November 20th, 2009
Many of us interested in buying a home have been put off by the uncertainty of these economic times and the housing market itself. Frankly, the time to buy a home is NOW! Not only is housing inventory high right now, but there has been an extension of the government incentive of First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit. In fact, it has been expanded to include current homeowners as well.
The definition of a first time homebuyer is somewhat liberal. The purchase must occur between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010 and the maximum allowable credit for first time homebuyers is $8,000. In order to qualify, the buyer (or spouse) must not have owned a home in the past three years. Single buyers with incomes up to $125,000 and married couples with incomes up to $225,000 may receive the tax credit. If income exceeds these amounts, some buyers may still be eligible for the credit. The amount of the credit decreases for buyers who earn between $125,000 and $145,000 for single buyers and $245,000 for homebuyers filing jointly. The amount of the tax credit decreases as his/her income approaches the maximum limit. Homebuyers earning more than the maximum qualifying income – over $145,000 for singles and over $245,000 for couples are not eligible for the credit.
There’s also good news for current homeowners, wishing to purchase a new or existing home between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010. If those current homeowners have used their home being sold or vacated as a principal residence for five consecutive years within the last eight, they are also eligible for up to a maximum $6,500 in tax credit.
Not only is the tax credit available on single family homes, but also on other primary residences such as condos, townhomes and co-ops purchased for $800,000 or less. As long as a written binding contract to purchase is in effect on April 30, 2010, the purchaser will have until July 1, 2010 to close and still qualify for the credit. The credit does not have to be repaid if he/she occupies the home for three years or more. However, if the property is sold during the three year period, the full amount of credit will be recouped on the sale.
The above information should instill enough confidence in some of us to help us get off the fence we’ve been sitting on. The buyers’ market we’re in right now won’t last forever and neither will the enticement of the Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit. Now, more than ever, is the time to consider that home you’ve wanted or needed!
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November 10th, 2009
Here's one of the most fun things I can think of!
In Cashiers, Highlands, Sapphire and Lake Toxaway, Highlands, Glenville, there are so many wonderful things to do, it’ll amaze you! Just being here is a wonderful thing in and of itself. This is one of the things I am most amazed by. I LOVE the wildlife! This past summer, we had a family of bears living somewhere around our house. There are two cubs and a mother that have entertained the entire neighborhood during their evening walks!
My Friend...the Llama!
Here, we have mountain waterfalls, lakes, wildlife
I guess you wouldn’t expect to see llamas in this neck of the woods! There is a family who has a llama farm in Glenville Homes for Sale. They are such friendly critters. They seem to want to get close to people just for the heck of it. I guess you just never know who or what you’ll run into in these mountains! Always surprises, and always good!!!
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November 6th, 2009
Cute, Clean and Cozy 3BR/1.5BA home in quiet neighborhood in Sapphire, NC
The news is out…Congress has voted on and passed a bill just today (11/6/09) that will not only extend the first-time homebuyer tax credit of $8000 per family, but will also give additional tax breaks to certain homeowners trading up. Passed overwhelmingly by Congress, the bill would provide a $6500 tax credit to homeowners who are buying a new, primary residence beginning December 1st. The language mandates that to get the credit, the homeowner must have owned their home for five consecutive years of the previous eight. BUT there are caps on the tax credits. They only apply to individual buyers who make no more than $125,000 and $250,000 for couples annually. There is also an anti-flipping provision: Any homeowner who collects the credit and sells within three years must return the money. The FTHB was extended to cover consumers signing a contract by April 30 and closing by June 30.
If you or anyone you know is interested in taking advantage of this unprecedented attempt to give a “shot in the arm” to the otherwise slagging real estate market, you now will have the opportunity to do so! What a great way to end the year, with your own personal first home or home up-grade!!
Please be sure to let me know if I can help you in any way…I would be pleased to discuss the possibility and would be delighted to assist you with Cashiers homes, Sapphire Homes or Lake Toxaway Homes! Even here, in the mountains of Western North Carolina, we have very good buys that would be appropriate for first time home buyers or those folks looking to upgrade their current home!
