Friday, June 22, 2007

Charlotte Area Schools and overcrowding

Many people are concerned about purchasing Charlotte NC Real Estate because of overcrowding schools. Yes, this is a rapidly growing area and with an increasing population, you will have more schools. As you stop to think about it, that is a good thing. I was raised in Pittsburgh PA and they close schools down in Pittsburgh because there are no longer enough students to support the schools. That is bad.

An expanding population is a good thing. Will my child be reassigned to a new school? That depends. If your child is already in school, then typically the child is accommodated to remain in the same school.

How do I know if the new school will meet my expectations? Are you interested in great sports programs for potential scholarships? High SAT scores? Uniformed schools? A progressive academic agenda? A conservative academic agenda?

Look closely at the area you are considering. Yes, we have a wide variety of schools in the area and different parents like different schools. That is the great thing about this country; freedom of choice. A good realtor can help you protect your home investment. No, we do not carry crystal balls but we live and breath the market trends. As the cost of land increases, so does the cost of the homes. As the cost of the homes increase, so does the demands.

Everyone can find their Charlotte Dream Home that meets all of their expectations. Share your expectations. Visit http://www.FindMyCarolinaHome for additional information.

Waxhaw and Fort Mill Real Estate

What are people seeking as they relocate to Charlotte? Opportunity, privacy, lower taxes and more home for their money. Where can this be found?

Take a look at Waxhaw Real Estate and you will be pleased. Bridge Mill is the latest development under way and will have 2200 homes when complete. Yes, it will take a couple of years until completion but the value of your home will be worth it.

Lawson is another great development in Waxhaw. Lawson is a treed community with walking trails and a great pool and amenity center. Lawson has already sold many of its homes and is about to complete the inventory. There are additional phases planned but due to the strain on the utility systems, new permits are limited to current approved lots. It is likely that the new lots will not be released until 2009. Is this good or bad? If you already own a home is Lawson, this is great news. By the time the next phase opens, your home valued has already had great appreciation and the new prices will push the value higher.

The amenity center is just being constructed in Lawson. The pool will be complete by the end of this summer season. This is actually a positive thing because after the amenity center is complete, the value of your home will increase.

How about a home in Fort Mill? Fort Mill Real Estate continues to appreciate and the area is changing rapidly. Fox Ridge is well under way and the homes are fantastic. Fort Mill SC provides convenient access to Charlotte, great schools and lower taxes. The trailers are being removed and luxury homes are moving in.

Let's talk Real Estate!

Wednesday, June 06, 2007

Latest Charlotte Real Estate Trends

As Charlotte North Carolina Real Estate continues to expand, various trends come and go. Yes, investors would call these "hot spots". South Charlotte continues to sizzle. There are areas around South Charlotte Real Estate that are destined for great appreciation. How about condos? There are several areas where condos are hot. But be cautious; some of these hot areas are superficially hot due to investors dumping good money into areas without knowing. Yes, they know if many speculators/investors buy, the values will increase. The problem will be their tenants and he degradation to the neighborhoods that follows. In these areas, I recommend get in and get out approach to investing. Renters are all bad? No, of course not. Are many bad? Yes. Charlotte is an area where the vast majority of people can earn a decent living and be able to buy a home. Many renters do not have pride in their home or their neighborhoods and it shows.

Let me know how I can assist you find a great place to call home. Visit http://www.findmycarolinahome.com for additional information and assistance.