For businesses in Charlotte looking for office space, finding the right property can be daunting and overwhelming. Whether you're a startup looking for a small office or a large corporation searching for a new headquarters, there are numerous factors to consider when choosing an office space. However, with the help of a tenant representative from Colliers, [...]
I am Tammy Stowe, Sr. Mortgage Banker with Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group. There's no doubt the past year has been challenging, but as we look toward 2023, I wanted to end on several positive notes! Discover exciting updates on new loans, inflation, and medical debt relief in our real estate roundup. New 2023 Loan Limits [...]
If you have an SBA 7A loan that is adjusting, you need to take advantage of the rates - specifically the gap between the short and long-term rates. The Fed has raised rates (the prime rate, which they directly control) by 4 ½ % in the last 12 months. Meanwhile, inflation has come down over the previous [...]
Every business has a story to tell. The story always begins in the same place, as a dream in the heart and mind of a business owner. Someone who wants to make a better life for themselves and their family, provide a service or product to others, or look to make the world a [...]
Every business has a story to tell. However, our businesses seem to speak a language we do not understand. The key to translating your company’s story is understanding its language. Warren Buffet said it best, “Accounting is the language of business.” What is accounting; what does it mean? Accounting is the process of recording and understanding [...]
The 2022 housing market was challenging for everyone, unlike what we have become used to. Just a year before, many homebuyers enjoyed rates of 3% or even lower. Heading into 2023, rates are higher, and there is also a nationwide shortage of available homes, both existing and newly constructed. Meanwhile, renters pay more monthly, [...]
Last week we discussed why your industry may slow down next year even if it hasn't yet (Refer to last week's article - Recession Coming? Gain Market Share, Part - 1)! My business has NOT slowed down this year. My November '22 numbers were up in 4 of 5 categories over November of '21, and sales [...]
They say that in life, few things are certain, but one of those is change. Your circumstances will ebb and flow – maybe you've got a new job, dealt with a health issue, or added a new member to the family. For these reasons, it's great to pause once a year and schedule your annual [...]
It's time to plan for next year and set goals. As you think and plan through your next year and set your business goals, it is wise to look at the market for what it is, look and see what is most likely to happen, and plan accordingly. When you look out at next year, [...]
As time passes, many homeowners start to imagine how their homes might look if one or two features change. Maybe it’s for aesthetic or practical reasons, or perhaps because they’re thinking of selling their property someday. Updating your home with significant renovations can substantially increase its market value, but there’s just one problem. Where will [...]