Our clients and friends are always looking for providor's of various services and products. We hope you find our valued friends helpful to you.
Handy Man Services
Van Storie Construction
704-575-5258
My great friend Van Storie has made a very good living keeping about 10 real estate agents and their clients very happy! Van does all those thing around the house that you just don't want to do, but must. Exterior caulking, replacing rotted wood, reattaching loose shingles, refinishing hardwood floors, rebuilding decks, window replacement and much, much more. Licensed, bonded and very cost effective. Make Van your friend as well.
Fix My Glass
704-460-7543
www.fixmyglassinc.com
Got problems with your windows or glass doors? Broken? Foggy? Call Matt Hester. He most always has the most economical solution.
Sew Elegant Stairs
704-341-9802
Martin Todd and his wife Carolyn can transform your stairwell into something elegant as their name implies. They removed the aged wood spindles in my stairwell and replaced with beautiful wrought iron balusters. They look great! They were in and out in 2 days. Their work was excellent and they cleaned up as they went. They have many different patterns and styles to choose from. Bring a new look to your home in just a couple days.
Appraisals
Dogwood Appraisals, Inc.
Shannon McQuay McCoy
704-341-1971
Shannon and I have been personal and professional friends for many years. I can't recall the exact specifics around the particular appraisal, but let's just suffice to say that during a time when most appraisers would rubber stamp the purchase price and move on to the next one, Shannon went the extra distance to uncover the facts and express her opinion on a rather challenging property. That told me a lot about Shannons character - honest, thorough and conscientious of her work.
Furniture Repair and Refinishing
Hot Box Powder Coating
Sean Boudreaux
704-398-8224
My mother in law had recently passed and left a house full of a lifetimes worth of stuff. On the front porch was some really nice looking wrought iron furniture. It was in okay condition considering it had been on the porch since my wife took me to meet her mom more than 25 years ago. I thought I would do a little clean up on it and spray paint it. I made one small attempt and decided I needed to find a professional. A little research led me to Sean and Hot Box. Sean came to pick up the furniture and when he left he said that we would be "pleasantly surprised" with the outcome. 2 weeks later and I'm actually amazed at how beautiful it looks. I've learned to that Sean enjoys doing welding, artworks, custom railings and more. I've even got him lined up to make some custom drapery rods for an outdoor patio. View their work at www.hotboxusa.com
Home Staging
TheStagingGirl.com
Barbi Greener MacKinnon
704-430-3600
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Barbi is straight forward and will tell you what you must do to get your house sold. No holes barred truth!
Insurance
Allen Tate Insurance Services
Zach Ligon
704-909-2358
Zach Ligon is an integral part of the team. Zach will help you find the insurance product that is right to protect your home in the event of some catastrophic event. Zach is a graduate of Appalachian State University where he actually majored in Risk Management and Insurance. That is extremely unique in that most people happen to just find there way into the insurance industry where Zach actually trained in college for the industry.
Allen Tate has over 20,000 policies in the Charlotte Metro area with A rated providers. Make sure you have your castle, autos and valuables properly protected against loss.
Mortgage Lenders
American Security Mortgage
Alex Browning
704-319-7171
Alex has worked with many of my clients and they always give him rave reviews. Why? Professional, caring and looking for the mortgage that is going to best suit your needs. American Security Mortgage does all of their own in house processing to insure that you get to the closing table on time. No glitches! Give Alex a call and add your name to the list of happy clients.
Cunningham and Company
Skip O'Neal
704-335-1913
www.cunninghammortgage.com/user/skipo
Skip makes friends and they in turn like to refer business to him. He has worked in the mortgage industry for 20+ years and has worked in all aspects of the business. He is warm, personable and cares about you. He looks for the right mortgage program to meet your specific needs. Let Skip get you on the road to home ownership.
Allen Tate, Mortgage
Justin Wells
http://www.tatemortgage.com/justinwells
704-541-6200
Justin works in house at the Ballantyne Allen Tate office. Easy to work with and cares about each clients. Allen Tate, Mortgage offers a wide range of mortgage programs and can find one that is best for you.
Fairway Independent Mortgage
704-541-1171
Fairway Independent Mortgage is a Residential Mortgage Planning and Mortgage Banking branch that helps homeowners and home buyers integrate the loan program they select into their overall financial plans to help them achieve their long and short term goals, enhance their Net Worth, and improve their Financial Safety. Tom is the branch manager and lead lender. What says a lot to me about Tom is that if the government trust Tom to fly and F16 fighter jet, then I trust Tom to take care of your mortgage. I really like the holistic approach Tom takes in fitting your mortgage in as a part of your overall financial plan.
Carpet Cleaning
Citrus Solution
Mike Buzzi
704-677-5903
Citrus Solutions uses a proprietary blened citrus cleaner. It offers the powerful stain cutting properties of d-Limonene as well as a wonderful all natural citrus scent. As an added health benefit, it kills many common allergens while we clean your carpet. No long drying periods. And it smells great too! Plus you will enjoy getting to know Mike. A great guy enjoying what he does.
Swimming Pools
Pools By Design
704-333-7446
Pools By Design created and installed the pool at my house. They are very creative and extremely easy to work with. I checked around and the raving reviews they received from some of my picky friends was all that I needed to hear. You will love Simon, Tommy, Jeff, Marsha and Jackie. Please be sure to tell them that I sent them your way.
Audio and Video
American Media and Security
704-563-9288
www.usaprotectsu.com/americanmedia/
Music and Video add wow to every home and takes your home entertainment to the max. If you need creativity, experience and professionalism at a great price, you have to call Robert Burns at American Media. He did the work at my house and other friends and I could be happier.
Rental Companies
Gold Property Rentals
Mickey Gold
704-779-5859
Today's the challenging real estate market has seen a huge increase in the need for rental properties and the need for property management services. I have entrusted many of my clients to Mickey to assist with the rental and management of their property. All are pleased with the results. Mickey takes the stress out of being a landlord.
Pine Straw Delivery and Installation
Sandhill Pine Needles
803-487-6747
843-672-7090
Charlie Horton
Nothing spruces up your curb appeal like fresh pine straw. Charlie gets the best pine straw available. Very economical and get it install very quickly. Oh, don't be surprised if he brings you a seasonal vegetable from his garden. The sweet potatoes are awesom
Legal Services
Pestillo and Von Peterffey
Karen Pestillo
704-553-0560
Karen Pestillo makes closiong on your home a smooth and easy process. She is the best! Her key asset is her paralegal Tracey Anderson - Tracey can be reached at 704-721-7958 or traceyanderson3@aol.com
Financial Planning
LPL Financial
David Reid
704-554-1605
David is an Investment Advisor based in the south Charlotte area and is affiliated with the largest independent broker/dealer firm in the country, LPL Financial. As an independent advisor David provides his clients access to products and services from many of the worlds largest and most successful financial services companies. David primarily works with individuals and families in the six figure income range and helps them through the process of accumulating their retirement nest egg. He offers a complete portfolio review service as well as detailed savings, investment and protection advice on a complimentary basis.