Home Owners realize very quickly that real estate taxes are a necessary evil.  They will always be there for you. Said another way, you  know that eventually you will come to the end of your mortgage payments but with real estate taxes you will pay until you sell your house or until...lets just say forever.  However, the good news is that you can do some things to keep them as low as possible. According to the National Taxpayers Union, a advocacy group based in Washington D.C., their  statistics and figures indicated that 60% of all homeowners are over assessed.  According to this nonprofit group only about 2 percent will appeal their real estate tax assessments.  Of the 2 percent that do appeal, according to the same research, 50 to 80 percent receive some sort of reduction in their pr... 07/05/2009

  SPECIALTY PROPERTIES FAYETTEVILLE NC   We are expanding (again) and looking for licensed Real Estate Brokers that are either new to the business and eager to learn or an experienced Broker that is ready to take their career to the next level. We are looking for highly motivated real estate professionals interested in maximizing their personal income potential and being part of a dynamic office environment. Cutting edge training and highly favorable (70/30 is the most popular) commission structure is offered.    If you are in real estate sales, you owe it to yourself to be aware of all business options and scenarios. If you are interested in starting a career in real estate, there is no better place to start.  There are a few office spaces available for independent agents. Come join ou... 07/03/2009

NOTE: The information below comes directly from the Internal Revenue Service Web-Site.  It provides a basic overview and details the difference between the Home Purchase Credit for 2008 and 2009. Overview First-time homebuyers may be able to take advantage of a tax credit for homes purchased in 2008 or 2009. The credit: Applies to purchases that close after April 8, 2008, and before Dec. 1, 2009. Applies only to homes used as a taxpayer’s principal residence. Reduces a taxpayer’s tax bill or increases his or her refund, dollar for dollar. Is fully refundable, meaning the credit will be paid out to eligible taxpayers, even if they owe no tax or the credit is more than the tax owed. For 2008 Home Purchases The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 established a tax credit for first-t... 07/02/2009

Finding Homes for Sale in Fayetteville NC Finding homes for sale in Fayetteville, NC is only overwhelming if you let it be. With help from an experienced real estate agent, some knowledge about the neighborhood you're looking at and an inspection on your potential home you'll be able to find homes for sale in Fayetteville, NC that suit your wants and your needs. It all starts with finding an experienced real estate agent, like the ones at TeamEliteRealty.net. Since there is so much paperwork involved with buying a home, and complicated real estate laws, it just makes sense to hire a real estate professional. The agent fees are negligible compared to the amount of value and expertise that you receive when you are working with a professional. Another important home buying tip when looking... 07/01/2009

Fayetteville NC Property Inspections: What you really need to know If you're considering buying Fayetteville NC property, it's important that you get an inspection before you sign on the dotted line. The process of buying a home goes a lot easier if you know exactly what  you are getting yourself into. Although sellers are obligated to disclose certain pieces of information about the property, there may be hidden surprises revealed in the inspection. Many people wonder what Fayetteville NC property inspections are and what they consist of. If you're a buyer, you should be familiar with what a property inspection will do for you. Home inspections consist of a professional property inspector walking through your potential home and evaluating it in five different categories. They will give... 07/01/2009

Buying Short Sale Homes in the Fayetteville NC MLS The Fayetteville NC MLS is full of homes in the Fayetteville and Fort Bragg area in all different price ranges. Due to the current real estate markets many of these homes are being sold as a short sale. A short sale, if you're not familiar with the term, is when the current owner wants to sell their home in order to avoid foreclosure. If a short sale goes through, the owner can lift the burden of a mortgage payment and help preserve part of their credit rating. The seller is hoping that the bank would rather take part of the mortgage amount than go through the bankruptcy process and then try to resell the home themselves. If you see short sale homes in the Fayetteville NC MLS you'll notice that they normally have asking prices that are ... 07/01/2009

Please visit Team Elite Realty.net's most recent issue of Real Estate Update for July 2009.  Subjects included: The Contract Offer: What Price To Start With Reshaping Fannie and Freddie Campaign To Extend and Expand Housing Tax Credit Going Green May Help Sell Your Home July 2009 Real Estate Update 07/01/2009

