Friday, September 2, 2016

September 2016 Petit Home Team Newsletter



September 2016 Petit Home Team Newsletter

1. Petit Home Team NEWS

2. What Does Home Insurance Cover?

3. Just Listed/Sold properties

4. Labor Day Parade in Charlotte


1. Petit Home Team NEWS

The Star Spangled Banner


Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn's early light,

What so proudly we hail'd at the twilight's last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro' the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watch'd, were so gallantly streaming?
And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof thro' the night that our flag was still there.
O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

2.What Does Home Insurance Cover?


Most home insurance policies will cover both the home and the contents inside of it, as well as structures on your property like a garage or shed. It will also usually cover living expenses should the home be uninhabitable for a time. All home buyers should understand the major types of insurance. Getting the necessary home insurance for first time buyers is a must!

Liability

Home Insurance What You Need to Know. Liability coverage helps pay for injuries that happen on your property, like if a neighbor slips and falls on your driveway while helping you shovel snow, or a visitor falls on a slippery floor inside the house. It should help cover the costs of medical care and funeral expenses if there are any. It should also cover your legal fees if someone sues.

Structure

There are so many ways that your home can become damaged. Storms, wind, fire, etc. Your insurance should cover the cost of rebuilding the home after such damage, as long as the source of the damage is covered by the policy. You want to purchase insurance that will completely cover the cost of rebuilding your home. 


Contents

Usually if the structure of your home is damaged, at least some of the things inside the home are damaged as well. Contents coverage will most likely range from 50 to 70 percent of the coverage you have for the structure. If you have unusually valuable possessions, you may need to get additional insurance to cover the cost of their replacement.

Living expenses
If your home is unlivable, you will need to pay for food and lodging while it is repaired. Living expenses will cover these costs. The amount of coverage will vary, so make sure the coverage you purchase is enough to take care of you and all your family members if necessary.
Additional structures
If you have additional structures on your property, like a workshop, garage or shed, you will need coverage for those structures. Some policies will automatically cover basic structures like a shed, but if you have any sort of specialized structures that are especially valuable, make sure to verify that they will be covered.

3. Just listed/Sold properties

16628 Belle Isle Drive, Cornelius NC 28031

$1,600,000

https://vimeo.com/179539982

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Spectacular Lake Norman estate with gorgeous BIG water views.Huge .73 acre lot with an abundance of shoreline,dock with 2 spaces for boats,concrete boat ramp and outdoor entertaining area.Water views from all rooms of the house.Tiled entry foyer opens to kitchen w/wrap around counters,formal dining rm and family rm.Cathedral ceilings, stone fireplace and wall of windows overlooking the lake!2nd floor loft used as office/den.First floor master suite.One of the greatest sunsets you will ever see!



153 Settlers Haven Road, Cleveland NC 27013

$238,000


Nestled in the woods, this contemporary home sits on a 5 acre tract of land with a stream. The upper master suite has a covered balcony with vaulted ceilings. Main floor has a dining room off the kitchen, a great room with gas log fireplace, 2 bedrooms, full bath. Gorgeous hardwoods on the main with a wrap around porch. Finished basement with family room and a wood burning fireplace. The basement could be converted to a small apartment (laundry/bathroom hook ups installed). Motivated Seller!!


3088 Champion Lane, Concord NC 28025

$109,900

SOLD


137 Donsdale Drive #4, Statesville NC 28626

$17,000

SOLD

102 Caribou Drive, Statesville NC 28625

$154,000

SOLD


312 Minitree Lane, Charlotte NC 28214

$225,000

SOLD


117 Collenton Lane, Mooresville NC 28115

$1,450

Rented 


4. Labor Day Parade in Charlotte

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  • Celebrate the American worker at Charlotte’s 17th annual Labor Day Parade on Monday, September 5th, 2016. The parade will start at the Hal Marshall Center, 701 North Tryon Street, at 11:00 a.m., and will proceed down Tryon Street, past the square, turning left onto 3rd Street, and ending up at College and 3rd Street. The parade features labor union floats, vehicles, marchers, political candidates, stepping groups, bands, car clubs, beauty queens and community groups.


       

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Thursday, August 4, 2016

August 2016 Petit Home Team Newsletter




August 2016 Petit Home Team Newsletter

1. Petit Home Team NEWS

2. Beyond The Inspector

3. Just Listed/Sold properties

4. Rio Olympic Schedules for Every Sport


1. Petit Home Team NEWS

Coast Guard Birthday 2016: 226 Years

THE COAST GUARD TURNS 226

The Coast Guard Turns 221
The Coast Guard celebrates its 226th birthday in August this year. The Coast Guard is one of America's five armed forces and traces its founding to Aug. 4, 1790, when the first Congress authorized the construction of 10 vessels to enforce tariff and trade laws, prevent smuggling, and protect the collection of federal revenue. Responsibilities added over the years included humanitarian duties such as aiding mariners in distress.
The service received its present name in 1915 when the Revenue Cutter Service merged with the U.S. Life-Saving Service to form a single maritime service dedicated to the safety of life at sea and enforcing the nation's maritime laws.
The Coast Guard is a multi-mission, maritime, military service and the smallest of the five Armed Services. Its mission is to protect the public, the environment and U.S. economic interests in the nation's waterways, along the coast, on international waters, or in any maritime region as required to support national security.

