Comments for Charlotte NC Homes For Sale, Condos For Sale, Luxury Homes, Foreclosures http://www.charlottehousehunter.com Jonathan Osman, REALTOR® Keller Williams Realty Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:53:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Sellers: How Downsizing In This Market Is An Opportunity to Build Wealth by How Downsizing In This Market Is An Opportunity to Build Wealth « lisaekanger http://www.charlottehousehunter.com/2011/12/20/sellers-how-downsizing-in-this-market-is-an-opportunity-to-build-wealth/comment-page-1/#comment-579 How Downsizing In This Market Is An Opportunity to Build Wealth « lisaekanger Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:53:53 +0000 http://www.charlottehousehunter.com/?p=2872#comment-579 [...] Sellers: How Downsizing In This Market Is An Opportunity to Build Wealth December 20, 2011  By Jonathan Osman 1 Comment [...] [...] Sellers: How Downsizing In This Market Is An Opportunity to Build Wealth December 20, 2011  By Jonathan Osman 1 Comment [...]

]]> Comment on Proposed Charlotte Mecklenburg School Closings by tanya oneil http://www.charlottehousehunter.com/2010/09/07/map-of-proposed-charlotte-mecklenburg-school-closings/comment-page-1/#comment-578 tanya oneil Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:23:43 +0000 http://jonathanosman.com/charlotterealestateupdate/?p=63#comment-578 Hello The people who runs cms needs to be replace they have had their jobs to long because they have forgotten about the vission of our children. cms needs to have more handicap and disable classes in all schools all disable children should not have to pay for any thing to take part in the events at school. disable kids are getting the short end of the stick and its not right and its unconstitional all disable kids should have door to door transportation services and if for this to be happing amd no matter what cms schools can not comply. Then Mrs Hash should contract the child parents are legal persons in charge of the children or children and pay them the same amount they pay cms. to do the job. Hello
The people who runs cms needs to be replace they have had their jobs to long because they have forgotten about the vission of our children. cms needs to have more handicap and disable classes in all schools all disable children should not have to pay for any thing to take part in the events at school. disable kids are getting the short end of the stick and its not right and its unconstitional all disable kids should have door to door transportation services and if for this to be happing amd no matter what cms schools can not comply. Then Mrs Hash should contract the child parents are legal persons in charge of the children or children and pay them the same amount they pay cms. to do the job.

]]> Comment on Are We Entering Charlotte’s Next Building Boom? by Homes for sale in Waldorf, MD http://www.charlottehousehunter.com/2011/11/19/are-we-entering-charlottes-next-building-boom/comment-page-1/#comment-576 Homes for sale in Waldorf, MD Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:08:23 +0000 http://www.charlottehousehunter.com/?p=1960#comment-576 Sounds like the start of stability to me. Our inventory absorption rate has gone from 11.9 to 6.5 in the last year, so it seems to be a nationwide trend! Sounds like the start of stability to me. Our inventory absorption rate has gone from 11.9 to 6.5 in the last year, so it seems to be a nationwide trend!

]]> Comment on Carolina Panthers Wide Receiver Lists Home For Sale by Donna Frasca http://www.charlottehousehunter.com/2010/12/20/carolina-panthers-wide-receiver-lists-home-for-sale/comment-page-1/#comment-548 Donna Frasca Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:19:04 +0000 http://jonathanosman.com/charlotterealestateupdate/?p=30#comment-548 I saw this home listed and was concerned with the colors scheme. Most of the home seemed dated in color and style. As a Color Expert, I would have neutralized just a bit and replaced just a few pieces so the home would present better. Did it sell? It's really in a fantastic location. I saw this home listed and was concerned with the colors scheme. Most of the home seemed dated in color and style. As a Color Expert, I would have neutralized just a bit and replaced just a few pieces so the home would present better. Did it sell? It’s really in a fantastic location.

