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Sold fast! Stonehaven home with basement

June 14, 2019 by Danielle Edwards

Sold fast! Stonehaven home with basement

Together with the sellers, I worked hard to prep 6016 Bismark Place for the market. As a result, this renovated home with a basement in Stonehaven sold fast for $495,000. It was only on the market for one day and had multiple offers, so I thought I’d share what we did to sell this home.

The owners spent over $200,000 making this house a home for its next owners, and it sold in the blink of an eye. In this blog post, i’m going to list the factors that made this sell successful!

6016 Bismark Place, Charlotte NC 28211-4317

Newly Renovated Home With Basement

First of all, this home was newly renovated with a basement. It was also in the highly sought-after Charlotte neighborhood of Stonehaven. Moreover, the beautiful fenced-in back yard and back lower patio with back upper-deck made this home even more attractive to buyers with pets or kids.  Lastly, the neighborhood amenities near this home made it impossible to overlook. For example, the neighborhood has multiple swim clubs, parks, seasonal festivals and more were just more icing on the cake. Keep reading for even more information on how we were able to sell this home so quickly.

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Newly Renovated

The previous owners spent almost $230,000 upgrading this house, and it was far from just another aesthetic makeover. The layout was originally outdated, so walls came down to create an open concept living space. Also, staircases were rebuilt and rooms were added to create a modern touch that makes this home live up to today’s standards.

Exterior

The yard originally had drainage issues, therefore, it was raised to become a usable flat with no issues whatsoever, which made this the perfect house for outdoor entertaining. Also, lower basement level extends onto outdoor patio, which has added surround sound. Lastly, the sellers added gutter guards and a water line in the garage for a fridge, if desired.

Interior

These days laundry rooms are a huge selling point, therefore, the laundry and utility room were completely reconfigured and sure to impress. In addition, this home’s sellers added plantation shutters, soft-close drawers and 5 Star top-of-the-line appliances. Moreover, they added solid-core doors, a telescope TV mount, custom mantle to hide cords, arched entires, USB outlets, hidden storage, wainscotting, and custom built-ins shelves.

The sellers made a ton of high quality renovations such as adding quartz countertops, marble backsplash, a giant island that’s perfect for gathering and entertaining, high-end cabinets and soft-closed drawers; as a result, each potential buyer saw the kitchen as a huge value add.

In addition to the laundry, kitchen, and layout upgrades, there are so many extra perks when it comes to this home. For instance, the stand-alone fireplace is hand-painted and full of character, with added gas inserts. In addition, you can turn the nursery into an office, studio or 5th bedroom if needed. As a result, the pros to buying this home far outweighed any potential cons.

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About the area

Stonehaven is just a stone’s throw away from some of Charlotte’s hottest neighborhoods such as Southpark, Foxcroft, and Meyers Park; therefore, this home was quick to sell!

Although the neighborhood of Stonehaven is just a few miles from Uptown Charlotte, it’s full of suburban southern charm. For example, you’ll get to enjoy a 4th of July parade in the summer, weekly social events, and a fall festival! The neighborhood is home to 2 swim & racquet clubs, in addition to multiple parks and greenways. In conclusion, because of the community charm, great location, and beautiful neighborhood, the community was a huge selling point for this home!

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For more information please contact Danielle Edwards.

Danielle Edwards

Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist

Remax Executive

704-604-2999

www.soldondanielle.com

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Millennials are buying more homes than you think

February 1, 2017 by Danielle Edwards

Millennials are buying more homes than you think

Millennial homebuyers make up 50% of housing market

By Danielle Edwards- February 2017


 

How many millennials are buying homes?

Recent research shows that 50% of homebuyers are millennials. Maybe this is due to the fact that Millennials associate owning a home with the “American Dream” more than any other generation. But even though a huge amount of the people buying homes are at an average age of about 33, millennials are delaying buying homes more so than they were back in the late 20th century.

