Category Archives for "Charlotte"
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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June 1, 2019
- in Blog , Charlotte NC Homes , Nancy Braun by Nancy Braun
Top 10 Staging Techniques to Sell Your Charlotte Home Fast
Sell your home fast Selling your Charlotte NC home can be a daunting experience, more so when you want to sell it fast. With so many available homes in the market, you need to make your home stand out so it can be more attractive to potential buyers. This can be a big challenge because […]
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May 24, 2019
Seniors’ Guide to House Hunting in Charlotte
Buying a home for your retirement years opens up great possibilities. You can choose a location that offers amenities for you to make the most of retirement, which is an extremely liberating reality after a life of hard work. If you’re looking for a slightly smaller metropolitan area that still boasts all of the desirable […]
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May 1, 2019
- in Blog , Charlotte NC Homes , Nancy Braun , Uncategorized by Nancy Braun
Five Ways to Buy a HUD Home in Charlotte NC
Are you looking for a HUD home? Acquiring a Charlotte NC HUD home is excellent for many reasons. Maybe you’ve been dreaming of becoming an investor in real estate. Perhaps you enjoy building with your hands and would like a project, like a fixer-upper home. Or it could be that you need a home and […]
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March 18, 2019
What Every First Time Real Estate Investor and Landlord Should Know About Property Management
Are you thinking of renting over your home or investing in a rental property? While it is true that being a landlord is not for everyone, investing in rental property can be a smart way to grow your wealth. During her guest appearance on WCNC-NBC’s Charlotte Today, Nancy Braun, owner of Carolina Property Management, […]
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