Fran Park


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New Appraisal Regulations for Global Acceptance

We’re moving closer and closer to a global economy. We already see foreign investors in the real estate market. In an effort to make the standard appraisal report more globally understandable, Fannie Mae, Ginnae Mae, and Freddy Mac have come to an agreement with their Eurpean counterparts effective as soon as they can [...]

Get It In Writing!

Thinking about selling your home? Let me give you some sound advice.  First; use the services of a Realtor®. Second; do not negotiate verbally with a prospective buyer. If you have someone serious about your property, they should be willing to put their offer in writing.

Thinking about buying a home: Take the same advice. Do [...]

My Real Estate Agent is Missing!

 

I had a conversation the other morning with a business acquaintance that I thought was interesting on a few levels. He approached me, obviously frustrated, for advice on the sale of his home. Apparently he listed it 30 days ago with someone other than yours truly, and he hasn’t had a showing yet. He also has [...]

What Do You Mean By “Fixture?”

When it comes to real estate transactions, it’s not just haggling over the price that can be stressful. Sellers need to make some decisions about their home before they list it for sale. One of those issues that can be confusing is the definition of “Fixture.”

To understand how the NC Real Estate Commission views fixtures, [...]

Most Expensive Home Sale In US History

 

Hard to believe that in a housing market like we are currently experiencing that someone could, and would,  buy a home rumored to cost around $70 million, but it seems to have happened. Sad news for the sellers, who originally had the property listed at $85 million. I’m guessing [...]

What's A Deed?

I get asked often about deeds. What are they? Are there different kinds of deeds? What do they mean?  So I thought this article might be of help.

  Property Deeds

Property deeds are written documents used to transfer real estate from a seller (grantor) to a buyer (grantee).  They include the actual transfer of the property, called [...]

Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternative Act

Today is April 15th. Significant in several ways. Obviously, it’s the day your taxes must be paid to Uncle Sam. Also, it marks just 15 days left to get a home under contract if you want to take advantage of the federal first-time buyer incentive. Homes must be under contract by April 30 to qualify [...]

Open House!

 

It’s moving day at Coldwell Banker United Realtors.  We are relocating to 287 Williamson Rd., Suite E in Mooresville. It’s just down the street and around the corner from our old office on River Highway. All our other contact information will remain the same, like phone and fax numbers. But our new location will afford us [...]

Lake Norman Waterfront Living!

Deep Water Frontage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here’s my newest listing, a beautiful brick home on almost one acre of lush landscaped yard. The property has over 200 feet of deep water frontage on beautiful Lake Norman. This four bedroom, two and a half bath home features hardwood floors, a gourmet kitchen, and a sunroom with views of the [...]

Plenty To Be Thankful For

It’s been a tough year. High unemployment, slumping retail sales, several businesses failing. A person could get down and disheartened after a year like that. But there is  ”plenty to be thankful for.” 

We still live in a country where it is possible, if no longer a cinch, to own your own piece of land and [...]