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Charlotte Chamber Reports Local Economy Improving
July 18, 2009 in Business news, Charlotte, Home Buying, Mecklenburg, North Carolina | Tags: Business news, Charlotte, Home Buying, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, Queen City, Real Estate | Leave a comment
Charlotte Business Journal
Expanding and new businesses announced the creation of 7,316 jobs in Mecklenburg County in the first half of the year, a 15 percent increase from the corresponding period last year, the Charlotte Chamber says.
Business investment among the 446 new and expanding firms fell sharply to $564 million from $1.53 billion. The aggregate space requirements of new and expanded operations dropped to 6.7 million square feet from 16.6 million in the first half of 2008.
Eagle Park, TND in Downtown Belmont
July 16, 2009 in Belmont, Charlotte, First time home buyer, Gaston County, Home Buying, Homes for Sale, Neighborhoods, New Homes, North Carolina, Starter Homes, Swim and Tennis Communities, Traditional Neighborhood | Tags: Belmont, Charlotte, Eagle Park, First time home buyer, Gaston County, Homes for Sale, North Carolina, Planned Community, Search for homes, Starter Homes, Swim and Tennis Communities, Townhomes, Traditional Neighborhood | Leave a comment
The City of Belmont was the first municipality in the United States to enact a Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) zoning ordinance. Until now, a traditional neighborhood such as Eagle Park – even though cherished by residents and a boon to the municipality – was virtually impossible to develop because of antiquated zoning laws.
Tom Graham, President of Graham Development, Inc, developed the successful I’On Village traditional neighborhood in Mount Pleasant, SC. After experiencing the traditional neighborhood living within I’On, Graham determined to devote his career to creating the highest quality human habitats possible incorporating traditional neighborhoods in form and structure.
Landen Meadows, Great Blakeney Location
July 14, 2009 in Ballantyne, Charlotte, First time home buyer, Home Buying, Homes for Sale, South Charlotte, Starter Homes, Swim and Tennis Communities | Tags: Mecklenburg County, Ballantyne, First time home buyer, North Carolina, South Charlotte, Swim and Tennis Communities, Starter Homes, Homes for Sale, Ardrey Kell, Community House, Search for homes, Landen Meadows, Blakeney, Hawk Ridge | Leave a comment
Landen Meadows, located in Blakeney, has new spacious homes and lots of amenities: a clubhouse, playground, pool, recreation area, and tennis courts. Landen Meadows is also close to great shopping and dining.
Landen Meadows neighborhood is situated in South Charlotte between Ardrey Kell Rd and Rea Rd, and virtually right next door to the Blakeney shopping center and professional complex. This neighborhood of 400 single family homes is located less than one mile from Ballantyne Country Club and Stonecrest Shopping Center and a short distance from I-485.
Montclaire Neighborhood in South Charlotte
July 13, 2009 in Charlotte | Tags: Charlotte, Established Neighborhood, First time home buyer, Homes for Sale, Light rail, Mecklenburg County, Montclaire, Park Road, Search for homes, South Boulevard, South Charlotte, Southpark, Starter Homes | Leave a comment
Montclaire is an attractive established neighborhood located in South Charlotte. This subdivision is situated between South Boulevard on the west and Park Road Park on the east, and Tyvola Road on the north. Montclaire is convenient to Uptown Charlotte, as well as, the new Light Rail Line along South Blvd. This popular community also lies amidst several other much sought after neighborhoods – Madison Park, Collins Park and Starmount.
Starter Home Neighborhoods in Cabarrus County
July 11, 2009 in Cabarrus County, Charlotte, Concord, First time home buyer, Harrisburg, Home Buying, Homes for Sale, Neighborhoods, Starter Homes, Swim and Tennis Communities, UNC Charlotte | Tags: Cabarrus County, Canterfield, Charlotte, Concord, First time home buyer, Harrisburg, Hickory Ridge, Homes for Sale, Moss Creek, Planned Community, Rocky River Crossing, Search for homes, Starter Homes, Swim and Tennis Communities, UNC Charlotte, W. R. Odell | Leave a comment
MOSS CREEK
Moss Creek is a master-planned home community located in Concord, NC. Moss Creek is located near the intersection of NC-73 and Odell School Road, in the Northwest corner of Cabarrus County. With homes and townhomes from the $130’s to the $500’s, Moss Creek will eventually be home to nearly 1500 families.
Moss Creek’s nature trail runs along the East branch of the Rocky River and gives residents unparalelled access to a multitude of habitats, including a riparian corridor, wetlands, prairie, and mixed forests. Trails are accessible from a number of different locations within the community, and are bicycle and stroller friendly.
