When most people think about carpet cleaning the first thing that comes to mind is, "Where is that spot cleaner Matt left me the last time he was here?". Rarely do we think about what might be in the carpet that, if dampened with a cleaner, will actually make a spot worse and turn into a stain. This is where vacuuming prior to cleaning comes into play.

Most carpet cleaners in our market don't like to vacuum before they clean simply because of the time involved. If they are a volume oriented cle… Continue

Besides the obvious cosmetic improvement cleaning your carpet can do for your home, having your carpets cleaned on a regular basis also improves the cleanliness of your home. Many people do not think of their carpet in this way, but in reality it is the largest filter in your house and cleaning helps to remove the small particulate soils that are brought into your home with normal traffic.

Along with the particulate soils that get trapped in the carpet fibers, dust from our own bodies, dander a… Continue

It's a long name but a great chance to get out and see of of Center City Charlotte's High Rise living options. Even as a real estate agent it is not always easy to get into the high rises uptown. You have to figure out what parking deck, figure out where the lock boxes are, and then find the condo.... Today is the day to take an easy tour. Center City Partners has arranged to have shuttle tours to all the cool buildings. You just get on the bus at Epi-Center, get off at the condo building you wa… Continue

This month realtor.org has several excellent articles on investment property. This article covers cash flow and return on investment. These are both eminently important when selecting a property. I too consider these factor when purchasing an investment property. However, my main criteria are can I afford it if it goes un-rented and could I live in the property if I… Continue

Charlotte had excellent weather this past Saturday. Mid 70's with a cool breeze. To celebrate my husband and I hit the town to see what our great city had to offer. We found a great Go Green festival happening on Elizabeth Avenue at the Central Piedmont College Campus. We spent the afternoon learning how our area is gearing up for the green movement. The educational festival offered information on solar powered water heater systems, hybrid cars, organic local produce, new LEED certified condo… Continue