Here is a snapshot of the current activity in the Huntersville area, zip code 28078 for the 1st quarter of 2009. As you will see the market is still slow however the days on market are becoming less. As we move into the busiest buying time of the year I feel things will improve further in this ever growing city.

• Average Price: $251,100
• Price Change: 10.39%
• Homes Sold: 113
• Average Days on Market: 131
• % of Asking Price Sold/List Price: 95.4%

*% Change in current quarter compared to same quarter for 2008.

All data supplied by Carolina Multiple Listing Service and does not include any for sale by owner transactions.

You’ll find Huntersville and the Charlotte area to be the best example of the New South. Huntersville is a crossroads between urban and rural bordering on the beautiful, vibrant city of Charlotte and a wonderful place to live. With four distinctive & wonderful seasons, we are two hours from the Smoky Mountains and four hours from the Atlantic Ocean. Life is good in Charlotte…whatever your interests.

Huntersville has a variety of neighborhoods and homes to suit all lifestyles – from family-oriented communities, new home communities, lake & golf communities.  As your relocation expert, I will help find the area and home for you.

I will advise you on Huntersville’s hottest real estate markets….where housing developments and investment opportunities are growing the fastest.

I can make the relocation process go quickly and easily. I can arrange for movers, packers, and even concierge services to help you get settled in your new home.  I have first-hand knowledge of the relocation process having relocated from State-to-State.  I also have first-hand experience with international relocation having moved from the UK to the USA.

If you are a H1B, L1A or other visa holder, you are eligible to purchase property in the US and my team of Mortgage Loan Coordinators at Bank of America will be able to assist you with your home-buying qualification process.

Relocation Packet
I will provide a relocation information package to home buyers relocating to the Huntersville/Charlotte area.  The package includes information about Huntersville/Charlotte neighborhoods, schools, maps, arts & culture, health care and much more.

Welcome to the 46th fastest growing suburb in the United States. Huntersville is at a crossroads between urban and rural areas. The town is a myriad of neighborhoods from lake living at Lake Norman to golf communities, family communities and townhome communities. There are countless amenities available to keep you busy in this ever growing town. Situated on the East side of Lake Norman there are many nature parks, trails, bike paths for you to enjoy. Lake Norman has 520 miles of shoreline filled with wildlife and scenic areas. Come and enjoy sailing, water skiing, hiking, camping and many more outdoor activities.

The tremendous population growth has fueled a healthy real estate and homebuilding industry. Newcomers can choose from a broad range of home styles and prices family-friendly neighborhoods with sidewalks and bike trails, waterfront condominium communities with boat slips, or spacious luxury apartments.

Although Huntersville is a fairly young area it also has some great historic sites to visit including The Hugh Torance House and Store, started in the 1770s, is the oldest surviving store in Mecklenburg County.

For those of you who enjoy shopping and eating al fresco there is Birkdale Village which hosts a vast range of shops, restaurants and a movie theatre. Bring the children along and let them splash and play in the village square water fountain .

I can guarantee you will not be disappointed with this area.

Now, don’t get me wrong, Short Sales are a great way to do business especially in this current Real Estate Market. So where am I going with this……….the truth is, SHORT SALES DON’T ALWAYS WORK!

There are several reasons why Short Sales don’t work and we are here to help you get out of the many pitfalls other investors and realtors can fall into.

Many Realtors think they know how to do a short sale but then get bogged down by the process. I suggest you get the training and support needed in order for you as a Realtor or Investor to be competent when doing a Short Sale.

Lack of short Sale training is one of the many reasons short sales don’t work so it is up to you to get the best education with value for your hard earned dollar that is out there. There are now several programs offered through the National Realtor Association and if you are not a Realtor then there are many, many books, CD’s, virtual training etc. available via the internet.

Look for a program that gives you the nuts and bolts of short sales and arm you with the right “lingo” to use concerning BPO’s and Loss Mitigation. Training and Education are the foundation of success in any endeavor so why not seek out the best for your short sale training today.

You will need to know what a short sale is, how to conduct a BPO, how to talk to loss mitigation person or negotiator, what documents you will need to submit and when and how to follow up. Short sales are bigger than ever today and knowledge is power.

To your continued success