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2726 Gannett Dr

This beautiful, spacious home at 2726 Gannett Drive in Mt. Isle Harbor sits on a .50 acre corner lot in the desirable waterfront community of Mt. Isle Harbor.  Mt. Isle Harbor is a waterfront community located on Mountain Island Lake, featuring luxurious 4 & 5 bedroom ranch and 2-story homes with open, bright interiors. Mt. Isle Harbor offers lake living that is only 12 miles from uptown Charlotte! Most homes are situated on a home site at least one-half acre in size.

This well-maintained home features neutral colors and crown molding throughout. It has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a huge bonus room that is perfect for entertaining and recreation. The transitional, open floor plan includes a spacious kitchen with a ceramic tile floor and custom ceramic tile backsplash, a large great room, with a gas log fireplace, that opens out onto the deck. Dining room and foyer feature picture frame molding. The large master bedroom has a tray ceiling, and the master bath features dual vanities, ceramic tile floor, shower & garden tub separate, and his & her closets. Living here has all the advantages and amenities of a waterfront neighborhood including lake access, a pool, clubhouse, playground, tennis courts, and boat storage. Also, by living here, you are conveniently located near I-77, I-85, I-485, and only 15 minutes from Uptown Charlotte! Don’t miss out on all of the advantages that living in Mt. Isle Harbor offers!  CLICK HERE FOR VIRTUAL TOUR.

Front View

Located in Chantilly neighborhood (http://www.ichantilly.org/) , at 2336 Kingsbury Dr, this home is an incredible location just minutes from Uptown Charlotte.  Chantilly is home to beautiful tree lined streets and is situated directly between Historic Elizabeth and the funky culture of Midwood.  Streets are adorned with joggers and dog walkers alike.

Every upgrade has been made in this meticulously maintained Chantilly home.  This wonderful home has two spacious bedrooms and one full bath.  The living room is inviting and large and full of natural sunlight.  Everyone will love cooking in this kitchen with top of the line appliances that has been updated to a T.  The glazed concrete countertops and slate backsplash are edgy and classic all at the same time.  You won’t miss a minute of the action as it opens up directly into the living room. 

Without a doubt, your favorite part of this home will be the newly added screened in porch.  The detail of bead board ceiling, surround sound and outdoor fan are unmatched at this price point.  Enjoy your morning coffee or relaxing with a glass of wine at the end of your day.  This porch truly is unmatched in privacy and functionality. 

This home is updated and totally move-in-ready!  Don’t miss this opportunity to own a home in the heart of everything for under $200,000.  You will also want to check out the Chantilly park or the countless restaurants and bars that make this area so desirable. 

Features of 2336 Kingsbury Drive:

Exterior Upgrades:

New roof in 2010

New Hot water heater

12×12 covered and screened porch includes detailed bead board ceiling, surround sound and fan

8×12 open porch perfect for grilling!

Interior:

Open floor plan with large living room, a great place to entertain!

Fresh paint throughout

Updated Kitchen:

                Top of the line Stainless Steel appliances

                Glazed concrete counter tops

                Slate backsplash

                New Sink

Surround sound throughout

Gorgeous Hardwood floors

Crown molding and chair rail in dining room

2” blinds throughout

Updated fixtures

Laurie Knudsen

Helen Adams’ own Laurie Knudsen has been the president of the Charlotte Regional Realtors Association for the past year.  These are her final remarks as she passes along this role in 2012:

Over the past year, our association has been like the driver of a car in tough conditions. The weather hasn’t been good, but we’ve stayed focused on the road and the task at hand.

Given the economy, I thought we would do well in 2011 if we could just hold the car (association!) on the road. Thanks to association leadership from both members and staff, we have done much more. We’ve actually progressed down the road.

And most importantly, the reason we exist — to serve the membership — has remained strong.

As I move into the role of past president and Jennifer Frontera takes over as president in January, I want to recap a few of our highlights from 2011.

