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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Tufton Brae Subdivision - Charlotte, NC

Tufton Brae, an exclusive gated enclave of 6 wooded estate lots is strategically located at the 2800 block of Carmel Road in South Charlotte, NC. This new subdivision of Jeffersonian-style homes is named fter Thomas Jefferson's Tufton Field Farm. Homes are exclusive, luxuriously appointed and built by Master Builders - Sonoma Builders and Joel Carriker & Karl Edwards Homes. These upscale homes spell luxury and location and range from the $2.5 million and up. Currently, Homes for Sale in Tufton Brae are priced from $2,795,000 to $3,250,000. Tufton Brae is a stone's throw from bustling SouthPark, Phillips Place, Morrocroft, Carmel Country Club and the Ballantyne area. Tufton Brae 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.

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

Pinnacle Ridge Subdivision - Iron Station, NC

Pinnacle RidgeSubdivision is an exclusive gated community that will feature luxury homes and is located in Iron Station just minutes from Lake Norman and Denver, NC. This community offers over 100 acres of natural beauty and heavily wooded landscape with plans for 50 custom homes on sites that range from one to six acres. Many of the Charlotte's leading custom builders will offer their homes and quality craftsmanship to prospective homebuyers. Homes will meet strict architectural standards and will range from 4000 to 6000+ square feet. Sites are currently available from $100,000 and up. Homes will range in price from $800's to the $1+ million. This gated community offers serenity, proximity to Lake Norman for lakeside activities, and an easy commute to Uptown Charlotte for business and entertainment. Convenient access to Cornelius, Huntersville, Mooresville, and Uptown Charlotte provide great shopping, dining and recreation options.

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.

The Peninsula Subdivision- Lake Norman, NC

The Peninsula is Crescent's luxury waterfront and golf course community situated on Lake Norman in Cornelius and just 25 minutes from Charlotte, NC. With 11 miles of Lake Norman shoreline touching this community, the lake and lake activities is a backdrop for anything you do here: skiing, boating, fishing, swimming and just watching the beautiful sunsets, its all part of living at the Peninsula. Just north of I-77 from Uptown Charlotte, it feels worlds away but your just conveniently located to most Charlotte destinations and minutes from Birkdale Village in Huntersville that offers fine dining and shopping excitement.

The amenities at Peninsula are resort-like. Play 18 holes of golf at the Rees Jones championship golf course or enjoy membership and activities at two magnificent private clubs including the Peninsula Yacht Club. Swimming, tennis, walking and jogging trails is part of the amenities package. You are walking distance from Jetton Park where you can enjoy the waterfront picnic areas, walking trails, tennis and children's park. Homes at the Peninsula are luxurious and varied in style and architecture. Builders are several and include Arcadia, Augusta Homes, Dienst, Lakeland, Simonini and many more. Currently, Homes for Sale in The Peninsula range in price from $405,000 to $4,400,000.

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.

The Villages at Isle of Pines - Mooresville, NC

The Villages at Isle of Pines is an active adult community that provides resort style life in the heat of Lake Norman. This community of 24 homesites is located on the outskirts of Mooresville and just 30 minutes north of Charlotte, NC. Owning a home at the Villages gives you the utmost in relaxed living and time to pamper yourself and enjoy the outdoors. Enjoy more time with your loved ones as yard maintenance is a home owner association chore. This private community offers 3 and 4 bedroom homes in wooded settings and an array of floorplans with 2 or 3 garages, cathedral or tray ceilings, and comfortable yet spacious homes. Amenities in this community include walking trails and natural areas. Homes in The Villages at Isle of Pines are priced from the $240's. Residents of this community are minutes from I-77 and an easy commute to Lake Norman lake and golf activities. Just a few miles south is Birkdale Village in Huntersville that provides a variety of shopping and dining options.


