April 2017 Petit Home Team Newsletter

April 2017 Petit Home Team Newsletter

1. Petit Home Team NEWS

2. Natural Spring Cleaning For A Healthy Home

3. Just Listed/Sold Properties

4. How to obtain a NC Real Estate licence

1. Petit Home Team NEWS

 Wrestling season has come to an end and what a great 6 month ride it was! Tripp and Nolan participated in the final tournament of the season. The NC Rookie AAU State tournament was held at Concord Arena and both boys came home with GOLD hardware. Coach Pepere and myself have truly enjoyed coaching and watching every single one of the boys work hard. They cheer loud for one other when the other is wrestling. I usually have to hold them back to the side of the mat! Now we are on to softball season with my daughter's 10U team. 

Go Red Sox!

2. Natural Spring Cleaning For A Healthy Home

1. Brighten your sink by squeezing some lemon juice in the kitchen sink and sprinkle with baking soda. Scrub with a brush to make it shiny and germ free.
2. Make a window cleaner by putting vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Add some essential oils such as lemon or orange to make it smell like citrus and clean as usual but without the toxins.
3. You can also use the mixture above to spray in your refrigerator or microwave as an antibacterial spray. Just spray and wipe.
4. Clean those coffee/tea stained mugs by diluting some baking soda in your mugs with warm water. Let sit for 20 minutes or so, scrub and rinse to remove stains.
5. Mix baking soda with some dish soap (natural of course) and a few drops of tea tree to make a scrub to clean the bathrooms. There are many ways to clean our homes naturally which are much healthier for us and our families then the old fashion way.
6. Use liquid castile soap and baking soda to make a soft scrub for bathtubs and bathroom sinks.
7. Wash all the blankets and curtains using your own homemade laundry soap recipe that you can start by grating a bar of castile soap in front of the television.
8. Clean all your wooden surfaces using a liquid castile soap wooden surface cleaner that is a great alternative to traditional Pine Sol or Pledge.
9. Break out the baking soda to clean your toilet or absorb odors in trashcans and on carpets.
10. The most important spring cleaning hack of them all is to open your windows while cleaning! Even with green cleaners, indoor air is effected by cleaning products, so you want to release the build up of VOCs and scents!

3.Just Listed/Sold properties

817 N. Race St, Statesville NC

$274,900

Truly unique opportunity! Choose your builder and your own decor to complete this gorgeous 4 bd/5 bath colonial home in the heart of Statesville. Or, work with the owner/builder who is willing to complete the home of your dreams!!This home features a master on the 1st or second floor; in all 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths with all the bells and whistles! Completed renovations include new landscaping, electrical, windows, stone foundation, and a 2600 sf. addition. The home is now, 4100 sq ft.

162 Twin Lakes Drive, Statesville NC

$429,900

Spectacular WATERFRONT home in Fort Dobbs Farms!Grand foyer entrance welcomes you into granite kitchen w/hardwood floors.Formal Dining area and granite kitchen island.French doors open to back deck overlooking LAKE. Sunken living room w/trey ceilings and fire-placed sitting area.2nd floor offers master suite bedroom w/walk in closet,master bathroom and outside porch.Loft provides family room/sitting area.Third floor BR w/full bath.Add'l features 2 car garage,storage in BASEMENT and 2 acre lot!

http://www.tourfactory.com/1756419

8803 Samara Ct, Charlotte NC

SOLD for $160,000

112 Haley Ct, Mooresville NC

SOLD for $375,000

4.How to obtain a NC Real Estate license

The process for obtaining a license by examination is:

1. Applicant completes required real estate course or otherwise satisfies pre-license requirements.
2. Applicant files application form and fee with Commission, either online or in paper form.
3. Commission determines applicant's eligibility for licensing examination and sends qualified applicants a notice of examination eligibility.
4. Applicant contacts testing service to pay examination fee and schedule examination.
5. After applicant passes the examination, Commission determines whether applicant possesses the requisite “character” for licensure.
6. Commission issues license to qualified applicant.

Additional Information

Real Estate Licensing in North Carolina can be viewed here.

The North Carolina Real Estate Manual is available for online purchase

The North Carolina Real Estate License Law and Commission Rules (including the Trust Account Guidelines and Comments on the Law and Rules) is available for online purchase. 

A list of Commission-approved schools offering real estate pre-licensing and post-licensing courses is available. 

