Ballantyne. Charlotte, N.C.

Ballantyne. Charlotte, N.C.

Today I was up early and went to meet a lender friend of mine at the Starbucks on Rea Road, near the Piper Glen subdivision.  Just to let you know, it was cold and I had a delicious Pumpkin Spice coffee, which is my favorite. My friend and I were sipping our hot gourmet coffee and talking about how nice Ballantyne is.  Residents can find just about everything they need within a few miles of where they live.

Ballantyne is basically an upscale new and expanding development with the best restaurants, hotels, fitness centers, specialized doctors, corporate offices, banking centers, walking trails, soppings centers, movie theaters, and you name it. Homes in Ballantyne varies from the low 200,000 to over a million dollars.

There are some really hot spots in Ballantyne. StoneCrest on the corner of Rea Road and Ballantyne Commons is an attractive place for the youngsters, where they can meet friends, go to the movies, to the bookstore, and enjoy some of their favorite fast food restaurants. A few miles south of StoneCrest, Blackney offers a variety of places where people can shop, eat, or just go for a walk. Featuring stores includes Old Navy, Brixx Pizza, Harris Teeter, Target, and Marshall’s. But if you prefer live music and enjoy good ice cream, then you need to go to the corner of Providence Road and Ballantyne Commons. There you can find good sushi, Cold Stone ice cream, Lowes Food, among others.

If you have not yet visited Ballantyne, make sure you do. If you are planning to buy a house, Ballantyne offers it all.

For more information about Ballantyne or any other neighborhood in Charlotte, NC, please visit www.MyCasaBela.com

Maria Ferreira - Realtor/Broker Charlotte NC & SC

Nothing Less Than What You Should Expect From a Realtor!

Maria is committed to providing a variety of real estate services to a diverse group of clients. These services include but are not limited to proficiently lead her clients during the process of buying and selling residential real estate properties in North and South Carolina but with a special focus in South Charlotte and Fort Mill. Maria has an extensive experience with first time home buyers, short sales, foreclosures, HUD homes and more. She is part of a team of professionals striving to provide clients with superior services. Although, teamwork is the trade mark of the group that shares, understands, and exceeds expectations when performing in any aspect of the real estate business, as individuals, each one of them have somehow specialized in one or more specific field in order to better address the needs of  clients. Maria is a buyer’s agent, and she works directly with the buyers guiding them through the process of getting qualified, choosing the most effective lenders and programs , understanding the implication, advantages, and responsibilities involved  in buying a home, looking for the right home at the most affordable price, submitting an acceptable offer, negotiating on behalf of the buyers, and most important, giving the buyer the peace of mind and assurance that choosing the right Realtor is the first step  in completing a successful real estate transaction

Maria Ferreira is a native of Brazil and has been living in the USA for the past 19 years. After living in Florida for most of this time, her family decided to relocate to Charlotte and she loves it. Maria has a Florida Atlantic University Bachelor’s degree in Business Health Care Management, but it is in real estate that she has found her passion. She speaks English, Spanish, and Portuguese which gives her the capability of providing real estate service to a diversified group of people.  She is very personable and takes every opportunity she has to learn from others. She believes that a great Realtor will make the difference when her clients are purchasing and selling real estate. One of Maria’s goals is to carefully guide her clients throughout the entire process and provide high quality service that will result in a positive experience for every one of the people she works with.

Maria Ferreira

Realtor/Broker NC-SC

maria@mycasabela.com

704-287-7468 Cell

704-248-6127 Fax

CasaBela Realty

http://www.MyCasaBela.com

“It is all about attitude. “Life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it… We are in charge of our attitudes” (C. Swindol)

How to Buy a HUD Home With Only 100 Down Payment. Charlotte, N.C.

How to Buy a HUD Home With Only 100 Down Payment. Charlotte, N.C.