New Homes in Fayetteville: The Top Three Reasons to Buy New New homes in Fayetteville are a great buy. Right now, it's a buyer's market in Cumberland county and this goes for new developments as well. If you're on the fence about buying new or buying a previously owned home, you should take the time to consider these benefits of buying new. You just might find that new homes in Fayetteville are exactly what you're looking for. #1: Your new home is new.This may seem obvious, but one of the biggest benefits of buying new is that your home is brand new. Even if you find an older home with a great number of renovations, you'll have older construction which can come with some built in wear and tear. When you buy new, you know for a fact that all of the appliances, floors, walls, windows and ... 07/01/2009

Real Estate in Fayetteville: 3 Pricing Tips for a Down Market Real estate in Fayetteville, like most of the country, has experienced a slight slump in the last year due to the decline of the nation's economy.  If you're selling your home in this market, you might be worried about getting the right price for your home or even being able to sell your home at all. Fortunately, with the right real estate agent (like the ones at www.TeamEliteRealty.net), you can successfully sell your home no matter what real estate in Fayetteville looks like. Here are three tips for pricing your home in the current market. #1 - Try to be objective.It may be hard to put a selling price on the memories that you and your family shared in your home, but when you're pricing your home you need to be objective. Fo... 07/01/2009

Three Things to Look for in a Realtor in Fayetteville If you're looking to sell your home, you'll need a realtor in Fayetteville. Choosing the right Realtor is key in getting your home sold quickly. A Realtor will stay on top of all the important details of selling a home, provide you with you advice to make your house more buyer-friendly and guide you through the closing process. A qualified Realtor is the best person you can have in your corner when you are getting ready to sell your home. Here are three qualities to look for in a Realtor in Fayetteville. #1 - RecommendationsStart your search for a Realtor by asking around. The best Realtors leave a trail of satisfied sellers around them. They have a good reputation and will have people who recommend their services. If you don't know ... 07/01/2009

Last year I lost my father and to some it may not seem like much of a loss, since we had only found each other five years prior. I would beg to disagree. I knows what it's like to be a single parent and thankfully I know what it means for a father to be a father. With that being said I would like to wish a Happy Father's Day to all fathers and surrogate fathers(whatever gender). I hope that the day brings everything you hoped for. Whether that wish is to just be left alone or fawned over I hope every father figure is celebrated is some way today. Have a happy! 06/21/2009

Looking at the traditional method of selling a house it is no wonder the chances of selling are so low! Tons of Competition-In our MLS area since January 1 2009 to today their where 4878 homes listed and 2542 sold, just over half! Few Buyer Showings-Because there is nothing setting your home apart from other homes for sale.  Few buyers come out and look at it. Hard to get a lot of showing WITHOUT "Giving Your Home Away" -to get a lot of buyer activity, you have to price your home 10% below market. Here is a Market Pulse Report for Jan 09 to today: Market Pulse Report Activity Date: New BOM Pend Pend/CS Expr With Sold AvgSold$ DOM MedianSold$ Jan 2009 632 198 355 1 289 187 261 $63,115 87 $108,500 Feb 2009 633 167 364 0 185 183 302 $81,354 80 $122,250 Mar 2009 729 198 419 2 213 206 359 $... 06/18/2009

Buying your first home does not have to be a difficult process.  Planning and being armed with good information is a good start to this process being very smooth.  However, there are ten areas that new homebuyers  often make mistakes with.  At best these mistakes could make the process more time-consuming.  At worst these mistakes could cost the buyer problems in the future when trying to sell. First time buyers commonly make at least one of the following mistakes: Timing-  Most first-time home buyers are usually renters. Don't sign a lease if you intend on buying a house before your lease period ends. If this may be difficult, you may inquire about a shorter lease, possibly a month to month  lease.   Looking at Homes You Can't Afford- Home buying goals for first-time home buyers must b... 06/18/2009

Real Estate in Fayetteville: Showing Tips to Sell Your Home Quickly If you have real estate in Fayetteville and want to sell your home, there are a few things you should know before putting your home on the market. Meeting with a Fayetteville real estate agent and deciding on an asking price is just part of the process. In addition to cleaning your home and getting it ready for sale, you should follow these tips for maximum success when you show your home. Tip #1: Appeal to the buyer's sense of smell.It's amazing what scents can do to a person's perception of your home. Make sure that your home smells great during your showings. Avoid cooking smelly foods before your home will be showed and be sure to take care of your garbage and don't let it pile up. Consider investing in some air fre... 06/18/2009