2. Beyond The Inspector





3. Just Listed/Sold properties


124 Live Oak Lane, Mooresville NC 28115

$275,000

Spectacular 5.63 acre lot for sale in desirable Mooresville! Country setting location with 2500 square foot workshop/garage already built. Long, sloping driveway continues away from the road which gives this lot a ton of privacy. Do not miss your opportunity to build your dream home. Bring your own builder.


218 Regency Road, Mooresville NC 28117

$75,000

Awesome half acre lot for sale in desirable location in Mooresville! Neighborhood surroundings include other nice homes. Property is situated on the corner of Regency Rd and Hazelton Loop. Enjoy water views of Lake Norman directly across the street. Don't miss the opportunity to build your home today! Bring your own builder.


3217 Roberta Farms Court SW, Concord NC 28027

$198,000

SOLD


3040 Chelwood Drive NW, Concord NC 28027

$325,000

SOLD


202 Ridge Creek Court, Salisbury NC 28147

$242,000

SOLD



117 Collenton Lane, Mooresville NC 28115

$1,450

RENTED


4. Rio Olympic Schedules for Every Sport



NBC Universal will air or live stream every event of the Rio Olympics, with competition starting Aug. 3, the Opening Ceremony on Aug. 5 and medal events beginning Aug. 6.
The 6,755 total hours of coverage beats the 5,535 hours from the 2012 London Games.
Of those hours, 260.5 will be on NBC. On most days, primetime broadcasts will be 8 p.m.-midnight ET/PT, daytime from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. ET/PT, late night from 12:35-1:35 a.m. ET/PT and replays from 1:35-4:30 a.m. ET/PT.
Olympic Talk will provide timely updates on the biggest news during the Games. NBCOlympics.com will provide additional coverage, including all live streams.
Here is the complete, daily schedule for every sport at the Rio Olympics:

Archery — SCHEDULE
Badminton — SCHEDULE
Basketball — SCHEDULE
Beach Volleyball — SCHEDULE
Boxing — SCHEDULE
Canoe/Kayak — SCHEDULE
Cycling — SCHEDULE
Diving — SCHEDULE
Equestrian — SCHEDULE
Fencing — SCHEDULE
Field Hockey — SCHEDULE
Golf — SCHEDULE
Gymnastics — SCHEDULE
Handball — SCHEDULE
Judo — SCHEDULE
Modern Pentathlon — SCHEDULE
Rowing — SCHEDULE
Rugby — SCHEDULE
Sailing — SCHEDULE
Shooting — SCHEDULE
Soccer — SCHEDULE
Swimming — SCHEDULE
Synchronized Swimming — SCHEDULE
Table Tennis — SCHEDULE
Taekwondo — SCHEDULE
Tennis — SCHEDULE
Track and Field — SCHEDULE
Triathlon — SCHEDULE
Volleyball — SCHEDULE
Water Polo — SCHEDULE
Weightlifting — SCHEDULE
Wrestling — SCHEDULE


Tuesday, July 5, 2016

July 2016 Petit Home Team Newsletter


July 2016 Petit Home Team Newsletter

1. Petit Home Team NEWS

2.  Ten Things to know when buying a house

3. Just Listed/Sold properties

4. Charlotte was ranked third best real estate market in America

1. Petit Home Team NEWS


Are you always in it, to win it? In baseball, a walk is as good as a hit, even though you are not credited with an at bat. A tie in hockey can still improve your place in the standings. A push in poker means you tie with another player and get to keep your money for that hand. All three situations you are competing to win, but a tie results in a positive outcome too. So are you always in it to win it? Or can you see past winning and losing.....
The real estate process can seem like a big game. Realtors are competing against each other to get listing appointments and listings. Sellers need to improve the curb appeal on their property because homes compete with other homes on the street. Buyers need to shop around the best mortgage rates in order to get into the best program that fits their needs. All of this happens before you even make an offer! You are not going to win them all, but we work with you so you can at least tie! It's a whole process that we guide you through in order to accomplish your goal.
Real Estate can be a very competitive game; working with the Petit Home Team gets you off the sidelines and into the game. We market your property so that the entire world can see it! We work with several lenders so that your mortgage program fits what you can afford. We deal with hundreds of buyers so that we can help them meet their goal – home ownership! Striving for Excellence!


2.Ten Things to know when buying a house

1. First things first, find a Realtor® with experience that can help you navigate the market. You may think that you can find your own listings and book showings with the seller’s real estate agent, but it is in your best interest to have a Realtor® who is working on your side alone without any conflict of interest or loyalty to the seller. Not only will it not cost you anything (the seller typically pays real estate agent fees upon closing), but you’ll know that all your bases are covered.

