The Hog Happenin' is a regional bike fest and Kansas City Barbeque Society Sanctioned North Carolina State Championship Barbeque Cook-off that brings motorcycle owners and Barbeque teams together in downtown Lincolnton. This is a unique event that draws visitors from across the Charlotte Region and the Southeast. While there are many hog events throughout North Carolina, Lincolnton was the first to combine the animal with the mechanical. The 2001 event was the winner of the North Carolina Department of Commerce's award for Best Downtown Special Event in North Carolina.
This years event will be on June 5th and 6th. The event will be held in downtown Lincolnton around the court square. Lots of bbq, bike shows, music and much much more. If you would like more information on the event please contact the downtown development in lincolnton or visit the hog happenin website at:
Below are some pictures of past events of the hog happenin
Last year RE/MAX Crossroads Hog Happenin 2008
Contact Lisa Borders, Realtor®, RE/MAX Crossroads Licensed Realtor® in the State of NC at 704-477-8592 to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Lincoln County NC, Gaston County NC or Cleveland County NC. If you're thinking about buying a home in Lincoln County NC there are plenty of great buys in today's market and now is one of the best times to buy while interest rates remain low. For more information on Lincoln County NC real estate homes or condos, see Lincoln County NC Real Estate or sign up today to get access the hottest new listings here Lincoln County NC.
To keep up to date on the current state of the Lincoln County NC Real Estate & other information about Lincoln County, visit online at www.lisaborders.remax.com
Lincoln County NC REALTOR selling Real Estate in Lincoln County NC. Lisa Borders - selling Lincoln County Real Estate with RE/MAX Crossroads in Lincolnton, NC. Whether you are looking to buy or sell a home or both I am the Real Estate Agent you want and need. You can call or email me at remaxcrossroads@bellsouth.net or 704-477-8592 cell and office 704-736-1717. "Lisa Sells Lincolnton" Follow me on Twitter
Lincoln County Hospital in now in construction of being built on 489 Mcallister Rd. in Lincolnton NC. The new hospital is located three miles northeast of the current CMC Lincoln, the new 182,000 square foot replacement facility will offer:
101 Acute care beds
10 ICU beds
10 obstetric beds
8 unlicensed observation beds
10 unlicensed neonatal bassinets
3 shared operating rooms
2 GI endoscopy rooms
Lincoln County NC is a dynamic and growing area, and the new hospital will offer a broader range of services and quality care to home. The new hospital looks to be open in late 2010.
Contact Lisa Borders, Realtor®, RE/MAX Crossroads Licensed Realtor® in the State of NC at 704-477-8592 to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Lincoln County NC, Gaston County NC or Cleveland County NC. If you're thinking about buying a home in Lincoln County NC there are plenty of great buys in today's market and now is one of the best times to buy while interest rates remain low. For more information on Lincoln County NC real estate homes or condos, see Lincoln County NC Real Estate or sign up today to get access the hottest new listings here Lincoln County NC.
To keep up to date on the current state of the Lincoln County NC Real Estate & other information about Lincoln County, visit online at www.lisaborders.remax.com
Lincoln County NC REALTOR selling Real Estate in Lincoln County NC. Lisa Borders - selling Lincoln County Real Estate with RE/MAX Crossroads in Lincolnton, NC. Whether you are looking to buy or sell a home or both I am the Real Estate Agent you want and need. You can call or email me at remaxcrossroads@bellsouth.net or 704-477-8592 cell and office 704-736-1717. "Lisa Sells Lincolnton" Follow me on Twitter
Below is some information I found on the Tax Credit from the National Association Of Realtors. If you would like to learn more about the tax credit, please call your local tax accountant to explain the benifits of the tax credit to first time home buyers.
If you are in the market to buy or sell a home in Lincoln County, Gaston County or Cleveland County, please do not hesitate to give me a call or email.
The bill provides for a $8,000 tax credit that would be available to first-time home buyers for the purchase of a principal residence on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009. The credit does not require repayment. Most of the mechanics of the credit will be the same as under the 2008 rules: the credit will be claimed on a tax return to reduce the purchaser's income tax liability. If any credit amount remains unused, then the unused amount will be refunded as a check to the purchaser.
FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT
As Modified in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Major Modifications Italicized
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February 2009 FEATURE |
CREDIT AS CREATED JULY 2008 APPLIES TO ALL QUALIFIED PURCHASES ON OR AFTER APRIL 9, 2008 |
REVISED CREDIT - EFFECTIVE FOR PURCHASES ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2009 AND BEFORE DECEMBER 1, 2009 |
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Amount of Credit |
Lesser of 10 percent of cost of home or $7500 |
Maximum credit amount increased to $8000 |
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Eligible Property |
Any single family residence (including condos, co-ops, townhouses) that will be used as a principal residence. |
No change All principal residences eligible. |
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Refundable |
Yes. Reduces (or can eliminate) income tax liability for the year of purchase. Any unused amount of tax credit refunded to purchaser. |
No change Purchasers will continue to receive refund for unused amount when tax return is filed. |
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Income Limit |
Yes. Full amount of credit available for individuals with adjusted gross income of no more than $75,000 ($150,000 on a joint return). Phases out above those caps ($95,000 and $170,000). |
No change Same income limits continue to apply. |
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First-time Homebuyer Only |
Yes. Purchaser (and purchaser's spouse) may not have owned a principal residence in 3 years previous to purchase. |
No change Still available for first-time purchasers only. Three-year rule continues to apply. |
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Revenue Bond Financing |
No credit allowed if home financed with state/local bond funding. |
Purchasers who utilize revenue bond financing can use credit. |
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Repayment |
Yes. Portion (6.67% of credit or $500) to be repaid each year for 15 years, starting with 2010 tax filing. |
No repayment for purchases on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009 |
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Recapture |
If home sold before 15-year repayment period ends, then outstanding balance of repayment amount recaptured on sale. |
If home is sold within three years of purchase, entire amount of credit is recaptured on sale. Applies only to homes purchased in 2009. |
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Termination |
July 1, 2009 (But note program changes for 2009) |
December 1, 2009 |
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Effective Date |
Purchases on or after April 9, 2008 and before January 1, 2009. Repayment to begin for 2010 tax year. |
All revisions are effective as of January 1, 2009 |
Contact Lisa Borders, Realtor®, RE/MAX Crossroads Licensed Realtor® in the State of NC at 704-477-8592 to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Lincoln County NC, Gaston County NC or Cleveland County NC. If you're thinking about buying a home in Lincoln County NC there are plenty of great buys in today's market and now is one of the best times to buy while interest rates remain low. For more information on Lincoln County NC real estate homes or condos, see Lincoln County NC Real Estate or sign up today to get access the hottest new listings here Lincoln County NC.
To keep up to date on the current state of the Lincoln County NC Real Estate & other information about Lincoln County, visit online at www.lisaborders.remax.com
Lincoln County NC REALTOR selling Real Estate in Lincoln County NC. Lisa Borders - selling Lincoln County Real Estate with RE/MAX Crossroads in Lincolnton, NC. Whether you are looking to buy or sell a home or both I am the Real Estate Agent you want and need. You can call or email me at remaxcrossroads@bellsouth.net or 704-477-8592 cell and office 704-736-1717. "Lisa Sells Lincolnton" Follow me on Twitter
Selling Your Home - Pricing the House to Sell
What is the difference between list and sales prices?
The list price is how much a house is advertised for and is usually only an estimate of what a seller would like to get for the property. The sales price is the amount a property actually sells for. It may be the same as the listing price, or higher or lower, depending on how accurately the property was originally priced and on market conditions. If you are a seller, you may need to adjust the listing price if there have been no offers within the first few months of the property's listing period.
What are the two most important factors when selling a home?
Price and condition are the two most important factors in selling a home, even in a down market. The first step is to price your home correctly. Use comparative sales information from your agent, or pay for a professional appraiser (usually $200 to $300), to objectively evaluate your home's worth. Second, go through the house and repair any obvious cosmetic defects that could deter a buyer. In a down market, you may have to consider lowering your price and/or making a major repair, such as replacing the roof, in order to lure a buyer. Also, make sure that your home is getting the exposure it deserves through open houses, broker open houses, advertising, good signage and a listing on the local multiple listing service or online listings provider. If this isn't happening, take it up with your agent or agent's broker. If you are still not satisfied you are getting the service you need, you may have to switch agents.
How do you prepare a house to sell?
Doing whatever you can to put your house's best face forward is very important if you want to get close to your asking price or sell as quickly as possible. Short of spending a lot of money, here are several ideas for making your home show better:
* Sweep the sidewalk, mow the lawn, prune the bushes, weed the garden and clean debris from the yard.
* Clean the windows (both inside and out) and make sure the paint is not chipped or flaking. And speaking of paint, if your home was built before 1978, a federal law gives a buyer the right to request a lead inspection. If you think you might have some problems, do the inspection yourself beforehand and make any fixes you can.