June Residential Sales Report
July 10, 2009 in Charlotte, Home Buying, Home Sales, Home Selling, Mecklenburg, Mortgage News, North Carolina, Real Estate News | Tags: Business news, Charlotte, First time home buyer, Homes for Sale, June, North Carolina, Real Estate, Report, Residential Sales, Search for homes, Starter Homes | Leave a comment
Listed below are the statics for entire Carolina Multiple Listing Service area for single-family residential sales for the period June 6, 2009 through July 5, 2009:
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Closing transactions increased 5.9% for the month of June compared to May, but remain 25% below the level for the same period a year ago. The average listing price also was up 9.3% and average sales price increased 9.8% compared to May. However, the average sales price was down 6.4% compared to June, 2008. The total sales are still down in the Charlotte market, but our housing prices are doing better than other areas of the country.
New listings decreased 10.4% for the month and average listing price was down 1.4% compared to May. Homes under contract decreased 7.8%, while withdrawn listings decreased 11.4%. Expired listings decreased 1.3% and the average listing price for those expired listings increased 6.5% over May.
Overall, it appears that perhaps the Charlotte housing market is showing signs of growth and confidence. Closings are increasing steadily each month, and sellers are leaving homes on the market indicating confidence that the market is strengthening and that prices are stabilizing.
Chuck Webb, Wilkinson & Associates, www.ChuckWebb.net
Birkdale and Birkdale Village
July 9, 2009 in Charlotte, First time home buyer, Golf Communities, Home Buying, Homes for Sale, Huntersville, Lake Norman, Mecklenburg, Neighborhoods, Starter Homes, Swim and Tennis Communities, Traditional Neighborhood | Tags: Birkdale, Birkdale Village, Charlotte, First time home buyer, Golf Communities, Homes for Sale, Hopewell, Huntersville, Lake Norman, Mecklenburg County, Planned Community, Search for homes, Starter Homes, Swim and Tennis Communities, Torrence Creek, Traditional Neighborhood | Leave a comment
Birkdale
Birkdale is a centrally located neighborhood directly across from Birkdale Village, an upscale area of fine shopping, dining, and theaters in Huntersville, one of the largest towns in the Lake Norman area. Birkdale’s 18-hole public golf course was designed by Arnold Palmer. Community amenities include walking trails, swimming, tennis and activities for the whole family.
Homes for Sale in Birkdale range from the $200’s to mid $600’s. They feature 3, 4, and 5 bedroom floorplans in 1.5 and 2 story traditional designs. View available homes for sale with area map of Birkdale.
Providence Plantation
July 8, 2009 in Charlotte, Established Neighborhood, Home Buying, Homes for Sale, Mecklenburg, Neighborhoods, South Charlotte, Swim and Tennis Communities | Tags: Ballantyne, Charlotte, Established Neighborhood, Homes for Sale, Mecklenburg County, Providence, Providence Plantation, Search for homes, South Charlotte, Swim and Tennis Communities | Leave a comment
Providence Plantation is one of Charlotte’s largest suburban neighborhoods consisting of approximately 1,500 homes. It lies just inside I-485 and is bordered to the north by neighborhoods which face Highway 5, to the east by neighborhoods facing the town of Matthews, and Providence Road to the West. Access to the neighborhood can be made from High Ridge Road or Kuykendall Road off Providence Road on the west or from Weddington Road on the east.
Raintree Golf Community in SE Charlotte
July 7, 2009 in Charlotte, Established Neighborhood, First time home buyer, Golf Communities, Home Buying, Homes for Sale, Mecklenburg, South Charlotte, Starter Homes, Swim and Tennis Communities, Tennis, Traditional Neighborhood | Tags: Country Club, Established Neighborhood, First time home buyer, Golf Communities, Homes for Sale, Mecklenburg County, Olde Providence, Providence, Raintree, Search for homes, South Charlotte, Starter Homes, Swim and Tennis Communities, Traditional Neighborhood | Leave a comment
Raintree Country Club was established in 1971 in the tradition of a fine private, member-run, not-for-profit Country Club. The centerpiece of the community are the two championship 18-hole courses each providing a different and unique challenge for golfers of all levels we offer an outstanding practice facility with a driving range, two practice greens and a teaching area. Membership in the golf club is optional for homeowners within the Raintree HOA.
Raintree CC also offers men’s and women’s golf associations with weekly tournaments and events. They have a full service Golf Pro Shop offers the finest merchandise available at competitive prices and their PGA trained golf professionals offer clinics and private lessons for both adults and juniors.
Stonehaven in East Charlotte
July 7, 2009 in Charlotte, Cotswold, Established Neighborhood, First time home buyer, Home Buying, Homes for Sale, Mecklenburg, Neighborhoods, Southpark, Starter Homes, Swim and Tennis Communities | Tags: Charlotte, Cotswold, East Mecklenburg, Established Neighborhood, First time home buyer, Homes for Sale, Mecklenburg County, Rama, Sardis, Search for homes, Southpark, Starter Homes, Stonehaven, Swim and Tennis Communities | Leave a comment
Stonehaven is a huge, well established neighborhood located in east Charlotte to the south and east of Sardis Road and Rama Road and extends over to McAlpine Creek. The subdivision was built during the 1960’s and 10970’s and the homes here reflect the craftsmanship prevalent during that era: brick exteriors, “ground up” construction, hardwood floors, and ceramic tile bathrooms.