]]> Comment on Selling a Home This Winter? Why You Need to Take Photos Now! by Donna Frasca http://www.charlottehousehunter.com/2011/10/27/selling-a-home-this-winter-why-you-need-to-take-photos-now/comment-page-1/#comment-547 Donna Frasca Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:01:59 +0000 http://www.charlotterealestateupdate.com/?p=808#comment-547 Excellent, excellent point! Thinking ahead now can pay off in a home sale. Excellent, excellent point! Thinking ahead now can pay off in a home sale.

]]> Comment on Seller’s Market Analysis by How Accurate is Zillow’s Zestimate for Homes in the Charlotte Area? — Charlotte NC Homes For Sale, Condos For Sale, Luxury Homes, Foreclosures http://www.charlottehousehunter.com/for-home-sellers/charlotte-nc-home-values/comment-page-1/#comment-541 How Accurate is Zillow’s Zestimate for Homes in the Charlotte Area? — Charlotte NC Homes For Sale, Condos For Sale, Luxury Homes, Foreclosures Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:08:12 +0000 http://www.charlottehousehunter.com/?page_id=2989#comment-541 [...] Seller’s Market Analysis [...] [...] Seller’s Market Analysis [...]

]]> Comment on Are We Entering Charlotte’s Next Building Boom? by Joey Narciso http://www.charlottehousehunter.com/2011/11/19/are-we-entering-charlottes-next-building-boom/comment-page-1/#comment-533 Joey Narciso Sun, 15 Jan 2012 04:52:33 +0000 http://www.charlottehousehunter.com/?p=1960#comment-533 I for one am very interested in finding a prime lot in Edenmoor and want to be in there running at the ground up as it resumes its functional activities and enough of the various builders are committed there in order that one has a choice to make. That IS where I want to live. Do NOT like the idea of all open wrought iron fences, however. Does this not make sense that people who have dogs will then have noisier dogs? The more they are stimulated by outside visuals, the more they will bark. I for one am very interested in finding a prime lot in Edenmoor and want to be in there running at the ground up as it resumes its functional activities and enough of the various builders are committed there in order that one has a choice to make. That IS where I want to live. Do NOT like the idea of all open wrought iron fences, however. Does this not make sense that people who have dogs will then have noisier dogs? The more they are stimulated by outside visuals, the more they will bark.

]]> Comment on 2070 Ayrsley Town BLVD 26, Charlotte, NC 28273 by Jonathan Osman http://www.charlottehousehunter.com/listings/2070-ayrsley-town-blvd-26-charlotte-nc-28273/comment-page-1/#comment-524 Jonathan Osman Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:57:01 +0000 http://www.charlottehousehunter.com/?post_type=listing&p=2816#comment-524 Hi Connie! This one is only for sale but there are others in the neighborhood that are for lease. Hi Connie! This one is only for sale but there are others in the neighborhood that are for lease.

]]> Comment on 2070 Ayrsley Town BLVD 26, Charlotte, NC 28273 by Connie http://www.charlottehousehunter.com/listings/2070-ayrsley-town-blvd-26-charlotte-nc-28273/comment-page-1/#comment-522 Connie Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:04:25 +0000 http://www.charlottehousehunter.com/?post_type=listing&p=2816#comment-522 Are they interested in leasing the Live Work Townhome or only selling it? Are they interested in leasing the Live Work Townhome or only selling it?

]]> Comment on Sellers: How Downsizing In This Market Is An Opportunity to Build Wealth by taylor http://www.charlottehousehunter.com/2011/12/20/sellers-how-downsizing-in-this-market-is-an-opportunity-to-build-wealth/comment-page-1/#comment-488 taylor Wed, 21 Dec 2011 01:50:07 +0000 http://www.charlottehousehunter.com/?p=2872#comment-488 Couple main issues that he doesn't address here, for the underwater person: 1. selling your home in order to "downsize," nearly impossible for most 2. if you happen to sell your home, where does the $30,000 come from to pay off the mortgage at closing? Not many people have $30k lying around 3. even if you have the $30k to pay off mortgage, you still need a down payment on the new house. Where will this come from? That's another $20k out of pocket. All in all, looking at nearly $50,000 in cash needed to make this kind of move. And this example is for a below median priced situation. Most people would need upwards of $75,000 to make this happen. Couple main issues that he doesn’t address here, for the underwater person:

1. selling your home in order to “downsize,” nearly impossible for most

2. if you happen to sell your home, where does the $30,000 come from to pay off the mortgage at closing? Not many people have $30k lying around

3. even if you have the $30k to pay off mortgage, you still need a down payment on the new house. Where will this come from? That’s another $20k out of pocket.

