OPEN HOUSE: 9416 Hampton Oaks Ln, Charlotte, NC 28270 | Home for Sale

Grab the chance to own this jaw-dropping ranch in Providence Plantation! Enjoy the scenic drive through the neighborhood and tree lined driveway to the house.

Homeownership Open House Opportunity! – 9416 Hampton Oaks Ln, Charlotte, NC 28270 – How to be a homeowner successfully purchasing this HUD-owned home! This SATURDAY! May 12 – 12 PM – 2PM!

Enter into the exposed brick foyer with character and lots of natural light! Chef’s Dream Kitchen with huge center island and imported Italian Hand Blown Glass lights above. The kitchen features recessed lighting, under counter lights, SS appliances: wall oven, GE profile gas stove and oven (2008), and dishwasher. Chef’s built in desk. Living Room has vaulted ceilings, brick mantle, andexposed beams! Fabulous Den with custom full bar and sink – perfect for entertaining and wood burning fireplace. Master suite with vaulted ceiling and exposed beams, walk in closet with California style organizers, overlooking the greenery, heated floors, shower with multi jets and garden soaking tub with jets. Oversized Laundry with cabinets and sink. Moroccan style panels separate Sunroom and living room. Beautiful sunroom with custom glass door insert and lots of windows overlooking the flat, deep wooded backyard with lots of privacy!

If you have any questions, you can call Nancy Braun at (704) 997-3794!

If you’re looking for similar properties in Charlotte NC and surrounding areas, visit: www.ShowcaseRealty.net.

What First Time Home Buyers Need to Know Before Making an Offer

Planning to make an offer in the Charlotte home you’ve been eyeing?

Home buying is a process you cannot rush, especially if it is  your first time.

Owning your first home is a milestone, a sign of adulthood and independence. It means more than paying for a monthly mortgage. It also means being responsible for the property, being a good neighbor and joining community activities.

Before you make an offer for that home for sale in Charlotte that you’ve been regularly checking out, here are some things you need to know and ask yourself.

1. “Should I buy or rent?” If you are still hesitating to make a decision, that’s a good sign you are not ready.

Don’t let other people pressure you into buying a home when you could be neck deep in mortgage in a few years. You may like the home and consider buying it, but don’t make an offer unless you are absolutely ready.

2. Plan how you will pay for your home. One of the most challenging things about home buying is the payment, unless you have a huge amount of money hiding in your closet somewhere.  Usually, you have to pay a big upfront payment, then pay the rest through a loan, which also does not come easy.

You’ll need a good credit rating and a stable job with a good income. And the expenses do not end there. Aside from the down payment, you also need to pay the closing costs.

Before you even make an offer, decide on how you will pay for the home. If you need more savings for the initial deposit so that you can get a lower monthly mortgage, you should delay home buying for at least another year or two until you have enough saved.

3. Know what government financial programs are available for first time home buyers. You need to gather your resources, and financial programs offered through the FHA are great options if you want to have an affordable home. In most cases, first time buyers don’t have enough money for a down payment.

With an FHA loan, you don’t need a high down payment to qualify. This suggestion will greatly limit your choice of homes, and most likely, you’ll be choosing from homes that don’t even make it to the top three of your wish list. However, if the home is affordable and within your budget, it is a great option.

Now that you’ve determined how to pay for your first real estate property in Charlotte, here are some things you need to know about the home you are planning to buy.

4. Location, location, location. Don’t decide to buy a home based on a certain feature or amenity. Your home’s location matters. While the large vacant lot located next to the home does not bother you now, it may matter a few years later when a commercial building is being built there.

The freeway a few minutes from your home may not bother you during the daytime, but it’s a different story at night when all you want is some peace and quiet. You may settle for a condo in the city, but if you constantly long for open spaces, in the long run, your home may feel stifling and restraining.

5. Study the home’s history. Once you find a home you like and that suits your budget, do some research. Know its market value, how much it sold for in the past, the square footage, its amenities and its weakness.

Learn why the owner is selling it. Check for the home’s days on market (DOM). All this information will come in handy when you are making an offer for the Charlotte property you’ve been dreaming of.

Don’t rush into making an offer. Take your time to think about it. After all, we are talking about one of the largest financial investments you’ll ever make.

Are you planning to buy a home in the near future? Call me, Nancy Braun, at (704) 997-3794. Let me help you find the best home.

 

OPEN HOUSE: 634 Andover Ln, Tega Cay, SC 29708 | Home for Sale

Don’t miss your chance to own this custom home with stone and brick on cul-de-sac like lot with walk out basement!

Homeownership Open House Opportunity! – 634 Andover Ln, Tega Cay, SC 29708 – How to be a homeowner successfully purchasing this HUD-owned home! This SATURDAY! April 28 – 12 PM – 3PM!

Home features a chef’s dream kitchen, large Master Suite upstairs with sitting area and luxury bathroom with dual vanities, living room with fireplace, 2 decks and patio overlooking the pond and golf course, and an extended driveway.

If you have any questions, you can call Nancy Braun at (704) 997-3794!

