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Real estate agent and Realtor Cheryl Powell's blog containing her opinions and information about everything related to real estate in North Carolina.
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If you're considering a move to Mount Pleasant NC and would like more information about the public schools, check out the helpful links below.      Visit the Cabarrus County Board of Education website for important school information for Newcomers to Cabarrus County       Check out the NC School ...
05/25/2009
On Saturday, May 30th, downtown Concord will offer a tour of 6 private gardens, plus the one at the historic Forest Hill United Methodist Church. The tour route is 2 miles long, and can be walked or driven. Concord restaurants along the route will be offering samples from their menus to visitors...
05/24/2009
Memorial Day is the time for Americans to remember and give thanks to the men and women who have died while serving our County in the military service.  If you live in the Piedmont of North Carolina and are looking for a place to pay tribute this Memorial Day, you may want to visit the Salisbury ...
05/24/2009
According to my lender sources and The Arizona Herald article "HUD says bridge-loan program hasn't been killed", HUD is still moving forward with a plan to let first-time homebuyers use the currently available tax credit of up to $8,000 as collateral for "bridge loans" to cover the down payment o...
05/21/2009
I recently read an article in the RE/MAX Times (a publication for RE/MAX Agents) regarding The U.S. Treasury Department, who recently unveiled a plan designed to streamline and encourage short sales.  Under provisions of the newly created "Foreclosure Alternatives Program," the process will soon ...
05/21/2009
Well, it was bound to happen. Given today's state of the economy, many people are travelling less and spending less on entertainment. An article in The Independent Tribune says that business at The Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord has been "slower than usual". One vendor says that his business is...
05/20/2009
There's been a lot of buzz in the real estate and mortgage industries about FHA allowing home buyers to use the $8000 tax credit as a down-payment.  However, in this case the government giveth and the government taketh away! Tuesday May 12, 2009, in an address to several thousand REALTORS® gather...
05/19/2009
Recently I became aware of a real estate transaction where the Buyer decided to change from Conventional Financing to VA Financing, after the effective date of the contract.  This Buyer didn't ask the Seller to contribute toward their closing costs.  The Buyer decided that they wanted to get a VA...
05/14/2009
My beautiful niece Tiffany Dawn Young-Diven gave birth to her first child today!  His name is Connor Brian Diven, he weighs 6 pounds 14 ounces, is 19 inches long, and has strawberry blonde hair! Tiffany is a very special young lady with a kind and loving personality.  I know that she is going to ...
05/10/2009
Chinese Drywall is a hot topic in the real estate business right now.  Concerns about this product have been in the news and several government agencies are conducting investigations, including the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency).  Although ...
05/09/2009
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I provide professional real estate services to Buyers and Sellers in Greater Charlotte NC, including Concord, Harrisburg, Kannapolis, Mooresville, North Charlotte, Salisbury and surrounding areas. My specialties include: Resale Homes - New Construction - Relocation - 1st Time Buyer Programs - Investments - Foreclosures - Short Sales. I have the experience, knowledge and dedication that it takes to get the best results. Contact me anytime to discuss your real estate needs! ActiveRain Real Estate Social Network