All in all, looking at nearly $50,000 in cash needed to make this kind of move. And this example is for a below median priced situation. Most people would need upwards of $75,000 to make this happen.

]]> Comment on Are We Entering Charlotte’s Next Building Boom? by Jonathan Osman http://www.charlottehousehunter.com/2011/11/19/are-we-entering-charlottes-next-building-boom/comment-page-1/#comment-418 Jonathan Osman Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:21:12 +0000 http://www.charlottehousehunter.com/?p=1960#comment-418 I sure hope so as we all have lots of friends in the construction trades that have been barely hanging on for the last four years... if at all. These folks were buying trucks, tools, employing others and fueling our local economy. We need all of these tradesmen back to work. I sure hope so as we all have lots of friends in the construction trades that have been barely hanging on for the last four years… if at all. These folks were buying trucks, tools, employing others and fueling our local economy. We need all of these tradesmen back to work.

]]> Comment on Are We Entering Charlotte’s Next Building Boom? by Kim http://www.charlottehousehunter.com/2011/11/19/are-we-entering-charlottes-next-building-boom/comment-page-1/#comment-416 Kim Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:46:18 +0000 http://www.charlottehousehunter.com/?p=1960#comment-416 Like you, for awhile it seemed that everywhere I went there were entire neighborhoods of unfinished homes. But recently I've seen more and more of them start back up and start to build again. I do hope this is a sign of a turnaround because I know so many folks that are in the construction business that are out of work. Like you, for awhile it seemed that everywhere I went there were entire neighborhoods of unfinished homes. But recently I’ve seen more and more of them start back up and start to build again. I do hope this is a sign of a turnaround because I know so many folks that are in the construction business that are out of work.

]]> Comment on Monroe Bypass Route is Set. What Neighborhoods Will Be Affected? by Jonathan Osman http://www.charlottehousehunter.com/2010/09/01/monroe-bypass-route-is-set-what-neighborhoods-will-be-affected/comment-page-1/#comment-299 Jonathan Osman Sun, 13 Nov 2011 23:57:45 +0000 http://jonathanosman.com/charlotterealestateupdate/?p=73#comment-299 Shouldn't affect Bonterra the community is set far enough back. However, consult with the NCDOT for the latest alignment map Shouldn’t affect Bonterra the community is set far enough back. However, consult with the NCDOT for the latest alignment map

]]> Comment on Monroe Bypass Route is Set. What Neighborhoods Will Be Affected? by david mcintosh http://www.charlottehousehunter.com/2010/09/01/monroe-bypass-route-is-set-what-neighborhoods-will-be-affected/comment-page-1/#comment-298 david mcintosh Sun, 13 Nov 2011 03:17:06 +0000 http://jonathanosman.com/charlotterealestateupdate/?p=73#comment-298 how affected will bonterra village be i am getting ready to make an offer on a home and i am worried about how this will impact bonterra how affected will bonterra village be i am getting ready to make an offer on a home and i am worried about how this will impact bonterra

]]> Comment on Is it Cheaper to Rent than Buy a Home in Charlotte 28269? by Is it Cheaper to Rent or Buy in SW Charlotte 28278 and 28273? http://www.charlottehousehunter.com/2011/02/25/is-it-cheaper-to-rent-than-buy-a-home-in-charlotte-28269/comment-page-1/#comment-258 Is it Cheaper to Rent or Buy in SW Charlotte 28278 and 28273? Sun, 12 Jun 2011 19:59:35 +0000 http://jonathanosman.com/charlotterealestateupdate/2011/02/is-it-cheaper-to-rent-than-buy-a-home-in-charlotte-28269/#comment-258 [...] few months back, I researched whether or not it was cheaper to rent or to purchase a home in North Charlotte’s University Area (28269) and the results surprised me.  While not giving preference to short sale / pre-foreclosures or [...] [...] few months back, I researched whether or not it was cheaper to rent or to purchase a home in North Charlotte’s University Area (28269) and the results surprised me.  While not giving preference to short sale / pre-foreclosures or [...]

