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Iredell County and Surrounding areas 2009 Tax Rates

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:14:40 -0600

Once again, Iredell County tops the list of our surrounding counties with the lowest tax rate. This is just one more factor to consider when deciding where to buy a home. The cost of local taxes are a large part of home affordability and make a big impact on that monthly payment you must make every month.

Here is a chart for comparison.

Sonya Leonard, Realtor®, ABR, GRI "Your Statesville NC Buyer's Agent"

Exit Home Team Realty

Statesville, NC 28677

704-450-0588 www.SonyaLeonardHomes.com Statesville NC Real Estate, Statesville NC Sonya Leonard of Exit Home Team Realty is your local real estate expert in Statesville North Carolina. Specializing in working with buyers and sellers of Residential homes and land. The Statesville Real Estate Guide provides free access to individualized home searches for all homes in Statesville, Mooresville, Troutman, Lake Norman and the entire Lake Norman Area. Explore buyer and seller reports, community resources, new home communities and be sure to sign up for your personal home search. Let Sonya help you INVEST in Real Estate and you Future!

New Deli to Open in Statesville NC in January 2010

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:48:25 -0600

Groucho's Deli -FAST, FRESH & ORIGINAL - This new deli will be opened by Brandon and Cindy Sutton on The corner or Center Street and Broad Street - formerly La Dolce Vita Cafe location. The deli will serve a selection of sandwiches, soups and salads in a relaxed atmosphere starting in late January. We wish them the best of luck and a prosperous 2010. Click here for the Statesville Record and Landmark Article:

http://www2.statesville.com/content/2009/nov/19/couple-set-open-grouchos-restaurant-downtown/news-local/

Originating in Columbia SC in 1941, this franchise has now reached Statesville NC and we welcome the business. It will be a nice addition to the other downtown eating places. Here is a sample of the menu from the SC store:

http://grouchos.com/menu.shtml Looks like some good eats! Hope to see you there.

Sonya Leonard, Realtor®, ABR, GRI

"Your Statesville NC Buyer's Agent"

Exit Home Team Realty

Statesville, NC 28677

704-450-0588

www.SonyaLeonardHomes.com

Statesville NC Real Estate, Statesville NC Sonya Leonard of Exit Home Team Realty is your local real estate expert in Statesville North Carolina. Specializing in working with buyers and sellers of Residential homes and land. The Statesville Real Estate Guide provides free access to individualized home searches for all homes in Statesville, Mooresville, Troutman, Lake Norman and the entire Lake Norman Area. Explore buyer and seller reports, community resources, new home communities and be sure to sign up for your personal home search. Let Sonya help you INVEST in Real Estate and you Future!

Christmas Cheer in the Statesville NC area

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:51:52 -0600

Looking for something fun to do with the family over the holiday season? Don't miss out on the NEW Zootastic Christmas Wonderland of lights opening up in Troutman NC. Located off Ostwalt Amity Road, this 42 acre site will feature miles of Christmas fun. Zootastic Park of Lake Norman is a new "interactive zoo" and will include exotic animals, seasonal events and more. Click below for the article from the Statesville Record and Landmark:

Zootastic's Christmas Wonderland of Lights brightens up the holidays

Sonya Leonard, Realtor®, ABR, GRI

"Your Statesville NC Buyer's Agent"

Exit Home Team Realty

Statesville, NC 28677

704-450-0588

www.SonyaLeonardHomes.com

Statesville Starter Home close to Everything

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:22:27 -0600

Sonya Leonard | Exit Home Team Realty | 704.450.0588

119 Vine Street, Statesville, NC

Statesville Brick Ranch, one owner home, original hardwoods, office

2BR/1BA Single Family House

offered at $79,900

Year Built	1954
Sq Footage	1,037
Bedrooms	2
Bathrooms	1 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	1 Car garage
Lot Size	.37 acres
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Great investment home, downsizing or starter home. This home has never seen a market, one owner. Needs some TLC but will make a wonderful home. Nice private yard and close to highways, shopping and downtown.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C	- Hardwood floor	- Living room
- Office/Den	- Refrigerator	- Stove/Oven
- Washer	- Dryer

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

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Contact info:

Sonya Leonard

Exit Home Team Realty

704.450.0588

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Nov 10, 2009, 8:50am PST

Oakbrooke Cul-de-Sac Home in Charlotte NC

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:18:52 -0600

Sonya Leonard | Exit Home Team Realty | 704.450.0588

7345 Mitzi Deborah Lane, Charlotte, NC

Cul-De-Sac location, fenced backyard, close to playground, interior
upgrades.

