Living Right In N.C.

It has been so unseasonably cold recently that the drafts from my home's windows and doors feel like we're sitting in the "Frozen Tundra" of my living room.  The obvious solution was to replace the now 15+ year old windows, right?!  I thought so to so I begin to sift through the large number of s...

As we speak, our local tax assessors are hard at work.  Mecklenburg county tax assessors have just finished a year-long review of our area's property values.  Their results will then be presented to county commissioners where city and town boards can make final decisions on our property taxes.  T...

I cannot open the paper these days without reading about mortgage defaults and "strategic mortgage defaults."  A strategic default is based on the notion that defaulting on your mortgage payments can actually help you renegotiate lower payments or allow you to walk about from your obligation and ...

Today I read an article warning buyers to beware when they are purchasing a home from a divorced couple.  The article shared a story or two about experiences which would send a buyer running in the other direction.  One where at the last minute the wife disappeared and was the fear was she wouldn...

This is a great tip/trick for those that are selling their homes or those who just want to do some clean up.  I think I need to take this advice myself and do some clean up! You wear only 20% of what you own.  When selling your home, you will want prospective buyers to think that your closets are...

Great waterfront property!  This fabulous lot in Terrell NC has 90' of waterfront.  A pier that is just waiting for your boat to arrive!  The lot is just over ½ an acre.  Currently there is a manufactured 3 bed / 2 bath home on the property that you can use as a weekend retreat or take down and b...

Two weeks ago today my business partner's phone rang at 9pm.  She didn't recognize the number so she let it roll to voice mail.  She happened to have her laptop open so she googled the number.  Paramount Dreamworks.  Really?  She knew her son had just sent a picture of himself in his Megamind Hal...

This halloween was strangely bitter-sweet for me.  Halloween has always stressed me out.  From weeks talking about costumes, to time spent researching ideas on the internet.  One year as the date was approaching quickly and no costumes in hand for either of my children - we went online adn paid s...