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Welcome home to 11413 Lemmond Acres in beautiful Mint Hill, North Carolina. This incredible brick ranch has 4 bedrooms,3 bathrooms and a second living quarters!  This home is a great opportunity to live in an established community with lush landscaping and desirable upgrades! This home is extremely appealing with lavish features such as 42”custom cabinets, hardwood flooring and a two-car garage with epoxy flooring!  This beautifully designed ranch is topped off with a manicured lawn giving this home true curb appeal. Step inside into the gorgeous foyer with polished hardwood flooring and an open floor plan. You will be amazed at the attention to detail in the formal living areas with features that vary from gleaming hardwood flooring, soothing ceiling fans, an extensive moulding package, blinds and upgraded light fixtures. Characterized by a keen sense of style, the great room has a warm gas-log fireplace, a gorgeous custom mantle, soft neutral carpet and views of the perfectly manicured backyard. The chef in you will love the large kitchen where style and utility are masterfully fused together. The kitchen features desirable granite counters, durable ceramic tile flooring, a decorative backsplash, desirable stainless steel appliances and under cabinet lighting. The delightful breakfast area boasts ceramic tile flooring, a large window and views of the backyard. The luxurious dining room is adorned with an extensive moulding package, a shimmering chandelier and hardwood flooring. The luxurious master retreat provides a soothing oasis of special conveniences and comforts at days end with a tray ceiling, a cooling ceiling fan, a fabulous sitting area and neutral carpet. Indulge in the lavish master bathroom with a dual sink vanity, a huge walk-in shower and a deep garden tub. The secondary bedrooms are extremely spacious, have ample storage space and are move-in ready.  Have a guest or au pair that needs to move in? This home offers a spectacular second living quarters off of the main house. The second living quarters is just as spectacular as the main house and offers a cozy great room, kitchen, a full bathroom and a private entrance. It offers flexibility and total privacy.  Step outside and enjoy the having fun on the manicured lawn while others grill out on the custom deck! Rest assured you can kick back and enjoy every season in this lovely home! Call or email us to make an appointment today to view this amazing property.

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Leigh Brown has distinguished herself as a leader in the Charlotte real estate market. Leigh assists buyers looking for Charlotte real estate for sale and aggressively markets Charlotte homes for sale. Leigh is also the best agent in Matthews, North Carolina by being a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), avoid foreclosure and short sale expert, committed to helping families in financial hardship find options to foreclosure. For more information you can visit Forforeclosurehelp.com or Avoidforeclosureincharlotte.com. Leigh can also be reached at LeighSells.com or give her a call, 704-705-7036.

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The National Association of Realtors recently reported that the real estate market appears to have turned a corner.

Home sales are up and inventory is declining, which means that often houses are now being sold in a multiple offer situation, resulting in bidding wars and higher selling prices.

If you are interested in Charlotte NC real estate investment, you need to act now before it's too late.

In any type of investment situation, the best way to make money is to buy low and sell high, as the old adage says. However, in practice, it can be very difficult to predict when the lows and highs are going to be.

In today's real estate market, it's another story. Charlotte real estate investors are in the fortunate situation of knowing exactly when the "low" part of the equation is: it's right now.

Prices are at historical lows, as are mortgage rates. However, many market predictors are indicating that things may be on an upswing, both in terms of housing prices as well as mortgage rates. That means that if you want to get in on the low end of the market so that you can maximize your real estate profits down the road, it's now or never.

The National Association of Realtors' chief economist, Lawrence Yun, recently released a statement disclosing that the first quarter sales of 2012 were the highest reported in five years; yet another indicator that the housing market is picking back up.

So, the situation is getting rosier for sellers who want to get a higher price for their homes, but less so for buyers and investors who are hoping to scoop up a great deal in this unprecedented buyers' market.

Your window of opportunity is closing, but it hasn't closed all the way just yet.

Get in touch with Leigh Brown, your best Charlotte agent and Charlotte short sale expert, to get your house hunt started. Whether you're looking for an investment property to rent out or flip - or just trying to score a fabulous deal for your family home - you need to get your search started now so you can take advantage of these dwindling opportunities while there are still opportunities to be had.

If you are selling your Charlotte NC home, it pays to spruce it up before you put it on the market.

Home staging is a professional service in which decorator and design professionals come into your home and optimize its appearance for buyers, giving it that "showroom" quality.

If you truly want the most polished and appealing look, hiring a professional home stager is the way to go.

However, if you're on a very strict budget and you're wondering what aspects of home staging you can do yourself without paying a professional, here are some tips:

#1: Neutral Colors

Sure, you love the lime green living room. Yes, you're crazy about the moody deep red you put on your bedroom walls. Unfortunately, the vast majority of buyers will have a very hard time seeing past your deeply personal color choices. The best thing to do is to paint over those bold colors with more neutral hues. To add color and visual interest, add bright throw pillows to your furniture or a bouquet of flowers.

#2: Create Space

All buyers want a home that feels spacious, even if they're buying a tiny studio apartment. To create visual space in your home, there are a few things you can do. First, clear away clutter. Get rid of your ceramic frog collection (or other personal knick knacks) and leave bare surfaces wherever you can, such as coffee tables, kitchen counter tops, fireplace mantles, etc. Pick up toys, shoes, etc. off the floor so that your home flows better. You may also want to consider rearranging your furniture to improve flow or visual sightlines.

#3: Clean!

Don't expect buyers to be able to see past a sink full of dishes or the layers of dust on your living room lamps. Not only does a clean home show better, but it also sends a subconscious message to buyers that this home was well loved and cared for. The better your buyers perceive your property, the higher your final selling price will be. Never underestimate the power of a little elbow grease!

