Most expensive home sales in Charlotte for 2013

Here's an interesting list: the most expensive residential real estate sales in Charlotte in 2013.

Topping the list is a sale for $3.8 million for a 7,400 square foot home in Mooresville.

Other top prices include $3.7 million for a 7,400 square foot home on Carmel Park in Charlotte and $3.7 million for a 10,000 square foot home in Cornelius.

Two homes in Waxhaw, NC also made the list of top home sales in 2013.

More homes for sale in Waxhaw, NC

Our team of brokers listed more homes in Waxhaw, NC and Marvin, NC late last week. Here are two that just came on the market, presented by Julie Jenkins at 704.604.1808.

105 Turkey Hunt in Marvin Creek, Marvin, NC

1106 Glynwater in Hunter Oaks, Waxhaw, NC

These homes are in addition to homes in Waxhaw that we recently listed, including properties in The Chimneys of Marvin. Check back with us soon for more properties in Waxhaw that will be coming on the market! 

Homes for Sale in The Chimneys of Marvin

We have another new listing in The Chimneys of Marvin that just came on the market yesterday. This home is new construction and is offered at $505,000.

10600 Waxhaw Manor Drive in Waxhaw, NC

by Gina Lorenzo, 704.575.7605

As we posted last week, here is another new listing in The Chimneys:

10204 Alouette Dr. in The Chimneys of Marvin
in Waxhaw, NC by Gina Lorenzo, 704.575.7605 

For your convenience, we've also setup a "quick link" to a home search for popular neighborhoods, including The Chimneys of Marvin:

Canterfield Creek in Marvin, NC

Canterfield Creek is a charming, all-brick neighborhood located in Marvin, NC (Union County) built by the popular builder, Shea Homes. Nestled among picturesque horse farms, this quiet, 100-home community features many desirable amenities for homeowners, including walking trails, lacrosse and soccer fields, and a full-size swimming pool.

Canterfield Creek is conveniently located less than 10 minutes from abundant shopping and dining, golf, and tennis options. Nearby shopping destinations include the Blakeney Shopping Center, the Stonecrest Shopping Center, and the Ballantyne neighborhood of South Charlotte. Local golf courses include The Club at Longview, Firethorne Country Club, and Ballantyne Resort, and the Blakeney Racquet and Swim Club is a popular tennis and swim community.

Low taxes are another draw to Canterfield Creek. Union County and the Village of Marvin are known for lower tax rates than neighboring jurisdictions.

Marvin's big-city neighbor, Charlotte, NC, offers a world-class airport, professional sports teams, cultural events and excellent shopping. It's also only a few hours drive to mountain resorts or beautiful beaches, ideal for weekend getaways. It's no wonder that the Village of Marvin was recently named the number one place to live in North Carolina by a Yahoo! News writer.

Interested in relocating to Canterfield Creek? Contact Gina Lorenzo at Your Property People, Inc. at 704-575-7605 or gina@yourpropertypeople.com for more information on the community, the great schools, and homes for sale. We also offer a free Marvin Community Guide for prospective home buyers.

We can help you find a home that will exceed your expectations!

Hunter Oaks in Waxhaw, NC

Hunter Oaks is a beautiful, custom neighborhood located in Waxhaw, NC (Union County) with homes built by well-known builders such as Ryland Homes, Shea Homes, and Orleans Homes. Nestled among picturesque horse farms, this family-friendly community features many desirable amenities, including tennis courts, walking trails and two swimming pools.

Hunter Oaks is conveniently located within minutes from the City of Waxhaw, the Village of Marvin, and attractions in Ballantyne and South Charlotte. Nearby shopping destinations include the Blakeney Shopping Center, the Stonecrest Shopping Center, and the Ballantyne neighborhood of South Charlotte. Local golf courses include The Club at Longview, Firethorne Country Club, and Ballantyne Resort, and the Blakeney Racquet and Swim Club is a popular tennis and swim community. Low Union County taxes and award-winning schools are another major draw to Hunter Oaks.

Waxhaw's big-city neighbor, Charlotte, NC, offers a world-class airport, professional sports teams, cultural events and excellent shopping. It's also only a few hours drive to mountain resorts or beautiful beaches, ideal for weekend getaways.

Interested in relocating to Hunter Oaks? Contact Gina Lorenzo at Your Property People, Inc. at 704-575-7605 or gina@yourpropertypeople.com for more information on the community, the great schools, and homes for sale. We also offer a free Waxhaw Community Guide for prospective home buyers.

We can help you find a home that will exceed your expectations!

The Chimneys of Marvin in Waxhaw, NC

The Chimneys of Marvin is a beautiful neighborhood located in Waxhaw, NC (Union County) built by the popular builder, Pulte Homes. Nestled among picturesque horse farms, this family-friendly community features many desirable amenities, including a 4,000 square foot resident's clubhouse, a workout room, three pools with Kiddy Park, tennis, basketball and volleyball courts, and walking trails.