• Membership: Because of the economy, we forecast that we might lose 10 percent of our membership this year from where we ended 2010. Fortunately, our attrition has not been that bad. Through Oct. 26, we had lost approximately 950 members (Realtors® and affiliates), but we have gained 447 members. Our overall membership as of late October was 6,328.
• Programming: Our education and events have remained strong. Bringing in Dr. Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist, on Nov. 1, is a good example. We also had a record number of vendors, 157, at the Candidate Fish Fry Sept. 22.
• Mingle School: We’ve done some reorganization and marketing to make Mingle School classes more attractive and visible. A Mingle School task force headed by Elaine Price did a great job in helping us think through these improvements.
• CMLS: We’ve made some significant changes to CMLS this year, improving functions based on member input. We upgraded the Realist tax system, added a new password security system and pushed an automated valuation tool, “ValueMap,” that members can put on their websites for consumers to obtain property valuations.

In the first quarter of 2012, the MLS will become “browser independent.” That is, it will work with Safari, Firefox, Internet Explorer (what we’ve had) and other browsers.

We are also continuing to look at CMLS for overall improvements. Jennifer Frontera is heading up the effort, titled the TEMPO Statuses and IDX Task Force.

• Our Property: The biggest physical change we’ve made is demolishing the office building we owned at the corner of Greenwood Cliff and Kenilworth Avenue, near our headquarters in midtown. Removing the building changed the whole landscape, opening up better marketing possibilities for the land — which was the reason we bought the property in the first place. We own over five contiguous acres counting that site.

As our CEO Anne Marie Howard outlined in her September/October Executive Report, we took down the building and gave the city a small amount of land in exchange for significant road improvements on Kenilworth (a turn lane!) and a road directly into our property (an extension of Pearl Street Way).

In looking at the future, Joe Rempson is chairing a task force that will report next year on what it sees as the highest and best use of our property.

These highlights are only a few important stops on our journey in 2011, which, by the way, has gone extremely fast for me. In fact, it’s gone so quickly that I can hardly believe it.

I’m thrilled that Jennifer will be our president next year. She brings so much experience, especially with technology. Not only has she been on the search committee for our last two MLS systems, but she has also served on both the CMLS and association boards.

I have thoroughly enjoyed the privilege of being your president this year. Though resale, foreclosure and short-sale inventory declines are perking up the market as I write this in late October, we’ll likely have a challenging market for some time. But based on 2011, I’m betting we will not only keep the association “car” out of the ditch, we’ll also keep it moving down the highway.

Jody Munn

A Quarter Mile Winding Drive Opens Up To A Welcoming 14 Acres Of Tranquility And Endless Possibilities. Luscious, Well Maintained Grounds Over Look A Fully Stocked Pond. There Are Over 50 Varieties Of Day Lilies, Fruit Trees, Blueberry Bushes And Numerous Crepe Myrtles. In This Home, You Will Find A Beautiful View Out Of Every Window. Large Decks Surround This Home Capturing The Essence Of Outdoor Entertaining. This Expansive Home Boasts Of Many Unique Features To Include A Remote Operated Security Gate, Home Water Conditioning System With Reverse Osmosis Water Purification In The Kitchen. Hardwoods throughout Main Floor. Four Separate HVAC Systems For Customized Comfort: Master, Main, Upper Level And Basement. Fully Insulated Walkout Basement To Include Separate Living Quarters, Fireplace And Workshop.

This custom home is located on 34 acres and is currently being sold on 14 acres for $1,175,000. However the sellers are flexible as to the amount of land that is purchased with the home. The home can be purchased on a minimum of 2 acres and up to 34 acres. The property is currently zoned RCD. Horses are welcome. Owner financing is available. Please visit www.3410antioch.com for more details.

School Information:

Antioch Elementary

Wedington Middle

Weddington High

LP on News 14

The Story:

CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte and Mecklenburg County housing market is healing. That’s what National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said during a conference Tuesday morning.

Yun says sales have increased for two straight years and inventory is falling. He says that’s a good indicator that the housing market is finding an equilibrium.

“By this time next year, provided there is a continuing job addition in the economy, the housing market is set to return to healthy status,” said Yun.

