This weekend….Neighborhood Open House…Saturday June 19th from 1-3 pm. 13 homes open!  Come check them out.
Providence Park is located between Providence Road and Randolph Road, just South of Sharon Amity. With the wooded, gently sloped terrain, wide streets and convenient location, this is a wonderful place to live! Strong schools, proximity to Cotswold Village Shops, SouthPark Mall, Phillips Place and Uptown add to the neighborhood appeal. Restaurants and shopping are literally in your back yard. Dine at Eddies, Hotel Charlotte, Mezzanote, Blue Basil, Wolfmans, Dairy Queen, Brueggers… Shop at Cotswold Village shops for all your needs…Harris Teeter, RiteAid, Marshalls, ABC store, Bank of America, Wachovia…it’s all there!
Open this weekend, Saturday June 19th, 1-3 pm….3501 Fielding Avenue…an updated brick ranch. Kitchen features granite countertops, tile backsplash, wine cooler. Formal living room and dining room Plus a family room and sunroom. The patio opens onto a large flat fenced back yard with a gold fish pond. Great home in a great location!

For more information about these open houses call Brandon Boyd @ 704-661-2195 or visit her website.

Dilworth envelopes those visiting or residing there with its tree-lined streets which front beautiful, architecturally designed homes, many with wrap-around porches.  As well, quaint little shops and restaurants are all within walking distance to homes in Dilworth Charlotte NC.  Local merchants offer personal attention as well as an ambiance that is simply Dilworth’s trademark.  It is difficult to believe that anyone ever considered Dilworth a ‘suburb’ as they did in the late 1800′s.  Take a tour and see why Dilworth is the choice among many Uptown young professionals, retirees and families who simply adore the ‘neighborhood’ feel of Dilworth.   Architecture, including many craftsman style homes and older bungalows with streetscapes that tell the story of Historic Dilworth.  Recent revival with renovation of old and new construction have given yet, another, reason to call Dilworth Charlotte NC home.

Sales prices are up but, Sellers in the area, keeping with the trend not to price their homes so far above market value that they won’t sell, are only seeing sales prices at 91% of list price.  Days on the market have increased a bit in Dilworth in recent months as well.  Dilworth Charlotte NC market absorption stats are below.

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Fo0r more information please contact Debe Maxwell at 704-491-3310or visit her website.

First time buyers searching for affordable condos in Charlotte’s Historic Dilworth neighborhood are faced with a balancing act.  Although there are some wonderful home choices, not many that are for sale – even in today’s economy – are what one might label “within the range” of affordability.  Realtors often hear from clients that living in Dilworth is a top choice, and rightly so!  Urban living in Dilworth ranks right up there by everyone’s measure.  Folks moving to the Queen City from elsewhere quickly discover Dilworth’s charm. Much is written about it, and once a visitor cruises East Boulevard or Dilworth Road – or better yet – leaves the car behind and either walks or bikes the “first planned subdivision” in Charlotte, it is easy to want to be part of it all.
If someone were shopping today for a Dilworth condo, they would find the local MLS lists 137 units for sale, at an average list price of $306,000.  That amount can be out of reach for many first time buyers. However, there are some value-based condos available if one knows where to look!  The accompanying chart shows 17 current active listings in Dilworth priced below $175,000.  These particular condos are among those constructed since 1991, so fit most buyers’ image of a condo in a free-standing complex and not in an old home that has been partitioned into separate quarters.

For more information please contact me at 704-944-9230 or visit my website.

