Charlotte real estate: it’s all about timing

Charlotte real estate: it’s all about timing

Chea Waters Evans, News Editor

Have you heard the rumors? People from California are buying houses over FaceTime! New Yorkers want to get away from another winter on lockdown—they’re buying places cash, sight unseen, for over asking price! Charlotte is the new Boston! There are no houses to buy in town because everything is going in a week with multiple offers! Are the rumors true?

Looking to buy a home? Make sure to get pre-approved first

Looking to buy a home? Make sure to get pre-approved first

Heather Morse

The pre-approval or pre-qualification process is one of the most crucial parts of purchasing a home and yet it seems to be the part many buyers are most hesitant about. What I haven’t determined is why they don’t want to see what they can be approved for but want to see houses they potentially can’t afford.

A strong real estate market in Charlotte

Nancy Jenkins

The real estate market remains strong in Charlotte and the Greater Burlington area. Zillow estimates that homes sold more quickly in 2017 than ever before, and 2018 is on pace to beat 2017. In the period from January through May there have been 48 more homes pending and closed in Chittenden County than in the same period during 2017.

Rain, sleet, snow or shine buyers and sellers are ready

Rain, sleet, snow or shine buyers and sellers are ready

Heather Morse, Realtor

espite unfavorable weather for spring the real estate market is warming up with over 420 new listing in Chittenden County alone in the last 60 days—and over half of those are already under contract or closed. The homes that have closed have been selling for on average only $300 under the average asking price.

House or Condo? Which would best suit your needs?

House or Condo? Which would best suit your needs?

Heather Morse, Realtor

When buying a house or condo buyers are typically focused on the down payment and what their mortgage payment will be when all is said and done. That payment also might include a homeowner’s or road maintenance fee. This amount can be a little alarming at first and can range in price, depending on the association and what it covers. Some people love it, and some people hate it, but with or without it you’ll have to pay for the costs either way. There are three types of home maintenance situations: day-to-day, yearly and disaster. 

Timing is everything when listing your home for sale

Timing is everything when listing your home for sale

Chris von Trapp, Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman, Realtor

As one of the top listing agents for the Charlotte real estate market, a common question I hear from home owners at this time of year is “Is this is a good time to sell?” The general impression is that more houses sell in the spring, when the grass is green and flowers are in bloom.

Prep the right way for a wide range of house hunters

Prep the right way for a wide range of house hunters

Heather Morse

Oh, the holidays. A time of family, traditions and togetherness. Or if you’re like me, a time of deep cleaning and junk-hiding to give my home the illusion of Pinterest perfection for the relatives. And while most homes will never look as tidy as they do before the in-laws pull up, there is one other time to pay such close attention to your home’s appearance—when you go to sell it.