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Useful Apps for Real Estate Agents

By admin - December 28, 2016
Technology continues to be a facilitator for a change in basically every industry, and the real estate market is no exception. Millennials are driving much of the technological innovation in the real estate industry, and according to Joel Marcus, the CEO of Alexandria REP, which specializes in science campuses, millennials already comprise more than 40 percent of the workforce. By 2025, Marcus pre

5 things to know if you're traveling through Charlotte Douglas Airport this holiday

By admin - December 21, 2016
Get to the airport early. That’s the word from officials at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, who are warning people to prepare for big crowds during this holiday season.And change is afoot: This is the first Christmas since US Airways and American Airlines merged their operations. It’s also the first since the airport’s new entrance roadway opened and traffic patterns shifted. Don’t expect

Zillow's 6 Predictions for the 2017 Housing Market

By admin - December 19, 2016
Though we haven’t yet flipped the page past December, the calendar keeps inching closer to the new year. Zillow jumped in with six predictions for next year’s housing market, touching on some of the more nuanced factors that influence who will be buying and selling homes next year, where they’ll be focused and what challenges they stand to face. Zillow's Predictions: 1. Cities will focus on denser

One little-discussed reason housing costs are rising in Charlotte

By admin - December 15, 2016
There’s been a lot of focus in recent months on the rising cost of housing in Charlotte, especially after protesters highlighted economic inequality. The spotlight tends to fall on new apartments (Average rent is at $1,052, up 35 percent in the past five years) and single-family houses (Average sales price up 6.2 percent from a year ago). And that, according to housing experts at an Urban Land Ins

Protect Your Online Purchases This Holiday Season

By admin - December 13, 2016
Thanks to modern technology, we can buy just about anything online and get it delivered to our doorstep in a few days or less. Not only has that been extremely convenient for us, but it’s also created a giant window of opportunity for so-called “porch pirates” too.According to a recent report, at least 23 million Americans have had packages stolen from their porches, mailboxes, and stoops. Lucky f

Upcoming Events: December

By admin - December 08, 2016
From live music to modern holiday craft making, December has all types of events to explore. Check out the ones we've picked out for the month of December!Click on an event names for more details: Rhino Market 2nd Anniversary PartySaturday, Dec. 10 @ Rhino Market | 1 - 6pmCelebrate Rhino Market's second birthday with live jazz and bluegrass. All local vendors and $2 off all sandwiches AND drafts!

Decorate With Your Instagram Photos

By admin - December 06, 2016
Calling all Instagram lovers! Get your favorite images from your phone and onto your walls with these new, fun ideas for displaying your Insta-pics. Instagram takes even the simplest cell phone photos and turns them into tiny works of art. If you don't use Instagram, these ideas can be applied to regular cell phone pictures too! Clip Them OnTie a length of baker's twine between two tacks on the wa

Surprising Reasons to Buy a House in Real Estate's 'Worst Month'

By admin - November 30, 2016
The holidays may not be the most popular time to buy a home, but with lower buyer competition, motivated sellers, and year-end tax benefits, there are some good reasons to consider hitting “pause” on decking the halls and high-tailing it to some open houses! So, if you’re in the market, take note of these benefits and give your agent a call. December just might be the most wonderful time of year …

10 Ways to Make Your Home More Secure

By admin - November 28, 2016
With the holiday season upon us, you or your friends/loved ones may be planning to go out of town in the near future. Leaving your home for any period of time, especially multiple days, can make you a bit nervous. We've all experienced those seconds of 'did I lock the door?' or 'is the garage door closed?'. Even if you aren't traveling, the reassurance of feeling safer can go a long way.Being the

Easy Thanksgiving Table Decorations

By admin - November 22, 2016
Between perfecting your turkey and pies, it can be easy to overlook the rest of the holiday table. Wow your guests with these easy to make rustic Thanksgiving table decorating ideas! Nutty Candles - Everyday glass containers can be transformed to be festive. Fill them with unshelled chestnuts or almonds to hold small candles in place. You can finish it off with a winding ribbon between each vase.

Davidson Ranked as One of America's Coolest Suburbs

By admin - November 17, 2016
Only 20 miles from Charlotte is the town of Davidson, which sits on a beautiful lake and has a downtown that will make you bring you much aesthetic joy. Thrillist ranked it in the top suburbs in the Charlotte region, and one of the coolest in America based on these factors: A good (or at least respectable) food/drink scene, with enough places to go close to home to not always have to trudge back i

Market Update: November

By admin - November 15, 2016
November 2016A Predictable Market, Even with Declining Inventory(Reprinted from October 2016 CRRA Monthly Indicators) As we enter the final quarter of 2016, not much has changed since the year began. Market predictions have been, in a word, predictable. A relatively comfortable pace of activity has been maintained thanks to continuing low unemployment and mortgage rates. The one basic drag on mark

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