business Getting a Mortgage in Charlotte & Lake Norman: 5 Things Every Homebuyer Should Focus On Whether you are looking for a home in Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, Mooresville, Denver, Charlotte, or elsewhere in the greater Charlotte area, understanding your financial position before you start shopping can make the entire home-buying process smoother. A good real estate agent is going to require you have a pre-approval letter from a reputable lender BEFORE […]
business Weekend Home Value Boosters Anybody out there a DIY-er? I am most definitely. I enjoy a good project, though I feel like, around the farm, the projects are a bit overwhelming. I love when a project can be started and finished in one day. Unfinished project make me absolutely crazy. What a good time now to work on a […]
business Happy Summer! Happy Summer! How do you plan to have a happy summer?? It’s officially here! The weather in North Carolina is sticky. The sun doesn’t go down until 9PM after poking its head up, and waking all the animals on my farm, at 6AM. If you have small children, school is out and that terrifying because […]
homes Happy Homeownership Month! Here are a few benefits to owning your own home: 1. 🏡 Property Value Growth (Appreciation) Home values in many parts of NC tend to increase over time, helping you build long-term wealth as your property becomes more valuable. That appreciation leads to income mobility and generational wealth. There is a direct link to homeownership […]
building Happy Homeownership Month It's Homeownership Month! I can't begin to tell you how many people still weigh the risks and benefits of owning their own home. Here's my argument to prove that owning is way better than renting!
family Working with Friends and Family I prefer to work with friends and family in my real estate business, but that decision comes with some special skills that I use for every transaction.
building What to Expect In Real Estate in 2026 I am not a fan of making predictions when it comes to the market. I truly believe the best time to buy and sell your home is always right now! But here are some things to consider from the market.
building Affordability Here are 5 ways to make buying a home in this current market more affordable!
Don't Miss Our Next Post
Subscribe Now
Life ❄️ How to Get Your Home Cozy and Winter-Ready There’s nothing better than a warm, inviting home when the weather turns chilly. From sealing up chilly drafts to prepping your fireplace for those snuggly nights in, a few small tweaks now can make a big difference later. Here’s how to turn your house into the ultimate cozy haven before winter rolls in. 📸 Image Caption: […]
family Downsizing This is the time to downsize. Clean out the things you no longer need or want. Here are a few steps to get started.
building First Time Home Buyers There is a common misconception that FHA loans were created to service first time home buyers. Maybe original they were, but now anyone with a certain credit score can get an FHA loan , and since they are federally serviced, they usually have lower interest rates, though not by much, and much lower down payment […]
building What are Buyers paying for Houses? The Charlotte area housing market offers opportunity for all levels of buyers. The market is strong and healthy so buyers can feel safe with their investment.
Life My WHY… The author emphasizes the importance of reflecting on personal and professional intentions rather than resolutions, advocating for discovering one's "WHY" through exercises like the 7 Layers Deep, fostering meaningful growth and decision-making.
building It’s a New Market with New Rules New rules in the real estate market were made intending to help the consumer, but do they really?
building Building Things I love building things! I enjoy building houses, family, business, and homesteads, and I want to help other people build all those things too.
building Love the House…Date the Rate Have you heard this before?? In a market of high interest rates, this is one phrase that mortgage brokers are repeating everywhere. It sort of give’s me the heebie-jeebies. And I hadn’t really understood why until recently. Mainly, by itself, this is just bad financial advice! It’s just like so many things…if you listen to […]
building What is Equity and How do I Get It? Equity is kinda like fake money! You can turn it into real money, though! Here are a couple of suggestions about how and where you get it.
Life I’m on a Mission For the last five years, I have been on a mission to create a charitable legacy from my real estate business with Giving Tree Realty and catering to cats and dogs. I have learned so much! Number one, rescue is effing hard! It is hard, no matter at what level you participate. The people that […]
Planning The Season of Giving Up 'Tis the Season...for Giving Up! Do any of your goals match these criteria? Take a serious look at what could be doing you mare harm than good as you prepare for a new year!
Life Drop Back and Punt What were your plans for 2023? This is a good time to take a look at where you are. If you need to make an adjustment, maybe it's time to "drop back and punt".