2. Get pre-approved for a home loan before you start looking. Many homes that go on the market will go quickly and you’ll want to put a bid in right away. Having a pre-approval will make your offer more appealing because the seller will be able to see that you are eligible for financing. Ask around for recommendations on a lender and meet with a few before deciding on one. Cover what their rates are and compare them against one another. Also beware of making any big purchases or racking up a lot of credit card debt as these things can cause your loan to be declined even after you’ve been pre-approved.

3. Don’t buy based on cosmetic appearance. Just like a granite countertop and new bathrooms can quickly reel in a buyer, pink tile in the kitchen and shag green carpet in the bathroom can be a turn off to many buyers. Don’t overlook the potential of a home based on the cosmetic appearance.

4. Get to know the neighborhood and the neighbors. Get to know the neighborhood, check out the school district, pay attention to the neighbors and the crime rate. Is there a dog next door that barks all day and night?  Drive by the home you are looking at buying during different times of the day. Pay attention to the neighbors and the activity in the neighborhood. You can even go as far as talking to the neighbors and asking questions.

5. Beware of bidding wars and know your top number. It can be so easy to get caught up in a bidding war and before you know it you’ve over-extended yourself and your budget. A house is a long term investment and you don’t want to spend the next 15-30 years making payments that are outside of your budget. Just because the bank approves you for a certain number doesn’t mean that it’s a comfortable number for YOUR budget. Know your number and stick to it.

6. Be organized and ready for a boat load of paperwork. Realtor® will help you to navigate through the sea of paperwork and interpreting all of the legal forms.

7. Find a home inspector to inspect the home before you buy. You can hire an experienced home inspector. They can uncover major issues that could save you from big expenses down the road. It can also be useful in the negotiation process. If the home requires major repairs then you can negotiate a lower price on the home or ask the seller to pay for the repairs.

8. Think ahead: “longevity in home buying”. Even though you may not have kids yet, or a dog try to think ahead to 5 years down the road or 10 years down the road and envision how the house would function for you in those situations.

9. Secrets to look for in your home buying process: There are many costs associated with owning a home that you wouldn’t consider if you were renting. These include property taxes, repairs and maintenance, utilities, home owners association dues, upgrades and renovation costs, etc. Make sure you adequately budget for these costs and can afford the mortgage PLUS these costs comfortably. 

10. Quench your emotions and go with your instinct and smarts instead. The moment you let your emotions get involved in the home buying process is the moment you will make a mistake. Try and remain objective and avoid falling in love with a place before you’ve carefully considered everything. From the structure of the home to your own budget, you need to keep emotions out of this deal and remain smart and objective. 


3. Just Listed/Sold properties



3217 Roberta Farms Court SW, Concord NC 28027

$210,000

http://www.tourfactory.com/1589585


Do not miss this home! Spectacular 4 bed,2.5 bath colonial, located in desirable Roberta Farms subdivision! Property features include hard wood floors throughout first floor, completely upgraded granite kitchen with tile back splash and center island. Dining area with windows galore letting the sun inside leads to family room with wood fireplace. Master bedroom with vaulted ceilings and plenty of closet space. Nice fenced in yard with 2 car garage. Easy access to I-485, I-85 and Charlotte Motor Speedway.




110 Aberdeen Drive, Troutman NC 28166

$179,900

http://www.tourfactory.com/1592276


Fantastic 3 bed, 2 bath ranch style home located in Aberdeen Village! Exterior home is full brick veneer, with both front and back patios. Home features include hard wood floor entry foyer, open living room/dining room with vaulted ceilings. Kitchen and dining area lead out to back yard. Large master suite with private bath and closet.Two car garage! One level living at its finest! New homes are currently being built in this neighborhood. Call today for a private showing!






135 Mossy Pond Road, Statesville NC 28677

$162,990

SOLD

3108 Bridgewick Road, Waxhaw NC 28173

$2,200

RENTED



4. Charlotte Was Ranked Third Best Real Estate Market In America


According to a recent report by PwC and the Urban Land Institute, Charlotte officially now the third-most attractive real estate market in America:

Charlotte (3). The largest city in North Carolina continues to embody many of the components of an 18-hour city that the Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2015 report introduced. Good job and population growth along with the development of urban centers continues to make the market attractive to residents. Interviewees generally feel good about the Charlotte market, although some did express concern that the concentration of the financial services industry may not offer the same level of growth as other more technologyoriented markets. Housing is the sector that has the strongest 2016 outlook in the Charlotte market. This is similar to many of the fastergrowing affordable markets in the survey. Industrial, to serve the growing local economy, and hotels, to handle growing numbers of business and leisure travelers, are the two highest-rated commercial sectors. The local view of the Charlotte market is very strong, with the only sector not scoring in the good-to-excellent range being development opportunities.

Charlotte’s rapidly growing population, strong construction presence, and booming economy are the main factors that led to the ranking.
The Charlotte region is about to see some large scale development with the new $600 million Hard Rock Casino$350 million film studio, and dozens of new high rises in Southend and Uptown.

Dallas ranked #1 and Austin #2, but the Queen City easily beat out its rival southern cities; including Atlanta (No. 5), Nashville (No. 7), and Raleigh (No. 11).