Michele Hobaugh's (michelelatham) Blog

FHA's new rule may hurt the purse of some buyers! Starting April 5, 2010, FHA is raising it's MIP from 1.75 to 2.25%, boosting the minimum down payment for borrowers with a credit score lower than 580 up to 10%! PLUS- it's reducing what the sellers can pay towards closing costs by half (down from...

Let's face it...when the weather is terrible outside and you're getting a bit stir-crazy inside, there's no sense in not letting that time be working for you! Some things that you can busy yourself with in the winter months, and will come back to please you in the more seasonal months, can be don...

2523 Buckleigh Drive

Lots of listings coming onto the market in pursuit of an April Contract....It's a great time to be on the market, competitively priced , and ready to sell! If you have questions about the Tax Credit that has been extended thru April, call 704-201-4602!    

Check out this site for more interesting and fun facts surrounding the "what's what" in UC!  http://universitycitypartners.org/ A great resource for Electrolux, Husqvarna and other newcomers to Charlotte NC! As always, I am here to answer any questions, comments or concerns you may have-704-201-4...

Supply and demand drives our economy and determines prices for goods and services. This is especially true in the housing market. Often, you will hear the housing market categorized as a buyers' market (more houses for sale than demand) or a sellers' market (more buyers than houses for sale). Th...

The Tax Credit has been extended. The opportunities have been expanded. See if you qualify. On November 6, 2009, President Obama signed into law a bill to extend the $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit and expand the tax credit to include repeat buyers and those with higher income levels. Who...

Yes- you read that correctly.. I have 5.31 acres that percs for a 4 bd home in the Golden Crescent in Cabarrus County for under $70,000.  THAT'S UNDER $13,000/ ACRE!!!! CALL TODAY- WON'T LAST LONG!ONLY THE SUN COVERS CHARLOTTE BETTER!MICHELE LATHAM, BROKER, ABR, GRI, CRS704-201-4602

For those of you in the Charlotte area on Saturday, Shred-It is hosting another privacy party for you to safely rid yourself of hard-drives, documents and other personal items.   For further information you may call: (704) 424-5997   WHERE:   1500 N. Graham Street BUSINESS:  COMPU-TEL HOURS:  9a-...

FOR ONE DAY ONLY!!CHARLOTTE BUILDER DR HORTON IS HAVING A SECRET SALE ON MODEL HOME FURNITURE! As a preferred Realtor, I have been notified by the following "secret" email:http://www.drhortonsecretsale.com/drh/DRH_Spring_Cleaning_Sale.pdf Exceptional savings and discounts on some REALLY GOOD FURN...