When selling a home, the idea is to provide a neutral backdrop so that it's easier for buyers to envision themselves and their furnishings living there. If you can't hire a professional home stager, take the initiative yourself to do everything you can to create a clean, bright, and airy space for your buyers.

Today, in excess of 90% of Charlotte NC home buyers begin their home search online.

It's a staggering number - and the number of listings you'll come across will likely surprise and overwhelm you, as well.

It's easy to be daunted by the sheer volume of Charlotte NC real estate listings, but here are some tips to keep your head above water:

First thing's first: Budget

A lot of the properties you find online may be dressed to impress, but that doesn't mean they're right for you. Talk to your mortgage broker and get preapproved for a mortgage amount. That way you'll have a clear idea of the price range you're shopping in, which should eliminate several categories of options for you - and help you avoid the heartache of getting hooked on a property you simply can't afford.

Next: Location

Once you have your real estate budget sorted out, you'll have a better idea of which neighborhoods you can afford to live in that have the property types you're looking for. By pinpointing your ideal location, you'll eliminate a lot of options that are simply too far away from your target area.

Important! Call Leigh Brown.

Leigh Brown is a Charlotte real estate expert and the best Charlotte agent to help you find the home of your dreams.

Having a real estate agent is a huge help when shopping for homes online. Why? Because real estate agents typically have more up-to-date information than what you can find online. Many sites have old real estate market data, so you could be falling in love with a home that sold months ago OR missing out on listings that never made it to your favorite sites.

So, yes, definitely feel free to look online when shopping for your Charlotte NC real estate. However, be smart about it; enlist the help of a Charlotte NC real estate expert like Leigh Brown so that you get complete information about the listings you're interested in and ALSO ensure that you have access to the listings that never make it to many of the popular real estate listings websites.

When you work with a Verified Professional Agent, VPA™, you know that you’re working with a real professional who has been objectively proven as such by virtue of independent Verifications from third parties.

That’s what makes the Verification meaningful, significant and special: that it is based on fact, and not on speculation. When you choose to work with a VPA™, you’re being represented by a real professional with a demonstrated, proven record of success.

A VPA™ is a Real Estate Professional who has had all of the following critical client service characteristics independently Verified:

• A full time commitment to the job.
  Works full time in Real Estate.
• Experience above the norm for the industry.
  Has at least 24 sales in the prior three years.
• A proven record of satisfying clients.
  Has at least 10 Fully Satisfied Past Clients who would recommend the VPA™ without any hesitation.
• The respect of their peer group.
  Has at least three peer agents from other firms who attest to VPA™’s professionalism and competency.
• A clean record of ethical conduct.
  Has a clean record of professional conduct.

The Verification is an objective confirmation of the Critical Client Service Characteristics research shows you most want when selecting an Agent: trustworthiness, honesty and a great reputation.

Leigh Brown has been Verified!!

When working with Leigh, you can be confident her client service characteristics have been independently corroborated by VPA and you have made the right decision when choosing representation for the most significant financial transaction of your life.

Contact Leigh today for help buying and selling your Charlotte NC real estate. You'll be glad you did!

ake a look at this charming, move-in ready ranch with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom in Charlotte, North Carolina.  This cozy short sale home is located on a private level lot, has maintenance free brick siding and had the roof, gutterguard and HVAC replaced in 2007!  This ranch also offers a privacy fence with an electric gate and a rocking chair front porch. 

A little less than a month ago, Chiquita Brands International - home of the famous Chiquita banana - signed its lease for six floors of office space at NASCAR Plaza in uptown Charlotte.

It's an exciting step in the ongoing preparations for the Fortune 500 giant to move its headquarters from Cincinnati, OH, to right here in Charlotte, NC. The expected move-in date is this September.

Hundreds of Chiquita employees are relocating to Charlotte along with the company, but not all of them. To fill the remaining positions, Chiquita has put out a call for applicants.

If you are looking for a job in Charlotte NC, then check out Chiquita! Currently, they are hiring positions in Sales and Marketing, Finance, IT, and Human Resources - to name but a few. Currently, there are still approximately 70+ positions open, so if you're looking for a stable job at a huge company with a proven track record, definitey look into Chiquita jobs.

The Chiquita relocation to Charlotte NC creates approximately 400 jobs, around half of which were anticipated to be filled by Chiquita employees relocating to Charlotte. The remaining jobs - including the ones actively listed on the Chiquita jobs website - are available for Charlotte residents or others willing to relocate to Charlotte to work for Chiquita.

Chiquita decided to make the move to Charlotte several months ago in response to its growing demand for easier international access, among other things. Charlotte won the bid for Chiquita mainly because of its strong international airport as well as its state and local incentive pacakge, totaling approximately $24 million. Part of the deal with the hefty incentive package is that Chiquita is expected to create Charlotte jobs, so in addition to the ones being filled now, you can expect to see new employment opportunities down the road, when Chiquita is settled here in Charlotte.

In the meantime, check out current Chiquita jobs... and keep your eye on NASCAR Plaza for the new Chiquita branding, which is expected to be finalized soon.

ARE YOU A CHIQUITA EMPLOYEE RELOCATING TO CHARLOTTE NC? Give us a call at 1-855-WEMOVECHIQUITA. We have expert agents in both Cincinnati and Charlotte poised to help you sell your previous home and find your new one right here in Charlotte NC. Let us help make your relocating to Charlotte as pleasant as possible! Call now.