Don't miss 3015 Salmon River Drive in the Meriwether neighborhood. This Indian Trail NC home for sale is perfect for first time home buyers.
Pride of ownership shows in the wonderfully maintained ranch home. A step through the front door reveals a bright open floorplan with a smooth cathedral ceiling and multiple windows adding to the spacious feel of the home.
A gas log fireplace with pretty mantel and TV niche is the focal point of the great room. This room is large enough for two seating areas: one at the fireplace with an updated paddle fan above and the other in a corner flanked by two windows.
A lovely updated chandelier highlights the dining area where double windows flood the room with sunshine and a French door provides access to the yard. A breakfast bar separates the dining room from the adjacent kitchen.
Add your decorating touches above the raised panel cabinetry with crown molding. Abundant counterspace provides plenty of workspace. The adjacent laundry room includes pantry space. The refrigerator, stove, microwave, and washer/dryer remain.
Find excellent wallspace for your furniture in the spacious master bedroom suite with cathedral ceiling. This room includes a large walk-in closet and full bath. Window shades and blinds remain throughout the home.
Three secondary bedrooms make this affordable ranch home a rare find. Use the fourth bedroom for guests or a home office. All bedrooms have large double or walk-in closets. A hall bath with tub/shower completes the bedroom wing of the house.
Enjoy outdoor activities in the large backyard with new picket fencing and a privacy fence along the back. The common area beyond the back fence provides a wooded backdrop. The front yard has an irrigation system. A children's play set remains.
This home is in Meriwether, a neighborhood conveniently located near the Sun Valley schools, shopping, and restaurants. Neighborhood amenities include a fishing lake, pool and clubhouse, volleyball and basketball courts and walking trails.
Copyright 2009. Carol Fox. Allen Tate Realtors. *Indian Trail NC Homes for Sale--3015 Salmon River*
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Meriwether in Indian Trail NC—Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Profile
Meriwether in Indian Trail NC is a great neighborhood for first time home buyers. Homes in the Meriwether community are more affordable than many Indian Trail neighborhoods built in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Home styles in Meriwether include small ranches with open floor plans as well as two-story homes. Most homes have one or two-car garages.
The Meriwether neighborhood has two sections, one on each side of Rogers Road. Each section was designed to have a village atmosphere with the eastern village consisting of larger homes and the western village emphasizing starter homes with ranches predominating. Both villages have access to the Meriwether neighborhood amenities, including a fishing lake, clubhouse and pool, volleyball and basketball courts and walking trails.
Meriwether is located in the Sun Valley area about midway between Matthews and Monroe. A grocery store, a bank, restaurants, coffee shop and service businesses are nearby with big box retailers within five miles of the neighborhood. The Shiloh/Sun Valley schools complex is within two miles of the neighborhood.
Community Amenities: Meriwether Homeowners Association, neighborhood clubhouse and swimming pool, fishing lake, volleyball and basketball courts, walking trails, open space
Builders: Mulvaney
Schools: Shiloh Elementary, Sun Valley Middle, Sun Valley High. School assignments are subject to change. Check with the Union County Public Schools for current school assignments.
Meriwether Real Estate Market Update
January to November 2009
Homes Sold: 18 single family homes
Prices: $98,850 to $157,000 Average Sales Price: $126,544
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An Indian Trail NC citizen has given town residents a Thanksgiving gift in the form of a folk art turkey made from hay bales. You can see it here in the photo to the right. You might think that Indian Trail has gone completely suburban when driving Old Monroe Road/Old Charlotte Highway from Matthews NC to Monroe NC. You pass neighborhood after neighborhood built since the 1990s identified by their distinctive entry monuments of brick and stone. You find community shopping centers with offices and grocery stores and restaurants.
You can even find a Starbucks!
