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Questions To Ask BEFORE You Hire a Real Estate Agent
January 26, 2012 By Mary Stevenson Leave a Comment
Just like my teacher used to say “there are no stupid questions”…this holds true here. Your home is one of your most important assets so finding the right real estate agent is one of the most important decisions you will make before buying or selling a home. You should feel comfortable asking agents anything and [...]
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Why Absorption Rates are Important When Selling Your Home
January 17, 2012 By Mary Stevenson Leave a Comment
Why Absorption Rates are Important When Selling Your Home First important thing to understand about absorption rate is that appraisers are required to use it to determine your homes current value. Therefore it is something that you will need to understand so you can make sure your home is being valued properly. Secondly, you will [...]
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Overlooked Problems in Home Inspections
January 11, 2012 By Mary Stevenson 1 Comment
Overlooked Problems in Home Inspections Home inspectors aren’t guaranteed — or required — to catch every flaw in your next home. A home inspection is never a guarantee that your new home is going to be in perfect working order but being knowledgeable about the process can help you make sure you find out what [...]

Being Thankful….
November 24, 2011 By Mary Stevenson Leave a Comment
It’s almost Thanksgiving day…and I think about how much I have to be thankful for. Surfing the internet I found a quote “What if I woke up tomorrow with only what I thanked God for today.” Well, there is no better time to be thankful…. Thank you for, -my husband and kids -my parents [...]

Do You Have A Clue About Your Insurance Claims History?
November 5, 2011 By Mary Stevenson Leave a Comment
What is CLUE? CLUE stands for Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange. And there is a reason it’s important to understand. There was a hail storm a few years back and our roof got pelted beyond recognition. When the opportunity presented itself to get it fixed, we took it. We filed our insurance claim, paid our deductible [...]

Surprisingly Easy Ways to SLASH YOUR BILLS AND SAVE MONEY
November 5, 2011 By Mary Stevenson Leave a Comment
Put your Computer to Sleep: Save $75 or more a year using the standby or hibernating feature on your computer. Wash in Cold Water: You can save about $60 per year. Tide 2X Ultra for Cold Water is a top performer in Consumer Reports testing for conventional top-loading washers. Give your Dryer a Rest: Consider [...]

WHAT IS THAT SMELL?!
November 5, 2011 By Mary Stevenson Leave a Comment
When I was looking for homes in my neighborhood I saw many of them. Just like the rest of you, what makes one house perfect for some makes it a definite “no” for others. Many of them were very nice homes and there was one that I looked at that seemed perfect except for one [...]

Community Is Important… Not Just When You Are Looking To Move
November 5, 2011 By Mary Stevenson Leave a Comment
I was at an orientation-type meeting for my daughter’s school a few weeks ago. As I sat there waiting for the director I was thinking only of my own “to do” list and wondering who long I would have to sit here. As the director spoke I began to hear some stories that made me [...]

Strategies For Your Kitchen Remodel
November 1, 2011 By Mary Stevenson Leave a Comment
Home owners spend more money on kitchen remodeling than on any other home improvement project. Makes sense because kitchens tend to be the center of home life…even for those who don’t cook. Done right a significant portion of the expense of a kitchen remodel can be recovered by the value it brings to your home. To [...]

CHANGES TO FEDERAL LOAN PROGRAMS
November 1, 2011 By Mary Stevenson Leave a Comment
In the latest attempt to address the ailing housing market, the government on Monday announced changes to a federal program that will make it easier for struggling homeowners to refinance to today’s near-record low rates. Under the new program, homeowners who owe more on their homes than they are worth will be able to [...]
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Phone 704-641-9601
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Phone 704-641-9600
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