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Consider Replacing Old Outlets With AFCI/GFCI Dual Functioning Devices

For safety's sake, consider replacing your old outlets. Did you know that 14,000 electrical home fires could be prevented each year in the U.S. by replacing old outlets with these modern outlets? AFCI/GFCI dual functioning outlets to help lower the risk of electrical shock and home fires. The National Electrical Code already requires GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlets during remodels or new construction of kitchens, garages, and bathrooms for years. It also already requires AFCI … Continue reading...

Remodeling? When Does The 2018 NC Building Code Take Effect?

If planning a remodeling project in the future, you might find it interesting that the 2012 NC Building Code is still in effect. Indeed! Even though the Building Code Council adopted the 2018 North Carolina Building Code last summer, the 2012 code still applies. See, the 2018 North Carolina Building Code (Except Electrical) goes into later than July, 2018. Then, at that point both Codes are permitted for use. Either is acceptable for a minimum of six months. During the overlap, either the … Continue reading...

Property Tax Relief Options Offered By North Carolina

Did you know that some North Carolina homeowners can benefit from one of three state programs that offer property tax relief? It's true! If you are a disable vet, low-income, or elderly, you might qualify for property tax relief! Deferral Program for Disabled or Elderly Homeowners The first program is a deferral program. It makes it so that eligible property owners can defer their property taxes to pay at a future date. Many choose to use this program until they sell their property. It … Continue reading...

Mecklenburg County’s Sportsplex at Matthews

The Sportsplex at Matthews in Mecklenburg County is one of many selling points for Mathews, NC real estate. It's an athletic facility consisting of nine synthetic turf fields, a 2,500-seat grass stadium and two grass fields. Every field at the Sportsplex are multi-purpose fields. Each accommodates various sports like football, soccer, rugby and lacrosse. The stadium features a two story field house. The field house offers locker rooms for the home team, the away team and referees. The stadium … Continue reading...

Do You Prefer A Shiny Or Natural Hearth?

It's a good idea to seal your hearth, because a freshly sealed hearth will be easier to keep clean while you move furniture around, stage your house, or box special items up. It's not an expensive investment, but hearth sealers can help keep the area clean and protected. Home buyers love looking into fire places. They often open them up to look inside. If the hearth burns wood, that can even make for a more messy hearth right when you're trying to keep your home as clean as possible. If you … Continue reading...

Best Way To Install A Dishwasher Under A Quartz Or Marble Kitchen Counter

Cracked marble counter from dishwasher install.

When installing a dishwasher beneath a quartz or marble counter, everything seems normal at first. Then, you get to the final mounting step. Typically, you could just mount the dishwasher to the underside of the counter so that it doesn't tip during use. But it your kitchen counter is quartz, marble or other stone, you risk cracking the quartz by attempting to mount it to the underside. Even if you have room to place plywood between the counter and the dishwasher, you could end up drilling too … Continue reading...

What Kind Of Carpet Will Help You Sell Your House?

While staging your home for home buyers, new carpet is a smart investment. It finishes the home and makes a huge difference in how much buyers are willing to pay. In the industry, we say that it will give you a higher "return on your investment" (ROI) when you sell your home. Even though you might think that people will just want to replace the carpet when they move in anyway, carpet does matter. Soiled, stained, or worn carpet gives off an enormously negative impression. It could easily cause … Continue reading...

2018 Design Trends for Charlotte-Area Homes

2018 Design Trends in Uptown Charlotte Homes

If you’re looking at Uptown Charlotte homes for sale, you’re going to see the latest-and-greatest trends in design. Here’s what to watch for in 2018. 2018 Design Trends in Uptown Charlotte Homes Spa Bathrooms Resort-style bathrooms are still in, but they’re getting bigger and better. (Check out these gorgeous spa-inspired bathrooms to see what you could do when you buy a new home in Charlotte, too.) Infinity tubs, walk-in showers, and luxurious bathroom floors work together to create amazing … Continue reading...

Landscaping Tips From the Pros

Whether you’re starting from scratch or fixing up your existing landscaping because you’re selling a home in Uptown Charlotte, Mint Hill, South Park, or Ballantyne, there’s always plenty to do. If you’re opting to do it yourself, taking on tasks such as clean-up, planning, and planting can sometimes be challenging… and they’re time consuming. If you’re ready to spruce up your yard, these landscaping tips from the pros will help you start off on the right foot. Don’t Skimp on … Continue reading...

Common Real Estate Terms to Describe Listings

Common Terms in Real Estate Listings - Charlotte Homes for Sale

When you’re looking at Charlotte homes for sale, whether you want a luxury home or you need a house near Independence High School, you’ll find many real estate listing descriptions—and some of them will contain terms you don’t recognize but may need to know. This guide will help you during your search. Common Terms in Real Estate Listings Active If a listing is active, it’s on the market and available for purchase. People may have made offers on it, but none of them have been … Continue reading...