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Although there is no substitute for a professional home inspector, you can do some preliminary work on any houses you are interested in buying, which may save you time and money in the long run. The house is perfect. It's in a great neighborhood, close to work, close to school. It has the right n...

Whether you currently have a family or might have one in the future, it is important to consider your family's current and future needs when buying a home.As most homeowners know, adding value to your home can be a large cost upfront with a less-than-sure payoff down the road. We'll help you be s...

It's almost time to "Spring Forward" Just a quick reminder that Sunday March 9th, that Daylight Saving Time begins. The Clocks go forward by 1 hour at 2am. 

Back to Previous Page |Millbridge Real EstateLocated on the southern edge of Union County and only 12 miles south of beautiful downtown Charlotte, Millbridge is an up and coming community ideal for raising families. With a projected 2,243 homes that will be built in Millbridge, Millbridge's devel...

 With the strong market of recent years, many Americans are turning to real estate investment. Whether you have invested for years or are new to the practice, we'll give you tips on being smart about your investments.A recent Realty Times article explored the growing trend of real estate investme...

 Whether you should be buying a home now, or whether you should be waiting is a very important question that most potential home owners ask themselves. Here is my answer.Unfortunately, there is no easy answer as to whether you should buy now, or wait in case home prices start falling. However, a...

In my efforts to keep you updated on Charlotte area and national real estate prices,  I wanted to send the following report.   Charlotte is one of five cities in a 20-city index where existing home prices increased for the 12-month period ending July according to the Standard & Poor's/Case-Shille...

Traditionally, the garage has been used for parking the car. Sure, the main trash bin may also be there, as well as some kids' bikes, but mainly, the garage is built around the car. Not anymore, proposes a recent Realty Times article. Garages are being used fo...

 If you are considering putting your home on the market, you are probably thinking of ways to make it a hot commodity. One way you may not have thought of is planting an herb garden. A recent Realty Times article explores a unique way to enhance your home's appeal to buyers: planting an herb gar...

 Although your yard or garden is a great place for kids and pets to enjoy, it can also be extremely dangerous. Common outdoor items can be toxic to humans and animals. Being safe, however, is easy when you know how to go about it.Being outside in the spring or summer is a joy to humans and pets....