Concord Real Estate Information and News

Wednesday, 30 June 2010

How Much Money Will I Get From Selling My Home?

When you get an offer on your home you can accept it the way it is, refuse it, or respond with a counter offer. In all three scenarios you need to estimate the amount of money you will walk away with when the transaction is complete. Here are some common fees: Payoff amount of present mortgage, Real Estate commissions, Legal costs, tax transfers, property tax, inspections, etc…Make sure you know what your fees are and don’t be surprised at closing! A good real estate agent can guide you in this process.

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Monday, 28 June 2010

Choosing the Right Realtor

9 Questions To Help You Choose Your Next Realtor

If you are feeling overwhelmed by the amount of real estate agents to choose from and don't know how to make a decision, use these questions to help.

How long have you been in real estate?
Are you a full-time agent?
How familiar are you with the area?
How many home sales did you participate in last year?
Do you normally work with buyers or sellers?
Where do you feel that your strengths lie?
Can you provide references?

When you talk to agents and ask these questions, the top choice will rise to the top.

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Wednesday, 23 June 2010

Make Sure Buyers Come in the Door!

What does your home look like when potential buyers drive by? First impressions are the most important thing in most buyer’s minds so curb appeal is very important! Here are some tips to make sure you have good curb appeal:

Paint: Is it time to repaint? Do you have chipped or faded paint on your home? If so make sure to repaint and use colors that blend with the other homes in the neighborhood.
Roofing: A bad roof will almost always throw up a red flag so make sure to patch and reshingle where necessary.
Yard: Take care of your lawn and keep it well manicured. It shows that you take care of your home.
Driveway: Make sure your driveway is clean and easily accessible.

Use these tips to make sure you don’t lose any potential buyers when they pull up to your home!

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Monday, 21 June 2010

Make a Great First Impression to Buyers!

For the most part, location is the most important priority for most home buyers, but coming in close at #2 is first impression! Here are a few things you can do to improve your home and make sure it leaves a good first impression on potential buyers:

Clean Your Home: Make sure every nook and cranny is clean, a “spring cleaned” feel makes buyers believe that your home has been cared for!
Reduce Clutter: Make sure your home is free of clutter so a buyer can imagine how the home would look with his or her furniture!
Neutralize Odors: Air out your house by opening doors, light candles, and put out potpourri to make sure you home has a pleasant smell!
Update Some Décor: Maybe a new coat of paint on a wall here and there or adding a lamp or rug, make your home feel new!

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Wednesday, 09 June 2010

Great Time to Buy in Cabarrus County!

Ranging from 4.75-6%, mortgage rates in Cabarrus County have not been this low since…EVER! Low rates mean that it is a great time for you to buy a home in this area. Team Honeycutt has the tools and knowledge in place to help you throughout the process! The average home price in the Concord/Kannapolis area is around 147,000, let the experts at Team Honeycutt help you determine what you can afford! A 4.75% interest rate means in some cases a payment that is cheaper than your current rent! Call Team Honeycutt at (704)721-7130 and move into a home of your own today!

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Monday, 07 June 2010

Keep Cool this Summer!

You should be able to stay cool in the summer months without spending too much extra money on utilities with these tips!

Program your thermostat to change temperatures during the cooler hours of the night.
Paint your home a lighter color that won’t attract as much sun.
Beef up your insulation!
Use landscaping for shade and make sure you have curtains and blinds that can keep out sunlight.
Operate your appliances early in the morning or at night.

These tips should help you beat the summer heat!

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Friday, 04 June 2010

Consumer Confidence Improving

Consumer confidence continues to show improvement. When I have been out in the community over the last few months, I have found that people are much more optimistic about the economy. This is very much a positive and I think we are seeing signs of that change in confidence. Although the unemployment rate is still high, we are experiencing some very positive job announcements so we are very fortunate and look forward to a continued improved economy.

Enjoy the article in the link below on the nationwide consumer confidence.

http://www.crs.com/Community/?comments=1388

For all of your real estate needs, call Team Honeycutt at 704-721-7130.

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Thursday, 03 June 2010

Home Sales Continue to Increase

Home sales in our area have been gradually increasing since January 1 of this year. The is one of the longest periods of continual gain in the sales that we have seen in quite some time. We are cautiously optimistic that we have come through the worst and are on the upswing.

The link below shows that this trend in nationwide! Hopefully this success will continue..

http://www.crs.com/Community/?comments=1389

If you have questions about the market or have real estate needs here locally or anywhere in the world, give Team Honeycutt a call at 704-721-7130. It will be our pleasure to serve you.

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