relocation package: Relocating to Lake Norman: What you should consider BEFORE buying real estate: Part 4 - 02/23/08 05:17 PM
When buying real estate in the Lake Norman area for the first time it is very important that you are educated about not just the sales process but what to look for during the inspection process. Coming from California, despite 15 years in real estate, my husband and I knew nothing about … (3 comments)
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relocation package: Does Lake Norman NC have affordable housing? - 02/22/08 04:37 PM
Would you be surprised if I told you that there are 43 single family homes for sale in the towns surrounding Lake Norman that are listed UNDER $100,000? What you don't see on most websites about Lake Norman is any information about the modest older homes that are dotted about our more … (6 comments)
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relocation package: Lake Norman has gone to the dogs....and cats! - 02/20/08 05:48 PM
I have written quite a bit about Lake Norman real estate and how wonderful life is here, but what I have yet shared is that the Lake Norman area is extremely pet-friendly! Thanks to the availability of homes with large lots, an abundance of parks and open space and our huge Lake Norman, … (10 comments)
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relocation package: Lake Norman's Town Of Cornelius: From Small Village to Posh Suburb - 02/18/08 05:31 PM
I have always thought of Cornelius as the older sister to Mooresville since it was targeted by Crescent Homes for its first luxury lake front residential community, The Peninsula (with 11 miles of shoreline on Lake Norman), about ten years before The Point in Mooresville.
Both towns have a significant number of … (15 comments)
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relocation package: Learn all about Lake Norman from THE expert: Gus Gustafson! - 02/16/08 10:42 AM
If you truly want to learn anything and everything about Lake Norman, there is only one man to turn to: Gus Gustafson! Although I have seen his fishing articles in The Charlotte Observer I had never met him until I had the pleasure of hearing him speak to our Mooresville/Lake Norman Exchange … (10 comments)
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relocation package: Charlotte #4 in Best Cities For Bargan House-Hunters! - 02/13/08 04:32 PM
I don't often take too much stock in real estate news sources top ten lists because they tend to make gross generalities that sometimes contradict reality for our Lake Norman real estate market. However, this recent article in Forbes: Best Cities For Bargain House-Hunters , caught my attention because Raleigh NC … (10 comments)
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relocation package: Lake Norman Real Estate Hot Sheet: Where are we right now? - 02/12/08 08:06 AM
Lake Norman Real Estate Hot Sheet Summary
I have been doing regular real estate sales analysis on this blogsite since last June but I have never actually provided a map of the exact area I am analyzing. If you look at the map above, Lake Norman is Area 13. I always include … (5 comments)
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relocation package: Relocating? Learn about gardens and gardening in Lake Norman: Part 1 - 02/10/08 05:39 PM
I admit it, I love my gardens. Relocating to Lake Norman from Pasadena, California, I knew nothing about how to design or what plants are appropriate for a Lake Norman garden. Looking around the lake neighborhoods, especially at new construction landscaping because there are so many new homes, I found several … (8 comments)
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relocation package: Davidson NC; Lake Norman's Historic College Town - 02/08/08 02:52 PM
Tucked in between Cornelius to the south and Mooresville to the north along the shores of Lake Norman is the small town of Davidson. Home to Davidson College, one the nation's top liberal arts colleges, Davidson is truly the epitome of a small, historic college town. Unlike the other towns on Lake … (12 comments)
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relocation package: Why barbecue in Lake Norman and North Carolina is like no other! - 02/05/08 02:01 PM
The other day one of my dear friends, a native of Mooresville NC, and I decided to take time out from our crazy schedules and have lunch together. We hadn't planned on where to go until I met her at which point she asked if I liked barbecue. It turned out the … (19 comments)
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relocation package: Lake Norman NC Reaches Out to Newcomers of All Ages! - 02/04/08 05:06 PM
So, you are finally here. You've moved to Lake Norman, whether for work or like me and my family because you fell in love with it, and now that you are here you turn around and realize you are complete strangers! How do you go about meeting new friends here in Lake Norman?
Trust … (8 comments)
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relocation package: Relocating to Lake Norman: What you should consider before buying; Part 2 - 02/02/08 03:29 PM
Part 2: Types of Siding
Thanks to having several years of experience selling real estate in the greater Lake Norman area after 15 years selling in California, I can not only tell you exactly what to look for regarding earthquake safety (okay, not terribly useful here) but now I can also explain the benefits … (3 comments)
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relocation package: Lake Norman Growth and Development: How to predict the next hot spots! - 02/02/08 03:13 PM
There are three pretty obvious indicators as to where the next real estate housing boom is going to be around Lake Norman:
Follow Crescent Communities as they evolve around the lakeKeep up with news about traffic, road widening and improvements (both town and state)Know where the latest Lowes, WalMart or Harris Teeter have been … (1 comments)
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relocation package: Sherrills Ford and Terrell: The future of Lake Norman's western shore is looking bright! - 02/01/08 04:53 PM
Sailing near NorthView Harbour
With my past article How to Predict the next Lake Norman hot-spots I started a series about three up and coming communities along the shores of Lake Norman: Denver, Troutman and now Sherrills Ford and Terrell.