3BR/2.5BA Single Family House

offered at $139,900

Year Built	2006
Sq Footage	1,600
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 1 partial
Floors	2
Parking	1 Car garage
Lot Size	.18 acres
HOA/Maint	$15 per month

DESCRIPTION

3BR/2.5BA home on premium cul-de-sac lot with fenced back yard for privacy. Across from community playground, Upgraded cabinets, new laminate flooring, 2" blinds, modern colors.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C	- Walk-in closet	- Living room
- Bonus/Rec room	- Dishwasher	- Refrigerator
- Stove/Oven	- Microwave	- Laundry area - inside
- Yard

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Playground

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

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Photo 5	Photo 6

Contact info:

Sonya Leonard

Exit Home Team Realty

704.450.0588

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Nov 10, 2009, 8:28am PST

2009 Crossroads Pumpkinfest in Statesville NC

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:25:55 -0500

2009 Crossroads Pumpkin Fest - Don't miss out on this wonderful day out in Downtown Statesville NC. Take advantage of the last warm days and bring your family out to enjoy the fun, food, games and entertainment on November 7th. Join in on the CornHole competition and check out all the local crafts. Stop by and talk with the community business owners and learn a little more about what they have to offer.

I for one, plan to pack up the grandbaby in her mega stroller and go do some socializing and let her have some fun in the Kid Zone! Join me.

Check out all the details at www.statesvillepumpkinfest.com

Just listed in Statesville, NC: 247 Scotts Creek Road

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:47:33 -0500

Sonya Leonard | Exit Home Team Realty | 704.450.0588

247 Scotts Creek Rd, Statesville, NC

Immaculate ranch home in convenient N. Iredell location. 3 Bedroom/2 bath split floor plan with open living space.

3BR/2BA Single Family House

offered at $155,000

Year Built	1998
Sq Footage	1,376
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	18,730 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Beautiful split floorplan ranch NW of downtown Statesville. Convenient to I-40 and shopping. This home is immaculate and plenty of open space for entertaining. Nice flat yard for easy care. You will love this home!

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C	- Walk-in closet	- Living room
- Dining room	- Dishwasher	- Refrigerator
- Stove/Oven	- Microwave	- Laundry area - inside
- Balcony, Deck, or Patio	- Yard

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

- Convenient to Highways and downtown

- Popular residential area

- Large back deck with hot tub

- Tons of closet space

- Move in condition

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

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Contact info:

Sonya Leonard

Exit Home Team Realty

704.450.0588

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Oct 5, 2009, 8:40am PDT

FORECLOSURE PREVENTION RESOURCES FOR NORTH CAROLINA HOMEOWNERS

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:28:41 -0500

Provided by: Sonya Leonard, Exit Home Team Realty, Statesville, NC.

www.SonyaLeonardHomes.com

Call 704-450-0588 with any questions on Foreclosure prevention.

National Consumer Law Center-Basic information for consumers on the most critical consumer issues, including predatory lending, debt collection, credit reports, lemon laws, bankruptcy, foreclosure, payday loans, predatory mortgage loans, credit card debt, living trust scams, telemarketing fraud, refinancing, loss of utility services and other issues.

Making Home Affordable.gov - Use the self assessment tool to see if you are eligible to refinance or obtain a loan modification

Hope Now- Hope Now is an alliance between HUD approved counseling agents, mortgage companies, investors and other mortgage market participants that provides free foreclosure prevention assistance.

