CHARLOTTE REAL ESTATE Woodbridge is an in-town neighborhood quietly tucked away behind an unobtrusive entrance off Carmel Road just across from the jogging track at Charlotte Country Day School.  The small subdivision of 1970’s built homes is bordered by prestigious Pellyn Wood and Carmel Park.  East Barden Road spills out from Woodbridge through Old Salem accessing Providence Road. Currently, however, the City is repairing the bridge over the small creek flowing under East Barden at the subdivision edge so that route is temporarily blocked.
The closest park is Carmel Road Park, about 3 minutes drive. Morrison Library, South Park Mall and Phillips Place are all within 7 minutes drive.  Top rated public schools – Myers Park High, Carmel Middle and Sharon Elementary – provide excellent educational opportunities to Woodbridge homeowners.
Woodbridge homes are surprisingly affordable for being so close in. So far this calendar year the highest sale is $430,000.  Over the past five years home values have steadily risen in both average sales price and average $$ per foot.  On average, about 14 sell per year.
Besides being so conveniently located (Uptown is 18 minutes commute) a distinguishing characteristic about Woodbridge is the heavily forested canopy of mature hardwoods throughout the entire neighborhood. The sounds of the City disappear, displaced at night by owls and crickets.  Many gardeners throughout the neighborhood have taken full advantage of the upland woodland setting to plant shade and semi-shade serene and peaceful gardens.
All in all, given the in-town location, the schools and the neighborhood amenities Woodbridge represents one of the best home values in south-east Charlotte.

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CHARLOTTE REAL ESTATE Award winning Birkdale Village is a residential and commercial development just of exit 25 on highway 77 about 20 miles north of Charlotte, North Carolina. Located in the center of Birkdale Village is a gazebo park with water fountains. Visitors enjoy watching their children take a cool splash through the fountains while enjoying the aromas of freshly brewed coffee in the local coffee shops. Dinning and upscale shopping are major attractions to the village. Summer concerts are also a very popular attraction to Birkdale Village, and if patrons are looking for real estate, Helen Adams Realty is located just across the street from the main entrance.

CHARLOTTE REAL ESTATE When you think about “Old Southern Charm”, you can’t help but think about Davidson, North Carolina. Brick sidewalks, shaded streets, and “The Harvard of the South” – Davidson College. A family friendly town with a weekly farmers market featuring locally grown products, music concerts on the village green each weekend during the summer months, bicycle paths, and a pedestrian friendly environment where all sidewalks lead to downtown.

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CHARLTOTTE REAL ESTATE One of the fastest-growing areas of York County, SC is the Fort Mill area, which is just over the NC state line along I-77. A huge draw to the Fort Mill area is the Fort Mill school system, which is considered the best in the State of South Carolina. Many families who have jobs in North Carolina opt to buy homes in Fort Mill, SC because of its excellent school system, affordable homes and proximity to Lake Wyile recreation.

Fort Mill is also home to Baxter Village, a huge master-planned community with every convenience imaginable. Almost like a movie set in its perfection, Baxter Village features traditional, neo-Victorian homes among a town center with quaint village shops and restaurants, a community elementary school, YMCA and daycare center, public library, urgent care center, community pools, clubhouses, tennis courts and even a drive thru Starbucks at the Baxter main entrance! A never-ending list of Baxter community events helps with social bonding, yet even without them, Baxter would probably remain tight-knit. Some refer to this area as “Pleasantville”. Baxter is also close to good SC schools and SC golf courses.

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CHARLOTTE REAL ESTATE Historic SouthEnd is located 1.5 miles from center city Charlotte and borders the historic Dilworth neighborhood.  SouthEnd has its beginning in the 1850s when the first railroad line came to Charlotte, connecting the Queen City to Columbia and Charleston, SC. Over the years a thriving manufacturing community sprang up along the tracks, centered on the burgeoning textile industry. The area experienced a revival in the 1990s as restaurants, shops, and design-related industries discovered the beauty and versatility of the old mills and warehouses. Many warehouses have also been converted into upscale condominiums.  The addition of Charlotte’s light rail system has spouted new development along the tracks, providing easy access to nearby Center City Charlotte. SouthEnd has become a very popular spot for shops, restaurants and urban living.  

