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
Copyright 2009. Carol Fox. Allen Tate Realtors. *Brightmoor in Matthews NC—Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Profile*
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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.
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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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Squirrel Lake Park in Matthews NC is Perfect for Quiet Getaway
Squirrel Lake Park near downtown Matthews NC is the perfect spot for walking, fishing and just enjoying wooded views.This 29-acre park is tucked away between two Matthews neighborhoods on Pleasant Plains Road. Eventually, it will provide a pedestrian connection between the neighborhoods along Pleasant Plains Road and the new Four Mile Creek Greenway, where construction is just beginning.
The Squirrel Lake Park entrance reminds you of a drive down a country lane where open fields and surrounding woods invite you to explore. Once you reach the middle of the park, you'll find a pretty view of the lake where benches invite you to relax and enjoy the quiet activity around the lake. Or you can bring your pole and tackle for fishing in the lake. A picnic shelter also overlooks the lake.
Not all activities at Squirrel Lake Park are passive. The park includes a 12-hole disc golf course and a small playground for children. A master plan developed for the park in January 2009 proposes to add another picnic shelter, horseshoe pits, a fishing pier and expand the playground.
HAWK, the Habitat and Wildlife Keepers chapter of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, maintains habitat gardens of native plants in Squirrel Lake Park. HAWK often sponsors wildlife activities there, including hummingbird seminars and a butterfly garden where milkweed will be planted to provide a way station for monarch butterflies.
Copyright 2009. Carol Fox. Allen Tate Real Estate. *Squirrel Lake Park in Matthews NC is Perfect for Quiet Getaway*
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How did Marvin NC real estate market activity in the third quarter of 2009 compare with the second quarter?
This post will summarize third quarter 2009 real estate sales in Marvin NC plus compare changes in sales data with second quarter 2009 results. The chart shows average sales prices in Marvin NC for 2008 and each quarter of 2009.
Marvin NC Real Estate Market Report--July to September 2009
Single Family Homes in Marvin NC
Number of Sales: 18
Change from second quarter: +157%
Average Price: $577,425
Change from second quarter: +20%
Average Days on Market: 95
Change from second quarter: -8%
Most Active Neighborhood: Weddington Chase, Marvin Creek
Copyright 2009. Carol Fox. *MarvinNC Real Estate Market Report--July to September 2009*
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How did Weddington NC real estate market activity in the third quarter of 2009 compare with the second quarter?
This post will summarize third quarter 2009 real estate sales in Weddington NC plus compare changes in sales data with second quarter 2009 results. The chart shows average sales prices in Weddington NC for 2008 and each quarter of 2009.
Weddington NC Real Estate Market Report--July to September 2009
Copyright 2009. Carol Fox. *WeddingtonNC Real Estate Market Report--July to September 2009*
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Carol Fox of Allen Tate Realtors has helped people find the right homes and neighborhoods in Charlotte North Carolina's best small towns for twenty five years.
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How did Wesley Chapel NC real estate market activity in the third quarter of 2009 compare with the second quarter?
This post will summarize third quarter 2009 real estate sales in Wesley Chapel NC plus compare changes in sales data with second quarter 2009 results. The chart shows average sales prices in Wesley Chapel NC for 2008 and each quarter of 2009.
Wesley Chapel NC Real Estate Market Report--July to September 2009
Single Family Homes in Wesley Chapel NC
Number of Sales: 16
Change from second quarter: +166%
Average Price: $295,303
Change from second quarter: +7%
Average Days on Market: 95
Change from second quarter: -29%
Most Active Neighborhood: Stonegate, Champion Forest
Discover Charlotte North Carolina's Best Small Towns
Carol Fox of Allen Tate Realtors has helped people find the right homes and neighborhoods in Charlotte North Carolina's best small towns for twenty five years.
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Matthews NC, Mint Hill NC and the small towns of Union County NC, including Stallings NC, Indian Trail NC, Weddington NC, Waxhaw NC, Lake Park NC, Marvin NC, Wesley Chapel NC and Monroe NC.
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How did Lake Park NC real estate market activity in the third quarter of 2009 compare with the second quarter 2009?
This post will summarize third quarter 2009 real estate sales in Lake Park NC plus compare changes in sales data with second quarter 2009 results. The chart shows average sales prices in Lake Park NC for 2008 and each quarter of 2009.
Lake Park NC Real Estate Market Report--2009 Third Quarter Data and Change from 2009 Second Quarter
Copyright 2009. Carol Fox. *Lake ParkNC Real Estate Market Report--July to September 2009*
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Carol Fox of Allen Tate Realtors has helped people find the right homes and neighborhoods in Charlotte North Carolina's best small towns for twenty five years.
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Matthews NC, Mint Hill NC and the small towns of Union County NC, including Stallings NC, Indian Trail NC, Weddington NC, Waxhaw NC, Lake Park NC, Marvin NC, Wesley Chapel NC and Monroe NC.
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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 
This 29-acre park is tucked away between two Matthews neighborhoods on Pleasant Plains Road. Eventually, it will provide a pedestrian connection between the neighborhoods along Pleasant Plains Road and the new Four Mile Creek Greenway, where construction is just beginning.
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