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October 21st, 2009
Merry Soellner’s www.cashiersncland.com website recently earned the title of Google’s
Top Ranking Real Estate Website for Sapphire NC homes and land, Glenville home for sale, Franklin NC real estate, Brevard NC land, Cashiers NC homes for sale, Highlands NC homes and land, Lake Toxaway real estate
This ranking changes up and down daily. The most solid spot seems to be Cashiers Homes and Land. Merry Soellner was delighted to see her efforts paying off for her providing responsive, professional and friendly real estate services to a growing clientele from all over the United States and the World. The coveted title of top real estate broker for the Cashiers, Highlands, Brevard, Lake Toxaway, Glenville, Franklin and Sapphire areas changes daily. Even so, Merry was pleased to see that the number of votes (or clicks) obtained from her clients and new visitors to her informative website seem to be stimulating her real estate business.
Merry Soellner recently received a major vote of confidence from her fellow realtors, having been elected to a 3-year term as a new in-coming Director for the Cashiers-Highlands Board of Realtors. Merry Soellner has the distinction of being a member of the Brevard-Asheville Board of Realtors as well, something in which few realtors in the Cashiers-Highlands-Lake Toxaway participate.
When asked why Merry seemed to be enjoying such high rankings, she said that her website traffic has increased dramatically, due to her increased showings of homes and land in the Cashiers real estate, Highlands real estate and Lake Toxaway real estate markets. She also has continued to conduct exhaustive previews for new clients for Glenville homes for sale, Sapphire homes for sale and Franklin homes for sale. “I think the fact that I really work hard, previewing as many as 20 homes in just 2 days, makes sure that I hit the mark assigned to me by my clients is part of it,” Merry said.
Merry can offer the following properties: Cashiers homes for sale, Lake Toxaway Estates homes for sale, Bald Rock, Burlingame, Catatoga, Pine Forest, Spring Forest, Highlands, Stillpoint, Trillium, and dozens of other locations. She also is a member of the Brevard and Asheville real estate board, giving her the ability to provide access to her clients to that entire section of western North Carolina.
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October 21st, 2009
Homes for sale, homes for sale! Inventory everywhere!
You’re probably asking yourself, “Why would I want to buy a home now? The housing market CAN’T be as low as it’s going to go!”
Looking for a Home on the WNC Plateau? Come Here for Cashiers Real Estate, Lake Toxaway Homes for Sale, Glenville Land and Homes, Highlands Homes for Sale
Well, I would ask you to consider where it is you want to purchase…for example, if you’re thinking about buying in the Cashiers – Highlands – Glenville – Sapphire – Lake Toxaway area, the truth is that inventory is now moving at quite a brisk rate. Think about it…Once the current inventory is gone, it’s gone!!! New inventory, as it enters the market, isn’t going to be priced the same as inventory that has been on the market as long as the recession has been in effect. If you had a house and wanted to sell it during the past 2-3 years, you know what I’m talking about. People waited and waited until most folks that needed to sell their property gave up and drastically reduced their prices just to get the property sold. When looking for Cashiers homes for sale, Merry Soellner, North Carolina licensed real estate broker can help you find your mountain dream home. Looking for Lake Toxaway homes for sale or Glenville homes and land, or Highlands homes for sale? She can help you find those special places, too.
Still Looking? Try Merry Soellner, Real Estate Broker, for Sapphire Homes for Sale, Franklin Real Estate, Brevard Homes for Sale
I think it’s safe to say that the bottom has been hit, and the deals that are out there now need to be seriously considered. Our market is not the same as other markets. We have a second home market, where a majority of people in the position of selling property don’t HAVE to sell their property. So, if you’ve been thinking about buying a home in the mountains, consider looking at Cashiers Homes for Sale, Highlands Homes for sale, Glenville Homes for Sale, Sapphire Homes for Sale and Lake Toxaway Homes for Sale!!! You’ll be glad you did! You may be thinking of Brevard homes for sale to the east of Lake Toxaway, NC , or Franklin homes off to the northwest of Highlands, NC. Merry Soellner can help you with either, because she is a member of two real estate boards: the Highlands- Cashiers board and the Asheville-Brevard board. Together, she can handle your western North Carolina real estate needs. And let’s not forget what’s in between: Sapphire homes for sale. She can help you find that special place in the middle. She actually has a listing there, right now and in other areas of WNC real estate.
