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The Truths About Selling to Opendoor in Charlotte NC

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This story was updated with new information on Monday, August 1, 2022 Do you know the truths about selling to Opendoor in Charlotte NC? Whether it's TV, radio, billboard or print ads, you probably have seen and heard advertisements by direct home buying companies such as Opendoor, Offerpad and others. These companies promise to give homeowners a guaranteed or instant cash offer for their home. They promise the convenience of a hassle-free home sale. But at what cost? Just how … Continue reading...

The Truth About Offerpad in Charlotte

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If you've turned on your radio or television lately you have no doubt seen or heard advertisements for the Direct Home Buying company Offerpad. OfferPad is part of a new wave of "iBuyer" companies entering the Charlotte real estate market promising to make selling your home convenient and hassle-free. And you know what? They're right on point. Is it convenient? Seems so. Hassle-free? Possibly. But at what cost? Each home owner must determine for themselves how much convenience is worth to them. … Continue reading...

Winter is the Best Time to Sell Your Home in Charlotte

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If the idea of selling your home in the Fall and Winter months makes you nervous, don't fret. These months don't have to halt your plans for selling your home. If you have been considering jumping into this hot sellers' real estate market in Charlotte but figuring to wait until Spring....don't! Winter, as well as the Fall is ideal for selling Charlotte NC home. The popular belief is that the Winter months are the slow months for selling a home. This is absolutely not true! People see homes … Continue reading...

Buying Flood Insurance in Charlotte, North Carolina

If you'd like to purchase flood insurance for your new home in the Charlotte area, you should know that there's normally a 30-day waiting period from when you purchase it until it goes into effect. The reason for this is that some people could just wait until days before a major storm event is headed their way to buy flood insurance. Contrary to many people's belief, you can't actually buy flood insurance right from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). You have to go through an … Continue reading...

Charlotte’s Tree Ordinance

Charlotte's tree ordinance was originally adopted in 1978. Charlotte's tree ordinance protects trees in the public right of way. Most people know that. But it also protects trees located on private property to as they relate to development: It requires tree-planting with new construction. To see the guidelines for the City of Charlotte's tree ordinance, click here. It covers the requirements for commercial properties and new developments in the urban and suburban Charlotte areas. This is … Continue reading...

A Look At Hurricane Florence’s Impact On Charlotte Real Estate

Despite a small slip in the real estate investment market, Charlotte continued to show signs of strength. It seems investors are still willing to put their money on beautiful Charlotte. Jim Hitt, CEO of American IRA was quoted in a press release saying that the future of Charlotte real estate still looks incredibly strong: "And what we see here is a broad context of underlying strength for North Carolina real estate. Those people who want to invest in real estate for retirement purposes know … Continue reading...

Florence And Michael Brought Big Questions About Tree Removal Responsibility

After Hurricane Florence and Tropical Storm Michael downed trees in Charlotte, many homeowners were frustrated with the tree removal efforts. The city’s right-of-way can be up to 15 feet into a residential lot in some places, but in others, it’s just a few feet. The city is only responsible for maintenance and clean up of trees within its right-of-way. If you’re planning to move into a new home in Charlotte, it’s not a bad idea to to determine if a tree will be your responsibility to maintain … Continue reading...

September, October Were Rough For Charlotte’s Majestic, Historic Trees

After Hurricane Florence, followed swiftly by Tropical Storm Michael, blew through North Carolina, downed trees and scattered tree limbs were a major issue for Charlotte neighborhoods. Winds took down several hundred trees in Charlotte. Charlotte neighborhoods are decorated by very old, very large trees, so this was no small job. Fallen street trees were, of course, the city’s responsibility. Trees further into properties became the responsibility of the property owners. Unfortunately, the … Continue reading...

Charlotte’s Biggest Rival Health Systems Pour Millions Upon Millions Into Expansions

The Charlotte area’s two biggest health systems seem to be competing for which can be the biggest, strongest health system in the area. Atrium and Novant are dedicating millions towards construction projects. Atrium Heath is based in Charlotte. Novant Health is based in Winston-Salem. ATRIUM HEALTH This summer, Atrium revealed its plans to spend more than $1 billion on its facilities in and around Charlotte. It's currently the largest hospital group in the entire region. This is the largest … Continue reading...

54th Annual “Festival in the Park”

Charlotte may seem calm now, but this place is about to host one of the busiest events of the year! Don't miss one of Charlotte's favorite family events: The 54th Annual “Festival in the Park” in Freedom Park will take place in less than two weeks! If you're one of the many who relocated to Charlotte this year or you are just considering moving here, check out this three day outdoor arts and crafts festival. 54th Annual “Festival in the Park” Friday, September 21, 2018 from 4:00 pm to 9:30 … Continue reading...