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Helen Adams Realty Sales Manager and Broker in Charge, Laurie Knudsen, is running for President of the Charlotte Regional Realtor® Association (CRRA).  As one of the most respected leaders in the residential real estate community, Laurie’s credentials are nothing less than exceptional.
About Laurie Knudsen

I am Sales Manager for Helen Adams Realty and Broker in Charge for the Ballantyne office of Helen Adams Realty.  I am also currently Treasurer for the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association (CRRA) and on the Board of Directors for the CRRA, and I serve on the Board of Directors for the North Carolina Association of Realtors (NCAR) and the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

I am currently running for President of the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association .  The following is a list of my credentials, experience, civic activities and accomplishments:

• 14 years experience as a Realtor.
• Broker-in-charge (BIC) – Helen Adams Realty (2004-present)
  
• General sales manager – Helen Adams Realty (2006-present)
• BIC – Coldwell Banker Flouhouse/United (1998-2004)
• Manager of the Year – Coldwell Banker United (2003)
• Pastoral Council (St. Vincent de Paul)
• Peace and Justice Committee (St. Vincent de Paul)
• Board of Directors – Friends of the Opera
• Lay minister (St. Vincent de Paul)

My strongest Attributes : I have the ability to understand differing opinions and bring people to consensus. I have also been gifted with the ability to motivate people to be the best they can be. As a manager/broker-in-charge, I listen in a fair and unbiased manner. I treasure my integrity above all else.

My definition of leadership : The ability to persuade, influence, motivate and inspire people and organizations to reach their full potential and to achieve collective goals for the betterment of individuals and organizations. A leader must have passion, knowledge and understanding. A leader knows when to delegate and when to change course.

My vision for CRRA/CMLS : To maintain a strong presence and promote the Realtor® image in the local community; to work in conjunction with the state and national organizations to promote the status of Realtors® as professionals; to work in conjunction with Government Affairs advocating candidates and policy favorable to the real estate industry; to continually work to maintain the Realtor® as central to the real estate transaction

A few words from me: Coming to Charlotte 15 years ago, I was at a loss regarding what I might do to occupy myself. I had previously been involved in social work, which was quite rewarding, but there were no similar positions to be had in this new community. I thought I might give “stay-at-home-wife-and-mom” a try.

After breaking the microwave, as a result of a diligent cleaning, and then arranging my youngest son’s crayons in order of color and shade, I thought this stay-at-home-thing might not be for me. I then enrolled in real estate school. I believed, as many do, real estate would be a good way to occupy some of my time. Well, little did I know, I would have the most joyous, thought provoking, all-encompassing and challenging experience of a lifetime. The real estate occupation is truly free enterprise at its best and as such must be protected. The people I have come to know along the way have been generous, sharing their knowledge, as well as being entrepreneurial and creative. They have been willing to give of their time and talent to improve and enhance the way we do business.

In the course of my real estate career, I have been honored and continue to be honored serving the real estate community in many different capacities. I am also proud to serve in a leadership position in an association that continually keeps its membership at the forefront of industry changes and central to the real estate transaction. We have experienced many changes in the way we conduct our business; we have managed to adapt to the free flow of information and embarked on using social networking to enhance our business.

I hope to continue serving our membership and leading our association through the changes that the current economy will inevitably bring. By embracing change, and determining the best avenues to incorporate these changes, we will become stronger and provide added value to the consumer. Our knowledge, experience and dedication to this industry will propel us into the future. Real estate is and will continue to be my passion. It will be my pleasure to serve.