But guess what? You can still find a little country in Indian Trail NC. At this homestead, you can enjoy a white farmhouse with wrap-around porch set among the farm fields and woods. And you can definitely enjoy the folk art in the front yard. Not only is there a large turkey wishing passersby a Happy Thanksgiving, there is also a giant fellow waving and wishing everyone well. As you can see from the photo below, he’s also made of hay and he towers over the power lines. He’ll remain in place all winter. The next time you travel along this route, take a look and enjoy a little bit of country in Indian Trail NC.
Copyright 2009. Carol Fox. Allen Tate Realtors. *Happy Thanksgiving Indian Trail NC*
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Union County NC Home Sellers—Five Reasons to Get Off the Home Selling Sidelines
Has the thought of selling your Union County NC home crossed your mind? Have negative news stories about unemployment, foreclosures and falling prices kept you on the home selling sidelines? If so, you should reconsider because the next six months may be the best time in a long time to sell your current home and buy another.
Hard to believe? Here are five reasons why it’s a great time to be in the Union County NC real estate market.
The federal government is willing to pay you to buy a home. The newly revised and extended Federal Housing Tax Credit program covers not only first-time home buyers but also repeat home buyers. You may qualify for a $6500 tax credit on your next home purchase if you have used your home as a principal residence for at least five consecutive years of the eight years prior to the purchase date.
You don’t have to sell your current home to qualify for the tax credit as long as you move into the new home and use it as your principal residence. Second homes and investment property do not qualify for the tax credit.
You may have a greater pool of potential buyers for your home. Is your current home in a moderate price range? First-time home buyers can receive an $8000 tax credit for their purchase. The previous tax credit encouraged many of them to purchase in spite of the negative news. If your current home is in a higher price point, up to $800,000, there may be more move-up buyers in the market who want to take advantage of the repeat home buyer tax credit. More buyers in the Union County NC marketplace should add up to an easier time for home selling.
Prices of Union County NC homes are more reasonable than in the past. Yes, you may get less for your current home than you could have several years ago but you will also pay less for your next home. If you are a move-up buyer, a ten percent lower price on your next home will be a greater discount than a ten percent reduction on your lower-priced current home.
The federal government is keeping interest rates low to stimulate the economy. Mortgage borrowers with the best credit can get interest rates on thirty year mortgages below 5% today. Once the government stops taking these measures, interest rates will rise. Principal and interest on a $200,000 thirty year mortgage at 5% is $1074. The PI payment rises to $1200 at 6% and to $1332 at 7%. Lower interest rates plus lower home prices equal big savings.
Get off the sidelines if you are a Union County NC home seller. Your next home must be under contract by April 30, 2010 and close by June 30, 2010 to qualify for the Repeat Home Buyer Tax Credit. Learn more details about the Home Buyer Tax Credit.
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Farmwood in Mint Hill NC—Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Profile
Farmwood is Mint Hill NC’s classic neighborhood. Construction began in Farmwood in the mid-1970s and continued through the early 1990s. Large wooded lots ranging from a half acre to over an acre on wide streets provide a beautiful setting for Farmwood homes. The earliest Farmwood homes were mostly traditional brick ranches, two-stories and tri-levels. Some were basement homes where the slope of the lots accommodated them. As the years passed and home styles changed, country-style homes with big friendly front porches and wood siding were built. The most recently built Farmwood homes tended to be large two-story colonials with transitional interiors.
Farmwood spreads over a large area of Mint Hill NC from Lawyers Road to the northeast and crossing over Lebanon Road to the west. The neighborhood wraps around the Pine Lake Country Club at Lebanon Road. Some Farmwood homes have beautiful views on the golf course. Although Pine Lake Country Club adjoins Farmwood, the club is not a part of the neighborhood. Farmwood does not have a homeowners association and there are no HOA dues.
Pine Lake Country Club is a private facility. The original golf course at Pine Lake was built in the early 1960s and was renovated in 1988 by John LaFoy, a renowned golf course designer. Five fresh water lakes and manicured grounds occupy the 155-acre club. Pine Lake Country Club also has six clay tennis courts and two hard courts. A range of tennis activities are available for men and women at the club. Swimming and dining facilities are also found at Pine Lake Country Club.
