A few tips to ward off robbery while selling your home ... Keep home and outdoors looking fresh and maintained in all seasons.  Make sure there are no newspapers laying around, mail and packages aren't left to pile up on the doorstep. Also, make sure shrubbery is well maintained and left to grown out of control because this is an exellent place for burglars to hide behind them between the strub and your home.  The power of lighting is important.  Criminals are much less likely to break into a well lit entrance or home versus a dimly or poorly lit residence.  They don't want to be seen. Consider landscape lighting that is on a photo cell as well.   Use technology to make your home look occupied by installing systems that allow you to remotely control your lighting, music and appliances ... 10/01/2017

Got MOLD?There are several ways you can tackle the problem with household items BleachBleach is extremely effective in killing mold spores in non-porous materialsBoraxBorax is a natural mold inhibitorVinegarVinegar is a mild acid which can kill some mold sporesAmmoniaAmonia like bleach will only kill mold spores on non-porous materialsHydrogen peroxideHydrogen peroxide kills mold and is an anti-fungal, anti-viral and anti-bacterial as wellBaking sodaBaking soda is a great mold inhibitor as well as a deoderizer Are you looking for the HOME OF YOUR DREAMS? Or maybe selling your current home? The Temple Team can help you with all of your Real Estate needs.  Give us a call at 704-235-3000 and visit our website at www.TheTempleTeam.com. * Excerpts taken from article published in blackmold.aw... 09/29/2017

For the most part, buyers are looking for a "Move In Ready" or "Turn Key" home that will allow them to be very happy with very little effort other than personal touches.  They are looking to get the most for their buck!Here are a list of things you can do ... Paint the walls and trim a neutral color Update lighting fixtures Update ceiling fans Remove outdated wallpaper and/or borders Install new kitchen counter tops  Update the kitchen backsplash Update the knobs throughout the kitchen and bathrooms Change out bathroom fixtures - towel bars, bathroom tissue dispenser, etc... Change out door knobs throughout the house Update appliances Update flooring/carpeting Make sure your home is "spotless"! The last thing you want a prospective buyer to do when viewing your home is to have a "Honey ... 09/26/2017

Fall is a GREAT time to sell your home! It's a "Cozy" time of year that will make your home feel even more inviting with a few of these helpful tips.    Don't "over decorate" for the Holidays (ie: Halloween and Thanksgiving).  Instead add subtle touches of Fall.  For example, changing out flowers in a vase or changing your wreath on your front door to a more Autumn one vs. just regular flowers. If you must decorate for specific holidays, keep it simple and don't over do it with too many decorations. If your home has a fireplace, make it a focal point by having the furniture arranged in a way that compliments "gathering around a cozy fire". Have a subtle "scent of the season"! Not overpowering with "plug-in's" in every room, but a "hint of Fall" would be nice. Make sure your "throws" and... 09/21/2017

 107 Waterhouse CourtThe Point Trump National Golf Club CharlotteMooresville, NC MLS #3307997 Amazing 2 story home is located w/in the highly sought-after Village. BOAT SLIP included and walking distance from home, access to "The Trail" and in cul-de-sac. Perfect natural light throughout. Formal dining, living, two story great room and large gourmet kitchen, all are perfectly suited for entertaining. Four bedrooms and 3.5 half baths. Bonus room for games & entertainment. Office for studying or getting work done. Screened back porch, back patio, and open backyard to enjoy the outdoors. And SO MUCH MORE! CLICK HERE for a VIRTUAL TOUR!     09/19/2017

 Happy Labor Day from ... The Temple Team   Are you LOOKING FOR THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS in the Mooresville, Lake Norman or Charlotte, NC Area?  Do you have a HOME TO SELL?The Temple Team is ready to help you with all of your Real Estate Needs.  Give us a call anytime at 704-235-3000 and visit our website at www.TheTempleTeam.com. 09/04/2017

