River Oaks Subdivision - Lake Norman, NC

River Oaks Subdivision is a gated master planned community nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Statesville, and just 30 minutes from Charlotte,NC. This luxury gated community offers The Landing which is waterfront and the Fairways which is a golf course neighborhood. Homesites are now available from the $100's to the $600's with homes ranging from the $400,000's to over $1 million. Residents can enjoy the serenity of Lake Norman, spectacular fairway views of the golf course or stunning colors of the landscape around. This resort style community offers a rich amenities package from Lakefront Clubhouse, members lounge, fitness center, lakeside pool, private marina, community boat slips, boat launch area, tennis courts, walking trails, 18 hole championship golf course, golf pro-shop and members lounge. Currently, Homes for Sale in River Oaks range in price from $549,000 to $949,000. Rover Oaks is minutes from I-77 providing an easy commute to most Charlotte locations including Uptown Charlotte, Lake Norman, Denver, Huntersville, Cornelius and Concord.

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Norman Estates Subdivision - Denver, NC

Norman Estates is an exquisite upscale community located on the shores of Lake Norman in Denver, NC. This small and very private lake side community offers breathtaking views and large waterfront lots. Homes at Norman Estates are among the most stunning on the lake and reflect Traditional, French Country and Old World architecture. Just minutes from the new route 16, Norman Estates is an easy commute into Charlotte. Residents are treated to the ultimate in privacy, luxury and convenience! Prices of homes in this neighborhood are in the millions. Convenient access to Hwy-73 and Birkdale village provide wonderful options for upscale shopping and dining. Lake Activities from boating, skiing, tubing or just watching stunning sunsets is a necessity at Norman Estates. Easy access to Hwy-16, Hwy-73 and I-77 makes the commute to other Charlotte locations including Uptown Charlotte, Lake Norman, Denver, Huntersville, Cornelius and Concord a breeze.

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Webb's Chapel Cove Subdivision - Denver, NC

Webb's Chapel Cove, a beautiful, upscale gated community is located on the popular Webb's Road in Denver, NC. This luxury home community features awesome homesites from 0.8 to 3.5 acres on wooded and waterfront lots amid rolling hills and natural landscape. A slew of custom builders will build your dream home or you can always get your own builder. All homes are subject to architectural review. Homes are priced from the $800's to $2 million and up. Currently, Homes for Sale in Webb's Chapel Cove range in price from $809,000 to $1,399,000. Webb's Chapel Cove is minutes from the new Hwy-16 extension. Convenient access to Hwy-73 and Birkdale village provide wonderful options for upscale shopping and dining. Lake Activities from boating, skiing, tubing or just watching stunning sunsets is a necessity at Webb's Chape Cove. Easy access to Hwy-16, Hwy-73 and I-77 makes the commute to other Charlotte locations including Uptown Charlotte, Lake Norman, Denver, Huntersville, Cornelius and Concord a breeze.

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Copper Ridge Subdivision - Mooresville, NC

Copper Ridge, a small custom waterfront home community is located in Mooresville, Iredell County, NC. This luxury home community has homesites from 0.5 to 0.65 acres that are wooded, waterview or waterfront and offer breath taking views of Lake Norman. Residents can enjoy beautiful sunrise and sunsets while the natural peaceful surroundings helps you relax and unwind from your stressful day at work. Homes are exquisite and luxurious and offered by some of the best custom builders. These transitional and French Provincial homes are priced in the $2 million and up. Currently, Homes for Sale in Copper Ridge range in price from $1,945,000 to $2,245,000. Copper Ridge is minutes to Hwy-150 which is showing significant growth and providing all needed conveniences: shopping and dining. Convenient access to Hwy-16, Hwy-73 and I-77 makes for an easy commute to other Charlotte locations including Uptown Charlotte, Lake Norman, Denver, Huntersville, Cornelius and Concord.