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development,HUD is an organization that offers homes for sale that are a great deal for buyers. You can find these homes in several areas of Charlotte, NC as well as surrounding cities. HUD offers some discounted programs including programs that allow buyers to put only a 100 as down payment in order to purchase properties in some designated areas. HUD will also pay up to 3% closing expenses for the buyer. The Neighbor Next Door initiatives are a collection of FHA’s home sales programs designed to help communities and promote homeownership. It is an excellent program for firefighter, emergency medical technician and teachers. HUD offers 50% discount on eligible properties.

Most loan programs today require a minimum of 3.5% down payment, but with some HUD homes, the buyer can still get an excellent deal and put only a 100 dollars down. For more information, please contact a HUD qualified agent at www.MyCasaBela.com. We will be happy to provide you with additional information about the HUD homes or any other program available for you.

Whether, you want to buy or sale a home, we can help!!

Thanks,

CasaBela Real Estate Consutlatns

Maria Ferreira - Realtor/Broker Charlotte NC & SC

Nothing Less Than What You Should Expect From a Realtor!

Maria is committed to providing a variety of real estate services to a diverse group of clients. These services include but are not limited to proficiently lead her clients during the process of buying and selling residential real estate properties in North and South Carolina but with a special focus in South Charlotte and Fort Mill. Maria has an extensive experience with first time home buyers, short sales, foreclosures, HUD homes and more. She is part of a team of professionals striving to provide clients with superior services. Although, teamwork is the trade mark of the group that shares, understands, and exceeds expectations when performing in any aspect of the real estate business, as individuals, each one of them have somehow specialized in one or more specific field in order to better address the needs of  clients. Maria is a buyer’s agent, and she works directly with the buyers guiding them through the process of getting qualified, choosing the most effective lenders and programs , understanding the implication, advantages, and responsibilities involved  in buying a home, looking for the right home at the most affordable price, submitting an acceptable offer, negotiating on behalf of the buyers, and most important, giving the buyer the peace of mind and assurance that choosing the right Realtor is the first step  in completing a successful real estate transaction

Maria Ferreira is a native of Brazil and has been living in the USA for the past 19 years. After living in Florida for most of this time, her family decided to relocate to Charlotte and she loves it. Maria has a Florida Atlantic University Bachelor’s degree in Business Health Care Management, but it is in real estate that she has found her passion. She speaks English, Spanish, and Portuguese which gives her the capability of providing real estate service to a diversified group of people.  She is very personable and takes every opportunity she has to learn from others. She believes that a great Realtor will make the difference when her clients are purchasing and selling real estate. One of Maria’s goals is to carefully guide her clients throughout the entire process and provide high quality service that will result in a positive experience for every one of the people she works with.

Maria Ferreira

Realtor/Broker NC-SC

maria@mycasabela.com

704-287-7468 Cell

704-248-6127 Fax

CasaBela Realty

http://www.MyCasaBela.com

“It is all about attitude. “Life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it… We are in charge of our attitudes” (C. Swindol)

Time is Running Out!! First-time home buyers don’t miss your up to $8,000 tax credit!!!

Time is Running Out!!  First-time home buyers don’t miss your up to $8,000 tax credit!!!

The deadline is November 30, 2009. If you have not yet made the decision of

taking advantage of the tax credit offered by the government for first time

home buyers, unless an extension is granted, you will soon run out of time.

Several smart buyers have made the decision and have received or will

receive the incentive that has being helping first time home buyers during

this tough economic turmoil. Is not too late yet. Consult with your lender,

your Realtor, or visit the IRS web site for important information regarding

the credit. The credit cannot be used as down payment or to pay for closing

costs. If you closed on your home on or after April  8, 2008, you have the

option to amend your 2008 tax return so you can receive the credit within

about 4 weeks after the amendment. If you close prior to December 1, 2009,

you can file for the credit on your 2009 income taxes.