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Buying vs. renting as a millennial

According to Zillow, Americans are renting for an average of 6 years before purchasing a home of their own, where in the 1970’s they only rented for a little over 2 years. This could be due to the fact that millennials are moving to areas in which the housing market is more expensive, and more highly sought after– like coasts, cities, and booming job markets.

Although delaying the purchase of a home may seem like a smart move, many millennials who choose to take the plunge and buy a home are saving big. A 2016 Rental Affordability Analysis shows that in 58% of US housing markets, it’s much more affordable to buy a home than to rent. Rental prices in the US are increasing much faster than wages in over half of the country.

Southeast may be the best place to buy

Millennials that are considering buying a home in the southeastern part of the country are in luck. States such as North and South Carolina all the way down to Florida are home to some of the most affordable housing in the country.

 

REMAX agent Danielle Edwards

704-604-2999

drivendanielle@gmail.com

www.soldondanielle.com

 

 

 

Contact Danielle Edwards with REMAX Executive Realty for all of your Real Estate needs!

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JUST LISTED- HOME FOR SALE IN WILLOWMERE

October 14, 2016 by Danielle Edwards

Just listed!
Home for sale in Willowmere community

3930 Manor House Drive, Charlotte NC 28270-2267

Beautiful home for sale in Willowmere in Charlotte, NC.

MLS #: 3221494
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2 full and 1 half
Total Sq. Feet: 2,641
Year Built: 2000
Price: $304,500

This beautiful home is move-in ready with and updated open floor plan and soaring ceilings with tons of natural light! The sellers have replaced and upgraded it all for you! You will love the upstairs, with all hardwood flooring, canned lighting, a loft are that would make a great office or playroom, and large bedrooms. New leaf guard gutter system and immaculate HVAC system. The location has bragging rights too!

 

Features

Downstairs master suite
Gas fireplace
Surround sound
Security system
Cathedral ceilings
Updated pen floor plan
New bamboo flooring and carpet
Stainless steel appliances
Granite countertops
Hardwood flooring upstairs
Loft area upstairs
New gutter guard system

 

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Location

This move-in ready Willowmere home is walking distance to Socrates Academy! Enjoy the nearby Siskey YMCA, a Publix, and also Char Bar Matthews.

 


RE/MAX Executive Realtor Danielle Edwards

Realtor NC/SC

 

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CONTACT DANIELLE EDWARDS

Anyone can tell you what your home is worth. Contact me and I’ll show you how to make it worth MORE. As a RE/MAX Executive Realtor here in Charlotte NC, I use our global and local database to get your home SOLD. You need to know how to make your home worth more!

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Apps to Help Sell or Buy a Charlotte Home

May 23, 2016 by Danielle Edwards

Apps to Help Sell or Buy a Charlotte Home

With the guidance from your Charlotte Real Estate agent and some of these helpful apps, you’ll sell or buy a Charlotte home with ease!

May 23, 2016– Danielle Edwards is a Charlotte, NC Realtor with RE/MAX Executive, the number one RE/MAX in the Carolinas.

Apps for Selling

MagicPlan

Together, we can create a floor plan just by snapping photos. MagicPlan works by taking photos as you walk around your house and will map out each room, creating a quality floor plan. We can add this to the listing online, or send it to potential buyers.

Apps to Sell or Buy your Charlotte Home

Hammerpoint

Sometimes, upgrading your home is a great investment and will help you sell your Charlotte home faster. Hammerpoint can provide us with detailed estimates on how much an upgrade project will cost in Charlotte. This will help us make a decision to move forward with an upgrade–or not, before signing a contract.

HomeSnap

Using HomeSnap, we can take a photo of other homes in your Charlotte neighborhood and the app will provide us with estimated values, interior photos, lot boundaries, and taxes. This app works for almost every property in the US.

