4 Things You Will Love About The Charlotte Area .... #1 ... The WaterWhether it's Lake Norman, Mountain Island Lake or Lake Wylie, you will LOVE the FUN & SUN that surrounds the lakes and all that they offer with boating, tubing, floating & sun bathing! #2 ... The Sports TeamsWhether it's the Panthers, Checkers, Hornets or Knights or all of them, there's ALL YEAR LONG FUN! #3 ... Diverse CommunityThere is a good balance of "locals" and "transplants which has created a welcome feel to most every neighborhood in the Charlotte Area. Whether you are new to the area or a native, there is a great sense of pride in being a "Charlottean"! #4 ... Culture & The ArtsThere is plenty to do from Friday night "Art Crawls" to taking in a play at Belk Theater or attending Neighbor Theater and the PNC Mu... 11/14/2017

 You only get one chance to "Make a First Impression"There are two different types of Home Staging ... Staging an already occupied home or staging a vacant home. Each scenario are quite different in the approach and the cost but either one is definitely worth the money.Regardless of which option is right for you, this should begin at the curb! Not just the inside of the home! There have been many times where prospective home buyers didn't even want to make the effort of getting out of their car to see the inside and the pass judgement from the street! First of all there is a consultation and you should expect to pay somewhere around $100 - $350 for this consultation. Following the initial visit you can either choose to do the suggested work and changes yourself or you can hire a profess... 11/13/2017

Look at the Impact of Different Interest Rates! Here's an example that shows how interest rates directly impact the cost of the home you can afford. As you can see .... Interest Rates GREATLY impact the end result in what home you may qualify for and even the slightest increase can hugely impact your budget.Whether you are Buying or Listing your Home for Sale ... The Temple Team is able to help you with all of your Real Estate Needs! Give us a call at 704-235-3000 and check out our website at www.TheTempleTeam.com. 11/12/2017

 HAPPY VETERANS DAYFROM ... THE TEMPLE TEAM THANKS TO ALL WHO HAVE SERVED!  Are you LOOKING FOR THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS?  Do you have a HOME TO SELL?  The Temple Team can help you with all of your Real Estate Needs.  Give us a call at 704-235-3000 and visit our webstie at www.TheTempleTeam.com.    11/11/2017

 A "Real Estate Broker" is someone who has taken additional education courses beyond what is required for the "Real Estate Agent" License. To obtain a "Real Estate Brokers" License it is typically required that you have an additional three years of experience as a licensed agent in addition to taking additional courses and taking a "Brokers" exam.  It can be very beneficial to hire a "Broker" in certain situations including transactions that are more involved and/or complicated like short sales or foreclosures just to name a few.  There can be pros and cons to using a "Broker" because they are typically a lot busier and may have less time to spend with you and may be less likely to discount their commission because of their experience and knowledge but on the flip side those things will... 11/08/2017

Here are a few tips for preparing a cluttered home and getting it ready to sell! Sell, Give Away, Donate & Throw Away!It's natural to accumulate things when you are a homeowner, but when it's time to sell you have to purge, give away, donate items and throw things away.Get the home cleaned by a professionalDon't try to do it alone ... get professional help to give your home a good Deep Cleaning.Rent a Storage BuildingThere will surely things you will not want to part with so those things can go to a storage building.Take Great Pictures!Strategically take pictures from the right angle to show each room at it's best.  Are you LOOKING FOR THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS?  Do you have a HOME TO SELL?  The Temple Team can help you with all of your Real Estate Needs.  Give us a call at 704-235-3000 a... 11/05/2017

 The Temple Team has a new "Pocket Listing"! 131 Rehoboth Lane"The Point"Mooresville, NC Click HERE for a VIRTUAL TOUR! Are you LOOKING FOR THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS?  Do you have a HOME TO SELL?The Temple Team can help you with all of your Real Estate Needs.  Give us a call at 704-235-3000 and visit our website at www.TheTempleTeam.com. 11/03/2017

It's THIS WEEKEND! Saturday night going into Sunday, to be exact. And, like the old saying goes, we "Spring Forward" and "Fall Back"So ... this Sunday morning with the exception of a few areas that do not observe this tradition you will gain one extra hour of sleep!Do you know "why" we do this twice per year? It's known as "Daylight Saving Time" and it all began when Ben Franklin came up with the idea but wasn't formally observed until around World War I when the countries that were at war began setting their clocks back to save on coal usage. Things reverted back to "Daylight Standard Time" after the war during peace time but was once again observed during World War II and has been a tradition ever since.Today, more than 70 countries participate in this semi-annual tradition of "changi... 11/02/2017

 Here are a few VERY IMPORTANT things to make sure you DO NOT do while shopping for a new home and applying for a mortgage and getting pre-approval. Do NOT close credit accounts that are not being used Do NOT take out major loans Do NOT change from salary to commission Do you have a HOME TO SELL?  Are you LOOKING FOR THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS?  Give us a call! The Temple Team at 704-235-3000 and visit our website at www.TheTempleTeam.com. 10/27/2017

There are some home buyers in the market that must buy for tax purposes. During the Holiday Season there are typically less homes on the market. Less supply means less competition. Less competition means more money in your pocket.  Many people have time off during the Holidays, which increases their availability to see homes. Buyers that buy during the Holiday Season tend to be serious buyers. Buying is an emotional purchase and emotions tend to run high during the Holiday Season. Having the opportunity to work off a buyer’s emotion can work in your favor. The Holiday Season reminds many people of family. The home is the foundation of the family unit. More people become motivated to buy during the Holidays more than other time of the year. The interest rates are incredibly low, which a... 10/26/2017

