Nov 11
A personal experience with our short sale specialist
“I would like to commend Michael Simonini of Showcase Realty for coming to my rescue and helping me favorably part with investment properties I had in North Carolina. In 2006, I purchased a few properties hoping to rent them but, was unable to do so; I found myself paying these mortgages on my own. After several years I was no longer in the position to continue making payments and therefore, started to receive foreclosure notices. For anyone facing foreclosure, you know how frustrating and difficult it is trying to work with your lender to salvage your credit and at the same time preserve your dignity. I reside in New York, which posses many challenges because I was not able to regularly travel to North Carolina in order to maintain these properties or meet with realtors to list these properties for sale.
“In December 2009, after countless hours of internet searches and telephone conversations trying to locate a realtor in North Carolina, I was referred to Showcase Realty by GMAC Mortgage. Showcase Realty was instrumental in successfully obtaining short sale on these properties. I am extremely grateful and fully satisfied with the high level of professionalism received from the staff at Showcase Realty. I can assure you, Showcase Realty will be by your side every step of the way in assisting to find a favorable solution for your situation. In the future, if I am in the position to purchase properties in North Carolina I will not hesitate to contact Showcase Realty. I am confident in highly recommending Showcase Realty for all your real estate needs.”
Brian M., New York
For more short sale guidance, check out our Short Sale Specialist blog!
Nov 01
Agent Technology and Social Media Training Webinar Open for Registration
Register for our NRBA Agent Technology and Social Media Webinar on Nov. 15 from 2-3pm! Hosted by Nancy Braun, NRBA Master Broker of NC and Owner and Broker-in-Charge of Showcase Realty, and her effective marketing team. See flyer below for more information:
Click here to register now! https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/487866318
Oct 31
Agents Eager to Learn – HUD Workshop Photos
Our pictures have been posted from our monthly agent HUD training workshop held at Carolina Premier Bank in Ballantyne on Oct. 26th. Over 20 agents attended the training, where Nancy Braun shared her knowledge and experience on HUD programs and procedures, ways to top your competition and how to better serve your clients through the sale of a HUD home. Email us at marketing@showcaserealty.net to be notified about our upcoming agent workshops in November!
CLICK HERE TO VIEW MORE PICTURES!
Oct 11
As prices drop on Charlotte homes, sales continue to rise
In September, the amount of Charlotte-area homes sold totaled almost 2,000, which is 26% more than homes than what was sold last year. This increase in sales in not a random move for homebuyers, but an extremely smart one – sales went up as prices went down!
The price of Charlotte homes averaged about $197K, which was a 4.5% decrease in priced from August and a 6.5% decrease from last year! There couldn’t be a better time to buy!
To search for homes in Charlotte and surrounding areas in North Carolina and South Carolina, based on your specific criteria, including price range, location, size, etc. CLICK HERE!
Click here to read more about the market statistics in Charlotte.
Sep 27
Home prices in Charlotte are STILL dropping!
According to Standard & Poor’s research, home prices are continuing to drop from the levels they saw throughout 2010, even after the temporary increase in home prices during the month of July. In the study’s 20-city composite, which includes Charlotte, NC, prices rose 0.9% from June to July, but were down 4.1% when compared to July of 2010.
“All that extra buying activity…right before the tax credit deadline drove up home prices, so it makes sense that we’re still seeing a year-over-year decline,” said Ward, CEO of a real estate brokerage web site.
CLICK HERE to read more about the falling of prices in Charlotte and several other cities throughout the U.S.
Sep 20
Showcase Goes Behind the Scenes of Buying a HUD Home
Below is Showcase Realty’s BRAND NEW HUD video, which not only explains the purpose behind buying and selling HUD homes, but it also has personal interviews with those who have experienced first-hand the many benefits of purchasing a HUD property. HUD Homes are not just “distressed” homes that are sold for less, they are a way to revitalize neighborhoods and sell to those who otherwise couldn’t buy a home!
Showcase Realty from Burke Communications on Vimeo.
To learn more about HUD homes, or get expert assistance from a member of our team, go to Showcase’s HUD Homes page!