Remember, in order to qualify, you must use the house as your primary residence, the credit cannot

be claimed prior to closing, the credit is 10% of the purchase price with a

maximum of 8,000, and the credit must be repaid if within three years after

the purchase, the home ceases to be the buyers primary residence.

Believe me, people are taking advantage of the credit. “The housing market

is getting a much-needed boost as first-time home buyers rush to take

advantage of an $8,000 federal tax credit that is set to expire Nov. 30,

2009. The incentive is helping to slow the decline in home sales. In August,

sales were down 1% over the comparable period last year, the smallest

year-over-year decline in any month since late 2007.” RISMedia.com

If you need more information, please contact us, CasaBela Real Estate Consultants, Experts in Charlotte, NC Real Estate. Visit the

website for more blogs. www.MyCasaBela.com

Top Photo Courtesy of Bredgur’s Photostream

Maria Ferreira - Realtor/Broker Charlotte NC & SC

Nothing Less Than What You Should Expect From a Realtor!

Maria is committed to providing a variety of real estate services to a

diverse group of clients. These services include but are not limited to

proficiently lead her clients during the process of buying and selling

residential real estate properties in North and South Carolina but with a

special focus in South Charlotte and Fort Mill. Maria has an extensive

experience with first time home buyers, short sales, foreclosures, HUD homes

and more. She is part of a team of professionals striving to provide clients

with superior services. Although, teamwork is the trade mark of the group

that shares, understands, and exceeds expectations when performing in any

aspect of the real estate business, as individuals, each one of them have

somehow specialized in one or more specific field in order to better address

the needs of  clients. Maria is a buyer’s agent, and she works directly with

the buyers guiding them through the process of getting qualified, choosing

the most effective lenders and programs , understanding the implication,

advantages, and responsibilities involved  in buying a home, looking for the

right home at the most affordable price, submitting an acceptable offer,

negotiating on behalf of the buyers, and most important, giving the buyer

the peace of mind and assurance that choosing the right Realtor is the first

step  in completing a successful real estate transaction

Maria Ferreira is a native of Brazil and has been living in the USA for the

past 19 years. After living in Florida for most of this time, her family

decided to relocate to Charlotte and she loves it. Maria has a Florida

Atlantic University Bachelor’s degree in Business Health Care Management,

but it is in real estate that she has found her passion. She speaks English,

Spanish, and Portuguese which gives her the capability of providing real

estate service to a diversified group of people.  She is very personable and

takes every opportunity she has to learn from others. She believes that a

great Realtor will make the difference when her clients are purchasing and

selling real estate. One of Maria’s goals is to carefully guide her clients

throughout the entire process and provide high quality service that will

result in a positive experience for every one of the people she works with.

Maria Ferreira

Realtor/Broker NC-SC

Maria@MyCasaBela.com

704-287-7468 Cell

704-248-6127 Fax

CasaBela Realty

www.MyCasaBela.com

“It is all about attitude. “Life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I

react to it… We are in charge of our attitudes” (C. Swindol)

APPROVED SHORT SALE!!! 9927 Lawing School Rd. Charlotte, NC 28214.

APPROVED SHORT SALE!!! 9927 Lawing School Rd. Charlotte, NC 28214.

9927 Lawing School Rd. Charlotte, Nc 28214

Bank approved SHORT SALE!!! Beautiful home with great potential. Huge 1.5 acre lot with wooded back view. Large open front and back porch. Great floor plan with lots of storage. Large master bedroom on first floor with large bathroom, garden tub and separate shower! Spacious bonus room, large kitchen, 2 car garage and much more. This home has been reduced more than a $100K!!! Don’t miss this great opportunity!!!!

John Paul Soto

John Paul Soto choose to work in Charlotte, NC real estate because he genuinely enjoy working with people, and believe it is an industry that rewards dedication and personal initiative. He also want to give back to his community, and he is currently employed as a firefighter for the Charlotte Fire Department.

John Paul Soto was born and raised in Guatemala, and moved to Charlotte in 2002 to attend college. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, and will continue to make his home in Charlotte, NC after graduation.

