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Could Housing be as Cheap as It'll Ever Get'
From SouthEast Charlotte Area News, 2 weeks ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
With the housing market in the midst of a turnaround, home buyers who want a bargain may want to act now.?Home prices and mortgage rates are both at record lows, pushing home affordability for the average buyer to record highs. At the same time, rents have been on the rise, making owning a home cheaper than renting in most areas of the country, including Charlotte metro areas like Ballantyne, SouthPark, Cotswold, Midwood, Myers Park, Dilworth, Matthews, Mint Hill, Weddington and...
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Austin Condos and Austin Realtors
From SouthEast Charlotte Area News, 4 weeks ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Looking forward to earning some quick cash' Converting your home into a bed and breakfast would be good option for it. Convert your own Austin homes for sale home mortgage?into a bed and breakfast and get paid to receive guests to your home. You can start with a few simple steps.
First and foremost, do a self assessment on whether you have the personality and interest to host guests in your house. Decide upon your client base and the look of your bed and breakfast. Choose the...
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Charlotte New Home Design Trends
From SouthEast Charlotte Area News, 1 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
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Cost-savings and creativity are driving the main themes in new-home design trends today. You will find these trends on display in new-construction homes in Ballantyne, SouthPark, Cotswold, Midwood, Matthews, Mint Hill or Weddington. According to NAHB, here are some of the latest:
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1. Rectangular home designs. Rectangular home designs are increasing in popularity because they are more cost-effective to build. The trend was once grand, multiple roof lines. But to make...
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Make Your Neighbors Green with Envy
From SouthEast Charlotte Area News, 1 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
By Andrew Hill @ http://newhomes.move.com/
Looking for a way to really make your home stand out' Have you given thought to the variety of green features you can easily incorporate into your home' More and more consumers are becoming green conscious and adding certain green features can improve your home’s value by as much as 10%! Green solutions also help save you money by cutting back on consumption and using more renewable energy sources. So whether you are making this investment...
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North Carolina Gains in Graduation Rates
From SouthEast Charlotte Area News, 2 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
North Carolina is among a handful of states responsible for the majority of growth in high school graduation rates nationally over the past decade, according to a recently released report.?Our state is also among the national leaders in reducing the number of schools that graduate 60% or fewer of students on time, referred to as "dropout factories.?The progress in North Carolina is remarkable and it's sustained over time, which provides compelling evidence that our NC is...
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FHA Loan Premiums and Monthly Payments Going Up
From SouthEast Charlotte Area News, 2 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
As part of ongoing efforts to encourage the return of private capital in the residential mortgage market and strengthen the Federal Housing Administration’s (FHA) Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund, the agency announced a new premium structure for FHA-insured single family mortgage loans.
FHA will increase its annual mortgage insurance premium (MIP) by 0.10% for loans in the Charlotte area. ?Upfront premiums (UFMIP) will also increase by 0.75%.?These premium changes will impact...
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Optimism in Housing Market on the Rise
From SouthEast Charlotte Area News, 4 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Several recent indicators for the real estate industry are suggesting a market that is entering recovery mode. Predictions for 2012 tend to center around a market stabilizing before entering a gradual recovery... the tone is more upbeat than it has been in years for housing. Recent indicators include:
Home sales: Existing home sales are expected to rise 12% in 2012, following a 2% rise in 2011, Moody’s Analytics predicts. The signs are already showing: In November, pending home sales...
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Home Star Energy Retrofit Act Passes in U.S. House
From SouthEast Charlotte Area News, 2 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
In a decisive vote, the House of Representatives today voted to approve the Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010, which authorizes creation of a national energy retrofit program for American homeowners. When passed by both legislative bodies and signed into law, this Act will be a great thing for owners, upgraders, and potential buyers on Charlotte green homes.
The vote marks a significant milestone in the progress of the bipartisan HOME STAR legislation, although it's important to note that...
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New Lead Paint Renovation and Repair Rule Effective April 22
From SouthEast Charlotte Area News, 2 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
A new Environmental Protection Agency regulation will go into effect this month requiring renovation and repair contractors to be certified to work with lead paint hazards if they will work on a residential property built before 1978 in which lead-based paint will be disturbed. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) estimates that this could be as many as 35 million homes. For those consumers concerned about green home issues, as well as all home owners and buyers, please read...
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Charlotte Realtor Garners Top Service Award for 2011
From SouthEast Charlotte Area News, 6 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
John C. Walker, Realtor has been named a Five Star Real Estate AgentSM for 2011 by Charlotte Magazine and Crescendo Business Services. This program is designed to identify and showcase real estate agents in a local market that score highest in overall satisfaction.
As part of an in-depth research process, real estate agents are evaluated by their customers and real estate industry professionals based on customer service, integrity, market knowledge, communication and negotiation skills,...
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