Fayetteville Realty: Selling Your First Home If you're entering into Fayetteville realty as a seller, you may be overwhelmed by the  process of selling your first home. When you purchased your home, you searched long and hard for the right starter place for you. Now that it's come time to sell your home, you'll need to do your best to show off your starter home to people who are now where you were several years ago. With the help of a Fayetteville Realtor and the following seller's tips, you can enter into the Fayetteville realty market with confidence. Tip #1: De-clutter your homeIf you want to make a mark in Fayetteville realty, or anywhere else for that matter, you need to show the buyers how much space they are getting for their money. If your closets are overstuffed and your rooms ... 06/18/2009

Fayetteville Houses: Create a Wish List Before You Start Shopping When you are looking for Fayetteville houses, there seems like there are hundreds of little details you need to take care of. Buying a home is one of the most exciting times in your life, and it can also be one of the most stressful. From getting your finances in order to finding the right Fayetteville real estate agent, there are lot of things to keep track of. Something that you shouldn't forget, though, is to create your Fayetteville homes wish list. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about home buying wish lists. What is a home buying wish list? A home buying wish list is a list of the attributes of your ideal home. These attributes can include everything from your ideal neighborhood to the color of ... 06/18/2009

Fayetteville Homes: 3 Steps to Finding the Right One For You When you are looking at Fayetteville homes, there is definitely a lot to choose from. Whether you're new to the area or you're just looking for a new neighborhood, finding the right home in Fayetteville can be simple if you follow these easy steps. These steps, combined with the expert advice of a Fayetteville real estate agent, can make the difference between finding your dream home and settling for a money pit. Step One: Figure out your budget. Before you even think about looking through Fayetteville homes listings, you need to decide how much mortgage you can afford. By sitting down with your lender before you start the searching process, you'll be able to figure out your price range. This can save a lot of time since you'l... 06/18/2009

Three Things to Look for in a Realtor in Fayetteville If you're looking to sell your home, you'll need a realtor in Fayetteville. Choosing the right Realtor is key in getting your home sold quickly. A Realtor will stay on top of all the important details of selling a home, provide you with you advice to make your house more buyer-friendly and guide you through the closing process. A qualified Realtor is the best person you can have in your corner when you are getting ready to sell your home. Here are three qualities to look for in a Realtor in Fayetteville. #1 - RecommendationsStart your search for a Realtor by asking around. The best Realtors leave a trail of satisfied sellers around them. They have a good reputation and will have people who recommend their services. If you don't know ... 06/18/2009

Real Estate in Fayetteville: 3 Pricing Tips for a Down Market Real estate in Fayetteville, like most of the country, has experienced a slight slump in the last year due to the decline of the nation's economy.  If you're selling your home in this market, you might be worried about getting the right price for your home or even being able to sell your home at all. Fortunately, with the right real estate agent (like the ones at TeamEliteRealty.net), you can successfully sell your home no matter what real estate in Fayetteville looks like. Here are three tips for pricing your home in the current market. #1 - Try to be objective.It may be hard to put a selling price on the memories that you and your family shared in your home, but when you're pricing your home you need to be objective. Focus ... 06/18/2009

TeamEliteRealty.net Launches Innovative Web-based Real Estate Service to Buyers and Sellers in the Fayetteville Area Corinne Smith, former RE-MAX Realtor, opened a new web-based Real Estate company - www.TeamEliteRealty.net to assist buyers and sellers in the Fayetteville, North Carolina area with a variety of innovative real estate tools. Fayetteville, North Carolina, June 3, 2009 - At the start of this month, Corinne Smith, former RE-MAX Realtor opened the virtual doors of TeamEliteRealty.net with seven agents to create a unique real estate service for both buyers and sellers in Fayetteville, North Carolina, as well as Fort Bragg and Hope Mills.  Buyers can be subscribed to an exclusive Listing Cart e-mail system that will keep them up to date on the latest MLS listings. The listings ... 06/18/2009