Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Providence Downs South Homes for Sale

The best deal in Charlotte NC Real Estate at this time is for the million plus dollar homes. Providence Downs South in Marvin NC is a great example. Providence Downs South is a huge development with million dollar custom homes. Marvin NC Real Estate is across the Mecklenburg County border (in South Charlotte NC) into Union County. The location could not be better; convenience to shopping, restaurants, entertainment and Union County Schools.

Providence Downs South Homes for Sale are a showcase for custom home builders. Builders each competed with one another to demonstrate their finished product. Many buyers, realizing the prestige and value in Providence Downs South purchased homes. Many of the custom builders built model homes in Providence Downs South.

When the housing market had the downturn, our million dollar market slowed way down. There were already and abundance of these homes in the various building stages. What is a builder to do? Stop everything until the economy improves? Accept that what you are building has the value so continue moving forward? Assume the economy will pick up before you are finished?

Most of the builders had homes that were already too heavily invested to stop. The market slowed and the new home surplus began to increase. There are many deals in Providence Downs South for almost 1/2 off. Homes that sold for $1,400,000 are being sold in the $800's. All of them? No.

Many owners that need to relocate once again are still listing their homes at fair market value. What do you mean? The homes being sold in the $700's and 800's are actually selling for less than the cost. Why are these great deals?

Home buyers are trying to float the mortgage for a couple of years to enjoy the $700,000 in equity either for their future resale. Regardless of your position is will have a lot of equity to enjoy. Charlotte Real Estate is here to stay! Visit Charlotte Real Estate - Charlotte NC Homes for Sale for your home search and to learn more about the greater Charlotte Real Estate Market.

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Charlotte Real Estate Trends

Today everyone is looking for a great deal! There are great Charlotte NC Homes for sale but you need to have an understanding of our economy to find the best priced properties. How can you tell?

First, I always recommend to trust your "informed" instincts. Realize that all real estate is local. A home is discounted to a list price lower than New York is not necessarily a deal. If you are seeking to move into the 10% least expensive homes in Charlotte, this is similar moving into the bottom 10% of the any city. This does not make the areas "bad". This just means you find similar environments in the least expensive neighborhoods in any city. There is no difference. I just want you to realize beforehand that you are selecting to relocate your family into the bottom 10% of Charlotte NC Real Estate.

Now there are great deals in the high dollar market. You can also purchase a home there way below the cost of building the home. The difficulty is that these homes are harder to finance with Jumbo mortgage rates and the escalating foreclosure rates. If you can afford one of these homes then you stand to make hundreds of thousands in a couple of years.

Ultimately, you need an excellent Realtor to help you find your ideal home. What type of neighborhood are you seeking? Are you seeking a rental neighborhood? What time frame are you hoping to regain the equity? Are you on a 2 year plan or a five year plan? There are variables but experience helps minimize foreseen risks. Call me today and I can help or visit Charlotte Real Estate Charlotte Foreclosures for additional insights into our market.