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Real estate agent and Realtor Cheryl Powell's blog containing her opinions and information about everything related to real estate in North Carolina.
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    Do you know someone who has a job and works hard, but their income isn't high enough to afford a well maintained home in an area desireable to them?  If so, the USDA Rural Devolopment DIRECT Loan Program may be the perfect loan program for them.  This is a 100% financing (NO DOWNPAYMENT), no ...
08/20/2008
 Two and Three Bedroom All Brick Townhomes - Starting in the $170's • Townhomes include fireplaces, luxury baths, hardwood foyers and spacious closets • Smooth ceilings throughout and vaulted ceilings in the master • All units include a one car garage and screened in porch! • Great schools and l...
08/15/2008
We've heard this threat before, but it never happened.  Will the current legislation really spell the end of FHA Downpayment Assistance Programs?   Recently, HUD (the government agency that administers the FHA) adopted a rule that prohibits downpayment money from coming, directly or indirectly, f...
08/09/2008
If you're interested in learning about the Charlotte North Carolina real estate market, check out this website www.CharlotteBetweenTheLines.com The Charlotte Home Builders Association created this great new website in March 2008 to provide consumers with news, facts and analysis of Charlotte's h...
06/18/2008
Cabarrus County is a growing community located just North of Charlotte, North Carolina.  It encompasses the cities and towns of Concord, Harrisburg, Kannapolis,  Midland and Mount Pleasant.  Cabarrus County is known for its quality public school system and low property taxes.  It is home to the #...
06/18/2008
A fellow Active Rainer, David J., recently brought up an interesting subject when commenting on my blog post Willful Misrepresentation & Willful Ommission of Material Facts!. He mentioned that some agents don't recommend inspections to their buyer clients and even provided the following story to ...
06/14/2008
      Not many Realtors in Concord NC and the surrounding areas are aware of this great loan program offered by the USDA.  I suspect the same is true in other states across the country.  This program is very similar to the Farmer's Home Administration Loans that used to be offered by the USDA. U...
05/27/2008
Personally, I have mixed feelings about whether it is best to post an Under Contract/SOLD sign at a listing or not.  It isn't a requirement in North Carolina, but many sellers like to see them posted when their house goes under contract and many buyers like to see them once they have a contract t...
05/20/2008
This is a hot topic for me, because I've been selling A LOT of foreclosures lately. Of course, foreclosures are always listed "as is" with no seller disclosures or representations and the seller will make NO REPAIRS! I say "yeah right" to that!  Foreclosure listing agents in the Charlotte North C...
05/20/2008
I've had more than one situation this year where the listing agent of a property that a buyer client planned to make an offer on, felt that they didn't have a legal responsibility to disclose known material facts, including property defects, about their listing. In one case, the property that my ...
05/18/2008
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I provide professional real estate services to Buyers and Sellers in Greater Charlotte NC, including Concord, Harrisburg, Kannapolis, Mooresville, North Charlotte, Salisbury and surrounding areas. My specialties include: Resale Homes - New Construction - Relocation - 1st Time Buyer Programs - Investments - Foreclosures - Short Sales. I have the experience, knowledge and dedication that it takes to get the best results. Contact me anytime to discuss your real estate needs! ActiveRain Real Estate Social Network