Community Amenities: Farmwood does not have a homeowners association nor any neighborhood amenities. Pine Lake Country Club is adjacent to the neighborhood. Shopping and restaurants in downtown Mint Hill are nearby.
Builders: McLemore Construction
Schools: Lebanon Road Elementary, Northeast Middle, Independence High. School assignments are subject to change. Check with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Public Schools for current school assignments.
Farmwood Real Estate Market Update
January to November 2009
Homes Sold: 13 single family homes
Prices: $160,000 to $325,000 Average Sales Price: $227,876
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Brightmoor in Matthews NC—Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Profile
Brightmoor in Matthews NC is one of several neighborhoods along Pleasant Plains Road that were built in the mid-1980s to mid-1990s. Two landscaped entrances mark the tree-lined streets leading into the neighborhood. Brightmoor is an ideal neighborhood to find wooded lots with wide frontage giving homes privacy not found in many newer subdivisions. Most of Brightmoor’s homes are colonial in style with big front porches. The later homes built in the neighborhood have a transitional style with two-story rooms and vaulted ceilings in the interiors.
Brightmoor has an active homeowners association that manages several community amenities, including two swimming pools, a playground, tennis courts and walking trails throughout the neighborhood. The neighborhood association also sponsors activities throughout the year such as yard sales and holiday activities. Brightmoor is conveniently located near downtown Matthews NC with its restaurants, shops and many festivals. The Siskey YMCA and two community shopping centers with grocery stores, restaurants and shops are located within a couple of miles of the Brightmoor neighborhood.
Community Amenities: Homeowners Association, walking trails, swimming pools, tennis courts, playground, proximity to grocery stores, restaurants and shops
Builders: Squires Homes, Ryland Homes, UDC Homes, other small builders
Schools: Matthews Elementary, Crestdale Middle, Butler High. School assignments are subject to change. Check with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Public Schools for current school assignments.
Brightmoor Real Estate Market Update
January to November 2009
Homes Sold: 14 single family homes
Prices: $160,000 to $330,000 Average Sales Price: $210,092
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Brighton Park in Mint Hill NC—Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Profile
The Brighton Park neighborhood was designed to answer Mint Hill’s need for a compact development that would provide retail stores and homes in its downtown core. Brighton Park has fulfilled its promise to deliver a variety of homes within walking distance of parks, stores and services. In turn, the activity within Brighton Park has added to the vitality of downtown Mint Hill NC.
Five parks are interspersed among the homes in Brighton Park. All of the streets are laid out on a grid giving the neighborhood with its deep lots and back alleys a traditional feel. Front porches with gingerbread trim welcome families and neighbors. Brighton Park includes opportunities for townhome living in addition to the single family homes.
New homes as well as resale homes are available in Brighton Park. Mattamy Homes and MI Homes still have a few lots left for single family construction. Two new townhome developments have been started recently by Lennar and Market Street Communities. Lennar is building three story townhomes with two-car garages from $155,000 to $175,000. The two-story townhomes offered by Market Street Communities are inspired by classic Virginia brownstone architecture. These townhomes are priced from $160,000 to $200,000.
Community Amenities: Homeowners Association, parks, walking trails, proximity to grocery store, restaurants and shops
Builders: David Weekly Homes, Mattamy Homes, MI Homes, Lennar, Market Street Communities
Schools: Bain Elementary, Mint Hill Middle, Butler High (2009-2010), Independence High (2010-2011) School assignments are subject to change. Check with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Public Schools for current school assignments.
Brighton Park Real Estate Market Update
January to November 2009
Homes Sold: 21 single family homes
Prices: $160,000 to $230,000 Average Sales Price: $198,433
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Union County NC Home Buyers—Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended and Expanded
Union County NC home buyers got new options for receiving the Homebuyer Tax Credit when President Obama signed an extension of the tax credit law on November 6, 2009. The $8000 tax credit for first time home buyers was extended until April 30, 2010. A new $6500 tax credit for repeat buyers who have lived in their current residence for five of the last eight years was added to the program.
