Are Good Times Ahead?

       
Google real estate and you will find a cluster of articles relating to the housing market. Depending which one you click on the housing market is either on the rise or on the decline. So which are you suppose to believe?

According to Nationwide, the month of October showed a small increase in house prices placing it in positive territory for the first time in six months. What they fail to mention is that when rates are the lowest they have been in 40 years there’s no other way but up. With that said, maybe there is more to this story? The fact is home prices are dropping drastically therefore sells are continuing to increase - especially depending on your location.

Small city’s at this time are flourishing more than others. People are moving out of the bigger cities, where there is a greater loss in jobs and moving to an area that has showed greater recovery. However, whether you are in a small or big city, foreclosures are everywhere and can be a double edged sword. One side being that finding a foreclosure deal can be especially great on the wallet. While the other side is finding a neighborhood with three foreclosures on one street can quickly turn someone away.

With such confusing statistics it can be hard for buyer or seller to know when to act. Realtors are your friend in these situations. They don’t want to put you in a house you’re not satisfied with. Or for you to sell a house at a price that will stay on the market for way too long. Realtors are there to do a job and one of those jobs is making their customer happy. Keep that in mind when you find yourself ready to buy or sell.

Finally, another hot topic when it comes to our real estate recovery is the term “normal.” Tune into a morning show or pick up your local paper and the question will be raised - when will we return to normal? Well, what is normal in the 21st century? Real Estate was on a steady pace for 30 years, which is technically abnormal. So what do we have to compare to? What we have are numbers and how many people are moving into homes and not losing them. And from this we see that maybe there is hope in sight, and with baby steps maybe we will reach our so-called normal.

About: Ann Stiles is a real estate broker for Wilkinson and Associates. She began by selling homes in New York and has over 29 years of experience in real estate. After relocating with her family to North Carolina in 2008 she continued her passion for real estate. She currently resides in the Point Lake and Golf Club in Mooresville, NC with her husband and five children.

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Seasons are Good to an Extent

With snow storms in New York in the middle of October, and earthquakes in Arkansas, living in a state with such drastic seasons can have a damper on your life. As a New York native I dealt with the brutally hot summers and extreme cold winters, which are fine every now and then but I don’t want to have to dress my kids in head-to-toe winter gear for trick-or-treating as many experienced this past Halloween. This year I enjoyed being able to take my kids door-to-door with just a light jacket in hand.

After moving to North Carolina four years ago I realized what normal seasons are. In most cases, it’s hot when it’s supposed to be and cold when it’s suppose to be. I feel like the little girl in the children’s story “The Three Little Bears.” I finally found a state that’s not too hot and not too cold - it's just right! The weather, in particular, is just one of the many reasons I love living in this beautiful state.

As we approach winter I may not know if we are going to get a white Christmas and while the unpredictability can be aggravating, I like that we at least have options. I couldn’t’ live in a state where it was constantly hot, or pouring down rain, especially for our active lifestyle. We spent a lot of our summer on our boat on Lake Norman and all I could think about was how blessed I was to be able to experience and enjoy this beautiful weather with my family.

Mooresville, North Carolina in particular has provided my family and I with some great outdoor fun. On top of the many days out on the Lake, we were able to enjoy the beautiful parks located near our neighborhood. And we can’t forget about the shopping. Mooresville may have a reputation for being country but it’s one of the largest cities in North Carolina and has really grown over the years. Everything is at your convenience and has all the great qualities of a big city minus the over population. What more could you ask for?

So I happily put away my summer shorts and pull out the heavy jacket and snow shovel, just in case. And I ask you, are you living in a state that makes you happy? If not, do something about it. Life isn’t meant to be stuck inside. Live life! Enjoy the seasons!

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Ann Stiles Joins Wilkinson and Associates

MOORESVILLE, NC – Ann Stiles is proud to announce her partnership with Wilkinson and Associates. Stiles joins the highly recognized real estate team as a broker concentrating on high-end homes in the Charlotte, North Carolina and surrounding area. The areas include, but are not limited to Mooresville, Cornelius, Davidson, Ballantyne and Huntersville.

Stiles has 29 years of experience selling luxury homes in New York. As a child, she was intrigued from an early age while house hunting with her father, who was an investor. Everything from the construction down to the interior decorating of the homes grabbed her interest. While still in college, Stiles earned her real estate license selling upscale properties in Manhattan. When she moved here with her family four years ago Stiles wanted to encourage people to live in this beautiful state she now calls home.

“North Carolina is a beautiful state to live in and Mooresville in particular has a great school system making it a great place to raise your family,” said Stiles. “By partnering with Wilkinson and Associates I am able to be associated with an elite company but still work on my own. The opportunity was a perfect fit for my lifestyle.”

Wilkinson and Associates is Charlotte’s premier realty specializing in Lake Norman, Concord, Huntersville, Lake Wylie, Indian Trail, Fort Mill, SC and Rock Hill, SC. Founded in Charlotte in 2009 by Scott Wilkinson, the privately owned company has grown to an estimated 900 plus agents.

“As a company we are excited to have Ann Stiles join Wilkinson and Associates,” said Ian Corfield, broker-in-charge at Wilkinson and Associtates. “Having a person with 29 years of experience will help not only grow the business but grow the name, as well.”

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About Ann Stiles

Ann Stiles is a real estate broker for Wilkinson and Associates. She began by selling homes in New York and has over 29 years of experience in real estate. After relocating with her family to North Carolina in 2008 she continued her passion for real estate. She currently resides in the Point Lake and Golf Club in Mooresville, NC with her husband and five children.

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