]]> Comment on Charlotte Area Home Prices Increase in April 2011…sort of by Jonathan Osman http://www.charlottehousehunter.com/2011/05/10/charlotte-area-home-prices-increase-in-april-2011-sort-of/comment-page-1/#comment-261 Jonathan Osman Thu, 09 Jun 2011 03:17:08 +0000 http://jonathanosman.com/charlotterealestateupdate/?p=711#comment-261 Ben, thanks for reading. The data put out by the CMLS varies from what I post here in a few ways. First off, I run my dates from the beginning of the month to the end of the month. They run the 9th of the month to the 9th of the next month (or something very close). Next, they use status change date instead of sold date to report sales, which has a profound affect on the number of sales that appear in any report. In an earlier post, I uncovered that Status Change Date stats contained more sales plus sales from 2009, a few from 2008 - all that had been recently manipulated which made them appear to get counted again. I like price-per-square foot a lot more than average prices (prefer median to average when available) as fewer sales like we are experiencing now tend to drive average sales prices up but when you examine further, you'll discover that larger homes are actually selling for less. So average up but $ sq ft down. Finally, I prefer to look at the original list price of a listing rather than the final or last list price. This is the first time I can recall that the values were so vastly different. Typically, the variance is more like 10-15% different. Ben, thanks for reading. The data put out by the CMLS varies from what I post here in a few ways. First off, I run my dates from the beginning of the month to the end of the month. They run the 9th of the month to the 9th of the next month (or something very close). Next, they use status change date instead of sold date to report sales, which has a profound affect on the number of sales that appear in any report. In an earlier post, I uncovered that Status Change Date stats contained more sales plus sales from 2009, a few from 2008 – all that had been recently manipulated which made them appear to get counted again. I like price-per-square foot a lot more than average prices (prefer median to average when available) as fewer sales like we are experiencing now tend to drive average sales prices up but when you examine further, you’ll discover that larger homes are actually selling for less. So average up but $ sq ft down.

Finally, I prefer to look at the original list price of a listing rather than the final or last list price. This is the first time I can recall that the values were so vastly different. Typically, the variance is more like 10-15% different.

]]> Comment on Charlotte Area Home Prices Increase in April 2011…sort of by Ben Bowen http://www.charlottehousehunter.com/2011/05/10/charlotte-area-home-prices-increase-in-april-2011-sort-of/comment-page-1/#comment-260 Ben Bowen Thu, 19 May 2011 16:11:23 +0000 http://jonathanosman.com/charlotterealestateupdate/?p=711#comment-260 Jonathan, Where are you getting your data that says home are selling for only 69.5% of original list price? How has the average sales price actually INCREASED in 2011 compared with last year and yet the homes are selling for only 69.5% of list price??? According to CMLS records, in April, there were 1646 homes closed in the metro-Charlotte area and they closed at an average of 94% of list price compared to 95% of list price in 2010. The Days On Market has actually DECREASED (which is a good thing) from 135 to 124 DOM in April of this year compared to April 2010. The average closed price is $209,795 which is UP approximately 1% from last year's average price of $207,759. When you take into account many of the first time buyers bought last year because of the tax credits offered, this number is probably even stronger than the numbers indicate. Jonathan,

Where are you getting your data that says home are selling for only 69.5% of original list price? How has the average sales price actually INCREASED in 2011 compared with last year and yet the homes are selling for only 69.5% of list price???

According to CMLS records, in April, there were 1646 homes closed in the metro-Charlotte area and they closed at an average of 94% of list price compared to 95% of list price in 2010. The Days On Market has actually DECREASED (which is a good thing) from 135 to 124 DOM in April of this year compared to April 2010. The average closed price is $209,795 which is UP approximately 1% from last year’s average price of $207,759. When you take into account many of the first time buyers bought last year because of the tax credits offered, this number is probably even stronger than the numbers indicate.