NC Housing Finance Agency-The North Carolina Housing Finance Agency offers programs to assist first-time home buyers; helps governments, nonprofit groups, and private developers create affordable homes, apartments and supportive housing; and provides funding for rehab and repair assistance for homeowners through local groups. So whether you are trying to buy your first home, maintain and keep the home you have, or protect your rights as a renter, we may be able to help.

http://www.995hope.org/- The Homeownership Preservation Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit which creates partnerships with local governments, nonprofit organizations, borrowers and lenders to help families overcome obstacles that could result in the loss of their homes.

HUD- HUD Guide to avoiding Foreclosure and other resources in English and Spanish. Tips on how to avoid foreclosure.

NC Foreclosure Help - An Official Site for NC Homeowners. Resources and links for Foreclosure prevention.

NeighborWorks- A national nonprofit organization created by Congress to provide financial support, technical assistance, and training for community based revitalization efforts. Foreclosure Resources

Freddie Mac- Does Freddiemac own your loan? Mortgage options, foreclosure resources. Get information about the mortgage refinance or modification plan.

Knowledgeplex - An Innovative Non-Profit Offering Online Resources and Products for Mission Driven Organizations

Foreclosure-Response- Welcome to Foreclosure-Response.org, a new website offering resources intended to help states and localities respond to the foreclosure crisis.

STATESVILLE NORTH CAROLINA NAMED ALL AMERICAN CITY 2009

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:26:36 -0500

This June, Statesville was awarded the honor of being an All American City by the National Civic League for the 2nd time. The last time the city was honored was in 1997. Contrary to what some may believe, this is a moment to be proud of what our citizens, business leaders and elected officials have accomplished for all of us. There have been many that have said "Yes, that's great, but what about all the other problems?" Well, being an All American City does not mean that we are without problems, what is does mean is that we are working on solving the problems that do exist.

Times are tough for alot of people out there and Statesville residents have made it there mission to help aleviate some of the hardships that exist and help close some gaps. The presentation in Tampa Florida presented the forward steps Statesville has taken to help the homeless with the new Fifth Street Ministries Shelter, help the children with the new Boys and Girls Club and help bridge the cultural divide with the Mia Familia Institute. Even in these tough economic times, the citizens of Statesville reached into their pockets to raise millions for these projects because it will make a difference to our city.

I for one am proud to call myself a resident of Statesville!

Related articles:

Statesville Named All American City
Statesville is All-America City-Charlotte Observer
Statesville All-America City 2009

Sonya Leonard, Realtor®, ABR, GRI
Exit Home Team Realty
704-450-0588

www.StatesvilleRealEstateGuide.com
www.SonyaLeonardHomes.com

Statesville NC Real Estate, Statesville NC Sonya Leonard of Exit Home Team Realty is your local real estate expert in Statesville North Carolina. Specializing in working with buyers and sellers of Residential homes and land. The Statesville Real Estate Guide provides free access to individualized home searches for all homes in Statesville, Mooresville, Troutman, Lake Norman and the entire Lake Norman Area. Explore buyer and seller reports, community resources, new home communities and be sure to sign up for your personal home search. Let Sonya help you INVEST in Real Estate and you Future!

EXIT Realty's US President Connects with the General Public

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:46:41 -0500

Any potential 1st time homebuyer has tons on questions on how the tax credit applies to them and how it can be used. This webinar will help answer those qestions. Tammy is a wonderful speaker and very knowledgable about the market. Enjoy!

Via The Team at EXIT Realty (EXIT Realty Corp. International):

EXIT Realty Corp. International announces a live, free, public webinar series staring the President of the US Organization, Tami Bonnell.

In June, Ms Bonnell celebrated Homeownership Month by hosting a live webinar for the general public to directly answer questions about today's real estate market; now, that successful event has become a series occurring on the second Tuesday of every month at 4:00 and 7:00 pm ET.

"Now, more than ever, I believe consumers need certainty in uncertain times, so my goal is to provide them with a little more of that certainty," said Bonnell. "We're finding the general public is going everywhere looking for information, on top of all the information that's being thrown at them from the media. We're here to help them decipher this information and determine what's relevant to them."

Thinking of buying, selling or investing in real estate? Get the straight facts from a veteran real estate expert. You can participate anonymously. Visit http://www.exitrealty.com/live_events to register.