What should Union County NC home buyers know about these programs?
A first time home buyer is defined as someone who has not owned a home during the three years prior to the date of purchase.
A repeat buyer is someone who buys a home after living in their current residence for at least five consecutive years in the past eight years.
Income restrictions have been raised to $125,00 for single tax filers and $225,000 for joint filers.
The amount of the tax credit is 10% of the cost of the home up to $8000 for first time home buyers and up to $6500 for repeat buyers.
The tax credit is for principal residences only, including single family detached homes, condominiums, and townhomes.
The tax credit applies to homes under contract by April 30, 2010 and must be closed by June 30, 2010.
The tax credit does not have to be paid back unless the home is sold within three years.
Home buyers can claim the credit on their federal income tax returns filed for the year they purchase their home. If the credit exceeds the tax bill, the government will issue a payment. Taxpayers purchasing a home in 2009 can amend their 2008 tax return for an immediate refund.
What should be the first step in the process for Union County NC home buyers who want to participate in these programs?
First time home buyers should contact a real estate broker and a mortgage loan officer for home purchase prequalification. Learn more about buying your first home here.
Repeat home buyers will want to contact a real estate broker to determine the value of the current residence. Click here to request a comparative market analysis of your home.
Copyright 2009. Carol Fox. Allen Tate Realtors. *Union County NC Home Buyers—Home Buyer Tax Credit Extended and Expanded*
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Veterans Day Activities in Charlotte NC Small Towns
Charlotte NC’s small towns are proud of their veterans and their service to the country. Several area events honor local veterans this weekend, November 7th and 8th with additional ceremonies on Veterans Day, November 11th. Here is a recap of some of the activities in the towns.
Monroe NC
The Warriers and Warbirds 2009 Air Show, one of the largest area celebrations takes place at the Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport in Monroe NC. This two-day airshow features the Flying Fortress B-17 bomber, the Memphis Belle, and three B-25 bombers. Gates at the airport open Saturday and Sunday at 9am with the airshow starting at 12:30pm. Dauntless Dive Bomber rides and helicopter rides will be available to those who want to know what it was like for the veterans to fly into battle.
Local pilots started Warriors & Warbirds in 2005 to preserve the history of aviation and to memorialize those who perished while serving their country. The City of Monroe, the Veterans Council of Union County and local businesses support the organization and the airshow.
Matthews NC
At the Levine Senior Center in Matthews NC, daily events honoring veterans began on November 2 and continue until November 10th. These special activities have included a USO show, patriotic music, an ice cream social, a veterans seminar, and a movie. On November 9th, an F-4 cockpit simulator will be available. A veterans celebration with recognition and entertainment will take place on November 10th at the Levine Senior Center.
The Matthews Rotary Club will sponsor the 5th annual Matthews Rotary Bluegrass Festival on Saturday November 7th in Stumptown Park in downtown Matthews NC. Activities include a 30-mile/60-mile Bike Ride, a 5K race, a one-mile fun run, a chili cook-off and bluegrass entertainers.
The Mint Hill Historical Society presents a Salute to Veterans at the Carl J. McEwen Historic Village in downtown Mint Hill on Saturday November 7th. The grounds of the Historic Village will have Civil War re-enactors and demonstrators and military memorabilia, equipment and uniforms will be on display.
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Fairhaven in Stallings NC--Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Profile
Fairhaven in Stallings NC is an ideal neighborhood for someone who wants to live in a quiet area that has convenient access to shopping, entertainment, and highways. You can find the Fairhaven neighborhood off Stevens Mill Road in Stallings NC. Stevens Mill Road is still more country than city with small subdivisions surrounded by farms and woods. Two interchanges with I-485 are just a couple of miles away. The quaint historic town of Matthews NC with its shops, parks and farmers market is within five miles of Fairhaven. Hotels, restaurants and big box retailers, such as Lowes and Target, line nearby Independence Boulevard. While Fairhaven is located within the Town of Stallings in Union County, it has a Matthews mailing address with a zip code of 28104. Nearly new Stallings Elementary school is located within a mile of the neighborhood.
