If you are considering buying a home, there are many opportunities for you to find just the right home for sale in the Charlotte area. With mortgage interest rates at an all time low of under 4.5% for a 30 Year Fixed Rate Mortgage, it is time to buy if you have been considering purchasing a home. Interest rates and the number of homes for sale at great prices can't be beat.
I work with buyers and sellers throughout our area. Here are a few great homes for sale I have listed in the Charlotte Real Estate Market and surrounding areas. If you are looking in Midwood, South Charlotte, Huntersville, Cornelius or Union County (Indian Trail, Matthews, Waxhaw, Monroe) you will find a home for sale here. Of course if none of these homes are what you are looking for, feel free to contact me for a free list of homes for sale.
Energy conservation is a big topic these days for homewoners. Cutting costs on utility bills as well as helping the environment are key benefits. While many homeowners are making changes and smarter choices, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, the typical U.S. family will spend in excess of $1,600 a year on energy costs. This amount could be lessened as a large portion of the energy used is wasted. There are a number of simple steps we can take to save energy, and money, in our homes.
Below are some simple energy saving tips that are easy, and cost little or no money at all to implement into a new energy efficient home for you and your family.
Heating and cooling your home uses more energy and drains more energy dollars than any other system in your home. Typically, 43% of your utility bill goes for heating and cooling. Install a programmable thermostat that is compatible with your heating and cooling system to help keep the settings low in the winter and a little higher in the warmer months to help conserve.
To help make your heating and cooling systems more efficient, be sure to clean or replace filters once a month or as needed.
Use compact fluorescent light bulbs.
Air dry dishes instead of using your dishwasher’s drying cycle.
Turn off your computer and monitor when not in use.
Plug home electronics, such as TVs and DVD players, into power strips; turn the power strips off when the equipment is not in use (TVs and DVDs in standby mode still use several watts of power).
Lower the thermostat on your hot water heater to 120° F.
This is the first step in making your home “energy efficient” and will also save you money. For more information on any of the tips listed here, or to learn how you can cut your energy use up to 25%, visit the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy website for consumer tips.
It’s back to school time and kids and parents are busy trying to get organized to start the school year prepared. Kids are typically concerned with buying the right outfit while parents concentrate on making sure their kids have the proper supplies for their classes.
Check your local school website for a school supplies checklist. If your school doesn’t offer this list online, below is a basic list, as provided by GreatSchools.com, to help you get started.
This week we start our venture to share up-to-date information on the housing market in and around Charlotte, NC. We will work hard to provide important indicators in our market as well as interesting facts and data we find along the way. Check here weekly for updated information on our area and your community.
In addition, find information on a growing number of Charlotte Area Neighborhoods on our Neighborhood’s List. The Neighborhood’s List is found on the right hand side of this site and includes Neighborhood Specific Data on Sold Homes, Pictures, Driving Videos, and Important Neighborhood Facts. It is easily accessible and ready for your review.
Charlotte, NC is a great place to live and wonderful community to buy a home in. While our market has slowed substantially, our overall values have not declined sharply like other key markets across the country. We are happy to provide you with community and neighborhood specific details. E-mail offers@husbt.com for an overview of your neighborhood. Charlotte, Matthews, Pineville, Union County….We are hear to serve your real estate needs.
Energy conservation is a big topic these days for homewoners. Cutting costs on utility bills as well as helping the environment are key benefits. While many 
It’s back to school time and kids and parents are busy trying to get organized to start the school year prepared. Kids are typically concerned with buying the right outfit while parents concentrate on making sure their kids have the proper supplies for their classes.
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