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Charlotte, NC Real Estate Brokerage Uses Foreclosures to ‘Pay It Forward’

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nancy Braun, Owner & Broker-In-Charge 704-889-5600 info@showcaserealty.net Local Real Estate Brokerage Uses Foreclosures to ‘Pay It Forward’ Showcase Realty partners with the national REO4Kids effort to raise money for children’s charities through the sale of REO properties. CHARLOTTE, NC (October 18, 2010) – Nancy Braun, Owner and Broker of Showcase Realty, LLC, …

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Charlotte Home Prices Drop, US Existing Home Sales Jump

According to the Charlotte Business Journal, Charlotte-area home prices drop 3.4% and existing US home sales jump 10%. The following are two excerpts from articles about each of these subjects: Charlotte-area home prices drop 3.4% “Homes prices in the Charlotte market fell 3.4 percent in August from a year earlier, according to the Standard & …

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What You Need to Know About HUD Homes -AND- Why They Are So Affordable

Showcase Realty has recently acquired the honor of being one of the few brokerages able to list HUD Homes in the Charlotte, NC Metro and surrounding areas. The following is a quick helpful explanation of HUD Homes from the US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development: What is a HUD Home? A HUD Home may …

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Existing Home Sales Plummet Across the U.S

With the expiration of the tax credit, home sales have been dropping sharply around the nation. Experts reported that “Completed transactions of single-family homes, townhouses, condominiums and co-ops dropped 25.5 percent in July from the year-earlier total, falling to the lowest level since 1999.” Smart investors stand to make a killing during this economic downturn. …

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How the Greek Debt Crisis may benefit homeowners

Charlotte home for sale and greek debt crisis

The recent debt crisis in Greece has wreaked havoc on the markets, and many are concerned that the problems in Greece could spread to other European countries including Spain and Portugal.  This has resulted in a flight to safety, as investors look to reduce risk by finding more stable investments. One of the few positives …

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Using a Mortgage Loan Calculator

calculate the value of Charlotte Homes with this mortgage calculator

So you are interested in a Charlotte home for sale, and ready to begin house hunting.  But before you apply for a mortgage loan, it’s important to determine the potential cost of your home. One feature of our website is a mortgage calculator that allows homebuyers to calculate the cost of a mortgage so you …

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How to Buy a Home with Little Money Down

If someone told you that you could buy a home with little money down, would you believe them? Perhaps you should reconsider. Buying a home with little money down can be a possibility with some help and a little planning. Here are some options to consider: 1) Buying a home with a “seller carry back” …

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Homebuyer Tax Credit

If you are considering buying a home in Charlotte, now is a great time. Why? The homebuyer tax credit for first-time buyers has been extended until April 30, 2010. What does this mean for homeowners? Here are the basics:

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Working with Charlotte Realtors

If you are looking at the purchase of a home in the Charlotte, NC area, it is advisable to get some expert help to secure a good deal. You wouldn’t go to a plumber for legal representation, so why not work with local expert Charlotte realtors to help you find the home of your dreams. …

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