Real Estate agents try their best to keep their eyes and ears in tune with the market, for if you listen closely, the market will actually speak out loud. 
 
Currently mortgage rates are the lowest they have been in a long, long time. 30 year around 4% and 15 year even lower!  You would think people would be taking advantage of these historically low rates to purchase a new home, but unfortunately they are not. Most are staying put in their own homes and refinancing, provided they have the capability to refinance.
 
There are many people who would love to purchase a new home at this time to not only take advantage of a great buyers market, but also the low interest rates, however due to loss of jobs, uncertainty of the economy etc. they are basically paralyzed and not willing or not able to move forward.
 
The current pool of potential buyers is small compared to the past years, and we are moving toward the winter months when typically the market will slow down, therefore having your house priced very competitively and making sure the house is very well staged is more important than ever before.
 
With so few potential buyers ready, willing and able to purchase, your house needs to be "The Shiny Penny".

To find out what your home is worth in today's market visit: www.yourcharlottenchome.com

And here are my top picks for the week...
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8000 Turnberry Lane
Price: $299,900 Beds:4 Baths:2.5  
Outstanding four bedroom, two and a half bathroom home located in Cowans Ford Park. Enter this home through the welcoming foyer offering hardwood flooring, crown molding, a transom window and a coat closet for your convenience. The powder room offer...
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3934 Burton Street
Price: $325,900 Beds:4 Baths:3  
Attractive four bedroom, three full bathroom home offering seasonal water views located in the subdivision of Dockside. Enter this home through the dramatic two-story foyer offering hardwood flooring, a palladium window, transom window, side lights ...
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5861 Rolling Ridge Drive
Price: $1,790,000 Beds:5 Baths:6.2  
Welcome to 5861 Rolling Ridge Drive. This spectacular 5 bedroom, 6.2 bath, custom home features everything you could ever dream of...and more. Spectacular five bedroom, six full bath, two half bath, custom home located in the gated community of Pine...
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14111 Sarah Ann Stephens Drive
Price: $842,500 Beds:5 Baths:5 .5
Stunning custom five bedroom, five and a half bathroom home with a basement located in the gated community of Stillwell. Enter this home through the inviting two-story foyer offering hardwood flooring, a transom window, crown molding, side lights in...
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102 Aurora Lane
Price: $167,900 Beds:3 Baths:2  
Pristine three bedroom, two full bathroom ranch style home located on a wooded lot in the subdivision of Shepherds Vineyard. The welcoming foyer invites you into this home offering hardwood flooring, a side light in the door and a decorative chandel...
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6096 Diamond Pl
Price: $449,000 Beds:4 Baths:3.5  
Amazing full brick, two story, custom basement home located in Harrisburg in the subdivision of Eldorado Hills. Home offers four bedrooms, three and half baths and a bonus room. Home includes a three-car courtyard styled, side-load garage complete w...
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4811 Fairvista Drive
Price: $314,900 Beds:5 Baths:2.5  
Dazzling five bedroom, two and a half bathroom all brick home located in the sought after swim and golf community of Highland Creek. The inviting two-story foyer welcomes you into this home offering hardwood flooring, a transom window and crown mold...
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6132 Hidden Meadow Lane
Price: $169,900 Beds:3 Baths:2.5  
This pristine three bedroom, two and a half bath, two story home located in the desirable neighborhood of Highland Creek offers stunning curb appeal with professional landscaping, stone and vinyl exterior and a well manicured lawn. The welcoming foy...
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8610 Acacia Ridge Court
Price: $159,900 Beds:3 Baths:2.5  
Pampered three bedroom, two and a half bathroom home located on a cul-de-sac lot in the admired subdivision of Highland Creek. The inviting foyer welcomes you into this home offering parquet flooring and a coat closet for your convenience. The powde...
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5334 Cambridge Bay Drive
Price: $298,500 Beds:4 Baths:2.5  
Gorgeous four bedroom, two and a half bathroom home located on a large lot in the swim and golf community of Highland Creek. You will love this home from the moment you enter the inviting two-story foyer offering hardwood flooring, a palladium windo...