       

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March 2017 Petit Home Team Newsletter

March 2017 Petit Home Team Newsletter

1. Petit Home Team NEWS

2. Top real estate trends for 2017

3. Just Listed/Sold properties

4. Knights Baseball is ready for 30th season

1. Petit Home Team NEWS

There are very few things in today's market place that are of high quality anymore.  In real estate, the Petit Home Team strives to offer the highest quality service to our clients. We only want to associate with the best and that is why we are partnering with Cutco to supply our clients with memorable closing gifts.

If you are not familiar with Cutco, it is the world's finest kitchen cutlery.  They are made in the U.S.A., with a Forever Guarantee, which includes FREE sharpening for life.  We hope you will enjoy using them with your friends and family for years to come.

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We are truly grateful for your efforts to build our business. We are looking forward to helping you build a beautiful set of Cutco in 2017!

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Rob and Bob Petit 

2. Top real estate trends for 2017

A. Mortgage rates will increase

Following the housing market crash, mortgage rates remained at record lows for years. However, that's finally starting to change.

Rates are climbing now and are expected to keep doing so next year, with the Federal Reserve indicating that three more increases to its benchmark rate are coming in 2017.

As a buyer or seller, this essentially points to acting sooner rather than later if you're intending to do a transaction next year. Rates will get higher as we go through the year, and inventory is not going to improve. So winter or early spring will be more advantageous than waiting for late spring or early summer, when most buyers emerge.

B. Demand for Housing Could Heat Up

According to the National Association of Realtors, we could see an uptick in the demand for properties in 2017. Specifically, the National Association of Realtors is predicting that existing home sales will top 6 million in 2017, which is similar to forecasts from the Mortgage Bankers' Association, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

The increased push for housing may be driven in part by a growing number of millennials who are venturing into home-ownership for the first time. In addition to purchasing single-family homes, younger buyers may buy condos as well.

C. More Millennial Buyers May Head to the Suburbs

While big cities are still popular among young adults, many millennials are interested in living in suburban areas. Research shows that 47% of millennial homeowners have opted to buy houses in the suburbs, largely due to the lower cost of living that it entails. The amenities that many suburban areas offer are also appealing, even if it means that homeowners have a longer commute.This trend could be good news for suburban homeowners who are planning to put their homes on the market in 2017. For buyers, the primary advantage of choosing the suburbs over the city is the ability to stretch their budgets. For example, $325,000 may buy you a three-bedroom home in the 'burbs versus a one-bedroom studio in the city.

D. Homeowners Could See Their Equity Rise

While the National Association of Realtors is projecting a slowdown in home prices, other housing industry experts are taking a different stance. CoreLogic, for example, is forecasting a price increase of 5.2% through September 2017. If home prices increase at that rate or close to it, some homeowners could see their home equity rise.Having more equity in your home is a plus if you're hoping to sell your home. The more equity you've built up in your property, the more you stand to make if you decide to sell your house. If you're refinancing to pull equity out of your home for a major renovation, a higher equity value will give you more borrowing power.

E. Supply May Shrink in Some Cities

Despite rising demand, available housing may be sluggish in certain markets. According to the National Association of Realtors, the number of available properties declined by 4.2% between 2015 and May 2016. Currently, inventory is down by an average of 11% (year over year) in the top 100 major metro markets. That's not expected to change much in 2017, which means buyers could face more competition as they attempt to purchase homes.

3.Just Listed/Sold properties

8803 Samara Court, Charlotte NC 28269

$165,000

Under Contract in 1 Day!

514 Riviera Drive, Salisbury NC 28144

$45,000

New Price on a ready to build lot on the Golf Course!! Very large lot, fully cleared and ready to build your dream home!Golf Course view in The Crescent Grande neighborhood of Salisbury, NC. 53,579 Lot Sq Feet to build your custom home. Bring your own builder to customize or ask us for more details. Make an offer!

New Construction coming SOON (March 4th)
1824 Island Ford Rd, Statesville NC

$305,000

4.Knights Reveal Full 2017 Promotional Lineup for Historic 30th Season

(UPTOWN CHARLOTTE, NC) -- Legendary baseball players, retro giveaways, memorable theme nights, and historic tributes to 125 years of Charlotte baseball history, highlight the Charlotte Knights promotional schedule for the 2017 -- the team's 30th season under the Knights' name. Charlotte will kick off its fourth season at BB&T Ballpark with Opening Knight at 7:05 p.m. on Thursday, April 6th against the Norfolk Tides.

Back by popular demand, all Thursday games at BB&T Ballpark, including Opening Knight, will feature $3 domestic drafts and $1 small sodas for Thirsty Thursdays ™ presented by Ink N Ivy. A number of other Knightly Promotions return to the schedule, including Friday Night Fireworks presented by BB&T and News Talk 1110 WBT, and Sunbelt Sundays presented by Sunbelt Rentals with post-game Kids Run the Bases. The Knights will light up the sky with post-game fireworks on 15 occasions this season.