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August 27th, 2009
Merry Soellner - Broker, Realtor, Certified Home Staging Specialist
You only get a chance to make a first impression one time, right? In this challenging real estate market, you BETTER be ready when the buyers are! A Home Staging expert can come in to your home and give you advice on how to present your very best to the buyers. Many suggestions will cost nothing! It can be as simple as cleaning out your closets or garage and sweeping your front porch. Sometimes it can get a little more complicated, such as rearranging furniture, painting or professionally cleaning carpeting. If you’ve lived in a house for many years, the chances are that there will be a lot to do in order to get ready for the buyers when they come, even if you’re a person who takes really good care of your real estate investment.
Cashiers homes for sale can benefit from Home Staging (so can Highlands Homes for Sale and Lake Toxaway Homes for Sale)
Please be as objective as possible, when your home staging expert comes. They have YOUR best interest at heart. They aren’t there to criticize you or your home. They’re there to help you put your very best foot forward for the speedy sale of your home!
National Association of Realtors statistics show that a staged home sells for more money and quicker than one that hasn’t been staged. Imagine what that means in terms of today’s real estate market, no matter WHERE you live!
Many real estate agents today are now also certified home staging specialists, like me! What that could mean to you, the home seller, is free staging advice when you list your home. You may want to ask the real estate agent whether he/she does home staging and make your decision on whether to list your home with that real estate agent or not.
Don’t let your home sit idly by in this real estate market with no prospects. Put your best foot forward. Engage a home staging specialist, or hire a real estate agent that is also a staging expert. Do it for yourself, your family and a quick sale that means more money at closing.
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June 8th, 2009
Now is the time to make that real estate purchase in the Cashiers, Highlands, Glenville, Lake Toxaway, NC area! Home owners are lowering their prices in anticipation of lots of “lookers” during the summer season, which is short! But wait…Now interest rates are climbing!
The lowest interest rate I heard of here in this area was 3.99%. It was only last month that it was offered. Now that figure has increased to over 5%. My banker said that interest rates had risen every day last week, and we can expect more volatility in the days to come.
Lowest Interest Rates in 50 years for your WNC vacation home
If you’ve been sitting on a fence lately, trying to decide whether to purchase that perfect piece of real estate, don’t wait any longer! The rate you save may be your own!
We just re-financed our own home for 5.85 percent. And what a deal. We haven’t seen interest rates that low in years! We can help you locate just the right financial institution to get started on your own re-financing! Whether it’s for your main house, condo, vacation house, Cashiers Homes and Land, Lake Toxaway Real Estate, your Glenville Homes or your Highlands Vacation Home.
Come and Get It! Cashiers Homes for Sale, Lake Toxaway Homes and Land, Highlands Homes for Sale, Glenville Land and Homes, Sapphire Real Estate
Merry Soellner is a licensed real estate broker throughout the great state of North Carolina and can help you find your western North Carolina real estate and dream home in North Carolina. Help her help you! Call her now.
So, for us to help you, all you need to do is contact Merry at 828 399 1580 or at merryproperty@hotmail.com . Give Merry a call now!
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May 28th, 2009
The Soellner Residence at 644 Parsons View in Cedar Hill, designed by Rand Soellner, Architect, features 4 BR/4 BA, Open Floor Plan, Kitchen features Stainless Steel Appliances and Granite Countertops, 4 Stone-Faced Fireplaces, Screened-In Outdoor Living Area, 2-Car Garage, Additional Family Room, Cobble-Stone Paved Driveway and Court Yard Entry, Heated Slate Floor in the Master Bath, Whole House Water Filter System, Whole House Surround Sound, Whole House Lightning Protection, Whole House Suppression, Fully Furnished! This home has been featured in several national magazines and internationally in House with a View, published by Images Publishing (available through Amazon.com). Incredible views of Laurel Knob, the largest rock face in the eastern United States, on 6.5+/- acres. Offered at $1,495,000.
