"Oh, I wish a buyer would buy my house now..." (Many anxious Charlotte home sellers) "Oh, I wish I could buy a house right now..." (Many anxious Charlotte renters) Retailers are getting a really bad rap these days. Their sales figures are low, profit margins are terrible (they have to discoun
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09/10/2009
"The real estate market is coming back!! Did you see the news last night? The Fed and Obama say the recession is over. They'll be buyers for my house in no time!" (Charlotte Landlord) "...When evening comes, you say, ‘It will be fair weather, for the sky is red,' and in the morning, ‘Today i
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08/26/2009
"I've had my home listed with my real estate agent forever! I didn't figure it would sell in this market, but he has it up for rental and rent-to-own as well on MLS. Still, there are no takers yet. What gives???" (Charlotte Landlord) Dennis Rodman was one of the most prolific rebounders in N
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08/18/2009
"If the glove doesn't fit, you must acquit." (Johnnie Cochran- OJ's lawyer) "If the tenant doesn't submit (payment), you must evict?" (Anxious Landlords) From a drama perspective, OJ Simpson's (first) trial was great theater. It had a thrilling beginning (who could forget the white Bronco ch
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08/13/2009
"I know the market rent is $1,195/month, but I need to bring in at least $1,300. Can't we list my home at $1,400/month?" (Charlotte Landlords) Allen Stanford, the founder of the now disgraced Stanford Financial, had a fail-safe method on how to bring new clients into his firm. He would place
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08/04/2009
"No, we will never allow pets in our rental home! They are destructive, the arch-enemy of nice carpet, and borderline evil. In fact, my Uncle Jeb's ex-wife got a dog and ran away with Fido 6 months later!" (Charlotte Landlord) OK- this conversation might not have happened. McDonalds's stock i
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08/04/2009
"Why is my home sitting on the market when it is priced to go? It looks good! I mean good enough for a rental home." (Charlotte Landlord) This is akin to a father who wonders why his daughter doesn't have a date for 8th grade dance. By careful analysis, he knows that her desirability boils d
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07/28/2009
Worried Charlotte landlords are asking, "How do we keep the rental cash flow coming in? My tenant's lease expires in a few months and I don't have the cash to spare for the mortgage payments if they leave. What to do?" The answer lies in the timeless story of true love. Much like a tearful
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07/28/2009
I'm getting calls and e-mails (from non-clients, mind you J) wondering why their rental homes are sitting vacant: "My unit has rented quickly for $1K/mth for the last 10 years! Now it is languishing on the market at that price. What's the deal?" "My rental home has been empty for 6 months.
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07/28/2009
"When I used to rent my property out, we had tenants in it paying $1,495/month. You have it listed for $1,195/month. What's wrong with you?" (Charlotte Landlord) First of all, if things were so rosy in $1,495/month self-management land, I don't think you would be talking to a property manager
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07/28/2009