* Be sure that the doorbell works.
* Clean and spruce up all rooms, furnishings, floors, walls and ceilings. It's especially important that the bathroom and kitchen are spotless.
* Organize closets.
* Make sure the basic appliances and fixtures work. Get rid of leaky faucets and frayed cords.
* Make sure the house smells good: from an apple pie, cookies baking or spaghetti sauce simmering on the stove. Hide the kitty litter.
* Put vases of fresh flowers throughout the house.
* Having pleasant background music playing in the background also will help set your stage.
Is a low offer a good idea?
While your low offer in a normal market might be rejected immediately, in a buyer's market a motivated seller will either accept or make a counteroffer. Full-price offers or above are more likely to be accepted by the seller. But there are other considerations involved:
* Is the offer contingent upon anything, such as the sale of the buyer's current house? If so, a low offer, even at full price, may not be as attractive as an offer without that condition.
* Is the offer made on the house as is, or does the buyer want the seller to make some repairs or lower the price instead?
* Is the offer all cash, meaning the buyer has waived the financing contingency? If so, then an offer at less than the asking price may be more attractive to the seller than a full-price offer with a financing contingency.
Thinking about selling your home in Lincoln County, Gaston County or Cleveland County? Call me today to find out what your Market Value is: Lisa Borders with RE/MAX Crossroads in Lincolnton NC
704-477-8592 Cell
704-736-1717 Office
Http://www.lisaborders.remax.com
www.lisasellslincolnton.wordpress.com
Lincoln County NC REALTOR selling Real Estate in Lincoln County NC. Lisa Borders - selling Lincoln County Real Estate with RE/MAX Crossroads in Lincolnton, NC. Whether you are looking to buy or sell a home or both I am the Real Estate Agent you want and need. You can call or email me at remaxcrossroads@bellsouth.net or 704-477-8592 cell and office 704-736-1717. "Lisa Sells Lincolnton" Follow me on Twitter
This was and email sent out yesterday. All Realtors, home buyers and sellers need to read this. I think this great for our industry.
Liniger Call to Action: 'Contact Your Senators and Representatives'
In light of breaking news in Washington, D.C., RE/MAX International Chairman and Co-Founder Dave Liniger is sending a call to action to all U.S. Affiliates today (Feb. 5):
Last night, the Lieberman/Isakson Amendment was included, by unanimous vote, in the Senate version of the Economic Stimulus Bill. This amendment would provide a tax credit to all home buyers at the rate of 10% of the sales price up to a limit of $15,000. The credit would be available for a one-year period to all purchasers of primary residences.
Today, the Senate expects to debate Amendment 353, a proposal by Senator John Ensign (R-NV) that would provide 30-year fixed financing at a rate of about 4%, for anyone purchasing a primary residence.
If these two provisions survive in the final passage of a stimulus bill they could have a tremendous impact on our industry. If they are coupled together with provisions to ease the flow of credit and reduce foreclosures, we could see an immediate and dramatic turnaround in real estate.
I feel that these provisions represent real economic stimulus. They will put money in the hands of millions of homeowners, increase sales, stabilize home values and add more revenues to local communities in the form of property taxes.
I urge each of you to contact your senators and representatives to let them know that you believe these provisions are essential components of any stimulus bill. You can go to the official Senate (www.senate.gov) and House (www.house.gov) web sites to locate the email and phone number of your legislators.
This may be one of the most critical moments for the real estate industry in our time. Please pass this information on to anyone with whom you might do business. The outcome of this legislation will have a lasting impact on us all. I appreciate your assistance on this urgent matter.
Email was sent out by RE/MAX International by Dave Liniger
Lisa Borders
RE/MAX Crossroads
518 N. Generals Blvd. suite d
Lincolnton, NC 28092
704-736-1717 Office
"Lisa Sells Lincolnton NC"
Lincoln County NC REALTOR selling Real Estate in Lincoln County NC. Lisa Borders - selling Lincoln County Real Estate with RE/MAX Crossroads in Lincolnton, NC. Whether you are looking to buy or sell a home or both I am the Real Estate Agent you want and need. You can call or email me at remaxcrossroads@bellsouth.net or 704-477-8592 cell and office 704-736-1717. "Lisa Sells Lincolnton" Follow me on Twitter
Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Crossroads, which is located In LIncoln County North Carolina. I am from the Gaston County area and now live in Cleveland County. www.lisaborders.remax.com
I am married to Gary Borders who is a contractor in NC and owns Borders Construction in Shelby NC. We have three kids, one girl and two boys. My husband and myself I very active in the Construction and Real Estate Business. We both love to help clients find or built their dream homes.
