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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.

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!

Extended Home Buyers’ Tax Credit

Friday, 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!

 

 

Sapphire Community North Carolina – 3 BR/1.5 BA – Sapphire Homes for sale, Lake Toxaway Homes for Sale – WITHDRAWN

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

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$86,500

This home is the best deal on the mountain! 3 BR/1.5 BA home in quiet Sapphire neighborhood. Cute and clean with hardwood floors in the main living spaces, brand new carpet in the bedrooms. Large Utility Room. Porte’ cochere in the front and carport in the back provide safe, dry entry to the home. Perfect starter home or rental investment property…WILL NOT LAST LONG AT $86,500!


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