What’s so great about condo living in Dilworth? Lots! For starters, convenience to everything that’s truly wonderful about Charlotte.  The Dilworth OnLine Motto rings true, “IF YOU CAN”T FIND IT HERE, IT MIGHT NOT BE HAPPENING!”   In Dilworth the “Old” and the “New” blend harmoniously. Historic homes dating back to the turn of the Century are framed by massive old-growth Oaks in this neatly planned grid of quaint streets.  Charlotte is known as “The City of Trees”, and that truly is evident throughout Dilworth. Simply walking the neighborhood is a guaranteed stress reliever! Don’t overlook Latta Park and Freedom Park, host to the Festival in the Park.  The shopping district which runs along East Boulevard is loaded with terrific specialty shops and great restaurants. Try the wood-fired pizzas at Brixx – they’re the best! Another favorite is 131 Main, voted Best Overall Restaurant by Charlotte Magazine for 2009.
A few excellent condo developments are spread throughout Dilworth. Latta Pavilion is an attractive 4-story mid-rise brick and stucco complex on the block between Scott and Kenilworth just off East Boulevard. Right next door are Harris Teeter Supermarket, Starbuck’s, plus many more destination shops and services.  At Latta Pavilion the interior raised-planter courtyards provide a quiet retreat. Amenities include secure covered parking, security entrances, a fitness center, and roof top terrace.  Latta Pavilion offers one and two bedroom urban living at its finest! Granite counter-tops, custom cabinetry, and well designed open living spaces with balconies are standard.  For an example of condos at Latta Pavilion, click here to see 1320 Fillmore or visit the Individual Property Website .
Other condos/townhomes for sale in Dilworth that are newer construction include Royal Court ; The Arlington , Unit 307 in the Arlington, Dilworth Walk ,  The Tremont http://www.tremontcharlotte.com/  , 1315 East , Magnolia Place, Ordermore8, and Dilworth at Lexington.

For more information contact me at 704-756-8124 or visit my website.

In September, 1780, during the Revolutionary War, General Charles Cornwallis rested his troops for the night in, what is now, Stonecroft Charlotte NC luxury real estate. Hence the name of one of the most regal streets in Charlotte (in Stonecroft, of course), Cornwallis Camp Drive.  This property, comprised of seventy-five rolling acres, which was owned and farmed for generations by Charlotte’s Rea family, has become an exclusive residential community.

The acreage, now an elegant community, is simply like no other.

These impeccably designed homes bring this deep-rooted neighborhood, with an in-town location, an air of luxury and warmth.  Stonecroft’s custom builders brought some of the most beautifully built homes to ever grace the landscape of Charlotte to life!  These Stonecroft homes are truly luxury at its finest.

The area’s most elite custom builders created an exclusive South Charlotte neighborhood, preserving age-old trees and boasting beautiful streetscapes.   A complimentary mixture of architecture is seen in the 120 elegant estate homes in Stonecroft, one side of the community, overlooking Carmel Country Club.

Location, location, luxury!  Charlotte NC luxury real estate -  Stonecroft neighborhood, is located in coveted South Charlotte and is easily accessible to Charlotte’s major arteries– Colony, Rea & Providence Roads as well as I-485.  Mere minutes from Uptown Charlotte NC and Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Stonecroft homeowners have fingertip access to everything that Charlotte has to offer.   From the finest dining to cultural arts, professional sporting arenas to upscale shopping and schools to churches of all denominations, Stonecroft residents have ready-access!  This neighborhood is just minutes away from SouthPark and Phillips Place – shopping at its finest.  You’ll enjoy shops from A to Z:  Neiman Marcus, Belk, Macy’s, Crate & Barrel and much, much more!

Some of the elite builders of these impeccably designed homes of Stonecroft include:
Cyras Homes
Dillon Homes
Provident Homes, Inc.
Jas-Am, Inc.
Regal Custom Home Builders
Grimmer-Kemph & Associates
Howey Construction
Conger Builders
Dienst Custom Homes
Kingswood Homes
Simonini Builders
Arcadia Homes
Cornerstone
Dream Built Homes
John R. Poore Builders, Inc.
The best part of spending time in town will surely be returning to the tranquil setting known as STONECROFT.   Stonecroft’s natural setting provides the perfect backdrop for the distinctive homes that grace the skyline in South Charlotte at Carmel Country Club.

Our buyer fell through on this Stonecroft home for sale and we’re back on the market, listed at only $1,000,000!

For more information on Stonecroft please contact me at 704-491-3310  or visit my website.

Charleston Place townhomes in Ballantyne, NC are centrally located in the heart of Ballantyne.   Charleston Place is comprised of three distinctive villages: The Battery, Sterling Heights, and Ivy Ridge.  The community of 258 townhomes was built by Pulte Homes beginning in 2001 and was completed in 2004.