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Fern Hill Road - Lake Norman, NC

Fern Hill Road is considered one of the hot real estate spots on the northeast end of Lake Norman. If you are looking for a custom home on or within close proximity to Lake Norman that retains the serenity of country and lakeside living while still within easy commute to Charlotte city amenities, then Fern Hill offers you a number of custom subdivisions to choose from. New home buyers can find awesome custom communities like Woodleaf, Northington Woods, Nautical Point, Beacon Point and Point of View and others to name a few. These custom homes are built by a variety of custom home builders and range from 3100 to 6000 square feet and prices from $400's to the $1+million. Communities on Fern Hill Road are just minutes to Hwy-150 which is showing significant growth and providing all needed conveniences: shopping and dining. Convenient access to Hwy-16, Hwy-73 and I-77 makes for an easy commute to other Charlotte locations including Uptown Charlotte, Lake Norman, Denver, Huntersville, Cornelius and Concord.

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The Farms Subdivision - Mooresville, NC

The Farms is a beautiful custom waterfront home community located in Mooresville, Iredell County, NC. This luxury community has large homesites from 0.6 to 1.5 acres that are wooded, waterview or waterfront and offer breath taking views of Lake Norman. Residents will also be able to enjoy use of the community clubhouse, pool area, tennis, sports fields, walking trails, playground, horseshoe pits and more. Homes in this neighborhood are being built by some of the finest custom homebuilders: Arcadia, Dienst, Testa, Helms, Simonini, The Hoke Company and more and range in price from $400s - $1.2+ million. Residents here enjoy peaceful surroundings and convenience to shopping, dining and water/lake recreational activities. Currently, Homes for Sale in The Farms range in price from $489,000 to $789,000. The Farms is minutes to Hwy-150 which is showing significant growth and providing all needed conveniences: shopping and dining. Convenient access to Hwy-16, Hwy-73 and I-77 makes for an easy commute to other Charlotte locations including Uptown Charlotte, Lake Norman, Denver, Huntersville, Cornelius and Concord.

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Northstone Club Subdivision - Huntersville, NC

Northstone Club, located on the east side of Lake Norman in Huntersville, is a gorgeous golf community that provides country club living and yet within 20 minutes from Charlotte, NC. This private community nestled on 237 artistically landscaped acres offers breathtaking views of the course to residents. Homesites are from 0.2 to 0.6 acres with homes from 2000 to 6000 square feet and prices ranging from the $300's to the $600's. Currently, Homes for Sale in Northstone Club range in price from $355,000 and up.

Northstone Club residents have access to great amenities that include a clubhouse with gathering place, fitness center, host of Club related amenities, swimming pool, lighted tennis courts, fitness center, playground and more. Northstone Club is within minutes to I-77 and the I-485 interchange providing easy access to Lake Norman, Mooresville, Uptown Charlotte, Mountain Island Lake, University City, and South Charlotte. All Charlotte Metropolitan areas are just a short drive away and great shopping, dining, and business centers are easily within reach.

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First Time Home Buyers - Charlotte, NC

The current economic and real estate market conditions provide first time home buyers their best opportunity to invest in their home. Here are reasons why you should step in and invest:

1. You do not have to sell a home, so your not dependent on some other buyer - Greater flexibility
2. Interest rates are low and there are desirable loan programs for first time home buyers
3. There is plentiful inventory of new and used homes on the market
4. Sellers and Builders are providing discounts, paying for closing costs and more
5. The housing & Economic Recovery Act of 2008 allows first-time home buyers to take a $7,500 tax credit on single family, town or condo purchase through July 1, 2009

For additional information on Homes for Sale in Charlotte, contact the Carolina Home Pros Team who will assist you with all of your Charlotte Real Estate needs.

Recession and Buying a Home in Charlotte, NC

Its Official; since December 2007, we have been in a recession. However, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research, this is the ninth recession in the past half century. While we plod through our current economic downturn and financial crisis, mortgage interest rates are at its lowest they have been in decades. Rates have dropped to the low 5% range. The savings can be dramatic on the home you purchase and your affordability. Contrary to headlines, lending institutions have mortgage money and are willing to lend to good borrowers but with greater conditions and documentation being required. Most buyers with a good credit score, stable and steady income, and reasonable downpayment should do well in being approved a loan. On some loans, the seller may contribute up to 6 percent to help with closing costs.

Home values in the Carolinas especially Charlotte still lead the nation. According to the S&P/ Case-Shiller Home Prices Index of the top 20 metro markets, Charlotte area home prices declined 3.5 percent for the last 12 months compared with Las Vegas and Phoenix that saw declines of over 30 percent. If you have the money and want to invest in your dream home, now is the time to make the move. Low interest rate, great buys/bargains and tremendous choices will leave you smiling on your purchase of your home.