]]> Comment on Uptown Charlotte Condo Market Rallying January & February 2011! by Philippines properties for sale http://www.charlottehousehunter.com/2011/03/20/uptown-charlotte-condo-market-rallying-january-february-2011/comment-page-1/#comment-259 Philippines properties for sale Tue, 19 Apr 2011 02:47:31 +0000 http://jonathanosman.com/charlotterealestateupdate/?p=6#comment-259 I recently tweeted and stumbled upon your post. Really your post is very informative and I enjoyed your opinions. I am hoping you post again soon. Andy I recently tweeted and stumbled upon your post. Really your post is very informative and I enjoyed your opinions. I am hoping you post again soon.
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]]> Comment on Tighter FHA Mortgage Standards in Effect in October. What it Means For You by FHA Rates http://www.charlottehousehunter.com/2010/09/07/tighter-fha-mortgage-standards-in-effect-in-october-what-it-means-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-296 FHA Rates Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:28:55 +0000 http://jonathanosman.com/charlotterealestateupdate/?p=65#comment-296 The tighter regulations will only ensure that only qualified consumers will qualify for the FHA home loans. I think that's a good thing. The tighter regulations will only ensure that only qualified consumers will qualify for the FHA home loans. I think that’s a good thing.

]]> Comment on Mecklenburg County Real Estate Revaluation: How Will It Impact You by Charlotte real estate http://www.charlottehousehunter.com/2011/02/13/mecklenburg-county-real-estate-revaluation-how-will-it-impact-you/comment-page-1/#comment-255 Charlotte real estate Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:19:00 +0000 http://jonathanosman.com/charlotterealestateupdate/?p=12#comment-255 I don't think that it is gonna bring more changes as when he was in the market with their shares. Real estate business is a big and popular business you only contact of good client for both buyers and sellers. I don’t think that it is gonna bring more changes as when he was in the market with their shares. Real estate business is a big and popular business you only contact of good client for both buyers and sellers.

]]> Comment on Uptown Charlotte Condo Real Estate Update – May 2010 by Air Jordan http://www.charlottehousehunter.com/2010/06/04/uptown-charlotte-condo-real-estate-update-may-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-266 Air Jordan Fri, 11 Mar 2011 01:58:55 +0000 http://jonathanosman.com/charlotterealestateupdate/?p=120#comment-266 It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge. Do you agree? It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge. Do you agree?

]]> Comment on 2009-2010 New Year by Charlotte nc real estate http://www.charlottehousehunter.com/2009/12/30/2009-2010-new-years-celebrations-in-charlotte-north-carolina/comment-page-1/#comment-338 Charlotte nc real estate Mon, 07 Mar 2011 12:24:40 +0000 http://jonathanosman.com/charlotterealestateupdate/?p=165#comment-338 It is wonderful! My mother and sisters and I had dinner there last night. It was a beautiful evening so we sat outside on the patio. I never forgot that dinner in there. It is wonderful! My mother and sisters and I had dinner there last night. It was a beautiful evening so we sat outside on the patio. I never forgot that dinner in there.

]]> Comment on Uptown Charlotte Condo Market Update – November 2010 by Air Jordan 7 http://www.charlottehousehunter.com/2010/11/29/uptown-charlotte-condo-market-update-november-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-305 Air Jordan 7 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 22:32:09 +0000 http://jonathanosman.com/charlotterealestateupdate/?p=34#comment-305 WO KUAI E YUN LE,HAO E HAO E AO AO AO AO .... WO KUAI E YUN LE,HAO E HAO E AO AO AO AO ….