Falcon Cliff Lodge in Cashiers, NC
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Hearth Room Open Floor Plan to Kitchen
Master Bedroom Suite
This is a remarkable Cashiers Home for Sale! Its appearance is timeless and looks as if it grew right out of the ground. Please see www.randarch.com for more examples of beautiful mountain homes architects designs. Rand Soellner designs usually sell for more than twice the appraised value of the home. Why? Because Rand Soellner designs wonderful custom home architects, timber frame architects and green home architects homes.
We can also help you with other Cashiers Homes for Sale, Highlands Homes for Sale, Lake Toxaway Homes for Sale and Sapphire Homes for sale. I’m a licensed real estate broker throughout the state of North Carolina and I have a great deal of knowlege about the mountain area of the state. Please remember Merry Soellner when you’re looking for YOUR mountain dream home! Call 828 399 1580 or e-mail me at merryproperty@hotmail.com.
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May 28th, 2009
Remarkable Lake Toxaway Real Estate, Lake Toxaway Estates Home for Sale
This estate is fully furnished with exquisite taste and attention to detail! Over 10,000 square feet under air.
The Most Prestigious Lake Toxaway Real Estate on North Carolina’s Largest Privately Owned Lake! Spectacular views of Lake Toxaway and the surrounding mountains! One of the most unique Lake Toxaway Homes for Sale in Lake Toxaway Estates!
Large deck top Boathouse. Six bedrooms. Six baths. Three half baths. Library. Wine cellar. Massage room. Hot tub. Aviary. Separate guest house. Private Gated Entrance. Exclusive country club community with new championship golf course. Clay tennis courts and Croquet lawn.
Price upon request
Lake Toxaway is one of the most prestigious communities in the North Carolina Mountains. At elevations of 3000 – 4200 feet, the climate is perfect for summer or year-round living. Summer temperatures are usually between 75-85 degrees farenheit, while winters are generally 30-45 degrees farenheit. We do get some snow, which is beautiful to watch, but never accumulates much. The average snow fall is probably around 3-6 inches and disappears within a very few days. Cabin fever is never experienced too much! The slower, calmer pace will please and relax even the “A” personality. You’ll return to your primary residence rejuvenated and ready to come back again!
Please remember me when you’re looking for
Lake Toxaway Homes for Sale. I know a great deal about the market in Lake Toxaway and will listen to you as you describe your ideal Lake Toxaway Home. There are still many building lots, on the lake front and in the mountains as well in Lake Toxaway Land and Homes. See
www.randarch.com for some incredible mountain home architects designs. Rand Soellner is also very well-known for custom home architects, timber frame architects, luxury home architects and green home architects designs. He has an established following in
Lake Toxaway Homes for Sale as well as in Cashiers Homes for Sale, Highlands Homes for Sale and Sapphire Homes for Sale.
No matter your need, we’ve got you covered!
We can find you Cashiers homes for sale, Lake Toxaway homes for sale and Highlands homes for sale. We also will get you your Glenville homes for sale and Sapphire homes for sale and Brevard homes for sale. Wherever you want to be, we will find what you want in western North Carolina mountain real estate.
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May 28th, 2009
Tour this Luxury Mountain Lodge near Highlands – Cashiers
THE GOLD STANDARD OF LUXURY MOUNTAIN LIVING
Beautiful Allen Brown-designed 4 BR/4.5 BA mountain home in Burlingame. Incredible views from almost every space in the home. Antique trusses, heart pine floors, custom doors and stair railings. Interiors by Peter Pioli. The home is being sold completely furnished. Master suite located on the main floor. There are 2 guest suites and family room, plus billiard room on the lower level. Three stone faced fireplaces. Covered and screened outdoor living space. This home is the crown jewel of Burlingame!
$2,350,000
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