He takes great pride in his accomplishments and hope to continue to build a successful track record helping other people achieve theirs. He is a proud owner of CasaBela Realty, Real Estate Consultants in  Charlotte’s NC.

Thanks,

John Paul

Riverchase Estates. A desirable South Carolina Community!

Riverchase Estates. A desirable South Carolina Community!

Riverchase Estate Entrance

Riverchase Estates is a desirable community full of old world charm and modern amenities, mature trees, beautiful landscapes, 500 acres of natural trails and 2 1/2 miles of river access, private lake and a breathtaking club house. Located in South Carolina along the Catawba River just 25 minutes from the captivating city of Charlotte, and minutes from Ballantyne area! Riverchase Estates will be one of the most desirable communities in the area.

Riverchase Estate Map

The main boulevard or Riverchase Estates will be surrounded by preserve trees and beautiful landscapes. Design your costume dream home in a peaceful and beautiful setting and give your family the privacy and safety that they deserve. Riverchase Estates will be a gated community.

Riverchase Estate Club House

A distinguish club house reminiscent to a stately European castle will be your favorite place in Riverchase Estates. Riverchase Estates 10,000 SQ FT club house will feature an indoor state-of-the-art fitness center, theater room, basketball and tennis courts, play ground, amphitheater and a beautiful pool!

In Riverchase Estates you buy now and built later, bring your own builder and built your dream home. The developer is LGI. Beginning with their first acreage homesite community in Magnolia, Texas in 1995, LGI Development has grown from a respected local land developer into a nationally recognized corporation. LGI is so confident in the property that they are offering two year guarantee. The guarantee states that if in 24 months or more after the day you closed in your property, your land appraises for less than the price you paid, LGI will give you the difference. No question asked.

Riverchase Estates 1+ acres homesites are extremely affordable and well designed. The Riverchase Estates lots start in the high $60s!!! and they keep going up… If you wish to obtain more information and a personal tour of the area, please call (704)200-3232 or send us an email johnpaul.soto@exitsouth.com or call Sabir Mujtaba at 817-975-5404 or email him at sabir@lgiland.com, Sabir is the sales representative at Riverchase Estates. Through The Soto & Ferreira Group or by mention our name as the source of contact to Sabir, and you will be able to get a special discount!!!

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(Note: I apologize for any grammatical errors in this blog. My primary language is Spanish and I am currently working on improving my grammar in English. Thanks for understanding.

John Paul Soto

John Paul Soto choose to work in Charlotte, NC real estate because he genuinely enjoy working with people, and believe it is an industry that rewards dedication and personal initiative. He also want to give back to his community, and he is currently employed as a firefighter for the Charlotte Fire Department.

John Paul Soto was born and raised in Guatemala, and moved to Charlotte in 2002 to attend college. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, and will continue to make his home in Charlotte, NC after graduation.

He takes great pride in his accomplishments and hope to continue to build a successful track record helping other people achieve theirs. He is now part of “The Soto and Ferreira Group” on of Charlotte’s NC best Real Estate Groups.

Thanks,

John Paul

John Paul Soto

Setting the Sales Price. Charlotte NC Real Estate

Setting the Sales Price. Charlotte NC Real Estate

More money for your home!

The Soto and Ferreira Group is a team of real estate professionals specialized in listing and state of the art marketing in the Charlotte NC area and surrounding counties. We are committed to providing free useful and important information to our clients, customers, and any homeowner who  has a real estate need.

Before we recommend the sales price for a house, we will develop a Highest Price Market Analysis (HPMA) that will help set the highest price that the house could be sold for. This analysis will show the listing price of similar houses in the area as well as the prices at which the houses actually sold. Additionally, the analysis will give us information about houses currently on the market and about houses that were on the market but never sold. Based on a well done HPMA, we are able to show seller the current market conditions. Each home is given its own sale’s Timing Analysis and a personalized marketing strategy developed specially for that home.

