You’ve probably asked yourself lately: Is it even worth trying to buy a home right now? It’s a question a lot of people are asking. With today’s home prices and mortgage rates, renting can feel like the easier path. In some cases, it might even seem like the only realistic ...

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When you are ready to buy or sell a home in Charlotte, the biggest question is not whether to move. It is who you trust to help you do it right. That is why so many buyers and sellers look for a Charlotte real estate agency that brings more than ...

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Open up a home search and you’ll see them. Listings that have been on the market for two months. Three. Some longer. Most buyers scroll right past them, assuming something’s wrong with the house. But that instinct could be costing you, since the longer a home sits, the more motivated ...

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According to Google Trends, online searches for down payment information recently hit an all-time high. And that’s a clear sign more buyers are trying to figure out what they really need to save before making a move (see graph below): If you’re wondering the same thing, you can always turn ...

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If you are thinking about buying a home to rent out in the Charlotte area, the first question is not just whether you can afford it. The bigger question is whether the area can support a steady rental over time. A strong rental market usually comes down to three things: ...

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A few years ago, sellers could get away with saying "no" to just about everything. No repairs. No concessions. No negotiation. If buyers wanted the house, they pretty much had to take it on the seller's terms. But now that inventory’s grown, negotiations are becoming a normal part of the ...

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