Olde Providence, Established SE Charlotte Neighborhood
July 7, 2009 in Charlotte, Established Neighborhood, First time home buyer, Home Buying, Homes for Sale, Mecklenburg, Neighborhoods, South Charlotte, Southpark, Starter Homes, Swim and Tennis Communities | Tags: Carmel, Charlotte, Colony Place, Established Neighborhood, First time home buyer, Homes for Sale, Mecklenburg County, Myers Park, North Carolina, Olde Providence, Real Estate, Search for homes, South Charlotte, Southpark, Starter Homes, Swim and Tennis Communities | Leave a comment
Olde Providence is a beautiful neighborhood located in the heart of desirable South Charlotte. It is just three miles from SouthPark, a shorter distance to Arboretum Shopping Center, and 9 miles from uptown Charlotte with easy access to the city’s best amenities. Colony Place is just to the south of the neighborhood, is one of Charlotte’s newest and most upscale neighborhood shopping centers, providing all the conveniences plus restaurants and coffee shops in a comfortable, pedestrian-friendly village with an outdoor seating.
Southampton, Great Location at Affordable Price
July 5, 2009 in Ballantyne, Charlotte, First time home buyer, Home Buying, Homes for Sale, Mecklenburg, Neighborhoods, South Charlotte, Starter Homes, Swim and Tennis Communities | Tags: Real Estate, Planned Community, Mecklenburg County, Ballantyne, First time home buyer, South Charlotte, Starter Homes, Homes for Sale, Ardrey Kell, Community House, Search for homes, Elon Park, Southampton, Pool | Leave a comment
Southampton is a lovely sprawling 405 home community located in the Ballantyne section of South Charlotte. The subdivision is conveniently situated at Ardrey Kell Road at Marvin Road directly across from the new Ardrey Kell High School. Nearby, you’ll find Ballantyne Commons, Stonecrest, Blakeney, and several other smaller shopping centers with numerous local and national stores and restaurants to serve you.
Stone Creek Ranch Planned Community
July 4, 2009 in Charlotte, First time home buyer, Home Buying, Homes for Sale, Mecklenburg, Neighborhoods, South Charlotte, Starter Homes, Swim and Tennis Communities | Tags: Ballantyne, Charlotte, First time home buyer, Homes for Sale, Mecklenburg County, Planned Community, Search for homes, South Charlotte, Starter Homes, Stone Creek Ranch, Swim and Tennis Communities | Leave a comment
Stone Creek Ranch is a beautiful 448-acre master planned neighborhood conveniently located off Rea Road in South Charlotte. The site is close to Providence Road and is bordered by I-485 to the north, Charlotte Golf Links to the east, Tom Short Road to the west and Ardrey Kell Road to the south. Approximately 956 homes are planned for the initial phases of the community. Centex plans to develop the community in phases and complete it over a five to seven year period.
Chestnut Oaks Has TND Charm
July 2, 2009 in Charlotte, First time home buyer, Home Buying, Homes for Sale, Matthews, New Homes, South Charlotte, Stallings, Starter Homes, Union County | Tags: Antioch, Charlotte, Chestnut Oaks, First time home buyer, Homes for Sale, Matthews, Neighborhoods, New Homes, Search for homes, South Charlotte, Stallings, Swim Community, Traditional Neighborhood, Union County, Weddington | Leave a comment
Chestnut Oaks is a wonderful Stallings community filled with homes which reflect a traditional neighborhood design (TND) and craftsman feel. Homes are currently being built by Brookwood Homes and they include features reminiscent of a craftsman era, such as wide entrances, roomy porches, and hipped roof lines.
The community features a junior Olympic pool and a children’s pool. The neighborhood clubhouse has full kitchen facilities and large community room with space for any type of function. There are walking trails in the neighborhood and a park next to the clubhouse and pool with open space for events, playground and soccer goals. The neighborhood also has sidewalks with street lights.
The Reserve in Waxhaw
July 1, 2009 in Charlotte, Home Buying, Homes for Sale, Neighborhoods, South Charlotte, Swim and Tennis Communities, Union County | Tags: Charlotte, Homes for Sale, Marvin Ridge, Planned Community, Search for homes, South Charlotte, Swim and Tennis Communities, The Reserve, Union County, Waxhaw | Leave a comment
The Reserve is a premier neighborhood located off New Town Road in Waxhaw with homes built by Centex Homes. Although the physical location of the community is in Marvin, the mailing address and zip code are officially Waxhaw.
The Reserve features three distinct villages of luxurious executive and estate-style homes in desirable Union County with large lots, elegant standard features, and spacious home designs.