Next, we’ll discuss seller’s  goals and expectations. Everyone who seller has different goals that need to be factored in when calculating the listing price. Lets think about the following goals.

1. Is your goal to get the maximum sales price for your home?
   • If so, are you willing to have your house on the market for several months?
2. Is your goal to sell your house quickly?
   • If so, are you willing to sacrifice some of your potential profits in order to sell it quickly?
3. Would you like to establish a balance between selling your house quickly and selling at the top end of market value?
4. What is the reason you are thinking about selling?
   • Want to upgrade?
   • Want to downsize?
   • Financial reasons?
   • Relocating?
5. How serious are you about selling?

Market conditions will play a role in setting the listing price for your house. We’ll factor in how quickly houses are selling in your area, interest rates, the strength of the school system, and finally whether it is a buyer’s or seller’s market.

We’ll then recommend a range price at which to list your house to meet your goals in the local current market. Call us for a free Highest Price Analysis, and we’ll help you achieve your real estate goals.

The Soto & Ferreira Group specializes in Charlotte NC, (also known as the Queen City after Queen Charlotte) areas and neighborhoods such as Charlotte NC, Fort Mill SC, Concord, Huntersville, Harrisburg, Cornelius, Lancaster, Monroe, Waxhaw, Indian Land, Lake Norman, Lake Wylie, Uptown Charlotte, Ballantyne, Myers Park, South Park, Dilworth, South End, Wilmore, Plaza Midwood, Chantilly, Sherwood Forest, Madison Park, Fairmeadows, Lansdowne, Commonwealth, Morningside, Wesley Heights, Elizabeth, Cotswold, Eastover, Foxcroft, First Ward, Second Ward, Third Ward, Forth Ward, Merry Oaks, Sedgefield, Selwyn Park, NoDa, The Arts District, Belmont, Sheffield park, Barclay Downs, Collins Park, Colonial Village, South Charlotte, North Charlotte, West Charlotte, East Charlotte, Highland Creek, and others.

Photo courtesy of Jeff Belmonte

(Note: I apologize for any grammatical errors in this blog. My primary language is Spanish and I am currently working on improving my grammar in English. Thanks for understanding.

John Paul Soto

John Paul Soto choose to work in Charlotte, NC real estate because he genuinely enjoy working with people, and believe it is an industry that rewards dedication and personal initiative. He also want to give back to his community, and he is currently employed as a firefighter for the Charlotte Fire Department.

John Paul Soto was born and raised in Guatemala, and moved to Charlotte in 2002 to attend college. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, and will continue to make his home in Charlotte, NC after graduation.

He takes great pride in his accomplishments and hope to continue to build a successful track record helping other people achieve theirs. He is now part of “The Soto and Ferreira Group” on of Charlotte’s NC best Real Estate Groups.

Thanks,

John Paul

Great News for Exit Realty South Clients! New Partnership with New American Mortgage! Charlotte NC

Great news for Exit Realty agents

New American Mortgage

While many real estate companies are struggling to keep their doors open during this unique and tough market, Exit Realty keeps on growing in terms of number of agents joining,  production, and offices. The great news is that now Exit Realty South, one of the South Park offices, has an in-house mortgage companies, which will be providing superior and comprehensive mortgage services to our clients and help us sale more real estate in Charlotte NC as well as surrounding areas. New American Mortgage is an independant mortgage bank, underwriting, processing, and closing their loans in-house. New American Mortgage is owned by  Casey Crawford an outstanding business man and leader. Our in-house Lender will be Deran Pennington an excellent and experienced lender. Deran is great with clients and Realtors. He has stablished a great relationship with The Soto and Ferreira Group in order to provide the best service to our clients!