ARE YOU LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL A "LUXURY HOME" in the Mooresville, Lake Norman or Charlotte Area?The Temple Team is knowledgable and experienced and specifically trained in the Luxury Home Market and are Lake Norman & Charlotte natives and can give YOU the BEST POSSIBLE REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE! CHECK THIS OUT ... 10/20/2017

It is thought among the real estate industry that nearly all home buyers make their buying decision before they even get out of the car. They either immediately fall in love or fall out of love. If they love it enough from first site they will walk through the home to validate their initial feelings.  Therefore curb appeal is very crucial.  Remember the old saying "You never get a second chance to make a first impression".  So ... what can you do to prepare your home?Look around the outside everywhere. Are the shrubs neatly trimmed? Is there fresh mulch? Is everything nicely painted? Are there any missing of faded shutters or window boxes? How's the mailbox? What about the front door? A very popular thing these days is "Outdoor Living".  Whether it's an impromtu get-together, a planned ... 10/18/2017

 JUST LISTED! 153 Ashwood LaneMooresville, NC MLS #3327784 Rare Opportunity to Own a Beautiful Three Bedroom and Two Bathroom Home Overlooking the Community Pond and in Cul-de-Sac Location. Enjoy All The Views, Wildlife and Spring Blossoms From the Enclosed, Heated and Cooled Sun Room. Large Kitchen With Oak Cabinets, Drawers Installed in Cabinets, Pull-out Trash Drawer and Breakfast Area Overlooking Pond. Neutral Decor, Move-in Condition. Master With Views. New HVAC and Water Heater (as of 12/2015). Two-Car Garage With Lots of Space and Includes Shelving.    10/17/2017

 JUST LISTED!!! 690 Normandy RoadMooresville, NC MLS #3329553  Located on Lake Norman, This Gorgeous Waterfront Property Sits on About .7 acres of Land. This Property Has a Boat Slip, Along With a Floating Dock, Which Provides Storage Space and Coverage, For Your Boat. The Upper Level of the Floating Dock is Finished and is a Great "Look-Out" Location. Soak Up the Sun, Relax, and Enjoy the Views From Anywhere on This Property.   Are you LOOKING FOR THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS?  Do you have a HOME TO SELL? The Temple Team can help you with all of your Real Estate Needs.   Give us a call at 704-235-3000 and visit our website at www.TheTempleTeam.com. 10/16/2017

Here is a QUICK & EASY List ... Open the Shutters, Shades, Blind, Curtains, etc.  Let the SUNSHINE IN!TURN ON ALL LIGHTS EVERYWHERE! MAKE IT BRIGHT & HAPPY!Clear out the clutter!! You want them to see the HOUSE not your STUFF!Have a "Focal Point" such as a Fireplace and HIGHLIGHT ITKeep your Home Clean, Dusted, Vacuumed and Smelling FreshKeep all of the Trash Cans EmptyPut away Personal ItemsStore Family Pictures - Showcase the HOUSE not GRANDPA!Remove un-necessary FurnitureHide those CORDS!! Wrap, Hide, Get Rid of EXTENSION CORDS, etc... Most of all ... HAVE A FAMILY PLAN! Sometimes you will get a showing notification with LITTLE or NO NOTICE! Keep your Home in TIP TOP CONDITION AT ALL TIMES!!!  THINK OF IT LIKE YOUR HOME GOING ON A "JOB INTERVIEW" ... YOU NEVER HAVE A 2ND CHANCE TO MA... 10/15/2017

  The "Art of Tailgating" Done Right by ...The Temple Team!!!  Are you LOOKING FOR THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS?  Do you have a HOME TO SELL?The Temple Team can help you with all of your Real Estate Needs.  Give us a call at 704-235-3000 and visit our website at www.TheTempleTeam.com.   10/13/2017

 Here are a few GREAT IDEAS for using the Seasoning that everyone is talking about!  Trader Joe's ... "Everything But The Bagel" Seasoning!  Are you LOOKING FOR THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS?  Do you have a HOME TO SELL?The Temple Team can help you with all of your Real Estate Needs.  Give us a call at 704-235-3000 and visit our website at www.TheTempleTeam.com. 10/11/2017

Moving Timeline ... Here's a handy list to help you decide when the best time for your "To Do's" ....  8 Weeks Before:Sort through the contents of your closets, drawers, cupboards, attic and basement to weed out what you don't want or deem necessary to move to another house. Hold a "Moving Sale", "Yard Sale" or Donate to charity all of your unwanted items Inventory everything of value that you plan to move with you and determine replacement values for insurance purposes. Also take pictures to help document those items Obtain estimates from several moving companies and choose one 6 Weeks Before: Finalize your real estate or rental needs If you're moving out of town, make travel arrangements and accomodations Notify your childrens schools of the move and also contact new schools for their... 10/09/2017

Are you LOOKING FOR THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS in the Lake Norman or Charlotte, NC Area?  Do you have a HOME TO SELL?The Temple Team is ready to help you with all of your Real Estate Needs.  Give us a call anytime at 704-235-3000 and visit our website at www.TheTempleTeam.com. 10/03/2017

 JUST LISTED! 130 Union Chapel DriveThe Point Trump National Golf Club CharlotteMooresville, NC MLS #3324921 Three Levels of Gorgeous Lake Norman Waterfront Living. Gourmet Kitchen With Granite Countertops, Island and Breakfast Bar, Prep Space and High-end Appliances. Finished Basement Perfect for Entertaining, Relaxing, and Extra Guest Space. Basement with Lots of Storage, Potential Wine Cellar, Exercise, Billiard, and Wet Bar. Take a Few Steps Outside to Your Boat Slip. Sit Back, Relax and Enjoy the Views of Lake Norman From Any of the Three Levels of the Covered Terrace, Expanding the Length of the House. Office and Master Suite on Main Level and MORE!   10/02/2017