Sonya's Statesville NC News for Buyers and Sellers

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:34:43 -0500

Sonya's News for Buyers and Sellers

Every Day I am bombarded with information in my email from Real Estate, Mortgage and other resouces for buyers. I have decided that since I will be reading and analyzing many of the articles, I will create an e-newsletter for my clients and anyone else that would like to read it. I will include new subdivisions, foreclosure bargains in the area, mortgage updates, real estate news and anything else I find that will be useful in the quest to buy a home. I do not have a set time this publication will go out, just whenever I have information to share.

If you would like to join my mailing list, send me an email with your request or check out my website for a list of the publications.

If you have information you would like to see included, please let me know. It is my intent to keep the buyers in Statesville "in the Know".

Sonya Leonard, Realtor®, ABR, GRI
Exit Home Team Realty
704-450-0588
www.StatesvilleRealEstateGuide.com
www.SonyaLeonardHomes.com

611 N. Bost Streeet - Downtown Home for Sale in Statesville NC

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:51:46 -0500

611 N Bost St Statesville, NC

Click For Listing Website

Click For Interactive e-Tour

MLS# 864532
$74,900
3 Bed, 2.5 Bath
611 N Bost St
Statesville NC, 28677

Sonya Leonard
EXIT HOME TEAM REALTY
704-768-3988
sonya@myexithometeam.com

121 Winberry Lane - For Sale in Statesville NC

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:47:11 -0500

121 Winberry Ln Statesville, NC

Click For Listing Website

Click For Interactive e-Tour

MLS# 863484
$124,500
3 Bed, 2 Bath
121 Winberry Ln
Statesville NC, 28677

Sonya Leonard
EXIT HOME TEAM REALTY
704-768-3988
sonya@myexithometeam.com

Within Driving Distance of Statesville - The Grove Park Inn and Spa.

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:36:35 -0500

From Statesville, travel west on Interstate 40 to Ashville NC, home to the beautiful Grove Park Inn. Built in 1913, this Inn is loaded with history.

My husband and I had the pleasure of visiting the Inn for our 23rd wedding anniversary and enjoying the fabulous mountain views. Upon arrival, you are greeted by the valet in front of the original Inn. After check in, you will get to explore your room. There are several differnt options for the room from mountain view to one overlooking the spa and ones with interior views of the Inn. Our room was a corner room with mountain views that had just been remodeled. The sky was very clear and we could see for miles! The only drawback to our room was that we did not have a balcony to sit out on. That would have been perfect.

Resort casual is the dress code for the extensive Friday night seafood buffet. What a spread! It is not possible to leave there hungry! Service was great and the food was fabulous. Don't forget to check out the dessert area - Yum.

There are many things to do during your stay. Go golfing on the legendary course named after Donald Ross or work out at the sports complex.

Visit the shops at the Inn or wander downtown Asheville and shop in the Historic Biltmore Village. Take a short ride down Route 74A and drive the winding roads around Lake Lure and Chimney Rock.

If you decide to remain at the Inn, you can spend your time at the Spa. This is something you do not want to miss. What a place. If you do not use the services, make sure you at least take a tour. Enjoy the outdoor fire pits, jacuzzi spas, outdoor pool area, indoor pool, massages, facials and much much more... Relax and Enjoy!

In the evenings before dinner, take a romantic stroll through the endless trails, check out the museum and art shops or just take a seat and enjoy the view with a great glass of wine.

For dinner, you have 3 great options to choose from - Horizons, The Blue Ridge Dining Room and the Sunset Terrace. Afterward, you can have some fun in the piano bar (Elaine's), Listen to live music in the Great Hall Bar or Magnolia Lounge and relax in the Cabana Grill.

This is just the beginning of the ammenities offerd at the Grove Park, so pack up the car and head out for a relaxing weekend at the Inn (oh yea - don't forget your wallet!) Make sure the check the website for specials!

All this within a 2 hour drive of Statesville- and what a drive it is!

Sonya Leonard, Realtor®, ABR, GRI

Exit Home Team Realty 704-450-0588

www.StatesvilleRealEstateGuide.com

www.SonyaLeonardHomes.com

What's happening in Statesville NC?- Summer 2009

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:14:11 -0500

If you have been hiding in a cave for the last several months, you may have missed all the excitement in Statesville. There are so many wonderful activities going on, it is hard to choose what you want to attend. I say........attend the all! Here's a quick run down of what's going on and the links to all the details.

