This past Tuesday evening I had the privilege of representing The Andy Bovender Team at the 2010 Allen Tate Awards Dinner. Although numerous awards were bestowed upon our team, our greatest accomplishment of the night was receiving the Tier 1 Team Charlotte Regional Sales Award. I couldn’t be any more proud of our team with…
How to Appeal the New Property Assessment in Mecklenburg County
Amanda Jones of Allen Tate Realtors wrote the following article on how to appeal the new property assessment in Mecklenburg County. I thought it was very interesting and wanted to share it with you. New Property Assessment in Mecklenburg County By Amanda Jones February 11 2011How Do I Appeal My New Property Assessment in Mecklenburg…
So where did Baxter, SC come from anyway?
Pedestrian-scaled streetscapes, charming front porches, open spaces, a place to live and work. So where did Baxter, SC come from anyway? We get asked this a lot…is this town for real? Is life better here? Well we think it is! The developers of Baxter originally took their cue from Celebration, FL, a town founded and developed by…
Weekend Getaway From Charlotte
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My husband Bill and I, along with our friends Jack and Cathy, spent the weekend at the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Biltmore Village in Asheville, NC. The Grand Bohemian Hotel is a AAA Four Diamond boutique hotel that includes 104 rooms and suites, the Red Stag Grill & Lounge, Poseidon Spa and the Grand Bohemian Gallery. From…
4th Annual Baxter Village Spring Fling
Saturday, March 19th, 2011 marks the day of one of Baxter Village’s most festive events of the year, “Spring Fling”. The 4thannual Spring Fling will be a great day for friends and family to all come out and enjoy the fun! The day kicks off with the annual Leprechaun Loop 5K and 1 Mile Family…
Rent vs Buy Report | Charlotte Ranks as a “Buy” City
Rent vs Buy Rankings – Charlotte, NC ranks as a “Buy” city in Trulia.com’s Rent vs Buy Report that came out just days ago. In addition to Charlotte, NC, Raleigh, NC also ranked as a “Buy” city in Trulia‘s report. Some cities didn’t fair as well as Charlotte and Raleigh, but overall, more than 72% of major…
Winterizing our homes
I attended a new home orientation the other day and as I was listening to the builder speak with the buyer about preparing his home for winter I thought this might be some good information I could share with you. Our company recently posted the following blog with reminders about winterizing our homes, enjoy! http://athome.allentate.com/2010/11/winterize-your-home-now/
Lease Purchases – What are they? Are they right for you?
Lease Purchases have always been an option in the real estate market, but with today’s market they are becoming more and more common. Most buyers and sellers do not know what they are, how they work, and whether they’re a good option. Here’s a brief explanation of the basics. For the purposes of this post,…
Impressions of Baxter Village, Fort Mill, South Carolina
Since I’m a REALTOR® in Raleigh, and have never been to Fort Mill, South Carolina, I wanted to write about my impressions of Baxter Village. Tree lined streets, split rail and picket fences add to the charm. First, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a planned community done so well. Rather than feeling like you’re…
5 Reasons You Should Sell Your House TODAY!
Here is another interesting article I wanted to pass along from the KCM crew, one of our favorite blogs. Selling your house in today’s market can be extremely difficult. It is for that reason that every seller should take advantage of each and every opportunity that appears. Each fall, such an opportunity presents itself. This…