In 2006 Gary and myself decided to open up a RE/MAX Office in Lincolnto NC, and grow our business in a small town with great people.
As an RE/MAX Crossroads agent I have several tools as an agent available to me to service my clients, with the latest technology available on the Market. I am able to stay update on any training within my office from our RE/MAX Satllite Network. Our office is very involved in the community, this gives us up to date information about what is going on in our county and surrounding counties. No matter what kind of home you are looking for, whether it's 10,000 to 1,000,000. I am here to help you from start to finish.
My Website to view all Lincoln County homes for sale and Gaston County Homes For sale.
Memberships:
National Association of Realtors
North Carolina Association of Realtors
Lincoln County Association of Realtors
Carolinas MLS
Where do you want to be? Wherever it is, we'll be there for you.
Contact Lisa Borders, Realtor®, RE/MAX Crossroads Licensed Realtor® in the State of NC at 704-477-8592 to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Lincoln County NC, Gaston County NC or Cleveland County NC. If you're thinking about buying a home in Lincoln County NC there are plenty of great buys in today's market and now is one of the best times to buy while interest rates remain low. For more information on Lincoln County NC real estate homes or condos, see Lincoln County NC Real Estate or sign up today to get access the hottest new listings here Lincoln County NC. To keep up to date on the current state of the Lincoln County NC Real Estate & other information about Lincoln County, visit online at www.lisaborders.remax.com Lincoln County NC REALTOR selling Real Estate in Lincoln County NC. Lisa Borders - selling Lincoln County Real Estate with RE/MAX Crossroads in Lincolnton, NC. Whether you are looking to buy or sell a home or both I am the Real Estate Agent you want and need. You can call or email me at remaxcrossroads@bellsouth.net or 704-477-8592 cell and office 704-736-1717. "Lisa Sells Lincolnton" Follow me on Twitter
I specialize in first time buyers, foreclosures, resale, and new construction. I am able to set my self apart from the average agent out there for my sellers and buyers. With my personal web site I am able to upload information about my listings with pictures and this gives my sellers more exposure to their homes. This also allows buyers to search by price range to view all homes listed on the market. They are able to save selected searches, for future viewing or contact me with any notes they may need on these listings. When they sign up I know immediatly by a message sent to my cell. This allows me to follow up quickly in real time.
•Listen carefully so I understand your objectives
•Explain the Home Selling and Marketing Process - my responsibility, your responsibility
•Thoroughly review your home •Help you price your home
•Advise you how to prepare your home for showing
•Review what happens from time of contract through close of escrow/closing. Ask for your commitment to begin marketing your home
I'll do more than stick a "for sale" sign on your lawn. I'll meet with you to learn your expectations, needs, and priorities. Most importantly, I'll develop and implement a dynamic marketing strategy tailored to you and your home.
RE/MAX agents have the experience you can county on to make your real estate dreams a reality. We know our markets and we care enough to get to know you, too.
Why use RE/MAX?
When you choose a RE/MAX Sales Associate to sell your home or help you in the home buying process, you'll experience an exemplary level of service.
First, RE/MAX Associates are The Hometown Experts With a World of Experience®. They are the most knowledgeable agents who have the experience and community connections to assist you in the home buying process. Across the globe, they make their living in the same communities in which they live. They're the people next door, or just down the block.
Consummate professionals, RE/MAX Associates on average lead agents affiliated with competing brands in advanced real estate education and production. That's why customers going through the home buying process know RE/MAX Associates as The Real Estate Leaders® and why no one in the world sells more real estate than RE/MAX.
Customer Satisfaction
The proof of quality service is in repeat customers and in customers who refer RE/MAX Associates to friends who are embarking on the home buying process. RE/MAX Sales Associates average 70 percent of their business from repeats and referrals, while other agents average about 30 percent from those sources.
Education
RE/MAX Associates lead agents of competing brands in professional designations, which represent specialized training and education. These designations - some geared toward clients in the home buying process and toward others who are selling - set RE/MAX Associates apart from the rest of the crowd. They dominate the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS), Certified Relocation Professional (CRP), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) and Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) ranks.
Miracle Home® Program
Why list your home with a RE/MAX Associate? Your home may be designated as a Miracle Home®. If it is, your RE/MAX Sales Associate will make a contribution during the home buying process to the local hospital affiliated with Children's Miracle Network once the transaction is complete. The funds raised in your community remain in the area to benefit local families.
