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THE REAL ESTATE MARKET – WANT TO BUY FORECLOSURES IN CASHIERS, HIGHLANDS, GLENVILLE, SAPPHIRE OR LAKE TOXAWAY, NC?

Friday, January 20th, 2012

Some people are daunted by the current real estate market.  Do you invest now or wait and see what’s going to happen?  One way to know you’re buying the very best possible deal on a home in Highlands, Cashiers, Glenville, Sapphire  and Lake Toxaway is to buy a foreclosure property.  Foreclosure properties are well-known for being as good a deal as anyone can get anywhere.  Generally, foreclosures ARE the best possible home purchase to make.  When considering a foreclosure home to purchase, remember that the home is probably going to have to have some repairs made, and there will be some appliances that will need to be purchased.  If spending $25,000 to repair and replace, does it make financial sense to purchase a foreclosed property?  In many cases, it does.  In SOME cases, it doesn’t.  Point being, when considering a foreclosure, bear in mind what might have to be spent…do your due diligence before closing!  Have a home inspection.  Get a contractor’s opinion.  Price appliances.  If you can get a good deal on a home and not go through the repair/replace process, that could be the answer.  Talk candidly to your Realtor.  See what’s out there in your price range, foreclosure or not.  If you decide that a foreclosure property is right for you, your Realtor can guide you safely through the process.  Make sure to look carefully at what you’ll need to do in order to make that purchase.  You’ll need to have proof of funds or a current pre-qualification letter from a lender.  Earnest Money deposits will need to be certified funds.  The process can take a while, so be patient.  You may be asked to come up with forms or other paperwork you don’t normally have to provide in a “normal” transaction.  Please listen to the experts. 

 

In the end, your purchase will be something everyone hopes you’ll be proud of!  I can help you navigate those waters and land on shore with ease.  I hope if you’re considering any kind of Cashiers Home, Highlands Home, Glenville Home, Sapphire Home or Lake Toxaway Home purchase, you’ll call on me.  I have the experience, tenacity and patience to get through the process with relatively little inconvenience to you, the Buyer.  I have some foreclosures listed that may be of interest to you!  Let me know how I can help you.

BABY, IT’S COLD OUTSIDE!

Wednesday, January 4th, 2012

Winter is officially here in the mountains!  Means great outdoor activities for those looking for winter sports like skiing and snowboarding.  If you’re looking for winter pricing on real estate, this is the time!   Between yesterday and today, it is WAY below freezing!    Many of our current homeowners desiring to sell their properties have really become very motivated to get sold and your real estate professional will already have a feel for who is and who’s not.  If you don’t have a real estate professional, I’d love to help you!  Please call Merry Soellner at 828 399 1580.  I’m here year round and I have my finger on the pulse of what’s happening here in the Highlands, Cashiers, Glenville, Sapphire and Lake Toxaway area of western North Carolina!  Weather People say these freezing temps won’t be with us that long, so that means warmer weather to go out and look at property!  That’s really great!  So give me a call…I’m dedicated to finding the right property for YOU!

2012 – REAL ESTATE SALES IN CASHIERS HOMES FOR SALE

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012

It’s a new year, and I think we’re all grateful for that!  2012 brings with it hope, a fresh start for many and continuing success for real estate sales in Cashiers Homes for Sale!  This past year has been one of learning experiences in general.  Learning how to deal with foreclosed properties and short sales, how to help people who are desperately seeking a financial solution for their own dilemmas and continuing to seek and find buyers for properties continue to be the norm.  Fortunately, opportunities exist for those able to take advantage of them.  Consider the person finding themselves in a position where they need to sell property in a short sale situation.  Although it may take a while for dealing with large banks, this process allows the seller to rid themselves of their financial burdens, while enabling the buyer to achieve a great deal in a distressed market.  Wouldn’t that be considered a win-win for both parties? 

 

The end of the year saw an increase in home and land sales in our beautiful mountain area, and a reduction in the absorption time of existing listings.  The Sales to List pricing remains about the same in our MLS area, about 90% of list price.  That’s still good news for sellers and buyers, too!

 

If you’re a person who’s considering a real estate purchase, I encourage you to do some looking!  Deals are out there to be had and you never know;  you could actually find yourself getting the deal of the century in 2012!

NOW is THE Time to Buy Cashiers Homes for Sale, Cashiers Land for Sale

Friday, November 5th, 2010

It seems that everybody is saying that now is the time to buy!  Well, NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY!  The winter season is coming up on us quickly and sellers are more anxious than ever to move their Cashiers Homes for Sale, Sapphire Homes for Sale, Lake Toxaway Homes for Sale, Glenville Homes for Sale, Highlands Homes for Sale!  Add to that the VERY motivated sellers with Cashiers Land for Sale, Sapphire Land for Sale, Lake Toxaway Land for Sale, Glenville Land for Sale, Highlands Land for sale!

If you have ever dreamed of having a mountain retreat or escape, NOW really is the time.  Pricing is at an unprecedented low and interest rates are, too.  There really are great buys to be had, and your realtor will know just where to help you find that mountain retreat in western North Carolina!

2nd Annual Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival – October 7-10, 2010

Tuesday, September 14th, 2010

Just imagine a world where all the fall colors surround you, the air is brisk in the morning and evening and in between is absolutely perfect.  Mountain vistas and waterfalls are everywhere, just calling your name.  That world would be in beautiful western North Carolina, on the Highlands/Cashiers plateau!  At a cool, breezy 3000-4000 feet in elevation, on a clear day, you can see forever.  Add a little entertainment, some choice activities, some real estate opportunities in Highlands and Cashiers Homes for Sale and all that  for no cost, and what you have is the Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival, 2010!  Local area merchants have gotten together to promote the area, lifestyle and joi de vivre and have arrived at the general consensus that the autumn is one of the most beautiful times of year and one of the last chances of the year to celebrate generally beautiful weather.  Enjoy some of the local color (in more ways than one) and music.  If you’re so inclined, go see some of the fabulous homes available for sale.  There are many to see in both Highlands and Cashiers and all points in-between.  The merchants have set up a website for your information, which is www.cashiersvalleyleaffest.com.  Go see what it’s all about!  And come to the plateau!  It’ll be worth a trip, I promise!

Great Buys in Cashiers Homes for Sale

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

There has never been a better time to purchase a wonderful mountain home in Cashiers, Highlands, Glenville, Sapphire or Lake Toxaway, NC. Why? The stability of homeowners in this area has historically been rock solid. There is now evidence of INstability in some areas, of financial deterioration. The evidence is shown in the upward spiral of properties that are foreclosures or short sales. As a side effect, the foreclosures have forced sales prices down somewhat to a very affordable level for most folks. Although these distressed sale properties are bad news for the people who are the former owners, they really represent opportunity for those who have money to invest. The investment can be for personal enjoyment or could be held for several years to become a great re-sale property. We must also realize that the amount of foreclosures and short sales in our beautiful mountain area is NOTHING compared to metropolitan areas hard hit by down-sizing companies and other dilemmas being experienced by our larger employers. So, be sure to ask your favorite realtor (and I hope that’s me!) about foreclosures and short sales in the Highlands/Cashiers area to find the best deals around for mountain properties!!