The Chimneys of Marvin is conveniently located within minutes from the City of Waxhaw, the Village of Marvin, and attractions in Ballantyne and South Charlotte. Nearby shopping destinations include the Blakeney Shopping Center, the Stonecrest Shopping Center, and the Ballantyne neighborhood of South Charlotte. Local golf courses include The Club at Longview, Firethorne Country Club, and Ballantyne Resort, and the Blakeney Racquet and Swim Club is a popular tennis and swim community. Low Union County taxes and award-winning schools are another draw to The Chimneys of Marvin.

Waxhaw's big-city neighbor, Charlotte, NC, offers a world-class airport, professional sports teams, cultural events and excellent shopping. It's also only a few hours drive to mountain resorts or beautiful beaches, ideal for weekend getaways.

Interested in relocating to the Chimneys of Marvin? Contact Gina Lorenzo at Your Property People, Inc. at 704-575-7605 or gina@yourpropertypeople.com for more information on the community, the great schools, and homes for sale. We also offer a free Waxhaw Community Guide for prospective home buyers.

We can help you find a home that will exceed your expectations!

Marvin Creek in Marvin, NC

Marvin Creek is a beautiful, all-brick neighborhood located in Marvin, NC(Union County) built by the popular builder, Toll Brothers. Nestled among picturesque horse farms, this quiet, 100-home community features many desirable amenities for homeowners, including a luxurious clubhouse, fitness center, playground, tennis courts, walking trails and a stunning pool complex including two pools, an enclosed toddler pool, water slides and a lazy river.

Marvin Creek is conveniently located less than 10 minutes from abundant shopping and dining, golf, and tennis options. Nearby shopping destinations include the Blakeney Shopping Center, the Stonecrest Shopping Center, and the Ballantyne neighborhood of South Charlotte. Local golf courses include The Club at Longview, Firethorne Country Club, and Ballantyne Resort, and the Blakeney Racquet and Swim Club is a popular tennis and swim community.

Low taxes are another draw to Marvin Creek. Union County and the Village of Marvin are known for lower tax rates than neighboring jurisdictions.

Marvin's big-city neighbor, Charlotte, NC, offers a world-class airport, professional sports teams, cultural events and excellent shopping. It's also only a few hours drive to mountain resorts or beautiful beaches, ideal for weekend getaways. It's no wonder that the Village of Marvin was recently named the number one place to live in North Carolina by a Yahoo! News writer.

Interested in relocating to Marvin Creek? Contact Gina Lorenzo at Your Property People, Inc. at 704-575-7605 or gina@yourpropertypeople.com for more information on the community, the great schools, and homes for sale. We also offer a free Marvin Community Guide for prospective home buyers.

We can help you find a home that will exceed your expectations!

Providence Downs in Waxhaw, NC

Providence Downs is a beautiful, custom neighborhood located in Waxhaw, NC(Union County). Nestled among picturesque horse farms, this community features many desirable amenities, including a charming clubhouse, exercise room, Olympic-sized swimming pool and gated kiddie pool, tennis and basketball courts, and walking trails.

Providence Downs is conveniently located within minutes from the City of Waxhaw, the Village of Marvin, and attractions in Ballantyne and South Charlotte. Nearby shopping destinations include the Blakeney Shopping Center, the Stonecrest Shopping Center, and the Ballantyne neighborhood of South Charlotte. Local golf courses includeThe Club at Longview, Firethorne Country Club, and Ballantyne Resort, and the Blakeney Racquet and Swim Club is a popular tennis and swim community. Low Union County taxes and award-winning schools are another draw to Providence Downs.

Waxhaw's big-city neighbor, Charlotte, NC, offers a world-class airport, professional sports teams, cultural events and excellent shopping. It's also only a few hours drive to mountain resorts or beautiful beaches, ideal for weekend getaways.

Interested in relocating to Providence Downs? Contact Gina Lorenzo at Your Property People, Inc. at 704-575-7605 or gina@yourpropertypeople.com for more information on the community, the great schools, and homes for sale. We also offer a free Waxhaw Community Guide for prospective home buyers.

We can help you find a home that will exceed your expectations!

Homes for Sale in Charlotte and Waxhaw

Here are our latest listings in Charlotte and Waxhaw! These homes just hit the market yesterday.

10204 Alouette Dr. in The Chimneys of Marvin
in Waxhaw, NC by Gina Lorenzo, 704.575.7605 

5914 Kelyn Hills in Berewick in Charlotte

by Gina Lorenzo, 704.575.7605

11715 Fernhurst in Raeburn, Charlotte

by Gina Lorenzo, 704.575.7605

707 Carver Pond in Hunter Oaks, Waxhaw

by Emily Styles, 704.502.2720

Union County neighborhoods affected by school redistricting

Callonwood is one neighborhood
of many affected by UCPS
redistricting

Last night, the Union County Public School (UCPS) Board of Education approved their redistricting plan. 

