This week I wanted to talk a little about how to find a home in today’s market. It is not as easy as some think. The perception is there is a TON of inventory out there and the prices have been dropping for the last few years so I should be able to find the …
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Buying a home is not as easy as you think
What every homebuyer should know about buying a fixer upper
This week, I wanted to talk about Fixer Uppers. I show a lot of distressed homes, and many that are not distressed, that need work. Some may be just cosmetic and some may be structural. What does it matter? For investors that are buying homes to flip or to rent, it does not really matter …
Statesville Real Estate Guides Top recommended mobile Buyer Apps.
First of all, let me just say the I LOVE MY IPHONE! It has totally changed the way I do business. I take one look at my old TREO phone and wonder…. how on earth did I do anything with that phone! I was reading through my avalanche of emails that I get on a …
Buy a HUD home for just $100 down in Statesville NC and Iredell County.
Below is an article from my weekly e-blast sent out the buyers looking for homes in the Statesville NC area. If you would like to be added to the list to receive weekly distressed listings in Statesville, Iredell County, Troutman and Mooresville, please feel free to sign up and I will add you to …
Fannie Mae offering 3.5% in closing costs to buyers until end of June 2011
Many of the distressed homes you will find on my weekly distressed property list are Fannie Mae Distressed Properties. That means that Fannie Mae guaranteed the loan originally, the home foreclosed and now they are selling it. Many of the Fannie Mae properties qualify for the Home Path Finance program and offer special incentives for …
Negotiating the deal! What to know BEFORE you place an offer.
This article is an excerpt from my weekly buyer blast that I send every Friday. I have been experimenting with other days of the week but you will receive it at least once per week. I send out a List of area Foreclosed and Distressed Properties in the Statesville, Mooresville, Troutman areas of Iredell …
A few things to consider before purchasing a distressed property
I have been working with lots of buyers of foreclosed or distressed homes lately and wanted to give you some hints on how to make this type of purchase a little easier.
First, let’s talk about Short Sale Properties: A short sale is a home that is listed by a real estate firm for less …
First time home buyer in Statesville NC? Here’s a quick summary of the process.
Spring is just around the corner and the weather is warming up in the Statesville NC area! What a great time to print out a list of homes you like and take a drive by them to see what they really look like and if you like the area surroundings.
I have had lots of calls …
How to Purchase a HUD home in North Carolina
How to Purchase a HUD home
In recent months, there was a huge backlog of HUD homes that were held up for closing in NC and changes were made to try and streamline the entire process. There are now three main asset management companies that handle HUD homes in NC and they in turn designate local …
My local Professional Services Recommendations for Statesville NC
Whether you are buyer or selling a home, there always seems to be a need for a local contractor to help fix something up. Over the years, I have been able to work with some wonderful people that I really trust and would recommend to my clients and others seeking a referral. I have …