Do you love music? Then you have alot of options this summer. Come on downtown and check out the tunes at the second Fret. There is always something going on just about every night. Tuesday is Karaoke with ponytail Bob and this weekend you can enjoy "positively Bob Dylan" in the music room. If you love to sing, try out the open mic on Saturday afternoon.

Friday, June 26th is the third installment of the Friday After Five Concert series in downtown Statesville from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. This Concert features the Mediorce Bad Guys and promises to be a fun toe tapping time. Don't miss it!

Thursday, June 11 kicked off the start of the Downtown evening Farmers Market in Pecan Park from 4 to 6:30. Pick out fresh produce from local residents and taste the homemade jams and jellies. Shop for handmade crafts and this week, enjoy free cake and tea! See you there!

If Art is your summer enjoyment, you are in for a treat. Take a look at the works of Ben Wesemann from Boone NC at the Iredell Museum.

Did you get your car magnet and T-shirt to celebrate the 2009 All American City Campaigne? Excitement is in the air and the entire city is holding our breath in anticipation of the final decision to be made in Tampa Florida on June 19th. Help support the cause and become a cheerleader for our city!

Don't miss the 5th Annual Independence Day Parade in Troutman on June 27th at 11:00 a.m. Bring your family and friends for a fun filled day of Floats, bands, clowns and more. Bring your chairs, umbrellas (for the sun) and a cooler - Relax and enjoy!

For a calendar of events check out these sites:

Visit Statesville

Downtown Events

Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events

Sonya Leonard, Realtor®, ABR, GRI Exit Home Team Realty 704-450-0588 www.StatesvilleRealEstateGuide.com www.SonyaLeonardHomes.com

WELCOME TO FALLS COVE IN TROUTMAN NC

Tue, 26 May 2009 17:17:58 -0500

Blaring horns, traffic lines several miles long and a concrete jungle are a few things you will not find in Troutman NC. What you will find is is a small quiet town with one main road going right down the middle of it and a winding walking trail for visitors and residents to enjoy an evening stroll. What you also find is Falls Cove Subdivision. This beautiful community sits just out of town. Lake Norman is within walking distance and shopping is just a few miles away.

Falls Cove sits in an area of over 900 acres of forest land and will have 740 homesites availble for homes. Lots range in size from 1/2 acre to over 2 acresl and start around 70K. There are 20 custom home buildiers available to build your dream home!

All homes are "Southern Artisan" syle which is a adaptation of the Craftsman and Arts-and-Crafts syles of homes. Styles and colors of the current homes reflect the calming feel of nature. Each homes blends in with its surroundings and creates a calming, eye appealing picture. Currently there are several homes ready for occupancy and some Ready to Customize. Prices start in the high 400's. Each home has at least 4 bedrooms, and over 2800 s.f. with 3 car garages. The finish details and well thought out floor plans will impress. If you choose to have a custom home built for you, you can purchase your lot today and build when you are ready. There is no time limit to start construction.

What is a Crescent Community (video)

Falls Cove area information

Community Map Architecture

Schools Builders

Homes for Sale in Falls Cove

Amenities: Falls Cove will offer a 10 acre amenity park and will feature a pool, tennis courts, playground and nature trails as well as a commity activity center with a full-time activities director. Just down the street is the Lake Norman State Park offering recreational opportunities such as a beach and pavilion, boat launch, bike and walking trails and camping. There are several marinas in the area to launch and store your boat. Lake Norman offers over 500 miles of shore line to enjoy (that should keep you busy for a while)!

The community is served by the Troutman Elementary and Middle and South Iredell High School. There are also several Private School options available not far away. Homeowner dues will be approximately $1400 per year. The community also offers email updates to all homeowners to help keep you up to date on what is happening in your community.

In this day and age, we all long for a simpler way of life. And that is exactly what you will find at Falls Cove, Crescent's new community of luxury custom homes in the quaint town of Troutman, North Carolina. Residents enjoy a slower pace of life, lower taxes and good schools.