The Battery in Ballantyne was built in 2001 and 2002, these 51 all-brick upscale town homes have three stories and a single car attached garage.  The lower level can be used as an office, workout room, or flex room and includes a half-bath. 

The second level has a large living area with gas fireplace, kitchen, eating area, and powder room.  The two floor plans feature either two master suites or three bedrooms on the third floor along with two full baths.

All homes in The Battery at Ballantyne have large decks for outdoor entertaining.  Two shopping centers within walking distance, Ballantyne Village and Ballantyne Commons East, make The Battery a prime location for urban living in suburban South Charlotte.   The Charleston Place pool and clubhouse is only a short walk away.  For an example of the homes above please visit: 11130 Bladworth Court.  (MLS 911246).

Ivy Ridge in Ballantyne is comprised of 122 all-brick townhomes that were built between 2002 and 2004.  There are two floor plans that both include a luxurious master suite on the first floor with a large walk-in closet, garden tub, and separate shower.   All of the homes have a casual eating area as well as a formal dining room.  The great room which includes a gas fireplace has a very high ceiling opening to the second floor.  There are two additional bedrooms and a loft area on the second floor.

Plenty of storage space can be found in the walk-in and pull-down attics.  Fifty homes in Ivy Ridge include basements and offer beautiful views from large decks off the main floor.

Sterling Heights has 85 beautiful three-story brick and vinyl town homes, built in 2002 and 2003; they offer two floor plans.  Each feature either two master suites or three bedrooms and two full baths on the third floor. The second floor contains a large living area and kitchen with an open floor plan and a large outdoor deck.  The lower level can be used as an office, workout room, or flex room. Each home contains two full baths and two half-baths, a fireplace in the family room, and an attached two-car garage.

This village is the closest to Ballantyne Village shopping center which boasts a state-of-the-art movie theater, shops, restaurants, and the Ballantyne YMCA.

In this strong buyer’s market, it is interesting to see what neighborhoods in the Charlotte metro area had the highest number of sales in 2009. Real estate is local, so you really must focus in on stats for pocket Sub Areas to see sales trends.  Often we look at numbers on a larger scale, but what homeowners  really want to know is…what is selling in my local community?

Let’s take single family homes in Birkdale / Huntersville, NC  area for example (which is located in the 28078 zip code, and subarea 9-5 ).  For 2009, here are the top selling neighborhoods:

Top Selling Single Family Neighborhoods in Area 9-5 in 2009:

1.  Birkdale / Birkdale Village: 53 sold, $195-$527K price range

2.  Macaulay: 30 sold, $190 – $435K price range

3.  Cedarfield: 26 sold, $155 -278K price range

4.  Henderson Park: 17 sold, $150- 231K price range

5.  Tanners Creek: 15 sold, $150 – $231K price range

Top Selling Single Family Neighborhoods in 28078 in 2009:

1.  Birkdale / Birkdale Village: 53 sold, $195-$527K price range

2.  Monteith Park / Monteith Place: 46 sold, $145 – $360K price range

3.  Macaulay: 30 sold, $190 – $435K price range

4.  Cedarfield: 26 sold, $155 -278K price range

5.  Centennial: 21 sold, $212 – $305K price range

The majority of home sales in the Carolina Multiple Listing Service are in the $250,000 and under category, which has been hovering at approximately 75% of all sales for the past several months.  In contrast, homes priced above $350,000 to $500,000 account for 7% of home sales, and homes priced $500,000 to $1 million account for 5% of home sales, and homes priced over $1 million make up 0.8% of home sales.

 
Absorption rate pricing is the best way to price your home to sell in this competitive market.  This kind of analysis takes into consideration the month’s supply of  inventory on the market in your neighborhood (i.e. home listings that compete with your home).  There are only a certain number of homes that will sell in any market at any given time.

• A 6 month supply of homes for sale is a balanced market.
• Less than 6 months supply of homes is a Seller’s market (not enough homes to fill demand).
• More than 6 month supply of home inventory for sale is a Buyer’s market (not enough Buyers to purchase the supply).