]]> Comment on Uptown Charlotte Condo Market Update – November 2010 by Coach Shoes http://www.charlottehousehunter.com/2010/11/29/uptown-charlotte-condo-market-update-november-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-304 Coach Shoes Sat, 19 Feb 2011 04:10:34 +0000 http://jonathanosman.com/charlotterealestateupdate/?p=34#comment-304 *The city has had a long tradition of holding one of the grandest lantern festivals in China and its workers are in hot demand to stage lantern festivals throughout China and the rest of Asia. *The city has had a long tradition of holding one of the grandest lantern festivals in China and its workers are in hot demand to stage lantern festivals throughout China and the rest of Asia.

]]> Comment on Our Latest Testimonial from a Charlotte Homeowner by Cheap Jordans http://www.charlottehousehunter.com/2011/02/17/our-latest-testimonial-from-a-charlotte-homeowner/comment-page-1/#comment-254 Cheap Jordans Thu, 17 Feb 2011 20:24:48 +0000 http://jonathanosman.com/charlotterealestateupdate/?p=10#comment-254 If they think they are going to win over us by refusing to make any concession, they are mistaken~ If they think they are going to win over us by refusing to make any concession, they are mistaken~

]]> Comment on Uptown Charlotte Condo Market Update – November 2010 by home staging tips http://www.charlottehousehunter.com/2010/11/29/uptown-charlotte-condo-market-update-november-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-303 home staging tips Wed, 16 Feb 2011 14:38:58 +0000 http://jonathanosman.com/charlotterealestateupdate/?p=34#comment-303 Another trend that would lead to condo prices rising in Uptown would be a ceasing in the number of pre-foreclosures, some of which are sold as short sales and bank owned properties post foreclosure. Another trend that would lead to condo prices rising in Uptown would be a ceasing in the number of pre-foreclosures, some of which are sold as short sales and bank owned properties post foreclosure.

]]> Comment on Trulia Offering Realtors QR Codes to Assist in Marketing Their Properties by Coach Originals http://www.charlottehousehunter.com/2010/11/11/trulia-offering-realtors-qr-codes-to-assist-in-marketing-their-properties/comment-page-1/#comment-306 Coach Originals Tue, 15 Feb 2011 03:15:30 +0000 http://jonathanosman.com/charlotterealestateupdate/?p=38#comment-306 change will take us by the throat change will take us by the throat

]]> Comment on In Less Than 7 Days, Your Home Purchase Will Get More Expensive by Supra Society NS http://www.charlottehousehunter.com/2010/09/28/in-less-than-7-days-your-home-purchase-will-get-more-expensive/comment-page-1/#comment-292 Supra Society NS Tue, 15 Feb 2011 01:38:30 +0000 http://jonathanosman.com/charlotterealestateupdate/?p=57#comment-292 When they are gone you may still exist When they are gone you may still exist

]]> Comment on Real Estate Property Tax Revaluations Headed to Mecklenburg County. What You Need to Know by Accentappraisal http://www.charlottehousehunter.com/2011/01/03/real-estate-property-tax-revaluations-headed-to-mecklenburg-county/comment-page-1/#comment-257 Accentappraisal Mon, 14 Feb 2011 12:28:06 +0000 http://jonathanosman.com/charlotterealestateupdate/?p=18#comment-257 A great way to win a property tax appeal is with a property valuation from a state certified appraiser. Please contact justin@accentappraisalservices.com or www.charlottepropertytaxappeal.com A great way to win a property tax appeal is with a property valuation from a state certified appraiser. Please contact justin@accentappraisalservices.com or http://www.charlottepropertytaxappeal.com

]]> Comment on Keller Williams Realty Leader in Online Real Estate Offers and Negotiation by Nicole Johnson http://www.charlottehousehunter.com/2011/01/31/keller-williams-realty-leader-in-online-real-estate-offers-and-negotiation/comment-page-1/#comment-256 Nicole Johnson Mon, 31 Jan 2011 22:48:38 +0000 http://jonathanosman.com/charlotterealestateupdate/?p=13#comment-256 I agree with this. Online Real Estate is is not only making the marketing easier but it also helps clients save some time. <a href="http://www.thebigpropertysale.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.thebigpropertysale.com</a> I agree with this. Online Real Estate is is not only making the marketing easier but it also helps clients save some time. http://www.thebigpropertysale.com

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