So, what are you waiting for? Come on out and take a look. I would love to take you on a tour this wonderful community! I have several of the floor plans and background information of builders available in my office for your review. Check out the current inventory of available homes in Falls Cove, you will love what you see!

Homes for Sale in Falls Cove

Sonya Leonard, Realtor®, ABR, GRI

Exit Home Team Realty 704-450-0588

www.StatesvilleRealEstateGuide.com

www.SonyaLeonardHomes.com

Statesville Kicks off FRIDAY AFTER FIVE!

Sat, 09 May 2009 09:03:04 -0500

They came out in droves and filled the streets for the first "Friday after Five" celebration sponsored by Peidmont Healtcare. The weather was perfect and the music made you want to kick off your shoes and tap your toes! The west end of Broad Street was closed off to cars around 3:00 to make way for the expected crowd and set up. A large stage was set on the end for Sammy O'Banion and Mardi Gras to entertain the crowd, tents were set up along the sides for the food and fun. Hot dogs and Hamburgers were served by the local boys scouts, beer and wine for the adults, and animal balloons and face painting for the young at heart.

Local volunteers also manned a tent to sell t-shirts and magnets for the "All American City" fundraiser. They were there to raise money to send the presenting group to Tampa Florida in June in hopes the our city would be named one of the top 10 All American Cities in the country. Statesville is currently one of 32 in the finals! The last time we had this honor was in 1997 and it is well overdue. With the new Boys and Girls Club facility, the new Fifth Street Ministries shelter and the work done by our chances are great. The city is also sending the Stateville High School drum line to Florida to kick off the "Many Beats, One Rythem" campaigne. We wish them all the best of luck! Come out and join the residents of Statesville and many others on the next Friday after Five on June 12th. Bring your chairs and your dancin shoes!

Read the Statesville Record and Lanmark article

Concert takes on All American Feel

Sonya Leonard, Realtor®, ABR, GRI Exit Home Team Realty 704-450-0588 www.StatesvilleRealEstateGuide.com

JUST LISTED - 416 Mock Mill Road, Statesville, NC 28677

Fri, 08 May 2009 11:04:45 -0500

If your dream is to sit on your front porch in the country and enjoy the silence, this is the place for you.

Wonderful well maintained home on over an acre in West Iredell. Convenient to I-40 and schools. Easy commute to Hickory, Conover/Newton, Statesville and Troutman.

This home features an oversized Master suite with room for and office and a sitting area! The master bath has his and hers closets, garden tub and dual sinks. The huge living area has space for your big screen and lots of furniture! Open concept kitchen/dining area is great for entertaining. There are two additional bedrooms for family or guests and a second full bathroom.

Outside you can enjoy over an acre of land with a fully wired outbuilding, fenced back yard for children and pets and an above ground swimming pool.

Everything in this house has been meticulously maintained. Some recent improvements include a new pool pump, new carpet in living area, new "tile" look laminate flooring in kitchen, full septic system maintenance, new appliances and much more......... Pack your stuff and move right in! This home is waiting for you...

MLS#855838

FULL DETAILS

VIRTUAL TOUR

SEARCH OTHER STATESVILLE NC LISTINGS

OTHER STATESVILLE RESOURCES

CHECK OUT THE SCHOOLS

CALL SONYA LEONARD TODAY FOR YOUR PRIVATE SHOWING. 704-450-0588.

Sonya Leonard, Realtor®, ABR, GRI Exit Home Team Realty 704-450-0588 www.StatesvilleRealEstateGuide.com

Statesville North Carolina presents Foreclosure Prevention Expo.

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:03:56 -0500

On April 7th, in recognition of Fair Housing Month , several Statesville NC area housing organizations and other local businesses gathered at the Statesville Civic Center to offer information to the public on foreclosure prevention.

This deep recession has caused many homeowners to fall behind on mortgage payments because of job loss, reduced work hours, increased living expenses, family illness or other circumstances.

This expo was put together to let homeowners know that there is help available for them. Several local agencies had printed materials available explaining their options such as The Home Protection Plan offered by the NC Housing Finance Agency , The Obama Administrations plan - www.MakingHomeAffordable.gov and resources from HUD.

