to keep your house in shape and help keep you warm this winter.Regularly clean gutters and downspouts. Make sure all drainage areas are unblocked by leaves and debris. Consider installing gutter guards to make the job a lot easier.Use a screwdriver to probe the wood trim around windows, doors, railings and ...
Marc 1 Realty Broker Spotlight
November 14, 2017
Spotlight Welcome to Marc 1 Realty, where we strive to be your first choice in buying or selling Real Estate from the lakes to the mountains of North Carolina. We know that we have to earn this right, so that is why we offer a team of specialists who know how to make every client feel special down ...
Winter is Coming!
November 14, 2017
WINTER IS COMING!!! 3 quick tips to help you prepare your home for winter! 1. Reverse fans, a lot of fans have a switch that will allow you to reverse the way they turn changing the force of air. Reversing the fan creates an updraft of cool air and forces hot air down to help keep the room ...
Five Tips for Quickly Selling Your Home
November 14, 2017
There are a lot of factors that will determine how quickly your house is sold, and it’s important to tackle the factors you can control. If you’re still living in your home while trying to sell it, these are a few simple ideas that can help speed up the home sale process. 1. De-clutter: Buyers ...
Protecting Your Home This Holiday Season
November 14, 2017
November 14, 2017 | Master Brokers | 828-726-9180There is a sharp spike in the number of burglaries that occur during November and December each year. Below are a few tips to stay safe this holiday season. Do not advertise your travel plans on social media. Even your “friends” are looking for your specific travel ...
Don't Burn the House Down for Thanksgiving
November 14, 2017
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