Growth in Fort Mill, SC and Indian Land, SC

There has been a lot of news about the tremendous development and growth of Ballantyne's southern neighbors: Rock Hill, Fort Mill and Indian Land, SC. Here are just a few articles:

* A 53,000 sf move theater will soon be under construction in Indian Land located at Highways 521 and 160. The cinema will be part of a 40-acre retail development by RedStone Development and is expected to be complete in the fall of 2016. (Charlotte Observer)

* Cabela's recently opened in Fort Mill at the former Plaza Fiesta location (Charlotte Observer). Other retail openings include new grocery stores in Fort Mill and Rock Hill (Charlotte Observer).

* LPL Financial recently broke ground on a new $150 million regional headquarters in Fort Mill, which will eventually house up to 300 employees. (Charlotte Business Journal)

* The growth in these areas is featured in a Charlotte Observer report entitled, "South of Charlotte, I-77 corridor in SC flexing economic development muscles." Projects highlighted include Riverwalk in Rock Hill, Kingsley Village, and Masons Bend.

* Charlotte Business Journal: "Fort Mill is one part of the region that has seen substantial gains in the residential market over the past two years. And much more building is on the way."

We're licensed in South Carolina, and very experienced with residential home sales in Fort Mill and Indian Land. Please give us a call if you're interested in buying or selling in these areas!

New construction map updated - again

New home construction sites in
South Charlotte/Waxhaw/Weddington

New construction in our area is HOT! We've recently updated our new construction map - again - to reflect even  more new construction in the South Charlotte / Waxhaw / Weddington areas. Here are the latest additions to our map:

Weddington, NC

Rose Hill by John Wieland Homes
Waybridge by John Wieland Homes

Waxhaw, NC

New John Wieland community at Providence Downs on New Town Road.

South Charlotte / Ballantyne

Riviera by Shea Homes
Sonoma by Shea Homes

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.

Remember: 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!

More development coming to corner of Ardrey Kell and Providence Road?

From the Charlotte Observer

The Charlotte Golf Links site at the corner of Ardrey Kell and Providence Roads near I-485 may soon be developed into a mixed use project that would include homes, office buildings, retail space and even a school.

Lincoln Harris, local development firm, filed plans to rezone the 188-acre Golf Links property last week.

The news comes as construction for Waverly, a mixed used development across the road from the site, has commenced. According to the Charlotte Observer, "Together, the two projects would add hundreds of houses, apartments and more than a million square feet of office, restaurant and retail space to [the area]."

Traffic is the major concern of residents. Traffic studies and public meetings are underway. The article sites that "an analysis by the city before approving the Waverly rezoning showed that its development alone would generate 19,400 new daily vehicle trips for the area."

Read more here: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/12/02/5356284/providence-road-development-to.html#storylink=cpy

New homes in Marvin, NC: Updated Map

New home construction continues to be active in South Charlotte, Union County, NC and Fort Mill, SC.

We created a Google Interactive map and listing of new home communities in our area last spring (see our blog post from March), and have recently updated them to show more new home communities.

New additions include:

Charlotte, NC (Blakeney and Ballantyne areas):

Abingdon by Pulte Homes
Blakeney Retreat by Classica Homes
Oakhaven by Ryland Homes
The Manor at Oakhaven by Ryland Homes

Waxhaw, NC:

Belle Grove by Ryan Homes
Tuscany by Ryland Homes

Matthews, NC:

Poplar Forest by Ryland Homes

Indian Land, Lancaster and Fort Mill, SC:

Bexley by Ryland Homes
Chastain Village by Ryland Homes

Massey by Ryan Homes

Rosemont by Ryan Homes
Walnut Creek by Ryland Homes

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.

Remember: 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!

Union County taxes to increase by 15.4%

The Charlotte Observer just published an account of the county board voting in favor of a 15% tax hike for Union County residents.

Importantly to home owners in Union County, NC:

"With the new budget, the tax rate on real estate and personal property moves from 66 cents to 76.14 cents per $100 of valuation.

That means the tax bill for a $200,000 home would increase by $203, moving from $1,320 to $1,523. County staff said the tax rate would not need to increase next year, as it accounts for estimated growth in student population and inflation.

Several neighboring counties kept their tax rates the same for the fiscal year that starts Tuesday, with Mecklenburg at 81.57 cents, Cabarrus at 70 cents and Gaston at 87 cents. Union’s tax increase now pushes the county even closer to Mecklenburg’s rate."

Yes, we have townhomes in Charlotte, NC!

Looking for a townhome? We have a lot of great townhome listings in the Charlotte metro area!

5139 Berkeley Creek Lane #15 | Charlotte, NC 28277

Berkeley

Presented by Gina Lorenzo

6330 Rhodins Lane #190 | Indian Land, SC

Arlington

Presented by Julie Jenkins 

161 Marquis Court | Matthews, NC 28104

Arlington Downs

Presented by Gina Lorenzo

Under Contract

8312 Chippenham Lane | Charlotte, NC 28277

Kensington at Raintree

Presented by Diane Ramsay

2112 Ayrsley Town Blvd. #2112 | Charlotte, NC 28273

Meeting Street Market

Presented by Shane Gavin

How do you get a home ready for sale?

For sale in Cureton
Listed by Gina Lorenzo
704.575.7605

Getting a home ready for sale does not have to cost a lot of money. Focusing on the right things will help reduce a seller's time on the market and will result in a higher sales price.

DO spend money on:

Cleaning your home. Sometimes the simple things get overlooked by a seller. A clean home gives a message that the seller cares about the home and has maintained it. Making a home super clean is one of the most important components to staging for success. Do not overlook washing the windows! Windows never get more attention than when the home is on the market.