Attendees were also able to attend a special presentation given by Lori Margiano, Sr. Project Manager for the Dept. of the Treasury, on foreclosure prevention and the new plans available for homeowners in danger of losing their homes.

Other seminars presented during the afternoon included: Housing Counselor Program Training, Homebuyer Opportunities in Statesville, NC and Energy Efficiency and Weatherization Program.

Exit Home Team Realty had a booth set up offering hand outs for homeowners on Short Sales and Foreclosure Prevention Resources .

Other agencies that attended are listed with links to their agencies and their resources:

NC Housing Coalition www.nchousing.org

HUD www.hud.gov/

Department of the Treasury www.MakingHomeAffordable.gov

Community Housing Development Coorp www.keytomyhome.org

Statesville Chamber of Commerce www.statesvillechamber.org

NC Housing Finance Corp www.nchfa.com or www.ncforeclosurehelp.org

Habitat for Humanity of Iredell County www.habitatiredell.org

Wesley Community Develoment www.wesleycdc.com

Statesville Housing Authority www.sha-online.org

Pre-Paid Legal Services www.prepaidlegal.com/hub/bortrees

Home Team Realty www.myexithometeam.com

Many opportunities exist for homeowners to avoid foreclosure and our job as Realtors® is to get that information out to those that need it. Statesville NC has been hit with a large amount of foreclosures just like the rest of the country but this has also created a good opportunity for 1st time home-buyers to purchase a home at a great price with interest rates below 5%. It is a great time to buy even though others are losing their homes. I guess you have to take the bad with the good in this case.

Follow the link below for homes in our area below $150,000 including foreclosed properties.

Statesville Homes <150K

Mooresville Homes <150K

Sonya Leonard, GRI, ABR, Realtor

Exit Home Team Realty

704-450-0588

www.SonyaLeonardHomes.com

www.StatesvilleRealEstateGuide.com for Statesville Home Listings

Myths and Misconceoptions of Credit Scoring - Part 3 of 3

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:12:46 -0500

MYTHS AND MISCONCEPTIONS OF CREDIT SCORING - PART 3 OF 3

Jamie Preidt, Branch Manager

www.AlliedMortgageCharlotte.com

In part 3 of of our credit scoring series, we will examine Credit Score Factors and credit scoring contacts. This credit scoring series is brought to you by Exit Home Team Realty of Statesville North Carolina and Allied Home Mortgage Capital Corporation.

CREDIT SCORE FACTORS

There are five main categories of information that credit scores evaluate. They are listed in order of importance and weight of impact on your credit score.

Payment History - Approximately 35% of your score is based on this category.
- Payment information on accounts such as Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover; retail department store accounts; installment loans; finance company accounts and mortgage loans.
- Public record and collection items such as bankruptcies, foreclosures, wage attachments, liens, judgments and delinquencies reported to collection agencies.
- Details on late or missed payments (delinquencies) and public record and collection items, specifically focusing on how late they were, how much was owed, how recent and frequency of the occurrence.
- How many account show no late payments.
Amounts Owed - Approximately 30% of your score is based on this category.
- The amount owed on all accounts.
- The amount owed on different types of accounts.
- Whether you are showing a balance on certain types of accounts.
- The number of accounts with balances.
- How much of the total credit line is being used on credit cards and other revolving credit accounts.
- How much of the installment loan accounts is still owed, compared with the original loan amounts.
Length of Credit History - Approximately 15% of your score is based on this category.
- How long your credit accounts have been established. The score considers both the age of your oldest account and an average age of all your accounts.
- How long specific credit accounts have been established.
- How long it has been since you used certain accounts.
New Credit - Approximately 10% of your score is based on this category.
- How many new accounts you have.
- How long it has been since you opened a new account.
- How many recent requests for credit you have made, as indicated by inquiries to credit reporting agencies in connection with transactions initiated by you. The score does not take into account requests a creditor has made for your credit file or score in order to make a pre-approved credit offer, or to review your account with them, nor does it take into account your request for a copy of your own credit file.
- Length of time since creditors made credit file inquiries.
- Whether you have a good recent credit history, following past payment problems.
Type of credit use - Approximately 10% of your score is based on this category.
- What kinds of credit accounts you have and how many of each.