For additional information, contact Deran Pennington by visiting www.newamericansouth.com

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Maria Ferreira Realtor/Broker

Maria Ferreira

Realtor/Broker

Soto Ferreira Real Estate Group

www.yourcharlotteagents.com

maria.ferreira@exitsouth.com

Exit Realty South

4401 Barclay Downs Dr Suite 1

Charlotte NC 28209

704 602 9935

“Difficulties are lessons, obstacles are challenges, impossibilities are invitations”

Nothing less than what you expect from a Realtor!

Maria is committed to providing a variety of real estate services to a diverse group of clients. These services include but are not limited to proficiently lead her clients during the process of buying and selling residential real estate properties in North and South Carolina but with a special focus in South Charlotte and Fort Mill. Maria has an extensive experience with first time home buyers, short sales, foreclosures, HUD homes and more. She is part of a team of professionals striving to provide clients with superior services. Although, teamwork is the trade mark of the group that shares, understands, and exceeds expectations when performing in any aspect of the real estate business, as individuals, each one of them have somehow specialized in one or more specific field in order to better address the needs of  clients. Maria is a buyer’s agent, and she works directly with the buyers guiding them through the process of getting qualified, choosing the most effective lenders and programs , understanding the implication, advantages, and responsibilities involved  in buying a home, looking for the right home at the most affordable price, submitting an acceptable offer, negotiating on behalf of the buyers, and most important, giving the buyer the peace of mind and assurance that choosing the right Realtor is the first step  in completing a successful real estate transaction

Maria Ferreira is a native of Brazil and has been living in the USA for the past 19 years. After living in Florida for most of this time, her family decided to relocate to Charlotte and she loves it. Maria has a Florida Atlantic University Bachelor’s degree in Business Health Care Management, but it is in real estate that she has found her passion. She speaks English, Spanish, and Portuguese which gives her the capability of providing real estate service to a diversified group of people.  She is very personable and takes every opportunity she has to learn from others. She believes that a great Realtor will make the difference when her clients are purchasing and selling real estate. One of Maria’s goals is to carefully guide her clients throughout the entire process and provide high quality service that will result in a positive experience for every one of the people she works with.

Ask me how to make extra income by joining Exit Realty.. It is easy.. it is for life!!

Loan Application Checklist… What you need to know before getting a loan!

Loan Application Checklist…

For many buyers, applying for the mortgage loan is one of the most stressful and confusing aspects of buying a home. The loan application process should not become a stressful time. By following a few easy steps, you’ll sail through the loan application process with no major problems. It is important to ask your Realtor for a list of his/her preferred lenders, which most likely will make the process less stressful. Establishing a good relationship with the professionals involved in the home buying process is the key to help every transaction to go smooth. it will also help the buyer to  achieve his/her desired goals.

Remember that everything is negotiable! Make sure you talk to at least 3 lenders and make them compete for your business…

So, get your notepad and take good notes. The following checklist will help you have a smooth loan application…

Get your note pad...

1. Make a list of any questions you have about the loan program.
Do not be afraid to ask questions. This is probably the most important transaction investment you will ever make. Be sure to understand the advantages and disadvantages of the various mortgage programs for which you may qualify. Some questions you may want to ask are:

• What is a Loan Origination fee?
  
• Can you lower your Origination fee?
• What is a Discount Point?
• What is a PMI? Is it a requirement?
• What does it mean to “Lock the Rate”?

These are some examples of some important questions to ask. Make sure you request a “Good Faith Estimate Sheet”, and show it to your Realtor. He/she will make sure that you are not being charged too much or that there are no unnecessary fees.

Gather your paperwork.