 We all celebrate the un-official end of Summer with the Labor Day Holiday. It is always celebrated on the first Monday in September and it usually marks the beginning of the school year, and the onset of bonfires, cooler days and cooler nights as well as football games and of course Backyard cookouts and  BBQ's!But .. do you know how it all began?  The official first "Labor Day" was celebrated in 1882 and became an official National Holiday in 1894 and was designed to give the American work force and much needed and guaranteed day off of rest. It is usually celebrated with backyard fun, food, games and parades. Although it's meant to be a day of rest for those working, the retail departments probably work more with others having off from work and have time to go shopping and taking adv... 09/02/2017

ARE YOU LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL A "LUXURY HOME"in the Mooresville, Lake Norman or Charlotte Area?The Temple Team is knowledgable and experienced and specifically trained in the Luxury Home Market and are Lake Norman & Charlotte natives and can give YOU the BEST POSSIBLE REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE! CHECK THIS OUT ... 09/01/2017

 Porch ceilings along America's East Coast - Especially in the Southeast are almost always painted a light or pastel blue.  It doesn't matter what the color of the rest of the house is.  What was once done as a superstition to keep the ghosts and spirits away has now become just a normal way of "porch life".It's been done for years, parents have done it, grandparents have done it and grandparents before them have done it.In addition, it is also thought to lessen the amount of bugs and birds that are attracted to your porch because  they think the blue is the "sky" and won't want to stay long or nest.  Here are a few common choices for "Haint Blue" to help with making the right choice for your ceiling!     08/29/2017

 JUST LISTED! 178 Hunters Hill DriveStatesville, NC MLS #3311316 Well maintained custom ranch backing onto 9th tee box. Large front porch to enjoy the ambiance of this golf community. Arched doorways into formal dining and den. Wood floor in main areas. Large kitchen with maple cabinets, granite and stainless steel appliances. Breakfast area with rear view off deck onto golf course. Enjoy the outdoors from the large deck. Master with trey ceiling, natural light and  large bathroom with dual sinks. Second bedrooms are great size with good closet space. Large bonus room with walk-in attic access.  08/27/2017

A FEW WAYS THAT MILLENNIALS ARE CHANGING REAL ESTATE   They already know what and where they want ...Millennials will do lots of research before ever contacting you so they will already know the area they want and possiblly even the exact neighborhood so you need to be an expert in the area.Text don't call ... Phone calls are an inconvenience and they definitely prefer to be notified via text instead of phone. If a call is still necessary than text prior to the call to prepare them.   Have a good social media presence ... Social Media is like the modern day "happy hour", "cocktail party" or "mixer". Make sure you are tapped into all of the major social media sites such as Facebook, Google+, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter.Be a pro in your niche'... They do their research before they wi... 08/26/2017

  Have you ever wished you  knew more about the I-77 Widening Project?   Now's your chance! A public town hall-style meeting regarding the toll lane project on Interstate 77 will be held Thursday evening August 24th in Mooresville from 6:30 - 7:30 at the Charles Mack Citizen Center on Main Street in Downtown Mooresville.  The study is a draft report from Mercator Advisors that was commissioned by the NCDOT to review the toll lanes contract and the project’s viability. The 49-page study can be read at: https://www.ncdot.gov/projects/I-77ExpressLanes/. More information on Facebook can be found at:  https://www.facebook.com/events 08/23/2017

 JUST LISTED! 154 Vineyard Drive - The PointMooresville, NC  28117 MLS #3311762 Beautiful 2-story Home is Located in the Highly Sought-After "Village" in The Point - Trump National Golf Club Charlotte in Mooresville, NC.  Lake Norman Waterview and Boat Slip! 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths and Half Bath. Dining, Living, Great Room, Kitchen, Mud Room, Laundry Room and Master on Main. Walk out to the spa-like Pool/Hot Tub from the Great Room and Kitchen. Gourmet Kitchen Features Granite Counter Tops, Large Island, Breakfast Area and All Stainless Steel Appliances. Enjoy the Outdoors on the Rear Covered Patio. Upstairs Features 3 Bedrooms, each with Private Bath, a Large Bonus Room and Office.  08/20/2017

