Living Right In N.C.

The mortgage landscape has changed significantly recently.  If you are considering a mortgage, there are a few things that have changed that you'll need to have in mind prior to starting the process.  •Inadequate Home Equity As home values in many areas fell, some homeowners found that they don't...

So last week I got a call from a local agent.  She was looking to put her home on the market.  I had done a deal with her in 2005 when she was with a big name firm.  Since then she left that firm. It had to be the easiest and fastest listing appontment ever!  She knew the drill - review of the pa...

I admit it, I am a transplant from NY.  When my husband and I were looking for a place to hang our hat we looked in both South and North Charlotte.  At that time, I had just moved from living many years in Manhattan and was looking forward to a different paced lifestyle.  I worked on Wall Street ...

After having heard a realtor friend recount the first story below, I couldn't help but look online to search out other funny and scary stories of open houses.  I share them both as a laugh and maybe a cautionary tale.  Enjoy the laugh and hope that you aren't next!  "I was setting up for an open ...

How long has the property been on the market? If it's getting a little stale, it might be ripe for a lower offer, experts say. Likewise, find out if there's been a price reduction and when it happened. Why are the owners selling? The agent showing the house is likely to remain mum on this one. Bu...