Loan Application Checklist

In general, the documentation you will need includes:
	Check for application fee and Appraisal
Property Information (if you already have a home in mind)
	Purchase Agreement.
	Copy of legal description and MLS sheet.
	If you are selling your current home, copy of listing contract.
	If you have sold your current home, copy of settlement statement (HUD-1).
Income & Assets
	Pay stubs for the last 30 days.
	For the past two years:
	Names and addresses of each employer. W-2s
	Statements for each bank, mutual fund, and/or investment account for the last three months.
	Estimated value of personal property and furniture.
	If you have made any large deposits to your accounts:
	Explanation and source for deposit. If large deposit was a gift: Signed gift letter (lender can supply). Copy of gift check. Copy of deposit receipt.
	If you own more than 25% of a business:
	Corporate or partnership tax returns.
	If self-employed:
	Tax returns for the last three years (with schedules). Year-to-Date Profit and Loss Statement prepared by an accountant.
	If you own rental property:
	Tax returns for the last two years and current rental agreements.
	If you are retired:
	Pension Award Letter.
	If you receive Social Security:
	Social Security Award Letter.
	If you are counting child support as income:
	Copy of divorce settlement. Copy of twelve months of cancelled child support checks.
Debts
	Names, addresses, account numbers, balances and monthly payments on all current loans.
	Explanation of credit report anomalies, including:
	Late payments, credit inquiries in the last 90 days, charge-offs, collections, judgments and/or liens. Bankruptcy filed within last seven years (bring a copy of your bankruptcy papers).
VA Loans
	Copy of DD Form 214, Report of Separation.
Miscellaneous
	Photo ID and proof of Social Security number.
	Residence addresses for the past two years.
	If applicable, a copy of your divorce decree.
	If you are not a citizen, a copy of the front and back of your green card.

Hope this information is useful for you. Please call or send us an email if you have more questions and if you would like a list of our preferred lenders.

Thanks,

The Soto & Ferreira Group

(Note: I apologize for any grammatical errors in this blog. My primary language is Spanish and I am currently working on improving my grammar in English. Thanks for understanding.)

John Paul Soto

John Paul Soto choose to work in Charlotte, NC real estate because he genuinely enjoy working with people, and believe it is an industry that rewards dedication and personal initiative. He also want to give back to his community, and he is currently employed as a firefighter for the Charlotte Fire Department.

John Paul Soto was born and raised in Guatemala, and moved to Charlotte in 2002 to attend college. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, and will continue to make his home in Charlotte, NC after graduation.

He takes great pride in his accomplishments and hope to continue to build a successful track record helping other people achieve theirs. He is now part of “The Soto and Ferreira Group” on of Charlotte’s NC best Real Estate Groups.

Thanks,

John Paul

Charlotte North Carolina Realtors® helping homeowners in need!!! Realtors® Care Day…

Charlotte North Carolina Realtors® helping homeowners in need!!!

Part 1: Before the big day…

The incredible formula:

Formula for Success. Realtors Care Day Charlotte NC

600 Realtors® + 32 Homes in need + 1 big day + 1 purpose = REALTOR® CARE DAY!!!

Unfortunately, due to economic crisis throughout the world some homeowners are faced with tough times and no money to fix their homes. Fortunately, Realtors understand the needs of homeowners. We know that some of them are  unable to keep up with their homes and stay current with their mortgage payments; therefore, we want to help them and help our community.

More than 600 Charlotte Realtors are getting together on April 24, 2009 with one big purpose of helping 32 homes in need of repairs throughout Mecklenburg and Iredell Counties. It is an initiative of the Charlotte Regional Realtor® Association (CRRA) Housing Opportunity Foundation (HOF).  This is not an easy project. Coordinating an event of this magnitude requires a lot of time and effort! CRRA and HOF are doing an unbelievable job coordinating this event.  We thank them for all their hard work!

My Team will consist of 29 Realors… We would be doing some roof repairs, yard work and possibly a tree removal…  This is the “before” of the event picture of the home site….

Our Home Site for Realtor Care Day

Thanks to our partners for helping to make Realtors® Care Day a success!