Designations

• Broker
• GRI
• QSC

CHARLOTTE REAL ESTATE Welcome to luxurious ASHTON–a brand new community in the SouthPark/South Charlotte area that is truly one-of-a-kind!  With lush, mature landscaping, fountain and park-like setting, this community is calling YOU to its tranquil grounds.
NOW is the time to BUILD–what an opportunity!  Four amazing custom builders have partnered up to develop and gorgeous community in PRIME South Charlotte called ASHTON.  These custom builders hold outstanding references from many satisfied clients as well as numerous builder honors between them. All of these elite builders have traditionally built homes well over $1M and have now joined forces to reduce the cost of building in a prime location and building GREEN.   The custom designer finishes on these homes are absolutely going to WOW you!

The Ashton builders include:
•    Anderes Development Group
•    Queen City Development Group
•    Regal Custom Homes
•    Simonini Builders
Why not list your current home and start you homebuilding process?  Build that dream home on your choice of beautiful lots in the newest South Charlotte community of Ashton, pick one of our fine builders and let’s get started…
…Your dream home awaits you!
Here are a few of the homes that will be available in this fabulous new community.

fCHARLOTTE REAL ESTATE Covering 2,000 acres at the county’s southern edge, Ballantyne sprung up from farmland in the early 1990’s, and it continues to grow.

The area includes the Ballantyne Country Club community, the five-star Ballantyne Golf Resort and Spa, an 18-hole golf course, a large corporate office park, high end restaurants and shops and dozens of new subdivisions. There’s a YMCA in Ballantyne’s town center, and the Ballantyne Village movie theater building looks like a spaceship.

The residential options in the Ballantyne area range from luxurious townhomes to sprawling mansions on the golf course.  The area is pristine, clean and upscale.

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CHARLOTTE REAL ESTATE Helen Adams Realty has a reputable history in Charlotte and an exceptional knowledge of the real estate market.

With over three decades of new home sales experience in Charlotte, Helen Adams Realty has developed an extensive network in the real estate industry.  Our new home developments receive maximum exposure within the segments of the community most likely to generate sales.  The Helen Adams Realty name is known for providing the highest level of personal service and real estate expertise.  A partnership with our firm will ensure a successful sales process.

Helen Adams Realty understands new construction sales and marketing.
We are a leader in the industry, and our experience enables us to provide valuable market input to get the sales effort up-and-running quickly. Our years of success in marketing new home communities limits your risk, and our knowledge of the process minimizes the learning curve.

Helen Adams Realty will provide an experienced, talented sales team and support staff.

Members of our new construction team represent some of the finest real estate brokers in our company.  Their professionalism, drive and insight will enhance the sales effort for the duration of your project.

Helen Adams Realty has a proven track record in new construction sales.
Since the early 1990′s, Helen Adams Realty has successfully represented over $835 million of new construction communities in the Charlotte area. As a result, our firm has become one of the most sought-after new home representatives in the industry.

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CHARLOTTE REAL ESTATE Native Charlotteans who have been around long enough still call Lake Wylie “The River”. Lake Wylie was created in 1904 by a dam built on the Catawba River near Fort Mill, SC. The dam was rebuilt in 1924 and the lake’s surface expanded. While most of Lake Wylie lies in South Carolina in York County, the upper peninsula of Lake Wylie lies in North Carolina in Southwest Mecklenburg County and Southern Gaston County. So, depending on where you are on the lake, you could be in either North or South Carolina!

Today, Lake Wylie is a 12,455-acre lake with 325 miles of shoreline, ideal for boating, fishing, water skiing and residential living. Residences include lakefront condominiums, townhomes and single family homes. New, exclusive, eco-friendly developments like The Sanctuary, and The Palisades offer high-end homes with wooded lots and luxurious waterfront clubhouse amenities. Affordable single family developments like Tega Cay and The Landing are also prevalent in the Lake Wylie area, however single family waterfront homes can be quite pricey. Lakefront condominiums like Emerald Point offer a maintenance-free lifestyle with all the amenities like marinas, boat slips, tennis courts and a waterfront pool.

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