Just north of Denver, located in southeastern Catawba County with wonderful street names like … (6 comments)
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relocation package: Fed Cuts, The Charlotte Observer Headlines and Lake Norman Real Estate; What a Day! - 01/30/08 04:19 PM
I admit it. I am a bit of a news junkie. So, you can imagine that with all that is going on around the world, the elections, the US economy and our local drought, I have been on overload. But, today ranks up near the top as far as the "perfect storm" of real … (2 comments)
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relocation package: The Lake Norman Housing Market: Are we in for a Wild Ride? - 01/28/08 11:27 AM
Wow, so where do I begin to discuss all of the various components that make up our current real estate market in the greater Lake Norman area? Between the national economy, sub-prime mortgage meltdown, the ever-changing home loan programs and our own housing sales there truly is a lot that must be considered when analzying … (2 comments)
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relocation package: Lake Norman has Plenty to Offer Wine Lovers! - 01/24/08 03:08 PM
When one first thinks of life on Lake Norman, you probably visualize picnics, sweet tea and ice cold beer. However, with the influx of upscale restaurants and our high-end real estate has come greater interest and opportunites for wine lovers.
When it comes to buying wine and wine tastings, the class of the field is … (8 comments)
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relocation package: Lake Norman's Troutman NC is a Real Estate Hot Spot! - 01/23/08 05:42 PM
The small Town of Troutman, NC which sits along the northeastern shore of Lake Norman has been discovered in a very big way. As I mentioned in my previous article, where Crescent Homes goes so goes the focus of growth around Lake Norman. In October of last year, Crescent Homes opened sales … (8 comments)
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relocation package: Lake Norman Real Estate: Denver is THE Community to Watch - 01/19/08 01:24 PM
The Charlotte Observer ran a headline a few months back:
DENVER, The Best of Town and Country.
After decades of playing the role of the humble step-sister to such popular Lake Norman towns as Huntersville, Cornelius and Mooresville, Denver is now one of the most exciting communities to watch around Lake Norman.
The Facts:
The … (6 comments)
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relocation package: Relocating to Lake Norman: What you should know before buying real estate: Part 3 - 01/12/08 09:36 AM
Last month I wrote: Thanks to having several years of experience selling real estate in the greater Lake Norman area after 15 years selling in California, I can not only tell you exactly what to look for regarding earthquake safety (okay, not terribly useful here) but now I can also explain the benefits … (9 comments)
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relocation package: Lake Norman Real Estate: How to learn about Lake Norman Schools - 01/08/08 04:49 PM
From the time I was in the sixth grade, my family was relocated across the country about every two years because of my father's job. Every time my father brought home the news of our next move, my mom would go into major research mode. The number one priority was always … (6 comments)
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relocation package: How to research the NC Sex Offender Registry for the Lake Norman area - 01/05/08 03:41 PM
This is one of those subjects that can be uncomfortable to discuss but is very important to many Lake Norman area home buyers. As a Realtor, I want to provide as many resources as possible so that you can find any information you may need to feel comfortable about your family's safety. Whether you are … (8 comments)
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relocation package: Relocating to Mooresville NC - 12/22/07 06:07 PM
Once you have narrowed your destination to the Lake Norman area, it can be difficult to choose in which town or community to look for your new home. The land around Lake Norman comprises 4 counties and 10 towns; each with it's own character. "Relocating to Mooresville NC" is the first … (11 comments)
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relocation package: Relocating to Lake Norman: What you should consider before buying a home - 12/03/07 04:34 PM
I recently read an article by Bernice Ross in Inman News entitled: Avoiding a relocation nightmare. It brought a smile to my face because I could tell that, like me, she was also used to housing issues common in California and seemed truly alarmed by all of the unexpected things she encountered while building a … (3 comments)
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relocation package: Moving to Lake Norman North Carollina; my great discoveries! - 11/16/07 11:37 AM
When my husband and I moved to Lake Norman in 2005 we knew pretty much nothing about the area, let alone the state. Since then we have discovered the beautiful mountains and beaches, the great weather, the wonderful blend of new and old, urban and rural, natives and resident transplants from … (6 comments)
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relocation package: The 2008 Historic Mooresville Calendar is now available! - 10/13/07 08:28 AM
When I first moved to Mooresville/Lake Norman, I was almost immediately drawn to the historic side of town. Before long I discovered that there was an effort getting underway to perserve the wonderful history of Mooresville.