Dr. Yun says that improvement could be derailed if two things happen.

First, he says new home construction needs to improve. He says current building is at a stand still because banks aren’t lending to builders. He says the new home inventory is at a 40 year low. He says the lack of inventory could cause a housing shortage and prices to spike.

Second, Yun says Washington lawmakers are considering a proposal to raise required down payments for some home buyers to 20 percent. He says the proposal is intended to avoid another housing bubble. Yun says the legislation could stall or damage the housing market.

Piedmont Row

This property is a spacious condo with a large kitchen – granite, stainless appliances, pendant lighting, tall cabinets, modern fixtures & hardwood floors.  It features a tile bath with glass enclosed shower.  It also includes an oversized walk-in Master closet, private balcony overlooking the heart of Piedmont Row, rooftop Pool & Club Room in building -Walk to restaurants & shopping

Where:
Metrolina Tradeshow Expo
7100 Statesville Road
Charlotte, NC 28269

Home Show FAQs:

What is the cost to attend?
Admission is FREE.

Is parking available?
Yes, parking is available at no charge.

Where can I buy tickets?
Admission is FREE, tickets are not being sold for this show.

Can I purchase products at the show?
Yes, many exhibitors sell their products or contract for services on-site at the show, often at a discount. Ask individual exhibitors for details.

Are discount admission coupons available?
No, admission is FREE for this show.

Are food and refreshments available?
Yes, there is a concession during show hours where snacks and beverages can be purchased.

Does the facility have wheelchair access?
Yes, but the facility does not have wheelchairs available for public use.

Can I bring a stroller?
Yes, strollers are welcome in all areas of the show floor.

2909 Manor Road

The living room, with fireplace and gas logs, opens to the dining room.  A master suite addition has beautiful windows, vaulted ceiling, door to the deck, private bath and huge walk in closet.  There are 2 additional bedrooms, one of which currently works as a den/office, and another bath.  Most of the home has gorgeous hardwood floors.
The large back yard is fenced with a deck, patio, irrigation system, and a storage building.  Other new additions include a new roof and a new 3-car concrete drive.
The location could not be better in a neighborhood of large shade trees and parks.  Walk your dog one block to the green-way leading to Freedom Park.  Restaurants and shopping are just a few blocks away and there is plenty from which to choose.  Stores include a large grocery, upscale hardware, book shop, coffee shops, bakeries, and other useful specialty shops and businesses.
Public schools are close and are:  Selwyn Elementary, Alexander Graham Middle, and Myers Park High School.
This home is a must see, shows great and is in move-in condition.  The neighborhood is welcoming with people walking dogs, pushing strollers and jogging.

Located in the English Trails Subdivision
Saturday August 13, 2011
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

This incredibly priced home offers bright, open spaces in a beautiful, meticulously maintained home on a private cul-de-sac lot in English Trails.  Located in the desirable Fort Mill area, English Trails is within close proximity to Charlotte Douglas Airport for business travelers, Carolina Place Mall for shoppers, easy on/easy off I-77 and I-485 for uptown workers, and nearby Lake Wylie for fishing, boating, and swimming enthusiasts.  Not to mention the local attractions (Carowinds Amusement Park, Discovery Place, NASCAR  Hall of Fame) and local parks (Anne Close Greenway, McDowell Nature Preserve ).  This neighborhood features small town living with the big city conveniences of Charlotte.
This home has a very spacious floor plan that includes a basement for future expansion with endless possibilties (home office, rec room, craft room, secondary living for extended family members, etc.), a huge open kitchen spilling into a large great room, and a formal living room.  The luxurious master bedroom suite with abundant closet space, two large secondary bedrooms and loft are conveniently located on the second floor.  Sitting on over a half acre, this large lot opens to a wooded area in the backyard, offering tons of privacy.

This home was freshly painted in June and is move-in ready!  This community has it all – pool, active HOA, organized activities for the homeowners and Fort Mill schools.

Please come see us on Saturday August 13, 2011 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.  We look forward to showing you this fabulous home!