Sold for the CureTM
Mirroring the Miracle Home Program, Sold for the Cure gives your RE/MAX Sales Associate the opportunity to designate your home as a Sold for the Cure property to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Upon completion of the transaction, your RE/MAX agent will make a donation to the local Komen Affiliate to help support the breast cancer movement. Programs like these make the home buying process an even sweeter deal for buyers who are indirectly contributing to the Komen mission of finding a cure for breast cancer.
For All You're Worth®
On average, RE/MAX Associates sell more real estate than other agents. They are better qualified to set the right price for the homes they list, are better equipped to market those homes, and are likely to find clients engaged in the home buying process in a shorter period of time. That experience and education also means they are better qualified to find the right home for any buyer. The home buying process can be a daunting task, but with the expertise of a RE/MAX Associate, buyers can rest easy.
Competitive Advantage
The real estate network that has the most competitive advantages to offer those in the home buying process and sellers will be an industry leader, and RE/MAX is that network. Thanks to its global network and stellar reputation, it's no wonder RE/MAX is the name people turn to when they embark on the home buying process.
When you look for the highest quality real estate service, look to a RE/MAX Associate. RE/MAX Associates are "The Real Estate Leaders®". You can depend on RE/MAX Associates to make the home buying process or sale of your home as effortless and seamless as possible.
Advertising
On average, a RE/MAX Associate spends about $10,000 each year on personal promotion and on individual and group advertising. Personal advertising plus national television advertising and Internet exposure generates the highest number of prospects in the home buying process and sales market. This draws consumers who are in the home buying process to seek out RE/MAX Associates. Be assured that a RE/MAX Associate will deliver on his or her promise.
Network Size
The revolutionary RE/MAX Concept of enabling real estate professionals to maximize their business potential has evolved into a network of nearly 100,000 Sales Associates in more than 65 countries and more than 7,000 offices.
Premier Market Presence®
The real estate network with the greatest market share has the most to offer clients in the home buying process as well as sellers. The sum total of all RE/MAX momentum, growth and Associate production over more than 30 years is reflected in current RE/MAX market strength. RE/MAX has achieved 30-percent-and-higher market share in area after area across North America and is growing in market share around the world. A measure of business leadership, Premier Market Presence (PMP) results from community-minded high-producing Associates giving superior customer service under a respected company banner.
The RE/MAX Balloon Logo
The red, white and blue RE/MAX Balloon, with its "Above the Crowd®" slogan, is one of the most recognizable business logos in the world. RE/MAX boasts a fleet of more than 120 Hot Air Balloons, which allows for more than 6,000 appearances around the world each year.
The Sign That Brings You Home®
The famous red-over-white-over-blue RE/MAX yard sign and your RE/MAX agent lead you to properties in areas in which you'll want to live and work. If you want to sell your property, the RE/MAX yard sign attracts those in the home buying process. Nobody sells more real estate than RE/MAX.
An Industry Leader
RE/MAX was the first real estate network to be involved in more than 1 million transaction sides in a single year. Each transaction or sale consists of two sides, the listing side and the selling side to clients in the home buying process.
Global Expansion
With offices in more than 65 countries worldwide, the power of the RE/MAX name boosts business and attracts consumers who are in the midst of the home buying process. The continuous expansion into remote parts of the world means more visibility and endless possibilities.
Main Street. Not Wall Street.®
Being locally owned and operated, RE/MAX offices are staffed with professionals who live in the area they work in. Thus, committed to their communities, they have a deep personal interest in the customers they serve.
Home of the Best Agents®
In a business environment of mergers and acquisitions, RE/MAX is the only major real estate network still owned and directed by its founders. The excellence of RE/MAX Broker/Owners and Sales Associates has led to an ever-increasing number of accolades from the business community at large. In January 2007, "Entrepreneur" magazine ranked RE/MAX No. 6 - up from No. 9 - on the 2006 Top Global Franchises list and again named RE/MAX "Best of the Best" for real estate services for the seventh time in eight years. RE/MAX climbed from No. 11 of Fastest Growing Franchises to No. 7 and finished in position No. 2 among Top Low Cost Franchises. It's no wonder more people look to RE/MAX to help them in the home buying process.
More Than 35 Years "Above the Crowd®"
RE/MAX - now an established industry leader - celebrates its 35th anniversary in 2008 and looks ahead to even greater real estate achievements in the years to come. Whether you're in the home buying process or looking to sell, choose a RE/MAX Associate. When you choose a RE/MAX Associate, you'll have a real estate agent for life.
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