New for 2017, the Knights will host All-American Mondays at the ballpark at all eight Monday home games. At three Monday contests, fans can bring their dogs out for Bark in the Ballpark on May 15, June 26, and August 28th. The Knights will also wear All-American uniforms on three Mondays (May 29, July 3, & September 4), and offer $1 Sahlen's Hot Dogs to fans on another three Mondays (May 29th, June 5, and July 24th).

Baseball in Charlotte dates back to 1892 and, throughout the 2017 season, the Knights will honor 125 years of baseball history in Charlotte. At all 10 Tuesday home games this year, the Knights will host Turnback Tuesdays and feature a theme dedicated to Charlotte's rich baseball history at each game. On the first Tuesday game of the season (April 18th), the Knights will host a Negro League Tribute Night and welcome seven Negro League legends to the ballpark. All Knights players will wear #42 to honor Robinson, who broke baseball's color barrier in 1947 -- 70 years ago this season. At the remaining nine Tuesday games, the Knights will wear retro 1990 jerseys. Additional Turnback Tuesday games, including a Tribute to Women in Baseball (June 13th), will be listed online at CharlotteKnights.com.

Fans can expect to meet legendary baseball players at BB&T Ballpark this season as part of the 2017 Celeb Series presented by Harris Teeter & Gain. On five occasions this year, the Knights will welcome players such as Luis Tiant (April 18), Tony Oliva (May 16), Brian Jordan (June 14), Bucky Dent (June 28), and Mustache Bash with Jack Morris (August 16) presented by Shear Excellence. Along with these baseball legends, the Knights will also welcome legends of softball and professional wrestling. On June 7, baseball, professional wrestling, and royalty come together as WWE Hall of Famer Jerry "The King" Lawler will meet and greet fans on Royalty Knight. On Sunday, July 30th, the Knights will host a Salute to Softball Night with a pre-game performance from the Long Haul Bombers. On Sunday, September 3rd, WWE Hall of Famers, the Rock N Roll Express, will headline the 2nd Annual Crockett Foundation Night.

Collectible giveaways this season include a unique Charlotte Knights Wiffle Bat & Ball to the first 2,000 kids courtesy of Kellogg's & Harris Teeter (April 23), a Homer The Dragon Jedi Knights bobblehead to the first 3,000 fans courtesy of BB&T (May 4), a Pink Baseball at the 12th Annual Pink Knights game to the first 2,000 ladies courtesy of Charlotte Radiology and Belk (May 6), a 125th Anniversary Charlotte Baseball Poster to the first 2,000 fans (June 6), a Stadium Replica of Griffith/Crockett Park to the first 2,500 fans courtesy of BB&T (June 27), and a 1988 Knights Retro Youth Jersey to the first 1,500 kids courtesy of Carolinas Health Care System (July 25). On Saturday, July 29th, the Knights will give away a cruise presented by AAA Travel & Carnival Cruise.

Additional theme nights on the schedule this season include, "A Salute to the Queen City Night" on June 17 and a "Carolina BBQ Battle Royale Night" on July 15th. More details on those nights to follow. For a full list of the 2017 Charlotte Knights promotional schedule, including photos, please visit the team's official website at www.CharlotteKnights.com. Tickets for all games at BB&T Ballpark this season, including the WBT SkyShow on July 4th featuring Team USA hosting the Cuban National Team, will go on sale starting at 10:00 a.m. at BB&T Ballpark on Saturday, February 25. Tickets will then go on sale online at www.CharlotteKnights.com and by phone at 704-274-8282 at 12 noon on February 25. Fans can also purchase tickets for all five games in the 2017 Charlotte Knights Collegiate Baseball Series. Tradition Never Ends.

       

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February 2017 Petit Home Team Newsletter

February 2017 Petit Home Team Newsletter

1. Petit Home Team NEWS

2. Help Clients Avoid House-Hunting Drama

3. Just Listed/Sold properties

4. Super Bowl LI Party Ideas (Go Patriots!)

1. Petit Home Team NEWS

The Mooresville Recreation wrestling season has come to an end after a very successful year! This team consisted of several first year and beginner wrestlers, many learning the sport for the first time. You would have never known it by the way these kids worked out at practice! Every weekend during the matches, you would notice a big improvement made by each of our kids. This team was very much ready for our last match on January 21st, which was the end of season tournament. A fantastic showing by each and every wrestler! The entire team wrestled tough and we ended up having 3 Gold, 8 silver and 3 Bronze medals. Coach Pepere and myself enjoyed being around a bunch of special kids. Their hard work and willingness to learn, made this a special winning season!

