Living Right In N.C.

  What is CLUE?  CLUE stands for Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange.  And there is a reason it’s important to understand.  There was a hail storm a few years back and our roof got pelted beyond recognition.  When the opportunity presented itself to get it fixed, we took it.  We filed our in...

Energy efficiency....everyone wants it.  We just recently were shopping for a refrigerator.  We knew the accessories we wanted, the color, and we knew we wanted energy efficiency.  So we packed into the car and headed out to store.  Our experience was far from seamless. The idea of efficiency see...

Fabulous new listing in Latta Springs in beautiful Huntersville NC.  This home boasts the surroundings of the beauty of nature.  You get the best of all worlds - it's like living in the woods, but having all the amenities of a neighborhood!  Latta Springs streets are lined with traditional brick ...

Have you ever gone to a friend or family member’s house and every time you get there you notice that something looks different? A room has been painted or furniture moved maybe?  Well, I HAVENT and am always surprised that everything looks the same as it did the last time I was there.  I am one o...

Driving into my neighborhood this morning I noticed the fountain at our entrance overflowing with all that heavy rain we had last night.  As I drove I saw that 60mph winds downed trees, branches and debris was all over the place and I quickly remembered watching my gutters overflow into small tid...

You know you're supposed to avoid "junk" fees when you get a mortgage but junk fees can be hard to spot.   Many fees are legitimate although lenders can play games with fees and the interest rates they charge. One might offer a rate slightly lower than the competition but jack up the fees.  Anoth...

We have a great new listing in Huntesrville NC.  Located in the Northstone Community this full brick 2 story home as a fabulous view of the 18th hole.  A quiet, low traffic street in the neighborhood makes this home very appealing.  Then, you take a look at the inside and realize it's move in rea...

You know you're supposed to avoid "junk" fees when you get a mortgage but junk fees can be hard to spot.   Many fees are legitimate although lenders can play games with fees and the interest rates they charge. One might offer a rate slightly lower than the competition but jack up the fees.  Anoth...

After being away for a week we got home yesterday to laundry and unpacking and not much food in the house.  So naturally, a trip to a restaurant was needed.  We went to Brooklyn South Pizza in Cornelius.  Gosh, I love that place! (We listed the owner’s home a few years ago for them!) Nonna – “gra...