Buying a home is not as easy as you think

  This week I wanted to talk a little about how to find a home in today’s market.  It is not as easy as some think.  The perception is there is a TON of  inventory out there and the prices have been dropping for the last few years so I should be able to find […]

2011 Carolina Balloon Fest in Statesville NC – October 21-23

The Carolina Balloon Fest is the second largest Balloon rally in the country.  Located beside the Statesville Airport, it is a day you won’t soon forget.  Bring your whole family for a weekend of entertainment, food, children’s fun area, artisans, beer and wine tasting, and 50 hot air balloons will entertain you throughout the day. […]

Fall Happenings and Halloween activities in Statesville NC 2011

I hope you all had a wonderful summer and have settled into the cooler fall season.  Kids are back to school, the mornings are getting colder and the leaves are starting to change.  It won’t be long before we turn the clocks back (November 6) and dig out our winter gear.  Fall is always a […]

Children’s Homes of Iredell County gets grant from Local Realtor Association

Housing Opportunity Foundation awards $2,500 to Children’s Homes of Iredell County Realtors® continue to make a difference through third-annual Community Grants Program Charlotte, N.C. – The Housing Opportunity Foundation awarded Children’s Homes of Iredell County $2,500 through its annual Community Grants Program.  The foundation serves as the charitable arm of the Charlotte Regional Realtor® Association […]

Back to school for Adults too! Mitchell Community College-Statesville NC

In today’s economy it is more critical than ever to continue learning new skills and technologies.  With the large number of job losses in Iredell County, more displaced workers have chosen to return to school to be retrained for a new position and learn a new trade.  Mitchell Community College offers a wide array of […]

Buy a HUD home for just $100 down in Statesville NC and Iredell County.

Below is an article from my weekly e-blast sent out the buyers looking for homes in the Statesville NC area. If you would like to be added to the list to receive weekly distressed listings in Statesville, Iredell County, Troutman and Mooresville, please feel free to sign up and I will add you to my […]

Negotiating the deal! What to know BEFORE you place an offer.

This article is an excerpt from my weekly buyer blast that I send every Friday.  I have been experimenting with other days of the week but you will receive it at least once per week.  I send out a List of area Foreclosed and Distressed Properties in the Statesville, Mooresville, Troutman areas of Iredell County.  […]

A few things to consider before purchasing a distressed property

I have been working with lots of buyers of foreclosed or distressed homes lately and wanted to give you some hints on how to make this type of purchase a little easier.  First, let’s talk about Short Sale Properties:  A short sale is a home that is listed by a real estate firm for less […]