2. Help Clients Avoid House-Hunting Drama

Moving is one of the most rewarding, but also one of the most stressful situations that a person can go through. To make the house-hunt a little less stressful, real estate pros offer the following tips:

1. Determine what you want upfront, and stick to that criteria.

What are your non-negotiable items? What location do you desire? What educational opportunities are important? What do you want your daily commute to be? And what price are you willing to pay? “The first step to avoid house hunting drama is to really sit back and think about what is most important to you. This will narrow down your scope so you are not looking at hundreds of homes, just the ones that fit in your criteria. … Looking in an area that’s not going to provide the home type that you want is going to cause frustration.”

2. Get pre-approved for a mortgage.

Avoid delays once you do find a home by getting your loan pre-approved. “If there is any issue, it is identified early on in the process and not the moment that you’re trying to submit a contract on the property. Also, you’ll know your numbers and how much to expect on a monthly payment to make sure you’re house-shopping within your price range.

3. Communicate.

Share with your real estate agent the biggest stresses and fears you have in the home-buying process. “The more open the client is with the agent, the less drama is going to present itself in the transaction. You have to trust your agent and relate to them as a confidant, as an ally.”

4. Don’t linger too long.

Procrastination causes drama. For home buyers on a deadline, professionals recommend beginning four to six months ahead of time to start learning more about the market. Plus, with mortgage rates forecasted to move higher this year, buyers who wait too long may find what they can afford lessen. Have the right expectations, or else you’re setting yourself up for frustration.

3. Just Listed/Sold Properties

19740 Feriba Place #0, Cornelius NC 28031

$134,000

Fantastic 1st floor condo for sale with awesome location in Cornelius! Located across the street from booming developments in Antiquity.Private entrance leads into tiled kitchen with bar/counter top. Unique glass cabinets and tile back-splash give distinct character to the home. Hardwood laminate floors in living rm w/electric fireplace heater. 2 large bedrooms w/ carpets and closets.Master bathroom has huge tub!First floor laundry room in hallway.Condo development has wonderful pool!Call today!

http://www.tourfactory.com/1701785

112 Haley Court, Mooresville NC 28115

$399,900

Spectacular all brick Ranch home sitting on almost 2 acres of land in desirable Mooresville,with a 5 car garage!Cul-de-sac location in Serene Lake,features huge yard,detached garage/workshop,back deck.Stone porch entrance welcomes you into foyer w/hardwood floors throughout.Granite kitchen w/tile back splash and stainless appliances.Kitchen sun room overlooks yard.Stone fireplace in living rm w/vaulted ceilings and walkout to deck.Hardwood floors in dining rm and extra wide hallways.Call today!!

http://www.tourfactory.com/1701734

153 Settlers Haven Road, Cleveland NC 27013

$207,000

SOLD

132 Mangum Circle #213, Mooresville NC 28117

$118,000

SOLD

4. Super Bowl LI Party Ideas

The Super Bowl is no longer just a game to watch on TV. It is now a full event that many people look forward to all year long! No matter how well you organize your invitations, menu, and decorations, you still need some fun and exciting games for your guests to play during the game. Here are some awesome Super Bowl party game ideas to include at your event:

Pre-Game Football Game: There is no better way to get your guests’ blood pumping before the Super Bowl than with a friendly game of touch football. When your guests RSVP, find out if they are interested in playing, and if so inform them to arrive a few hours early to the Super Bowl party. Once everyone arrives, split the guests into two teams and start playing. The winning team gets bragging rights for the rest of the day!

• Rate the Commercials: The commercials shown during the Super Bowl are often as exciting as the game! Companies pay top dollar to have their ads shown at key times during the game. Make a fun game out of ranking the best and worst commercials. Have guests write down their favorites and at the end of the game tally the votes to find out which commercials were the greatest and which were the lamest.

• Pick-a-Player: Before the game starts, have all of your guests put in $1, $5, or $10, based on how large you want your pool. Put the names of all of the key players on both teams into a hat. Have each guest draw out a name. At the end of the game, whoever’s player is named MVP wins the pot! If your party is on the smaller side, put the most popular players names into the pool to ensure that the MVP will be chosen.

• Pass the Cup: This is a classic Super Bowl party game to play. Hand one guest an empty cup and have them put a dollar into it. The person has to name a football play, like field goal. The cup keeps getting passed with each person adding a dollar to it. The cup continues to get passed until a field goal is scored and the person holding the cup wins the money! Whoever is holding the cup can make the rule so you can switch it up during the game with touch downs, first downs, etc.

