Category Archives for "Charlotte"
May 1, 2020
- in Blog , Charlotte Homes for Sale by Nancy Braun
Top 3 Reasons to Get Pre-Approved Before You Buy a Charlotte NC Home
Are you preparing to buy a home in Charlotte? Looking at homes for sale is fun and exciting. Before you make the mistake of fixating over a certain type of home or on certain features you want in a home, you need to know what you can really afford. Knowing your budget gives you realistic […]
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April 1, 2020
Top 9 Maintenance Tips Every New HUD Homeowner Needs to Know
Owning your first home is an exciting experience. After the challenging and stressful process of home buying, you can now sigh in relief that you have a new place to call “home.” With all the excitement that comes in home buying and moving, it’s easy for new homeowners to overlook home maintenance, especially when you […]
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March 5, 2020
21 Best DIY Improvements to Increase Your Charlotte NC Home Value
When the time has come to put your Charlotte NC HUD home up for sale, your first thought is probably how much the property is worth in the current market. The next question is probably how to increase the home value.If you’re thinking of ways to boost your home’s worth but concerned about your limited […]
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February 1, 2020
Can You Negotiate HUD Home Price?
If you’re thinking of purchasing a home and would like to get a good deal, you may want to consider buying a Charlotte HUD home. HUD homes are homes owned by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and they are usually offered for sale at affordable prices. When buying a HUD home, there […]
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December 2, 2019
HUD Home Buying Mistakes to Avoid
Know the pitfalls of buying a HUD home If you plan to be a home-flipper, investing in a Charlotte NC HUD home may seem like a good idea. But if it is your first time, and you don’t know anyone who has bought a HUD home in your area, investing in one may prove to be […]
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November 5, 2019
- in Blog , Charlotte Homes for Sale , Nancy Braun by Nancy Braun
How Much Should My HUD Home Down Payment Be
Saving for a down payment Buying a home can be costly. For a conventional loan, lenders require a 10-20% down payment of the home’s purchase price. For a $200,000 home, that’s $20,000 – $40,000. That’s a large amount. Not many buyers can afford to pay such a large down payment, especially among first-time buyers. If […]
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October 3, 2019
- in Blog , Charlotte Homes for Sale , Home for Sale by Nancy Braun
How to Declutter Your Charlotte NC Home in Five Easy Steps
An achievable goal The new year brings a strong desire to make a change, but you don’t need the new year excuse to keep your home tidy and clean. If you are constantly battling with the stress of keeping your things in your Charlotte NC home organized, here are five easy decluttering steps you can […]
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September 1, 2019
Is It the Right Time to Buy My First Home in Charlotte NC?
If you’re young and earning, owning a home is probably one of your greatest aspirations. However, buying a home in Charlotte is a major purchase and entails a huge responsibility, so the question you should really be asking is “Am I ready to buy my first home?” Many first time buyers think that buying their […]
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August 1, 2019
- in Blog , Charlotte NC Homes by Nancy Braun
Is It the Right Time to Sell My Charlotte NC Home?
Are you ready? Or not? One of the most commonly asked questions I often hear from sellers is “Is it the right time to sell my home?” If you’ve been considering it for a long time but cannot let go, perhaps it’s time to put your courage to the test. For some sellers, what they […]
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July 1, 2019
- in Blog , Charlotte , Charlotte NC Homes , Nancy Braun by Nancy Braun
How to Make Your HUD Home Energy Efficient
Dreaming of lower utility bills? The consistently increasing cost of utility bills is a source of concern among many homeowners. When you are trying to pay off the monthly mortgage of your Charlotte home, put food on the table, send children to school, and save some amount for rainy days, each utility price increase means […]
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