Grants
National Association of Realtors® Housing Opportunity Program

Realtors® Care Day Steering Committee
Realtors® Care Day is being organized and led by your fellow Realtors®. A special thanks to Joe Rempson, 2009 Realtors® Care Day chair, and his core committee Lee Ann Brown and Pearl Jones Smith, celebration event co-chairs; Bill Balatow, logistics chair; Vina Accomazzo, marketing chair; Daniel Cottingham, Jr., site locations chair; Mike Hege and Kerry Stecher, sponsorship co-chairs; and Cam Barnett and Roger Parham, volunteer co-chairs

Read Part 2: After the big day!!!  With stories, comments, details and pictures…

Thanks… and see you later…

(Note: I apologize for any grammatical errors in this blog. My primary language is Spanish and I am currently working on improving my grammar in English. Thanks for understanding.)

John Paul Soto

John Paul Soto choose to work in Charlotte, NC real estate because he genuinely enjoy working with people, and believe it is an industry that rewards dedication and personal initiative. He also want to give back to his community, and he is currently employed as a firefighter for the Charlotte Fire Department.

John Paul Soto was born and raised in Guatemala, and moved to Charlotte in 2002 to attend college. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, and will continue to make his home in Charlotte, NC after graduation.

He takes great pride in his accomplishments and hope to continue to build a successful track record helping other people achieve theirs. He is now part of “The Soto and Ferreira Group” on of Charlotte’s NC best Real Estate Groups.

Thanks,

John Paul

Beautiful Home Just Listed in Ballantyne Area, Charlotte NC!

Beautiful Home Just Listed in Ballantyne Area, Charlotte NC!

Location! Location! Location!

Beautiful home in a great location!!! It features a large private backyard with mature trees. Nice master room with a large bathroom, a garden tub and a walk in closet. Open foyer with hardwood floors. Bright and open kitchen with large windows throughout. Located in Ballantyne one of Charlotte’s most desirable areas. Close to restaurants, fitness facilities, premiere shopping centers, theaters, and much more just minutes from the community. Home is in great condition. The lowest priced home in the neighborhood for its price!

A Must SEE!!!

4737 Armorcrest Ln.

• 3000-3600 HLA
• 5 Bedrooms
• 3/1 Bathrooms
• Beautiful large back yard
• Mature Landscape
• Two car garage
• Brick veneer front
• Large Master bedroom
• Large Master bedroom
• Fireplace
• Great Condition
• Great Subdivision!!!

Why Ballantyne?

”Live, Work, Stay, Play.’

• One of the fastest-growing communities in the United States.
• South Charlotte.
• 10 miles from Uptown Charlotte.
• 5 miles to South Park area.
• I-485, the main artery to the Ballantyne area moves east-west and connects drivers to the rest of south Charlotte and I-77, the Airport, I-85, and NC74.
• US521 (Johnston Road) moves vehicles north-south through Ballantyne: north to Southpark via Park Road and south to Lancaster county in SC.
• Ballantyne comprises:
• Ballantyne Resort Hotel
• Ballantyne Village
• Ballantyne Commons East Shopping Center
• Ballantyne Resort Hotel
• Ballantyne Country Club
• The core 2,000 acres that these entities inhabit.
• Ballantyne is in the middle of the South Perimeter, which is the area that straddles I-485 from South Boulevard to Providence Road.
• New restaurants and retail.
• Golf course.
• Great Schools
• Fitness centers
• Movie Theaters
• Target
• Groceries Stores
• and much, much more!!!

John Paul Soto

John Paul Soto choose to work in Charlotte, NC real estate because he genuinely enjoy working with people, and believe it is an industry that rewards dedication and personal initiative. He also want to give back to his community, and he is currently employed as a firefighter for the Charlotte Fire Department.

John Paul Soto was born and raised in Guatemala, and moved to Charlotte in 2002 to attend college. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, and will continue to make his home in Charlotte, NC after graduation.

He takes great pride in his accomplishments and hope to continue to build a successful track record helping other people achieve theirs. He is now part of  “The Soto and Ferreira Group” on of Charlotte’s NC best Real Estate Groups.

Thanks,

John Paul