When you plan your Super Bowl party games, make sure to think of the games ahead of time and which ones you want to incorporate into the party. You might also want to let guests know which games will be played so they can be prepared. Some people, for example, don't always carry cash so if you're having a pool, they'll want to know.

Also, between the excitement of the Super Bowl and the games your guests will be playing, things can sometimes get a bit rowdy. Protect your tables and furniture from unnecessary accidents. Clear everything that you don’t need off of the table and put out plenty of coasters for drinks. You should also have napkins and paper towels in close reach for quick cleanups of spills!

GO PATRIOTS!!

       

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January 2017 Petit Home Team Newsletter

January 2017 Petit Home Team Newsletter

1. Petit Home Team NEWS

2. New Year’s Resolutions for Real Estate Clients

3. Just Listed/Sold properties

4. Davidson College Was Ranked The #1 Best School In The South by Forbes Magazine

1. Petit Home Team NEWS

Santa Clause was very good to the Petit Jr family this year as he surprised us with a week long trip to Walt Disney and Sea World! What a wonderful gift, especially because it was a complete surprise for our 3 children. We spent the days adventuring to each of the Disney parks and taking in all the spectacular sites. We also found out that our kids are not scared of roller coasters...at all! The trip was topped off with a New Years Eve celebration featuring fire works that lite up the entire sky! God Bless you and your family in 2017.

2.New Year’s Resolutions for Real Estate Clients

1. Declutter Your Home – Your clients might want to save this for spring, but why not start their efforts in January? This is an especially great time after the slue of Christmas gifts that they have received. Plus, if they plan to sell their home, it will make selling the house and moving that much easier. Let them know to start small and go room by room, designating areas for donations, things to be fixed and things to sell. The sooner they start, the better they’ll feel!
2. Create a Safe Home – If your clients have kids (or even if they don’t!), then making their homes safer all around is a great resolution to make. Have them commit to a regular safety maintenance schedule by checking smoke and carbon monoxide alarms monthly, ensuring they have fire extinguishers and preparing the family for emergencies such as weather disasters and fire. They should replenish emergency kits, bottled water and non-perishable food items throughout the year, too.
3. Invest in Smart Technology – Some clients may have just missed the boat on making their homes safe when they bought their homes, but it’s never too late. Some ways to make homes “smarter”? Smart home hubs like Amazon Echo, security video monitors like Ring and smart thermostats like Nest.
4. Consider Refinancing – Encourage clients to decrease their payments or lock in a low fixed mortgage rate through refinancing. Shopping around for the best rates is a great way to find the lowest one that works for you.
5. Make Your Home Greener – Change bulbs to energy-efficient ones. This will also help your clients save money. Another way to be greener is to clean the house with reusable cloths or old, clean rags versus wasteful paper towels (which they can use for especially dirty messes).

These five tips can help us be better homeowners and prepared sellers when the time comes!

3. Just Listed/Sold Properties

115 Tilton Drive, Mooresville NC 28115

$240,000

SOLD

1088 Paddock Circle, Rockwell NC 28138

$293,000

SOLD

4. Davidson College Was Ranked The #1 Best School In The South by Forbes Magazine

Davidson College was named the best school in the south and the 25th best college in America – narrowly losing to Boston College (#22).Located 20 miles north of Charlotte, NC, Davidson College is a small, private liberal arts college. Founded by the Presbyterians of North Carolina in 1837, Davidson has produced 23 Rhodes Scholars, four governors and reigning NBA MVP Steph Curry. The school offers 26 majors and 17 minors with interdisciplinary studies and six pre-professional programs. The Davidson Honor Code, which celebrated its 100th birthday in 2010, is highly valued at the college, and the entire freshman class gathers at the beginning of each school year to sign the Honor Code, which enables students to have take-home tests and un-proctored final exams. The Davidson Trust enabled Davidson to become the first liberal arts college to become loan-free, replacing loans with grants in all of its financial aid packages. International programs are prevalent at Davidson, as 80% of students engage in some sort of program abroad before graduating. The Davidson Wildcats compete in Division I athletics, and its club croquet team has three national championships since 2007.

Davidson College

At a Glance

Student Population: 1,770

Undergraduate Population: 1,770

Student to Faculty Ratio^a: 10

Total Annual Cost^c: $62,894

In-State Tuition^c: $46,966

Out-of-State Tuition^c: $46,966

Percent on Financial Aid^d: 64%

Average Grant Aid Received (FT/First-Time): $33,308

Percent Admitted^e: 22%

SAT Composite Range^f: 1230-1440

ACT Composite Range^f: 2

       

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