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Stillwell Subdivision - Huntesville, NC

Stillwell, a 94 acre gated community of custom homes is located at Cashion Road in Huntersville, NC and minutes from Lake Norman. Situated in natural settings that include rolling hills, wooded forests or beautiful meadows, this luxurious community of elegant estate sized homes offers 36 homesistes from 1.5 to 4.13 acres and priced from the $170's to the mid $300's. Homes are majestic and feature some of Charlotte's best custom home builders. All home plans would need to be approved by the architectural committee. This luxury community has homes priced from the $700's to the $2+ million. Stillwell residents enjoy the tranquility and peaceful surroundings within this gated enclave yet within a short distance of everything Uptown Charlotte and Lake Norman has to offer. Currently, Homes for Sale in Stillwell range in price from $979,000 to $1,595,000. Stillwell is within minutes to I-77 and I-485 providing easy access to Lake Norman, Mooresville, Mountain Island Lake, University City, South Charlotte, Lake Wylie and Uptown Charlotte. All Charlotte Metropolitan areas are just a short drive away and great shopping, dining, and business centers are easily within reach.

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.

Stonewater Bay Subdivision - Mountain Island lake

200 Woodwinds Drive - This incredible custom home on a premium waterfront lot is located in the Stonewater Bay Community on Mountain Island Lake in Mount Holly, NC. 200 Woodwinds Drive has 6300 square feet of gorgeous interior space that boasts architectural details and quality craftsmanship that would make most other homeowners envious. Three-car garage, 4 covered porches, main level with 2273 square feet includes formals, spacious den, grand master suite and gourmet kitchen (DeLonghi 42" professional gas range with dual ovens and 2 warming drawers). Cherry cabinets, granite counters, cherry hardwoods and high end Spanish tile throughout. Second level with 2331 square feet has 4 spacious bedrooms with deep walk in closets, 2 rooms directly have year round water views, a study, large gathering room and spacious sitting area. This space has hardwoods, high-end carpet for bedrooms and Spanish tile in the 2 jack-n-jill baths. Fully finished basement with 1760 square feet, Spanish tiled floors throughout, large rec room, media room, play area, exercise room and mechanical room with built-in storage.

This house has it all.... with great lighting fixtures, high end faucets and brushed nickel hardware throughout. This beautiful waterfront home has a private boatdock, nicely landscaped and wooded yard with irrigation that pulls from the lake, great street view and incredible sunset and moonset views. 200 Woodwinds Drive is now offered at $799,900 and this is the final price reduction and priced below the tax value of $809, 250. This tax value does not include the recently completed basement which gives you an automatic equity of at least $250,000. That's a nice, tidy sum to stack up for when the market gets back to normal. 200 Woodwinds Drive is minutes from I-485 which provides easy access to Cornelius, Huntersville, and South Charlotte destinations. You are on the water in a resort style community that has tennis, beach area, community pool, walking trails, playground area, boat slip and boat storage area andjust 20 minutes from Uptown Charlotte. This is paradise on earth...200 Woodwinds Drive calls out to the savvy homebuyer.

For additional information on 200 Woodwinds Drive, contact Brian Belcher at 704-287-3868 or the Carolina Home Pros Team who will assist you with the purchase of this home.

Davidson Bay Townhomes Subdivision - Davidson, NC

Davidson Bay, a unique enclave of elegant, spacious and well appointed townhomes is located within walking distance of historic downtown Davidson's shopping, dining, culture, recreation and university amenities. Davidson Bay offers the best value for real estate with the lowest price per square foot in Davidson. These 3 story townhomes are offered by Ryan Homes featuring 2 - 4 bedrooms units from 1149 to 2200 square feet and priced from the $210's. These wonderful townhomes come with spacious great rooms, gourmet kitchen and many customizable options to deliver on your dream home. Davidson Bay is a mile from I-77 providing an easy commute for high-end shopping, dining and entertainment at the Antiquity Village in Cornelius, Birkdale Village in Huntersville, Northlake Mall in Charlotte and Uptown Charlotte.

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.