Green up in the Kitchen and Reduce Your Impact on the Environment
July 19, 2010 by Victoria Stankard · Leave a Comment
A lot of folks are choosing to live a greener, healthier, low-impact lifestyle and a good place to start is in the kitchen, which happens to be one of the biggest energy and resource guzzlers in our home. From our appliances that use electricity and natural gas, the water we use in our dish washer and sink, [...]
HUD’s 2009 American Housing Survey Results – Charlotte NC Real Estate
July 7, 2010 by Victoria Stankard · Leave a Comment
The American Housing Survey (AHS), funded by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau is the largest housing sample survey done in the U.S. The primary focus of the survey is to provide data on the number and characteristics of U.S. housing units as well as information [...]
U.S. Real Estate and Construction Industry Trends – Charlotte, NC REALTOR®
June 30, 2010 by Victoria Stankard · 2 Comments
In early 2010, real estate had shown signs of improvement in some markets in the U.S. and several important trends will shape the real estate industry in the near future. This year, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) estimates that existing home sales in the U.S. will climb to 5.02 million from 4.69 million in [...]
The Final Walk-through on Your New Charlotte NC Home
June 24, 2010 by Victoria Stankard · Leave a Comment
Congratulations! You have successfully submitted an offer on a Charlotte NC home for sale and it’s been accepted by the seller. On the day you close on your new home, all parties will sign the papers that officially close the deal and ownership will be transferred to you. At that point, the game is over, [...]
2010 Home Buyer Must-haves, Turn-offs and Deal Breakers According to a Recent Survey
June 20, 2010 by Victoria Stankard · Leave a Comment
In May of 2010, online real estate brokerage firm ZipRealty asked approximately 1000 site registered house hunters what they considered as the most important home features and what the “biggest turn-offs” were. Zip’s survey revealed changes in what respondents consider as high priority compared to a survey done two years ago. A home with energy-efficient, eco-friendly [...]
Buying Your First Home with the Right Charlotte, NC Real Estate Professional
June 14, 2010 by Victoria Stankard · Leave a Comment
With record-low mortgage rates and so many great deals on homes for sale in Charlotte, NC, it has never been a better time for first-time buyers to take the plunge! Although buying your first home can be very exciting, it can also be very stressful. Not only is it a huge financial commitment, the home buying process itself [...]
Live “Greener” at Home with a Home Energy Audit
June 11, 2010 by Victoria Stankard · 1 Comment
Living “greener” at home means saving money each month on utility costs while at the same time saving the environment and a good place to start is with a home energy audit. An audit can help you assess how much energy your home uses and evaluate how you can enhance your home’s energy efficiency. You can conduct a simple “do-it-yourself” energy audit and uncover [...]
258 New High Paying Jobs Slated for Charlotte, NC
June 4, 2010 by Victoria Stankard · Leave a Comment
There’s good news on the employment front for Charlotte, North Carolina! Citco Fund Services (USA) Inc., the world’s largest hedge fund administrator, announced it will invest $3 million in their new offices in uptown Charlotte, located at the Charlotte Plaza tower on College Street. The company will be bringing 258 high-paying, financial service jobs to [...]
Want to Sell Your Charlotte NC Home Quicker? Amp up the Curb Appeal!
June 1, 2010 by Victoria Stankard · Leave a Comment
In today’s market, Charlotte, NC homes for sale need every advantage they can get and any Charlotte Realtor® worth their salt will tell you that a home with curb appeal is a lot easier to sell! The old adage “Never judge a book by its cover” really doesn’t fly when it comes to selling your Charlotte, NC home. [...]
Employment, Relocation and Homes For Sale Charlotte, NC
May 24, 2010 by Victoria Stankard · Leave a Comment
The city of Charlotte is located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It is the 19th largest U.S. city and one of the most rapidly growing metro-areas in the nation. Charlotte is headquarters to many major national and international companies, including 7 Fortune 500 companies, ranking it the seventh nationally in the number of headquartered firms. Charlotte is also ranked as [...]
Leigh Brown, aka The Real Estate Diva, is a native of Concord NC in the Charlotte area. She grew up on a farm at the edge of Cabarrus County, still goes to the same church she grew up in (home of the world famous Mallard Creek Barbecue!), but has become a leader in area real estate through constant learning and continually upgrading technology to better serve buyer and seller clients. Leigh does indeed have a reputation as a barracuda-when it comes to protecting client interests. Her softer side is reserved for her husband and two kids who provide a constant source of joy-and entertainment