As a founding member of The Mooresville Museum , I am thrilled to see the progress the … (5 comments)
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relocation package: Halloween Can Get Pretty Spooky in Lake Norman! - 10/11/07 03:30 PM
Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays. When I was little we had a pumpkin carving contest at school and I remember proudly placing my crudely carved pumpkin on the tables that lined the halls of my elementary school. There was one house in my neighborhood that went all … (9 comments)
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relocation package: What's new about developments in Lake Norman? - 10/10/07 06:54 AM
I don't know about you, but with so much growth and new developments in our Lake Norman communities it's a bit challenging to keep up with it all! I think my favorite part of The Charlotte Observer is the Red Dirt Alert in the Neighbors of Lake Norman section. Several months ago … (7 comments)
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relocation package: Relocating to Lake Norman: Subdivision or No Subdivision? - 10/03/07 12:55 PM
When my husband and I started looking for homes in the Mooresville, Lake Norman area I was surprised when we were asked whether we wanted to live in a subdivision and what kind of amenities we were looking for in our community. Coming from a city that had almost … (4 comments)
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relocation package: Lake Norman Denver Days Festival: September 28th-29th! - 09/27/07 03:50 PM
The 5th Annual Denver Days Fall Festival on September 28th and 29th promises to be better than ever with more rides, vendors and live music performances! The festival features 14 amusement rides, more than 100 crafts, arts and food vendors, an expanded beer garden and more than 2 dozen live performances from dancers … (5 comments)
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relocation package: What's New in Mooresville, Lake Norman? - 09/23/07 10:41 AM
Everywhere you turn in our Mooresville Lake Norman area something new is cropping up. If you have time to read the The Mooresville Tribune you will be overwhelmed with news of new shops, restaurants and entertainment. As a matter of fact, I have a very thick file of fun new happenings to write … (6 comments)
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relocation package: Pine Needles Vs Hardwood Mulch: Lake Norman's Great Debate - 09/17/07 03:54 PM
I'll never forget the day my husband and I arrived in Lake Norman. One of the very first things I noticed were the pine needles. They were everywhere; arranged neatly under trees, around bushes and flowers. I was baffled. Now I have lived not only in California but Arizona, Colorado, Illinois and New … (20 comments)
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relocation package: 27 Reasons to Visit Historic Downtown Mooresville: Part 3 - 09/15/07 02:47 PM
Whether you are relocating to the Lake Norman area or have lived here for years, unless you frequent downtwon Mooresville you may not be aware of all of the exciting changes and developments. In 27 Reasons to Visit Historic Downtown Mooresville Part 1 and 27 Reasons to Visit Historic Downtown Mooresville … (5 comments)
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relocation package: Relocating to Lake Norman North Carolina - 09/06/07 10:04 AM
Lake Norman has become a destination for so many out-of-staters that we actually have a name: "Transplants". Or, if you are originally from the North, moved to Florida and THEN moved to Lake Norman you are known as "Half-backers" as you moved half-way back to the north!
The type and depth of the questions I … (14 comments)
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relocation package: 27 Reasons to Visit Historic Downtown Mooresville: Part 2 - 08/14/07 02:12 PM
If you haven't visited our Historic Downtown Mooresville recently, you will be in for a pleasant surprise. Many of the storefronts have been or are in the process of being beautifully restored; the street improvements including brick crosswalks and inlaid brick sidewalk details, new decorative lamp posts and benches are complete; and SEVEN buildings … (2 comments)
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relocation package: 27 Reasons to visit Historic Downtown Moorseville - 08/11/07 02:26 PM
When I first moved to Mooresville I thought I had to drive all the way to South Park to find upscale stores. I was so wrong!
One of the unfortunate truths about the Lake residents is that we tend to stay West of the I-77 with the exception of an occasional trip to the DMV … (3 comments)
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relocation package: Lake Norman: Farmers Markets and Local Produce Stands - 08/08/07 07:07 PM
Maybe it's because it is 102 degrees outside, I don't know, but all of a sudden cool fresh fruits and vegetables sound so good to me. I have had this stack for information about our local farmers markets, farms and produce stands for weeks so it's high time I finally share all of the information with you!
Just … (0 comments)
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relocation package: Booming Lake Norman: The Growing Dilemma - 07/23/07 12:19 PM
Yesterday was a perfect day to be out on Lake Norman. My husband and I decided to go north as far as we could, touring the coastline clear up the Catawba River where civilization is hardly evident. I imagine this is what all of Lake Norman used to look like. Along the way we … (1 comments)
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relocation package: Mooresville NC on Money Magazine's List of Best Places to Live! - 07/18/07 09:22 AM
Today's headline in the Mooresville Tribune reads: "Mooresville joins list of top places to live". Officially, we were #65 out of 100 on Money Magazine's annual Best Places to Live list. As James Justice, our Town Manager said in the Tribune article: "This particular accolade supports what many of us already … (2 comments)
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