Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Charlotte Real Estate Values

Many people across the nation are seeking a great deal in Charlotte Real Estate. Today the annual real estate appreciation was published and Charlotte is the only city in the survey with positive real estate appreciation. Charlotte Real Estate had a modest BUT positive annual appreciation rate of 1.8%. This is incredible since the nation is suffering one of the worst mortgage melt down in history. If the demand for Charlotte homes is reasonably strong now, you can be assured your Charlotte Real Estate investment will be secure in the future. Yes, there are certain areas within Charlotte that are doing better than others. Are there homes in Charlotte that are depreciating? Yes. The key is learning what areas are appreciating and which have the strongest market values. Visit Charlotte Real Estate and Charlotte NC Real Estate for more information on Charlotte Homes and to learn about our market.

Sunday, April 20, 2008

Charlotte Real Estate Growth

How is the Growth in Charlotte Real Estate? Where are the current trends in Charlotte Relocation home buyers? How has the mortgage crisis impacted Charlotte homes? The national mortgage crisis has altered the Charlotte Real Estate market and has actually made the Charlotte housing market stronger. The sub prime mortgages allowed many people relocate to Charlotte before they were actually prepared for a new Charlotte home. Many of these Charlotte NC Real Estate buyers purchased Charlotte New Homes in "starter" neighborhoods. These Charlotte homes were the smaller ones on the market and created a new niche for the builders. Was this market superficially created by sub prime loans? Yes. The future for these neighborhoods are now uncertain. Many foolish national investors moved in and purchased these home for rentals. This further degraded the Charlotte neighborhoods and damaged the investment in the neighborhood.

To learn more, visit Charlotte Real Estate and I will do what I can to help you through our Real Estate market.

Thursday, April 10, 2008

Charlotte Relocation Advice

I was recently asked about the latest North Carolina "scare" technique publicized by the media. The media found a New Yorker that recently moved to Raleigh. The home is stunning and the neighborhood "appears" great. She then discovered that the school was full of "gangs" and her children were in danger. The media is amazing but fortunately, most of America sees right through them.

Yes, tax dollars are leaving the Northeast in droves and this is placing additional burdens on the Northeast. Most people are relocating to escape both the weather and the high cost of living. One of the largest burdens on the home owner is the taxes. Much of the northeast unjustly "punishes" the hard working and successful citizen to subsidize their government programs. We all want to help; helping is one thing; supporting other able bodied adults is another.

There are many things to consider before you relocate. A good Realtor can help focus on what is important to you. I am a Charlotte Realtor and know our greater area very well. Each Real Estate market is local. For example, if you were to find the largest home in New York for the least amount of money, would you feel safe living there? Apply this concept to the Charlotte Real Estate Market. Why is one area of Charlotte Houses so much cheaper than another part of Charlotte? There is always a reason.

Be careful buying new construction. The builder agents can be very helpful and always very nice. There is always a reason. There are so many factors that affect your Charlotte home investment and the builder agent will "spin" the facts the way they were trained.

For Charlotte Real Estate help, contact a professional. The commission is paid by the seller and you do not want your family on one of these TV shows. Your family is too important to sacrifice.