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Establishing the Market Value for your Home

When you wish to sell your home, it is important to establish the market value of your home to have a quick turnaround on the sale. When a home is priced higher than what buyers will pay, the home is likely to remain on the market for a longer period of time and more than likely, the selling price will be lower than the asking price. That's why, pricing your home accurately for a sale is critical.

The market value for your home is determined by several factors:
1) Recent sales - selling prices of comparable homes in the recent past
2) Failed to sell - Properties offered for sale but failed to sale reflect undesirable listing prices
3) Pending sales - Properties under contract but not closed is a good indicator of the price range
4) Competitive active listings - Properties listed for sale that will compete with yours in the market

Note: The Market Value of your home is not determined by what you paid, what others paid for their home, or the improvements made, but a combination of the above factors.

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Watertree Landing Subdivision - Mooresville, NC

Watertree Landing is a beautiful custom home neighborhood located in Mooresville, Iredell County, NC. Three new phases at Watertree Landing are now available for purchase. The new phases include large ½ acre home sites with breath taking water views of Lake Norman. Residents will also be able to enjoy use of the community clubhouse, pool area and playground. Homes in this neighborhood are being built by some of the finest custom homebuilders and range in price from $400s - $600s. Residents here enjoy peaceful surroundings and convenience to shopping, dining and water/lake recreational activities. Currently, Homes for Sale in Watertree Landing range in price from $475,000 to $593,000. Watertree Landing is minutes to Hwy-150 which is showing significant growth and providing all needed conveniences: shopping and dining. Convenient access to Hwy-16, Hwy-73 and I-77 makes for an easy commute to other Charlotte locations including Uptown Charlotte, Lake Norman, Denver, Huntersville, Cornelius and Concord.

For additional information on Homes for Sale in Charlotte, contact the Carolina Home Pros Team who will assist you with all of your Charlotte Real Estate needs.

Cobblestone Subdivision - Denver, NC

Cobblestone Subdivision is a brand new, upscale community of custom homes situated on the south side of Lake Norman in Denver, NC. This private and small community of 26 homes will reflect both French Provincial and Transitional style homes built by 3 custom builders including Mid-Atlantic Custom Builders. Homes will feature unique architectural details and range in size from 4000 to 7000 square feet with prices from $500's to $700's. These homes will feature all the quality details you would desire from brick, stone and stucco exteriors to spacious interiors with granite, hardwoods, tile, lots of molding and cedar wood garage doors. Currently, Homes for Sale in Cobblestone range from $499,990 to $649,990. Cobblestone offers you the best value per square foot in the Lake Norman area given its location in Denver, one of the hottest real estate markets in Charlotte. Cobblestone is minutes from the new Hwy-16 extension and within a quick drive to great shopping and dining options mushrooming in the area. This community is centered in the heart of Denver with easy access to Cornelius, Huntersville, Mooresville, and Uptown Charlotte.

For additional information on Homes for Sale in Denver, contact the Carolina Home Pros Team who will assist you with all of your Charlotte Real Estate needs.

Piper Glen Subdivision - Charlotte, NC

Piper Glen, a prestigious community of luxurious homes is located in South Charlotte and minutes from the upscale Ballantyne and SouthPark areas of Charlotte, NC. This wonderfully designed and strategically located community features the legendary and challenging Arnold Palmer designed 72 par 6,853 yard course, convenience to Stonecrest Shopping, South Park Mall, Phillips Place, Carmel Country Club and the Ballantyne area entertainment and activities. Homes in Piper Glen feature a host of builders from Pulte, John Wieland to high-end builders like Grimmer-Kempf, Dowd Company, Dennis Totaro and others. Homes are exquisite in design, detail and craftsmanship and range in price from the mid $300's to $3+ million. Community amenities include pool, tennis, walking trails, playground and more. Currently, Homes for Sale in Piper Glen are priced from $212,500 to $3,500,000. Piper Glen is minutes from I-485, Hwy 51 and Hwy 16 providing easy access to Ballantyne, Uptown Charlotte , Fort Mill, Lake Wylie, and other Charlotte suburbs.

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