Apps to Sell or Buy your Charlotte Home

Apps for buying

House Hunter

If you find it difficult to make a decision on your next Charlotte home just based on a “pros and cons” list, then this app is perfect for you. House Hunter uses a unique scoring method to help you choose your favorite house by personalizing and prioritizing your list of needs and wants in a Charlotte home.

Apps to Sell or Buy your Charlotte Home

If making a “pros and cons” list isn’t enough for you, the House Hunter app can help

Around Me

This app speaks for itself. Around Me shows you the nearest banks, grocery stores, gas stations, and restaurants around the Charlotte home you’re considering and exactly how far away they are. This will help you map out convenient routes to and from work, or learn whether or not you can stop at the grocery story on the way home from school with the kids without going out of your way.

Wikihood

If your neighborhood is in the Wikihood database, you can find some interesting information about the neighborhood culture, history, and local businesses.

As a Charlotte Real Estate Agent, of course I can tell you the best shops and restaurants near your home, information about your neighborhood, or help you make a decision on which house is a great fit for you. These apps will help us reinforce each decision in the selling or buying process, and will give you peace of mind as you learn more about your own home, your dream home, and what you want in a home.

Home Scouting

Home Scouting AppReliable real estate app that connects with your Realtor Danielle Edwards.  To access is easy!  Just download  “Home Scouting” from your app store and use Danielle’s cell phone as your VIP code- 7046042999.

 

 

 

 


RE/MAX Executive Realtor Danielle Edwards

Realtor NC/SC

 

704-604-2999

www.soldondanielle.com

email: drivendanielle@gmail.com

Follow me on Facebook.com/soldondanielle

 

 

CONTACT DANIELLE EDWARDS

Anyone can tell you what your home is worth. Contact me and I’ll show you how to make it worth MORE. As a RE/MAX Executive Realtor here in Charlotte NC, I use our global and local database to get your home SOLD. You need to know how to make your home worth more!

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Cost-Effective Curb Appeal Projects

April 19, 2016 by Danielle Edwards

Cost-effective curb appeal projects for your home

Cost-effective curb appeal projects that won’t break the bank

April, 2016– Danielle Edwards is a Charlotte, NC Realtor with RE/MAX Executive, the number one RE/MAX in the Carolinas.

Fix up the exterior of your newly purchased home without emptying your wallet, or get your home in shape to sell without having to hire anyone to do the work for you. Sometimes all it takes is cleaning things up a bit, adding a few accents, or hiding unsightly items in your front yard. Below are some DIY ideas on how to make the most out of your home with just a few cost-effective curb appeal projects.

1. Update your garage door

Even if the exterior of your home is well-maintained or new, a dirty or drab garage door could take away from your home’s curb appeal. This cost-effective curb appeal project will help you transform your home, just by adding some paint or a few pieces of hardware.

  • Option One: Add some gel stain to make your garage door look like it’s made out of beautiful wood. You can even re-stain your front door to match. Learn how here.Cost-effective curb appeal projects

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Option Two: Add brackets to your garage door to add some character. This can be done for as little as $10! Click here for a tutorial.
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2. Dress up your foundation

If the foundation of your home is less-than-appealing, it’s an easy fix! Simply add some stone to the foundation to add some curb appeal, plant some shrubs, or add stucco. All 3 can be done for a low price. You can find more foundation-improvement ideas for added curb appeal here.

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3. Update your mailbox

Your mailbox is the first thing people see from the road. Ditch the tiny black mailbox on a stick and add some stone and elegant numbers to the front instead. This can be accomplished in about a day, and is less expensive than buying a brand new mailbox! To add some extra pizzazz, plant some flowers at the base.

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4. Hide eye sores like trashcans, hoses, and hardware.

When you look at homes in magazines or on Pinterest, chances are the photos don’t include the every day items that most homeowners need. Make your home look catalogue-worthy by hiding these items and adding some curb appeal! Here are some ideas to get your started:

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5. Add or update molding on your front door

Your front door ties together the aesthetic for your entire home, it’s important to make sure that it contributes to the curb appeal for your home. You can add some cost-effective curb appeal just by either adding some molding around your front door, or by updating the existing molding. For DIY instructions, click here.

