Wordless Wednesday!Colonel Beatty Park Lake in Matthews, NC - 10/28/09 10:04 PM

Beautiful, serene Colonel Beatty Park Lake, in Matthews, NC!  Captured at a moment of near-perfect stillness, this photo reflects the emerging fall foliage in Matthews, NC.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The trellis at Colonel Beatty Park is a popular focal point for amateur and professional photographers!  The park is a wonderful place to unwind with the whole family.  It features walking and biking trails, paddle boats, 6 tennis courts, soccer, football and baseball fields and a recreation center.  Come and check out this "little piece of Heaven" right in the heart of Matthews, NC!
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National Home Sales Gain in September - What About the Charlotte, NC Real Estate Market? - 10/23/09 03:13 PM
The National Association of Realtors today reported the biggest gain in home re-sales in TWO years, rising 9.4% in September, 2009 to 4.89 million single family units, from 4.47 million units in August.  This also represents a 7.7% increase in home sales from September, 2008, a year ago.  NAR attributes this big jump in home sales to the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit, which is currently set to expire on December 1, 2009, a national-average mortgage rate of 5% in September (down from 6% in August), and a drop in the national median home price to $174,900 this month (down 8.5% from just … (0 comments)

Providence High School, Charlotte, NC - One of NC's Highest Ranked High Schools - 10/14/09 08:22 PM

 
When it comes to rigorous academics and high achievement, Providence High School in Charlotte, NC, is one of the highest ranking high schools in the city and in the State of North Carolina.  Schooldigger.com reports that Providence High School is ranked # 11 out of 501 high schools in NC.  When the number of students is factored in, it is clear that even with a student population of over 2,000 students in grades 9-12, Providence is one of the best high schools in NC for academic excellence.
 
Located in south Charlotte, Providence High School is a consistent leader in the … (3 comments)

Charlotte, NC Real Estate Market Emerging from Doldrums! - 10/08/09 08:19 PM

Although the Charlotte, NC real estate market has suffered from the national real estate slowdown, the data shows that Charlotte's fall was not as steep as many other large American cities.  Data from the Charlotte Regional Realtors Association reveals some promising statistics:
Absorption Rate:  10 month supply in entire Charlotte Region (down from a high of 16.1 months in April, 2009
 
Average Sales Price:  $209,245 (down 9% from August of 2008
 
Average List to Close days:  145.9 days (up from 136.1 days reported in August, 2008)
 
Number of Active Listings:  27,878 (down from 30,174 listings reported in August, 2008)
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