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Pocket Listing at Melrose Townhomes, Matthews, NC

Investor Friendly (minimum 6 month lease term)                Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Eligible Pride in ownership is visible from the moment you drive up to this 2 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath (double master) 1164 sq ft townhome in the Melrose Townhomes community.  The kitchen features Whirlpool stainless appliances and […]

New Homeowner? Avoid These Lawn Care Mistakes

It’s easy to take a few missteps when it comes to lawn care, especially if you’re a new homeowner and it’s your first time being solely responsible for your yard and landscaping. Here are a few tips that will help you avoid lawn-related frustrations. Cutting the grass short. Lowering the height of your mower blades […]

Hidden Renovation Costs

Renovations never seem to go as planned. There’s always a cost you didn’t anticipate, or a problem that didn’t reveal itself until the project was underway. Here are five common costs to look out for.  1. Higher utility bills: If contractors and builders are working in your home all day, there’s a good chance they’re […]

From Decorating to Staging

There is a difference between the two—here’s how to get your home ready to sell. Once you’ve decided to put your home on the market, you’re looking to sell quickly for the best possible price. One tactic that can help sell your home faster is staging. At first, staging may seem like a real estate […]

00 High Rock Ridge, Lot 7 Lake Lure, NC 28746

My client, selling this lovely land, has a way with words. Here are some of her thoughts and descriptions of this breathtaking property. “In my eternal daydream… I have a custom designed mountain cabin… on Lake Lure. A small cabin, powered by solar. Cedar shake, Laurel railings, Huge wrap around deck, built to encompass the three […]

Open House Alternative: The Broker’s Open House!

You’re probably familiar with the traditional open house, where your real estate agent hosts an open house at your property for a few hours on the weekend, allowing prospective buyers and passersby to see the place in person. But there’s a different kind of open house, and it can be a valuable tool for selling […]

Big Ideas For Small Spaces

Smaller rooms can be difficult to decorate, because if you don’t know a few important tricks, the space can end up feeling a little claustrophobic. Here’s how you can keep a room feeling airy and spacious, even if it’s just a studio apartment or an attic. Breathing roomYour first inclination might be to arrange all […]

What Affects Your Home Insurance?

Research suggests that about 1 in 20 homeowners will make an insurance claim each year. So while it may seem that your monthly home insurance expenses aren’t worthwhile, the chances of needing your insurance are higher than you might think.  There’s are countless factors that influence your insurance rates, so here are few examples—some you’ve […]

Organize Your Garage With These Easy Steps

For many people the garage is the place you mindlessly store stuff just to get it out of the way, and before you know it, you’ve got a cluttered mess on your hands. Here are five steps toward organizing your garage for good.  1. Make a plan: What do you want you garage to be? Is […]

What Does a Title Company Do?

With all the money you pay for a home, you want to make sure you spending your hard-earned dollars on a legitimate piece of property—and that’s where a title company comes in. When you purchase a home, a title company will research the property to ensure that you are the rightful owner. They’ll look through […]