What does this mean for homeowners? Many homeowners paid a premium to be in the school district of their choice, and now they may be assigned to different schools next year.

Neighborhoods affected by redistricting in the current Marvin Ridge school cluster (see map here) include:

* Meadows at Weddington
* Victoria Lake
* Chatsworth
* Weddington Forest
* Weddington Chase
* Therrell Farms
* Providence Glen
* Barrington
* Valhalla Farms

Neighborhoods affected by redistricting on the west side of the Cuthbertson school cluster include:

* Weddington Trace
* Park Providence
* Providence Grove
* Inverness
* Lawson
* Deerfield Plantation

and many others. (See the map here.)

Here is a map of affected neighborhoods on the east side of the Cuthbertson school cluster.Neighborhoods affected include Hollister and The Glen at Wesley Oaks.

For neighborhood changes in the Weddington school cluster, maps can be found at:

* Weddington subdivision map - North (affected neighborhoods include Callonwood, Spring Hill)
* Weddington subdivision map - East (affected neighborhoods include Wellington Woods, Quintessa)
* Weddington subdivision map - West (affected neighborhoods include Highgate, Bromley, Providence Woods South).

Here is a link to our page which lists helpful links to find information on UCPS and changes to school districts, including redistricting maps.

We're keeping on top of the redistricting news as it affects our local neighborhoods and homeowners. Please contact us to talk about how UCPS redistricting may affect you!

The first step in selling your home

Are you thinking about selling your home? It might seem like an overwhelming process, and you may have a lot of questions, like:

* How much is my home worth?
* How long will it take to sell my house?
* How much will it cost to sell my house, including closing costs?
* What do I need to do to get my house ready to show and sell?

If you're interested in selling your home, the first step is finding a trusted real estate adviser. Gina Lorenzo, Broker/Realtor®, can provide a complementary consultation that will help answer your questions. The answers will be straight-forward, honest, and helpful to you as a potential home seller. Gina's an experienced real estate broker with a focus on providing excellent customer service and being a trusted adviser to each of her clients.

We offer an affordable and negotiable full-service listing package, which includes:

* MLS/IDX advertising for your home. This means that your home will be advertised on the major professional listing services in the greater Charlotte area.
* Advertising on over 60 online search engines
* Complementary home staging and virtual tour
* Professional photography
* Large, visible sign and lockbox
* An individualized action plan for success.

Contacting us does not obligate you to sell your home with us. We're here to help sellers understand local market conditions, understand the process of selling real estate, and make informed decisions about their next home sale.

New homes in Charlotte, NC

Tullamore by Pulte
Under construction in Marvin, NC

There is a lot of new home construction in the greater Charlotte, NC area, including Northwest Union County (Marvin, Weddington, and Waxhaw).

Below is a list new developments with available lots (or lots coming soon), listed by general area. And here is an interactive Google map of new home neighborhoods. 

If you have any questions about these neighborhoods, local schools, taxes, the new construction process, or if you need representation to protect your interests and get the very best deal on a new home, please contact Gina Lorenzo at 704.575.7605 or Gina@YourPropertyPeople.com.

Don't forget: the builder has an agent to represent its interests, and new home buyers should have an experienced agent to represent their interests, too! Don't let the builder have the advantage when you purchase a new home!

Marvin, NC:

* The Preserve at Marvin by Toll Brothers
* Tullamore by Pulte
* Woodcliff by True Homes

Waxhaw, NC
* Barrington by Shea Homes
* Cureton by multiple builders
* The Enclave at Longview by Toll Brothers
* Hollister - Estates by Shea Homes
* Inverness on Providence by Standard Pacific Homes
* Ladera by Standard Pacific Homes
* McKinley Forest by Shea Homes
* Millbridge by multiple builders
* Prescot by LiveWell Homes

Weddington, NC

* Arbor Oaks by Orleans Homes
* Atherton Estates by Shea Homes
* Bromley Estates at Weddington by Toll Brothers
* The Enclave at Longview by Toll Brothers
* Lake Forest Preserve by Orleans Homes
* Vintage Creek by Standard Pacific Homes
* Weddington Trace Preserve & Estate Collections by Standard Pacific Homes

South Charlotte, NC
* Waverly (Ardrey Kell and Providence Roads)
* Old Blakeney by Meritage Homes (Blakeney Heath Road)

Southwest Charlotte, NC
* Palisades by multiple builders

Fort Mill, SC
* Eppington by Standard Pacific Homes