Helen Adams agents are versed in Absorption Rate pricing.  Ask your agent to conduct an Absorption Rate pricing analysis on your neighborhood, so that you can determine the saleability of your home.  AND if you are a BUYER, why utilize an Absorption rate study to discover the hottest-selling neighborhoods in town, so that you can ensure a sound investment?

Charlotte Homes :   3030 South Charlotte NC3 is a unique blend of contemporary architecture and urban planning with focus on modern day transit needs.  At first glance, you’ll think that this hip complex is just that–a new, architecturally appealing condo complex in South End Charlotte NC! This complex is a mix of flats, townhomes and live/work townhomes.  The lower level of the 4-level live/work townhomes, is zoned for commercial use, just for your office, hair salon–the possibilities are endless! There’s plenty of parking for your visitors and you, of course, will have a large office and storage area on the ‘business’ level as well as two entrances on that same level.  Your home, above your office, has its own entrance–either through the garage or on the main level.

For more information contact me at 704-491-3310  or visit my website.

The Arlington , affectionately known as the “pink building” in Charlotte’s historic SouthEnd district, is located a few blocks from center city Charlotte, as well as the quaint historic Dilworth neighborhood.  Trendy dining, shopping, entertainment and Charlotte’s Light Rail are within walking distance. 
 
In fact, one of Charlotte’s hottest dining and nightlife spots, Nikko, is on the bottom retail level floor of the Arlington.  Nikko is a sleek, modern sushi bar that turns into a posh nightclub at night that draws a beautiful crowd.  The vibe reminds me of the chic sushi bars you find in Atlanta like: MF sushi in Buckhead and Zuma sushi bar in Atlanta.  For a sushi lover, how convenient to walk downstairs to your favorite nightspot!  And even the non-sushi lovers will appreciate the hip atmosphere and fine-looking patrons.

The location of The Arlington is spectacular, and skyline views from its floor-to-ceiling glass condos are phenomenal.

Most importantly, The Arlington is priced exceptionally!  The Arlington is also an iconic building in SouthEnd, which is known to most locals as “the pink building”  (better buy one before Paris Hilton does- ha!).   The Arlington has urban appeal and dramatic skyline city vistas. Parking is also very convenient at The Arlington for residents and guest.  There is an attached parking garage with 24 hr security, which also has parking for retail. The Arlington also features a Rooftop Pool and Fitness Center.

The units at The Arlington are 1 and 2 bedrooms, all with balconies, 10 foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling glass windows with spectacular views.  Units are currently priced from the low $160,000 range!

The Arlington is next to Charlotte’s Light Rail, Uptown, Dilworth and the Dowd YMCA.

Click here for more information and directions.

What is Radon?

Where does it come from?

Is it everywhere?

These are just a few of the questions we hear about Radon from our customers.  One of the best sources for information about Radon is the from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s website.

What is Radon?

Radon is a cancer-causing, radioactive gas.

You can’t see radon. And you can’t smell it or taste it. But it may be a problem in your home.

Radon is estimated to cause many thousands of deaths each year. That’s because when you breathe air containing radon, you can get lung cancer. In fact, the Surgeon General has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States today. Only smoking causes more lung cancer deaths. If you smoke and your home has high radon levels, your risk of lung cancer is especially high.

Where does it come from?

You can’t see radon. And you can’t smell it or taste it. But it may be a problem in your home.

Radon is estimated to cause many thousands of deaths each year. That’s because when you breathe air containing radon, you can get lung cancer. In fact, the Surgeon General has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States today. Only smoking causes more lung cancer deaths. If you smoke and your home has high radon levels, your risk of lung cancer is especially high.

Radon is a radioactive gas. It comes from the natural decay of uranium that is found in nearly all soils. It typically moves up through the ground to the air above and into your home through cracks and other holes in the foundation. Your home traps radon inside, where it can build up. Any home may have a radon problem. This means new and old homes, well-sealed and drafty homes, and homes with or without basements.

Radon from soil gas is the main cause of radon problems. Sometimes radon enters the home through well water (see “Radon in Water” below). In a small number of homes, the building materials can give off radon, too. However, building materials rarely cause radon problems by themselves.

Is it everywhere?

Yes, to some degree.  Check out the maps to look at your area.

A further breakdown in North Carolina