Here is a unique idea to improve your yard as a selling point: get your yard certified as a backyard wildlife habitat.
The Mecklenburg Times newspaper features the idea as a way for your home to stand out from the crowd of homes for sale. According to the article, the National Wildlife Federation certifies yards that are wildlife-friendly as part of its Backyard Wildlife Habitats program. The feature goes on to suggest that this certification is desirable because such habitats save time an money "because they incorporate sustainable gardening practices, such as growing native and drought-resistant plants, using rain barrels to capture storm water that is reused to water plants, reducing the amount of lawn space requiring maintenance and growing plants and trees that shade and cool the house."
Of course, any "plus" that your home has should be properly marketed by professional Realtor to make the most each and every selling point.
Your Property People, Inc. is a full service real estate brokerage offering residential and commercial services to the greater Charlotte area. We have agents who speciaize in Western Union County including Marvin, Weddington and Waxhaw and the south Charlotte area, including Ballantyne, Piper Glen, and South Park.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Charlotte home prices drop
According to another article published in this week's online Charlotte Business Journal, home prices in the Charlotte region decreased "4.8 percent for the year ended January 31." The data cited is from the Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller Home Price Index. Charlotte's dip in home prices was the ninth largest among the U.S. markets studied.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Charlotte named top retirement city
Forbes Magazine named Charlotte one of the 16 top places to retire! According to the Charlotte Business Journal, the magazine cited the city's cost-of-living, climate, traffic and number of area doctors as the reasons that Charlotte made the list!
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Now Available: Hunter Oaks Home
Your Property People, Inc. is happy to list another home in the popular and convenient Hunter Oaks neighborhood in northern Union County!The five-bedroom home is in the desirable Rea View Elementary and Marvin Ridge Middle and High school districts, and is only a five minute drive to the dynamic Blakeney shopping district. The home also boasts a private back yard and huge cook's kitchen with two islands!
For more information, please see one of our many online listings for the property!
Thursday, March 10, 2011
North Carolina Population News
An article in the March 3, 2011 edition of the Wall Street Journal, says that North Carolina experienced population growth that was greater than the national average over the past 10 years. "The state grew 18.5% during the decade—compared with 9.7% for the U.S. overall—pushing North Carolina's population to 9.5 million people," according to the article.
A few interesting points from the article include:
* Charlotte's population has nearly doubled since 1990.
* North Carolina is now the 10th most populous state
* "Five of North Carolina's six largest cities are now majority minority," including Charlotte, Winston-Salem and Greensboro.
The article cites data released recently from the U.S. Census Bureau, and attributes North Carolina's population growth to many factors, including relatively low housing costs and moderate climate. Hispanics and retirees are two demographics that have significantly increased in numbers in the state.
A few interesting points from the article include:
* Charlotte's population has nearly doubled since 1990.
* North Carolina is now the 10th most populous state
* "Five of North Carolina's six largest cities are now majority minority," including Charlotte, Winston-Salem and Greensboro.
The article cites data released recently from the U.S. Census Bureau, and attributes North Carolina's population growth to many factors, including relatively low housing costs and moderate climate. Hispanics and retirees are two demographics that have significantly increased in numbers in the state.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Helpful Energy Efficiency Information
Together We Save is a web site dedicated to providing the public with tips on how to be more energy efficient in the home. With tips that address everything from lighting, filling the "cracks," programming the thermostat, sealing duct work and insulating the water heater, this site has the potential to save homeowners significant money on their utility bills!
The site is a resource provided by Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
The site is a resource provided by Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
New Listing in Hunter Oaks
Your Property People, Inc. is pleased to list this beautiful home in the Hunter Oaks neighborhood in northern Union County. It is a true "must see!" Schools include Rea View Elementary and Marvin Ridge Middle and High School. The spacious home, located on a cul-de-sac lot, includes five bedrooms plus a bonus room and a screened porch.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Foreclosure Sales Drop in 2010
According to the Charlotte Business Journal, 17% of Mecklenburg County's home sales were foreclosures in 2010, down from 21.6% in 2009. If you're thinking about buying or selling through the foreclosure process, please consult a Realtor. Our team has the experience and knowledge that can guide you through the entire sale.
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