Pam and Kent Temple of The Temple Team exlain that today more than ever why having a "Marketing Specialist" is so crucial in today's market.   Are you LOOKING FOR THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS?  Do you have a HOME TO SELL?The Temple Team is ready to help you with all of your Real Estate Needs.  Give us a call anytime at 704-235-3000 and visit our website at www.TheTempleTeam.com. 08/20/2017

 Here are a few VERY IMPORTANT things to make sure you DO NOT do while shopping for a new home and applying for a mortgage and getting pre-approval. Do NOT close credit accounts that are not being used Do NOT take out major loans Do NOT change from salary to commission Do you have a HOME TO SELL?  Are you LOOKING FOR THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS?  Give us a call! The Temple Team at 704-235-3000 and visit our website at www.TheTempleTeam.com. 08/19/2017

  JUST LISTED! 120 Brockton Lane - The PointMooresville, NC  MLS #3311563 This gorgeous 2-story home features Four Bedrooms, Three Full Baths, and Two Half Baths. Also a full kitchen & open to the breakfast area. 2-story Great Room with Gas Fireplace and Built-Ins. Formal Dining Room and 2-story Foyer entrance. Master suite has Full Bath with Separate Sink Vanities, Large Walk-in Closet, Linen Closet, Jacuzzi Tub, Walk-in Glass Shower, and Separate Toilet Space. Sun Room is off the back side of Master Suite. Beautiful Covered Front Porch, Rear Patio and  Large Yard to Enjoy the Outdoors. Click HERE for a Virtual Tour of this Property Are you LOOKING FOR THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS in the Mooresville, Lake Norman or Charlotte, NC Area?  Do you have a HOME TO SELL?The Temple Team is ready to ... 08/16/2017

 TIPS & SECRETS for "De-Personalizing" Your Home ... Here are a few tips and secrets from Professional Home Stagers that help to not only SELL your home FASTER, but to also BRING TOP DOLLAR! It's FREE and EASY and PAYS OFF BIG TIME! The goal is to make your home clean, organized and welcoming so potential buyers can picture themselves living there.In addition to removing family pictures, it's also important to de-clutter the kitchen and bathroom countertops. This not only makes the space appear bigger but it also allows the potential new homeowners to see THEMSELVES living there and to visualize THEIR things in the home. Are you LOOKING FOR THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS in the Mooresville, Lake Norman or Charlotte, NC Area?  Do you have a HOME TO SELL?The Temple Team is ready to help you with... 08/12/2017

 Here is a handy guide showing exact times when the eclipse will start, end, and when it'll be the darkest in the Carolinas on August 21st.   Are you LOOKING FOR THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS in the Mooresville, Lake Norman or Charlotte, NC Area?  Do you have a HOME TO SELL?The Temple Team is ready to help you with all of your Real Estate Needs.  Give us a call anytime at 704-235-3000 and visit our website at www.TheTempleTeam.com.  * Excerpts taken from http://www.wcnc.com/features/eclipse 08/11/2017

 JUST LISTED! 106 Aragon CourtCabes CrossingMooresville, NCMLS #3297050Custom built, full brick home. Just a few features are composite deck, inviting front porch, fenced yard w/more yard behind it & fire pit. Large foyer invites you into the great room with wood burning fireplace. Your kitchen features custom 42 cabinets, granite, tile backsplash and stainless  steel appliances. Main level master suite with trey ceilings, claw foot tub and  glass shower. Two additional bedrooms on main level. Corner lot in great, quiet neighborhood with no HOA.  08/09/2017

 JUST LISTED! 107 Waterhouse CourtThe Point Trump National Golf Club CharlotteMooresville, NCMLS #3307997Amazing 2 story home is located w/in the highly sought-after Village. BOAT SLIP included and walking distance from home, access to "The Trail" and in cul-de-sac. Perfect natural light throughout. Formal dining, living, two story great room and large gourmet kitchen, all are perfectly suited for entertaining. Four bedrooms and 3.5 half baths. Bonus room for games & entertainment. Office for studying or getting work done. Screened back porch, back patio, and open backyard to enjoy the outdoors. And SO MUCH MORE!     08/08/2017