Construction began in Fairhaven in 2006 and continues today in the neighborhood. The builder, Lennar, is currently building in two sections of the neighborhood called The Meadows and The Oaks. New homes in The Meadows range from 1556 sq.ft. with a one-car garage to over 2100 sq.ft. with a two-car garage. Prices in The Meadows are from $141,000 to $159,000. Homes in The Oaks are larger, all with two-car garages. Homes in this section of Fairhaven are approximately 1990 sq.ft. to 2800 sq.ft. Prices range from $171,000 to $198,000. Resale homes are also available in the neighborhood.
Community Amenities: Homeowners Association, swimming pool and cabana, soccer field
Builder: Lennar
Schools: Stallings Elementary, Porter Ridge Middle, Porter Ridge High. School assignments are subject to change. Check with the Union County Public Schools for current school assignments.
Fairhaven Real Estate Market Update
January to November 2009
Homes Sold: 33
Prices: $142,000 to $260,000 Average Sales Price: $180,357
Copyright 2009. Carol Fox. Allen Tate Real Estate. *Fairhaven in Stallings NC--Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Profile*
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Information about real estate, schools, and living in the southern part of the Charlotte NC region, including Union County NC, Matthews NC, Mint Hill NC, Indian Trail NC, Weddington NC, Marvin NC, Stalllings NC, Monroe NC, Lake Park NC, Fort Mill SC, Indian Land SC, Tega Cay SC
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a neighborhood conveniently located near the Sun Valley schools, shopping, and restaurants. Neighborhood amenities include a fishing lake, pool and clubhouse, volleyball and basketball courts and walking trails. 
Homes in the Meriwether community are more affordable than many Indian Trail neighborhoods built in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Home styles in Meriwether include small ranches with open floor plans as well as two-story homes. Most homes have one or two-car garages.
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Have negative news stories about unemployment, foreclosures and falling prices kept you on the home selling sidelines? If so, you should reconsider because the next six months may be the best time in a long time to sell your current home and buy another.
Construction began in Farmwood in the mid-1970s and continued through the early 1990s. Large wooded lots ranging from a half acre to over an acre on wide streets provide a beautiful setting for Farmwood homes. The earliest Farmwood homes were mostly traditional brick ranches, two-stories and tri-levels. Some were basement homes where the slope of the lots accommodated them. As the years passed and home styles changed, country-style homes with big friendly front porches and wood siding were built. The most recently built Farmwood homes tended to be large two-story colonials with transitional interiors.
The original golf course at Pine Lake was built in the early 1960s and was renovated in 1988 by John LaFoy, a renowned golf course designer. Five fresh water lakes and manicured grounds occupy the 155-acre club. Pine Lake Country Club also has six clay tennis courts and two hard courts. A range of tennis activities are available for men and women at the club. Swimming and dining facilities are also found at Pine Lake Country Club.
Two landscaped entrances mark the tree-lined streets leading into the neighborhood. Brightmoor is an ideal neighborhood to find wooded lots with wide frontage giving homes privacy not found in many newer subdivisions. Most of Brightmoor’s homes are colonial in style with big front porches. The later homes built in the neighborhood have a transitional style with two-story rooms and vaulted ceilings in the interiors.
Brighton Park has fulfilled its promise to deliver a variety of homes within walking distance of parks, stores and services. In turn, the activity within Brighton Park has added to the vitality of downtown 
The $8000 tax credit for first time home buyers was extended until April 30, 2010. A new $6500 tax credit for repeat buyers who have lived in their current residence for five of the last eight years was added to the program.
Several area events honor local veterans this weekend, November 7th and 8th with additional ceremonies on Veterans Day, November 11th. Here is a recap of some of the activities in the towns.
You can find the Fairhaven neighborhood off Stevens Mill Road in 
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