New Home Buyers Tax Credit – Only Paper Filings Allowed
February 25, 2010 by Victoria Stankard · 1 Comment
According to a federal audit released last October by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA), nearly 90,000 taxpayers claimed the New Home Buyers Tax Credit, for which they were not entitled to. More than 1.2 million tax returns had claimed approximately $8.5 billion in the refundable tax credit. Although the rules of the tax credit [...]
Don’t Miss the 6th Annual Greater Charlotte Home & Landscape Show
January 23, 2010 by Victoria Stankard · Leave a Comment
If you’re looking for a little inspiration or more curb appeal for your home, you don’t want to miss the 6th Annual Greater Charlotte Home & Landscape Show. The popular event starts Friday January 29 – 31, 2010 and will be held at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center in Concord, NC. The event is suitable for the entire family and will [...]
Buying an Eco-friendly Energy-Efficient Home – Charlotte NC EcoBroker Certified® Professional
December 14, 2009 by Victoria Stankard · Leave a Comment
With so many homes sitting on the market, home buyers are in a position to be even choosier about the homes they buy. An energy-efficient home is a smart choice because it saves us money, reduces our carbon footprint and improves the over-all quality of our life. Consequently, many home buyers are putting green features [...]
A Bit of Good News for the Housing Market – Charlotte NC Real Estate Expert
December 11, 2009 by Victoria Stankard · Leave a Comment
According to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), pending home sales have risen for nine consecutive months, up nearly 4%. Although some deals can and will fall through the wayside, signed contracts are a good forward-indicator of where the housing market is headed. October definitely showed signs of optimism and any trends pointing to housing market recovery are [...]
Conserving Energy with a Home Energy Audit – Certified EcoBroker® Charlotte NC
November 23, 2009 by Victoria Stankard · Leave a Comment
We live in economically shaky times and one of the ways we can keep more money in our pocket is by conserving energy in our homes. Living greener and more efficiently also makes sense in terms of reducing global warming and there are many innovative “green” products, appliances and renewable energy sources available that will [...]
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
