Safer Home for the holidays Gearing up for guests this holiday season? If so, now’s the time to ensure your home is safely prepared for company. According to the remodelers of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), homeowners who expect visitors, especially elderly individuals, should assess their homes for hazards, and, if necessary, increase…
Remodeling Tips. When remodeling, homeowners see significant returns on their investment—in fact, most feel positive about a remodeling project whether selling or staying put. But that feel-good experience can easily be marred by a negative encounter with a contractor. Hire smart and your home will be in good hands, says Angie Hicks, founder of Angie’s…
Revamp your space: Packing up your children’s belongings and moving them into a college dorm or even their own apartment can be overwhelming for parents who are used to having their family close at hand. While many parents choose to keep their child’s room as is, a growing number are taking advantage of the extra…
Trumps Caribbean Mansion is For Sale It seems that President Donald Trump has determined that he owns at least one home too many. After all, he’s now splitting most of his time between a charming old mansion at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. in Washington, DC, and a sprawling estate/resort/”winter White House” in Palm Beach, FL. (Where’s the love, Trump…
Home Sales will Soar Home sales are all the news. By now just about every would-be buyer out there knows there simply aren’t enough homes for sale these days to appease the hordes of competition. But despite the shortages, rising prices, and bidding wars, more homes are expected to be sold this year than in…
What is Daveste’ Vineyards? Daveste’ Vineyards is proud to be the first winery in Iredell County, NC! They are conveniently located about 35 miles north of Charlotte, NC and near the intersection of I-40 and I-77. Their winery annually produces 1,500 cases of wine. They are open to the public and host a variety of events…
Will Ramsey Creek Beach be better this year? Officials hope so Everyone has high hopes for a smoother sail this summer at Ramsey Creek Beach on Lake Norman. “We learned some lessons last year and are aiming for an improved start on the front end this year,” Greg Clemmer, Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation superintendent,…
Staging your home to sell If you want your home to sell fast. decorating and decluttering to “set the stage” for potential buyers should be at the top of your to-do list. Staging your home showcases its best features and helps buyers visualize their families in the space. Here are 10 tips to get you…
Why Use a Realtor- is an excellent question. Real estate is a big deal. For most Americans, a home is the most expensive purchase they’ll make in their lifetime. It’s a serious transaction with significant financial and emotional ramifications for the parties involved, and having proper representation is critical. Realtor representation during a real estate…
Lake Norman is about to get artsy! As the north Mecklenburg and south Iredell area continues to grow, so does interest in establishing local programs for the arts. Nowhere is this more evident than in Cornelius, where residents have approved $4 million in bonds to establish a new downtown arts center. Each of the towns…
