Charlotte Homes for Sale

North Carolina homeowners in danger of foreclosure have somewhere to turn for assistance through the new FightNCForeclosure program.  The first step is to call 1-888-442-8188. You’ll be connected with a local HUD-approved counselor, who will provide free foreclosure counseling.

NC Realtors have teamed with Capital Broadcasting, Office of the North Carolina Commissioner of Banks, and the Center for Responsible Lending to spread the word about this free resource for homeowners. The campaign is called FightNCForeclosure and more information is available at fightncforeclosure.org. This website also provides great information/tips on how to avoid foreclosure.

Charlotte’s Film Festival 2009 ends today. If you haven’t had a chance to attend one of the independent films highlighted this week and you have no plans for today… check out the film festival schedule. It’s not too late to buy tickents.

Before you launch a major home project, make sure your contract includes the following:

• The contractor’s name, address, phone, and license number.
• The payment schedule for the contractor, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• An estimated start and completion date.
• The contractor’s obligation to obtain all permits.
• How change orders will be handled.
• A detailed list of all materials, including color, model, size and brand name.
• Warranties covering materials and workmanship.
• A “broom clause,” which makes the contractor responsible for all clean-up, including spills and stains.

When the job is done, don’t make final payment until you check that:

We call it a week, but it’s really 10 days of culinary pleasure.

Ten days of Uptown’s top restaurants each presenting exquisite three-course meals for only $35.

Offerings range from the freshest sushi to the thickest steaks. Now there’s no excuse to miss out, so bring a date, bring your mom, or maybe even just treat yourself to some of the best restaurants Uptown Charlotte has to offer, at only a fraction of the normal price.

When you’re replacing appliances, making repairs or remodeling, you may be able to recoup part of the cost if your improvements are energy-efficient. A 30% tax credit is available with a limit of $1,500 for all combined credits. From Angie’s List, here are some details about credits:

• The credit applies to material costs for windows, doors, insulation, and roofs. It also applies to material, labor and installation costs for HVAC systems, non-solar water heaters and biomass stoves.
• The improvements must be installed in your primary residence between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010. New construction and second homes are not eligible for credits.

Bring your family for an overnight adventure at the Carolina Raptor Center on September 25th. The Center will provide dinner, breakfast, and all activities in between. You just need to bring a tent, sleeping bags, and your sense of adventure. Activities will include: getting to know owls, astronomy, campfire storytelling, night canoeing, and more! For more information about the Raptor Retreat click here.

The Carolina Raptor Center is dedicated to the conservation of birds of prey through eduction, research, and rehabilitation of injured and orphaned raptors. You can volunteer, become a member of the Center, or even adopt a bird. Visit the Carolina Raptor Center’s website to find out more.