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 [...]
A Few Helpful Tips when Buying a Charlotte NC “Fixer-upper”
May 31, 2010 by Victoria Stankard · Leave a Comment
Successful investors thoroughly research the market they are looking to buy in or they work with an experienced Charlotte Realtor® and neighborhood expert, who will be able to determine the potential market value of the property after repairs and/or renovations. A “fixer-upper” can also be a great opportunity for first-time home buyers, especially if they’re planning to live in the property while [...]
Avoid Foreclosure with a Charlotte NC Certified Distressed Property Expert®
February 10, 2010 by Victoria Stankard · 7 Comments
A Certified Distressed Property Expert® (CDPE) is a well informed licensed real estate professional who, through comprehensive training and experience, understands the hardships many homeowners are facing in today’s market. A qualified CDPE is able to provide viable options, such as short sales, for homeowners in financial distress. When faced with the emotional devastation of possible foreclosure [...]
This Week’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS) Results
January 15, 2010 by Victoria Stankard · Leave a Comment
Freddie Mac released its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS) results yesterday. Every week, Freddie Mac surveys approximately 125 lenders on rates and points they are quoting for their most popular mortgages, including 30-year fixed rate, 5/1 hybrid amortizing adjustable rate, 15-year fixed rate and 1-year amortizing adjustable rate mortgages. The PMMS is based on prime [...]
Rise in Bankruptcy Filings Due to Unemployment and Housing Market
January 11, 2010 by Victoria Stankard · Leave a Comment
There were a total of 1.41 million bankruptcy filings in 2009, a 32% increase in personal filings from the previous year. It marked the highest number of filings since the bankruptcy laws were changed in 2005, making it more difficult to file. The economy has pushed more and more Americans into economic distress with a [...]
Why 2010 is the Perfect Time to Relocate to Charlotte, NC!
January 2, 2010 by Victoria Stankard · Leave a Comment
Charlotte is the largest city in North Carolina and is consistently ranked as one of the best cities to live, raise a family, work and play in the U.S. The “Queen City” is considered to be a hub for finance and technology and is also known for its educational and housing resources, culture, modest climate, beautiful parks, [...]
First-time Home Buyers Give New Life to the Housing Market- Charlotte NC Real Estate Expert
November 18, 2009 by Victoria Stankard · 2 Comments
The first time home-buyers tax credit has definitely had an impact on home sales, bringing entry-level home buyers into the market. According to New York (CNNMoney.com), an industry report was released last Friday clearly indicated that half of all home sales are now being made by first-time home buyers. The first-time home buyers tax credit has [...]
Baby Boomers and the Real Estate Market – Charlotte NC
November 12, 2009 by Victoria Stankard · 1 Comment
Before the housing market and economy took a dive, baby boomers already had their stake in the real estate market and their influence on it seems to be growing stronger. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) “over fifty-fivers” bought 21% of the homes sold in 2008 compared to 13% in 2001. A new study by [...]
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