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You don’t have to demolish, build, or spend thousands of dollars to improve the exterior of your home. By spending time working on these cost-effective curb appeal projects, you will achieve a picture perfect home with your own personal touch! Remember, you can always maintain a clean look by maintaining the lawn and trimming back shrubbery, pressure washing the driveway and walkways, and cleaning out your gutters regularly.

Not sure where to start? Contact Danielle Edwards and she will guide you with a target list to get your home ready to sell.

Contact Realtor Danielle Edwards for all of your Real Estate needs in Charlotte, NC region.

RE/MAX Executive Realtor Danielle Edwards

Realtor NC/SC

 

704-604-2999

www.soldondanielle.com

email: drivendanielle@gmail.com

Follow me on Facebook/soldondanielle

 

 

CONTACT DANIELLE EDWARDS

Anyone can tell you what your home is worth. Contact me and I’ll show you how to make it worth MORE. As a RE/MAX Executive Realtor here in Charlotte NC, I use our global and local database to get your home SOLD. You need to know how to make your home worth more!

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Weekend Home Makeover Tips – DIY

April 11, 2016 by Danielle Edwards

How to Give Your Home A Weekend Makeover

Give Your Charlotte Home a Facelift This Weekend!

April, 2016– Danielle Edwards is a Charlotte, NC Realtor with RE/MAX Executive, the number one RE/MAX in the Carolinas.

Maybe your new home doesn’t need any major renovations, but it could sure use a facelift. You can devote one weekend a month to some of these cost-effective home improvement projects until your house finally feels like home! Below are some ideas to get you started or provide inspiration. Follow the links below the pictures for instructions on how to give your home a weekend makeover!

Spray Paint Old Lighting Fixtures

Don’t be so quick to throw out old fixtures. An outdated gold or brassy dining table light could be an easy and affordable fix with the right tools. Change the look of your entire dining room by spray painting the fixture and replacing the bulbs.

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Paint The Front Door

Some people prefer a bold pop of color, some people prefer a dark stain. Try looking up some fun color schemes and figure out what would look best with the color of your exterior as well as shutters if your house has them.

Weekend Home Makeover
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Board and Batten

Add some classy elegance to a drab room that simply decorating doesn’t seem to liven up. This might be a more complicated project for the less-than-handy homeowner, but with a little help and elbow grease, this DIY project will completely transform any room.

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Refinish Carpet Steps

Rip up the carpet and brush on some stain. Turn your drab staircase into a chic and eye-catching feature in your home. Stairs are a very heavy traffic area in any house, causing carpeted steps get dirty and turn dark quickly. By removing the carpet and adding stain to the top of each step, you will create an overall cleaner image and environment in your home.

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Create Some dimension

Stencil on some high gloss paint over flat paint. You can find large stencils at most craft stores. This project is perfect for a small accent wall. The effect works best when both paints are the exact same color.

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You don’t always need to knock down walls and spend thousands to give your home a makeover. Always be careful to overlook a home because it seems a little plain–sometimes all it takes is a few weekends and a little paint to make your home feel brand new.  When a buyer walks in your home they are looking for reasons to eliminate it.  Don’t give them that option!  Not sure where to start contact Danielle Edwards and she will guide you with a target list to get your home ready to sell.

Contact Realtor Danielle Edwards for all of your Real Estate needs in Charlotte, NC region.

RE/MAX Executive Realtor Danielle Edwards

Realtor NC/SC

 

704-604-2999

www.soldondanielle.com

email: drivendanielle@gmail.com

Follow me on Facebook/soldondanielle

 

 

 

CONTACT DANIEL EDWARDS

Anyone can tell you what your home is worth. Contact me and I’ll show you how to make it worth MORE. As a RE/MAX Executive Realtor here in Charlotte NC, I use our global and local database to get your home SOLD. You need to know how to make your home worth more!

