Here’s a bit of good news that should lift the spirits of anyone down in the duldroms about the tough real estate market we’re currently in.
Freightliner coming to York County
340 jobs moving to York County, newspaper says
CHRISTOPHER D. KIRKPATRICK
ckirkpatrick@charlotteobserver.com
Freightliner LLC, the nation’s largest truck manufacturer, plans to move about 340 sales and marketing jobs to York County and develop a 300-acre campus that some have speculated could become the new headquarters, the Oregonian newspaper in Portland reported today.
The Portland, Ore., company has several manufacturing operations in North Carolina and earlier confirmed it was considering transferring some white collar jobs to be closer to those facilities.
A specific site has not been named.
The York County Council discussed a package of transportation-related tax incentives in a closed session today for an unnamed corporation, the Rock Hill Herald reported. It plans a vote in open session on Monday.
The Oregonian reported that elected officials in Portland had been told by Freightliner’s chief executive that the company was developing the campus. The company said it was not moving its headquarters, the paper reported.
So, what this means for us is a potential influx of people looking to buy real estate in the Fort Mill SC, Rock Hill SC, and Tega Cay SC areas. Granted, it’s not going to be a HUGE influx, but will certainly help keep real estate in this area alive and well!
Well, if you follow NBA basketball in the Queen City then you’re probably familiar with one of the main stays of the team, Emeka Okafor. Let’s just say I hope he’s still one of the main stays of the team at this time next year.
After months of both sides saying contract details would be worked out, Okafor unexpectedly turned down the Bobcats latest offer for an extension of his rookie contract. That means he’ll become a restricted free agent next summer, giving other teams the opportunity to bid on the services of ‘meka.Â
Fortunately for the Bobcats, because he is a restricted free agent, it means they’ll have an opportunity to match any offers that come his way. With the progress the team has made the past few seasons, it would be a gigantic shame to see such a great player AND citizen of Charlotte move on.
And even though the situation is anything but precarious, at least Okafor’s come out and said he really does want to remain in Charlotte.
“I definitely want to be here long-term, and the Bobcats want me to be here long-term,” Okafor said after the workout. “It’s just the way things go sometimes. Everyone is in a great mood. Everybody is cool.”
-Â via ESPN.com
Let’s just hope the Bobcats have enough sense to realize we’re better off with ‘Meka in the middle!
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In today’s tight housing market, every little bit helps get your home sold. And I do mean EVERY little bit.
When you’re selling your home, you need to take your own emotional attachments out of the picture and view things from the perspective of your prospective buyers.
Love that deep red color on the walls of your bedroom? Great, but the potential buyers walking through your house might despise the color red because they went to UNC and can’t stand NC State.
You think your collection of Pez dispensers makes a wonderful display in your living room. Unfortunately, most people viewing your house will think it makes the room look smaller than what it probably is and as a result, will walk away with a negative impression of your home.
Ultimately, if you want your home to sell fast and for top dollar, you MUST do everything possible to help your prospective buyers picture themselves in your house, not you.
Here’s a fantastic article that offers several great pieces of advice on how to prep your home for maximum impact when showing it to potential buyers:
Dress to impress: Local staging company helps home sellers put their best foot forward
With the financial markets becoming increasingly volatile, more and more homeowners are facing the possibility of foreclosure or worse, bankruptcy.
While it can be a scary situation to be in, be very careful about the advice you listen to and some of the ‘solutions’ that are presented to you.
Always do your homework, read the fine print, and consult a reputable expert!
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Anytime you purchase a new house, it’s important to perform your own inspections before signing on the dotted line. By carefully checking the main systems of any house, you can save yourself countless hours and headaches down the road.
Here’s are some great tips about how to check the plumbing of any home before you buy it:
* Find where the water meter is and determine if the shut off valve is working. If the water comes from a well the shut off valve should be inside the house.
* Check the size of the water pipes in and around the house. In order to have adequate water pressure when there are a few water lines open in the house there should be a three quarter of an inch to 1-inch line directly from the main water source. Inside the house the diameter of the pipes is generally a half-inch in diameter.
* Determine if the plumbing has any lead pipes. Typically homes that were constructed before 1986 tend to have plumbing that is lead or galvanized. This is not always the case though as newer homes can have a lead pipe leading to the water meter.
* Be sure the plumbing has protection for freezing weather. The protection can be things such as wrapped pipes and vents, which will close off in the winter when the weather gets extremely cold. If the home uses well water the well should be protected from freezing weather as well.
* Inspect the hot water heater. You should check the water heater’s capacity, location, and how old it is. Some areas in the home can have high levels of mineral deposits that are in the water that can settle at the bottom of the water heater. When these deposits build up in the water heater tank there will be less room for hot water. If you check the water heater and there is a large build up of deposits you may want to ask for a new water heater.
* Find out what type of sewer system the house uses. If the house uses a septic tank find out where it is located, the capacity of the tank, and where the lateral lines are located.* Check all the faucets around the house and make sure they do not drip. This
can seem like a minor thing but a dripping faucet can end up costing you a lot of money on the long run.
* Go to all the bathrooms and flush all the toilets. Make sure they empty and fill correctly.Source: www.handyhouseholdhints.com
So, take the time to check all these things BEFORE you buy and you’ll thank yourself after you’re enjoying your new home!