If you’re looking for similar properties in Tega Cay SC and surrounding areas, visit: www.ShowcaseRealty.net.

OPEN HOUSE: 303 N High St Lincolnton NC 28092 | Home for Sale

Vinyl sided Ranch home on .4 acre lot with large wrap around covered porch and deck. 2 bedrooms and 1 bath on main. 2 fireplaces located in the Living room and family room. Fixed stairs lead up to the unheated, finished attic (in need of TLC) with 3 additional rooms and a full bathroom. Two, 2-car carports for plenty of parking. 

Schools

• Elementary School: Battleground
• Middle School: Lincolnton
• High School: Lincolnton

Join our OPEN HOUSE event on April 14 SATURDAY, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

If you have any questions, you can call Nancy Braun at (704) 997-3794! 

If you’re looking for similar properties in Lincolnton NC and surrounding areas, visit: www.ShowcaseRealty.net.

OPEN HOUSE: 5122 Allen Rd E, Charlotte, NC 28269 | Home for Sale

Custom hard stucco ranch on over half an acre!

Homeownership Open House Opportunity! –5122 Allen Rd E, Charlotte, NC 28269 – How to be a homeowner successfully purchasing this HUD-owned home! This SATURDAY and SUNDAY! April 7 and 8 – 1PM – 3PM!

The home boasts a roomy master suite, with relaxing large whirlpool jetted tub and separate large tiled shower with frame-less glass door and walk-in closet. Great room with wood burning rock fireplace with gas starter and vaulted ceilings. Dining room and office octagon. Very spacious dream kitchen with SS appliances, granite, island, ceramic tile backsplash, porcelain sink, large pantry, gas 5 burner cooktop, garbage compactor and cherry cabinets. Home features rich dark hard woods and tile. Large deck with pergola for shade overlooking the Beautifully landscaped backyard.

Schools

• Elementary School: Nathaniel Alexander
• Middle School: James Martin
• High School: North Mecklenburg

If you have any questions, you can call Nancy Braun at (704) 997-3794!

If you’re looking for similar properties in Charlotte NC and surrounding areas, visit: www.ShowcaseRealty.net.

OPEN HOUSE: 472 Clearwater Drive, Concord NC 28027 | Home for Sale

Fabulous remodelled home in Riverwalk with no HOA!

Homeownership Open House Opportunity! –472 Clearwater Dr NW, Concord, NC 28027 – How to be a homeowner successfully purchasing this HUD-owned home! This SUNDAY! April 8 – 12 pM – 2PM!

Home has been painted throughout, new carpets, new SS appliances, new HVAC system, and etc. Home features huge fenced in yard with shed and play equipment, granite countertop with center island in the kitchen with tile backsplash!

Schools

• Elementary School: Carl A. Furr
• Middle School: Harold E Winkler
• High School: Jay M. Robinson

If you have any questions, you can call Nancy Braun at (704) 997-3794!

If you’re looking for similar properties in Concord NC and surrounding areas, visit: www.ShowcaseRealty.net.

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137 Marwood Dr Chester SC 29706 | Home for Sale

Don’t miss out! Check out this cozy mill style home in Chester!

This property comes with two good size bedrooms, 1 bath, and a bright kitchen. Home needs TLC but just waiting on new buyer to put their finishing touches.

This property can be yours for ONLY $31,900.

If you have any questions, you can call Nancy Braun at (704) 997-3794!

If you’re looking for similar properties in Chester SC and surrounding areas, visit: www.ShowcaseRealty.net.

127 W Lacy St Chester SC 29706 | Home for Sale

Don’t miss out! Charming bungalow style house in Chester!

This property has many period details with multiple fireplaces, spacious rooms and nice trim details. Home needs TLC and just waiting for new owner to put finishing touches. Brand new water heater!

This property can be yours for ONLY $38,900.

If you have any questions, you can call Nancy Braun at (704) 997-3794!

If you’re looking for similar properties in Chester SC and surrounding areas, visit: www.ShowcaseRealty.net.

PRICE REDUCED! Lots 8 9 10 Primose Dr and Lots 74, 75/76 Brook Cir Salisbury NC 28147

GREAT VALUE!

Don’t miss out on these 5 lots for sale with endless opportunities perfect for a builder!

Build a home on each lot, build a mini subdivision, build a private estate!

With 1,400 sq ft building minimum – pick your floor plan, bring your builder and start your new dream home today. Wooded lot for privacy! No city taxes. No well or septic currently on property.

Purchase individual lots or as a whole with lots 8, 9, 10 on Primrose Dr and lots 74, 75/76 on Brook Cir.

All lots can be yours – a total of 8.2 acres – for ONLY $60,000!

Lot 8 Primrose Dr – $15,000

Lot 9 Primrose Dr – $10,000

Lot 10 Primrose Dr – $22,000

Lot 74 Brook Cir – $5,000

Lot 75/76 Brook Cir – $10,000

If you have any questions, you can call Nancy Braun at (704) 997-3794!

If you’re looking for similar properties in Charlotte NC and surrounding areas, visit: www.ShowcaseRealty.net.