This incredible ranch located in Monroe, NC at 226 Ridge RD sits on a HUGE 1.49 acre lot and offers the luxury you expect and deserve but with the fabulous Union County taxes! From the gleaming hardwood floors to the high ceiling, relaxing gas fireplace, no detail has been forgotten. If you have a chef […]
Tips For Choosing a Home Security System
Your home is quite often your greatest asset and how to protect it is an important decision. Alarm systems are an invaluable purchase to make for your home. Whether you live alone or with others, an alarm system is a good idea. There are several factors you should consider when choosing an alarm system. Alarm […]
Oh, So Far Away: Relocating Requirements
Many current North Carolinians aren’t North Carolina natives. Drawn to our state’s climate and culture, some people move to North Carolina as retirees other for new jobs and still more for a new life and the chance to buy more house for less money. But relocating can be tricky, and preparation is the main requirement […]
Home, Sweet Second Home
Buying a vacation home is an enticing thought and exciting prospect. But the process requires the same practical consideration as any other financial decision you make: Know what you’re looking for, pay attention to the numbers, and negotiate aggressively to walk away with the best possible deal. (You might get an even better deal if […]
Buying Your Vacation “Home, Sweet Home!”
These days, a second home is more likely to be used as a vacation home for personal use, rather than as a real estate investment. Whether you’re looking for an easy weekend escape from the day-to-day hustle and bustle of work, or a place to relocate the family for a while when the kids are out […]
Goodnight Irene!
Hurricane Irene has come and gone. While the communities and homeowners that bore the brunt of Irene’s ire in several Eastern states are dealing with the aftermath, those of us living in here in North Carolina’s greater Charlotte area are fortunate. Irene blew past us rather gently in the night with harldy any rain and negligible […]
Best Bets for Moving with Pets (Part 2)
Moving is stressful for any animal but it can be worse for household pets that never even venture outside. A move to a new home will effectively change their entire world! But taking a few of the following steps will help you help your pets through the move and transition them into their brave new […]
Before You Pick Up Your Hoe, Contact Your HOA
Now’s the time for planning landscaping improvements to your home for sale. But don’t walk too far down the primrose path without contacting your Homeowner’s Association (HOA) or you might find yourself on a road to nowhere. The ABCs of HOAs An HOA is are formal legal entities created to maintain common areas; they have […]
Winter Wonder Landscaping & Gardening
It may be hard to believe that Spring is just around the corner…especially when you look out at the frozen tundra that has run many a garden asunder this winter. But Spring will come, and with it the April showers that bring May flowers. Until then, there are several things you can do that will […]
Curb Their Enthusiasm!
The first impression people get when they look at a house is what we call curb appeal. Curb appeal is especially important when trying to sell your home because buyers are looking for something that will set their new home apart from the rest. While the landscaping and plants on your property play roles […]
