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This is a great article about remodeling and the current market.

https://www.keepingcurrentmatters.com/2021/03/18/to-renovate-or-not-to-renovate-before-you-sell/?utm_campaign&utm_medium=social&utm_source=Facebook&utm_content=DailyBlog&fbclid=IwAR1k6ECYyQQUaoJBX_YLgt2HgpCWWU8AmdJEYVgQVkfw4nf7Y6SriC5ZDk4

To Renovate or Not To Renovate Before You Sell | Keeping Current Matters When thinking about selling, homeowners often feel they need to get their house ready with some remodeling to make it more appealing to buyers.

Top 7 Most Profitable Home Features
Improving your home before you sell it can seem like wasting money. After all, if you’re not going to live there much longer, why remodel or add features you won’t get to use much?
Because, as any real estate professional will tell you, the upgrades can help you recoup the cost and more in a higher selling price for your home. Without some updates, home sellers may realize their home is not worth as much as they thought.
Here are some of the features that increase the resale value of a home:
1. Laundry Room
Starting at $1,000, adding a laundry room to a home helps clean out other rooms where clothes may be stacked and can keep the living space tidier.
The basement is the easiest place to put a laundry room. Another option is to add a laundry closet that fits a washer and dryer and some shelves.
2. Energy Efficient Items
Energy Star-qualified windows and appliances can be good selling points for buyers looking to save on their utility bills.
A water-efficient washing machine can cost anywhere from $500 – $1,800, while a dishwasher that senses how dirty the dishes are so that less water is used costs about $225 – $1,600.
3. Ceiling Fan
For as little as $50, a ceiling fan can lower cooling costs when used with an air conditioner. After chilling a room, a ceiling fan can keep the room cool and allow the thermostat to be raised a few degrees.
4. Patio
For about $950, you can add a 120-square-foot concrete patio. This feature can be very appealing to buyers and can make a backyard look much more inviting. Add a table and some patio furniture, and buyers can envision themselves sitting outside with friends at a party.
5. Hardwood Floors
Since they are easy to maintain and have a clean look, hardwood floors are gaining ground in popularity. If refinished periodically, hardwood floors can last a lifetime, compared to about 10 years for carpet.
6. Garage Storage
Storage space always seems to be lacking in homes, especially for growing families. Add some storage to a garage to keep clutter out of a home’s living areas and you’ve essentially created a bonus space.
Storage in a garage can include cabinets, shelves, rows of boxes, and improved lighting and extra electrical outlets.
7. Exterior Lighting
Light fixtures are relatively inexpensive, and illuminating the outside of your home doesn’t have to be a Disneyland-at-night event. At the very least, put spotlights on walkways and the driveway so that nighttime visitors won’t stumble to your door in the dark.

Looking to sell or buy a home in this HOT market? Here is some terms that may help you along the way.

Freddie Mac stated in their recent quarterly forecast. "The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage hit a record low over a dozen times in 2020 and the low-interest rate environment is projected to continue through this year. We expect interest rates to average below 3% through the end of 2021. While this is a modest rise from 2020 averages, the recent vote by the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates anchored near zero should keep rates low.”

Let’s connect to discuss how today’s low rates can create more opportunities for you this year.

🙋🏻‍♀️Stacy Willhite
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Real Estate Terminology 101: Terms You Should Know When Buying a House | Home Buying Resources | ABR When you prepare to buy your first home, you may feel pelted with words that seem foreign or are being used in a different context. To understand the “lingo,” here are many of the most common real estate terms:

My amazing clients moved to NC on Friday. They found their new home on Saturday and we are under contract on Sunday.

Cheers to a new city and new adventures!

Such exciting news for King’s Mountain.

Catawbas Announce Official Groundbreaking Of $273 Million Casino 30 Miles West of Charlotte The Catawba Indian Tribe has just announced the official groundbreaking of a $273 million casino near Charlotte. Catawba Chief Bill Harris confirmed yesterday that the new Kings Mountain Casino will hold a groundbreaking ceremony this coming Wednesday. The massive facility will include a 195,000-squ...

Exciting news for King’s Mountain.

Catawbas Announce Official Groundbreaking Of $273 Million Casino 30 Miles West of Charlotte The Catawba Indian Tribe has just announced the official groundbreaking of a $273 million casino near Charlotte. Catawba Chief Bill Harris confirmed yesterday that the new Kings Mountain Casino will hold a groundbreaking ceremony this coming Wednesday. The massive facility will include a 195,000-squ...

Changes are coming and Uptown will get a big boost. I love living Uptown and can not wait for these improvements. If your looking to buy or sell Uptown let me know. I would love to help you!!!

City Council Approves $600 Million Plan To Completely Redevelop Uptown's North Tryon Street The Charlotte City Council has just voted unanimously to approve a new $600 million plan to completely redevelop most of the area between Tryon and College, from Sixth to Eighth Streets, aka The North Tryon Vision Plan. According to yesterday’s meeting agenda, the newly approved plan includes the ...

Showing this beautiful home in Concord today! The maket is heating up along with the weather. Finding the right REALTOR® to help you in this hot maket is key. I would love to help you find the perfect home for you.

2561 Paddle Place Nw, Concord, NC, 28027 Well maintained, move in ready 4 bedroom home in popular ...

Just a little bit of Real Estate humor. Haha.

My client and I may have walked a few miles today looking at condo’s Uptown. Such a beautiful day getting to know my client better and see this amazing city. I absolutely love what I do!!!

If you are looking to buy, sell or invest in NC or SC look no further. I am happy to walk miles to help you achieve your dreams.

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