Paint: Painting is relatively inexpensive but adds a lot to brighten up a home. Neutralize rooms that have been personalized but avoid going "all white". Buyers are not looking for a "sterile" experience. Ask a painter about new color trends or look on Houzz for neutral color ideas.

Backsplash in kitchen: Dress up a kitchen with a new glass backsplash. It's an inexpensive way to give a tired kitchen a facelift usually for under a $1,000. Lowes has a great tile selection and will even come out and install it for a very reasonable price.

Front Door: Give the front door a fresh coat of paint and make sure the handle set looks shiny. Buyers spend time waiting on the porch for the Realtor to open the door. It gets a good "look" before Buyers even make inside the house.

Do NOT spend money on:

Improvements that are not readily apparent on a walk through. This is not the time to upgrade the hot water heater from a 50 gallon to a 75 gallon if the 50 gallon is functioning fine.

The Garage: If you always talked about drywalling the garage and putting an epoxy floor down but never got around to it, don't do it now! Most buyers only consider the size of the garage and often women don't even give it so much as a glance. I find that sellers love to spend a lot of time "organizing" and "cleaning" the garage when they are getting ready to go on the market. My advice is to use that time and energy on the interior of the home and forget about the garage. It wont affect a buyer's decision to buy the house and chances are their garage doesn't look much better.

Cabinets: Replacing cabinets is expensive and often requires also replacing tops, sinks and the kitchen faucet. I advise sellers to have their cabinets painted if they are oak or dated looking. It is a fraction of the cost of new cabinets and can add a lot of appeal to an otherwise dated kitchen or bathroom.

Busy season in full swing for Your Property People - Homes for sale in Charlotte!

The busy real estate season is in full swing for the agents at Your Property People, Inc.! In addition to helping buyers find their perfect home or investment property, we've had a lot of brand new listings come on the market, including:

Charlotte

Charlotte area: Ballantyne
Neighborhood: Kensington
Address: 8800 Hatton Court
List price: $589,900
Listing agent: Emily Styles

Charlotte area: Ballantyne/Blakeney
Neighborhood: Reaburn
Address: 12119 Bay Tree Way
List Price: $198,000
Listing agent: Amy Bestall

Neighborhood: Providence Commons
Address: 6530 Kentdale Court
List Price: $279,900
Listing agent: Emily Styles

Neighborhood: Callaway Plantation
Just listed and under contract!
Address: 9726 Little River Court
Listing agent: Emily Styles






Indian Trail, NC

Neighborhood: Brandon Oaks
Address: 1018 Canopy Trail
Listing agent: Sheila Chillcott







Marvin, NC

Neighborhood: Marvin Creek
Just listed and under contract!
Address: 5008 Groves Edge
Listing agent: Claire Riendeau

Neighborhood: Marvin Creek
Address: 105 Turkey Hunt
Listing agent: Julie Jenkins








Waxhaw, NC

Neighborhood: Providence Downs
Address: 9108 Man of War Drive
Listing agent: Gina Lorenzo

Neighborhood: Barrington
Address: 8405 River Walk Court
Listing agent: Gina Lorenzo

Neighborhood: Walden Pond
Just listed and under contract!
Address: 1623 White Pond Lane
Listing agent: Claire Riendeau




Contact the listing agents for more information on these great homes! And check our web site frequently. We have more listings being added next week!

P.S. As you scroll down through these new listings, don't forget we have other new listings that have come on the market only in the past few months!

Marvin, NC News

Raley Miller's proposed
development

Here is a recap of some local news for the Blakeney/Marvin/Northwest Union County area.

There will be two Public Information Meetings held TODAY in the Kohl's parking lot to discuss two proposed developments at the corner of Rea Road and Tom Short Road. These projects include a Pulte age restricted development and a movie theater complex by Raley Miller. Information about these projects and about the meeting times can be found at the Marvin, NC web site. Maps of the proposed plans are attached on this page (left).

Pulte's proposed
age restricted neighborhood

Idaho-based retailer Coldwater Creek has declared bankruptcy and will be closing stores beginning in May. This will include its location in the Blakeney Shopping Center.

Bravo! restaurant has announced that it will officially open its location at Blakeney on April 24.

Last month, Flywheel Sports closed its location at Blakeney. The Providence Road location remains open.

Real estate for sale in Charlotte, NC

Yes, our office sells a lot of real estate in Waxhaw and Weddington, NC. But we also sell a lot of properties in these towns' big city neighbor, Charlotte, NC. In fact, with over $35 million in sales last year, we're among the city's top real estate firms!

We are representing buyers currently looking for properties in Charlotte. We also have many great listings in the city, including:

6935 Shinnecock Hill Lane | Charlotte, NC 28277

Piper Glen

by Gina Lorenzo, 704.575.7605

5914 Kelyn Hills Drive | Charlotte, NC 28275

Berewick

by Gina Lorenzo, 704.575.7605

6925 South Creek Road | Charlotte, NC 28277

Stone Creek Ranch

by Diane Ramsay, 704.576.1100

5224 Camp Verde Lane | Charlotte, NC 28277

Stone Creek Ranch

by Sheila Chillcott, 704.641.5525

11715 Fernhurst Lane | Charlotte, NC 28277

Under contract in Raeburn

by Gina Lorenzo, 704.575.7605

We also have current listings in the Providence Pines, Nottingham Estates and Pullengreen neighborhoods in Charlotte, listings in Rock Hill, SC and also lots of listings in Waxhaw! Contact Gina Lorenzo for more information at Gina@YourPropertyPeople.com.

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!