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Warning Signs to Look For When Touring a Home

March 2, 2016 by Danielle Edwards

Warning Signs to Look for When Touring a Home

CHARLOTTE, NC

Ready to go see some houses? Be on the lookout for these warning signs during your tour

There are a ton of new homes going up all over Charlotte, NC. But there are also many beautiful older homes with history and character. If you’re looking at a home that’s more than a few years old, there may be more to it than meets the eye. Even if you’re planning a renovation, it’s important to know what issues or warning signs to look for in a home so they can be detected early on. Below is a list of warning signs to be weary of when touring a home for the first time with your Charlotte Real Estate agent. Noticing these problem-areas early on will help you determine how much money you may have to spend to make a prospective house your home!

Large, overgrown trees

If the large trees in your yard are old and weathered, they could pose a potential threat during wind or ice storms. Check to make sure large trees are sturdy and see if they seem to be rotting out. A rotting tree may need to be completely removed, where a strong tree may just require a little extra maintenance and trimming.

Difficult-to-open Windows

If you find it significantly difficult to get a window open, it could indicate anything from dry rot to termite infections. Check around sticking windows to see if the sellers may have covered up damp spots with fresh paint. If so, they had something to hide that will likely cost you extra money.

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Wiring and electricity issues

Electrical outlets that seem old or discolored could be a warning sign. Electrical wiring can be extremely costly. If the house isn’t vacant and has power turned on, flip the light switches on and off and check electrical sockets for signs of damage.

Damaged Cabinets

Cabinets are easy to cover up and face-lift on the outside, but the same isn’t always true for the interiors. Check the inside of the kitchen cabinets to make sure there isn’t any water damage. Sometimes coffee pots left underneath wooden cabinets for years can cause damage from the steam, so it may be helpful to look underneath the upper cabinets as well. You can repair a water-damaged cabinet, but it may be pricey.

Dampness

Be observant of all the walls and ceilings in a home. Check for any stains or evidence of water damage. If you can smell dampness but can’t see it, try to determine if the paint in that area is fresh. If so, the sellers may have tried to cover up stains by painting over them.

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Water Pressure

Check the shower pressure in the bathrooms. You don’t want to be stuck in a home with terrible water pressure. While you’re running the water, check out how well the drains work. It may also help to check the kitchen and bathroom sinks for drainage issues as well.

Loose Tiles

Loose tiles in bathrooms, kitchens, or laundry rooms is a sign of water damage. If you see any uplifted tile or loose grout, also check and see if any wood seems to be cracked or swollen in that area.

Roof

Unfortunately, roofs can pose dozens of expensive issues. Make sure the roof does not appear rusty or damaged. Be observant of whether the roof seems sturdy or slightly saggy. If the roof seems to be caving in slightly, this could mean there is a framing or foundation issue with the house.

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Yard condition

Try to determine by the shape the yard whether or not drainage is an issue. If the yard seems to cave in at any point, this may indicate that rain will cause pools of mud in the lawn which means you will be the one to spend money on a new drainage system. This could be especially troublesome if you have pets.

Heating and AC

Check out the HVAC or heating system to determine the age of the system. If it seems old and weathered, it may need to be replaced in the near future or right away.

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As always, consult your Charlotte RE/MAX Executive agent, Danielle Edwards if you believe you may have identified a warning sign in your potential home. Some warning signs can be false alarms, but if not, your Real Estate agent will have many contacts and resources as well as expertise on how to fix the issue.


 

Contact Realtor Danielle Edwards for your real estate needs in Charlotte, NC region.

RE/MAX Executive Realtor Danielle Edwards

Realtor NC/SC

 

704-604-2999

www.soldondanielle.com

email: drivendanielle@gmail.com

Follow me on Facebook/soldondanielle

 

 

 

 


Written in collaboration with Shannon Hefferon

 

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