CONSUMER RIGHTS

As a consumer, you have the right to have credit bureau file be reported accurately. There are three major credit bureaus:

Experian: www.experian.com 888-397-3742

Transunion: www.tuc.com Transunion Consumer Solutions PO Box 2000 Chester, PA 19022-2000

Equifax: www.equifax.com PO Box 740241 Atlanta, GA 30374

If you are denied credit at any time, your lender must notify you within thirty days of the reason for credit denial. They must also provide you with the name and contact information of the credit repository used in the credit decision. You can then contact the credit bureau and request a free copy of your credit file in order to review it and its accuracy. Upon finding any erroneous information, you can then request the bureau validate the inaccuracies. They have thirty days to confirm the information and correct or delete any errors on your file.

DID YOU KNOW...........

That a credit score predicts the likelihood that an applicant will have a 90 day late in the next 24 months.
Most negative credit must be removed from credit bureau files after 7 years. Exceptions include bankruptcy which can continue to appear on reports for up to 10 years.
Inquiries remain for 2 years.
Paid off accounts without negative information remains for up to 10 years.
The average credit score in the USA is 686 while the mean score is 720.
There must be activity within the past 6 months to post a credit score.
The typical credit scoring models uses these factors:
1. 35% Past Payment History - model looks at last 24 months w/most recent 6 being most important
2. 30% Balances - revolving credit balances are compared to high credit.
3. 15% Credit History - how much credit has been obtained historically.
4. 10% Inquiries - Mortgage and auto inquiries pulled within 30 days count as one. After 7-10 inquiries within 12 months there is no impact on the score.
5. 10% Types of Credit - Mortgage debt is weighted most heavily and finance company debt is viewed negatively.

Sonya Leonard, GRI, ABR, Realtor

Exit Home Team Realty

704-450-0588

www.SonyaLeonardHomes.com

www.StatesvilleRealEstateGuide.com for Statesville Home Listings

Myths and Misconceptions of Credit Scoring - Part 2 of 3

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:38:53 -0500

MYTHS AND MISCONCEPTIONS OF CREDIT SCORING - PART 2 OF 3

Jamie Preidt, Branch Manager

In part 2 of of our credit scoring series, we will take a look at 8 more myths. This credit scoring series is brought to you by Exit Home Team Realty of Statesville North Carolina and Allied Home Mortgage Capital Corporation.

Myth 3: The Lender has nothing to lose; they have my home as collateral if I don't pay

The lender does not make the loan decision based upon the fact that the loan is collateralized. The lender is not in the business of owning people's homes if they don't pay. A lender will never make a loan knowing the person will not or could not pay it back as agreed. To a bank, a foreclosure is a black mark and considered a failure of their lending practices. A non-performing loan takes major collecting efforts, is expensive, and hurts the profit of the bank. Loan performance is measured and managed very carefully and is a reflection of the banks lending expertise. The lender will only approve a loan they know with a high degree of certainty will perform profitably. The loan is only secured with collateral for the sole purpose of recovering they money if the loan does go bad. This is strictly the recourse of last resort.

Myth 4: Every time my credit is checked, my score goes down.

Any inquiry you make directly to the credit bureau does not affect your score at all. Additionally, an inquiry by a creditor who is managing an account with you, inquiries by employers, and inquiries for pre-approval solicitations do not affect your credit score. The only inquiries that affect your score are those that you authorize when applying for new credit. The impact of a single inquiry on your score is minimal; in fact, an inquiry carries the smallest weight of all the score factors. Normally, you can expect two to five points off your score, although it can range up to 50 points in those rare cases when a person has little other activity in the credit file.

Myth 5: It hurts to shop around when applying for a loan because of the multiple inquiries.

When you are shopping for auto or mortgage financing, all inquiries within a 14 day period only count as one inquiry. Furthermore, that inquiry does not show up on your score for 30 days. You are given this 30 day buffer in order to shop and in most cases you will already have loan approval by the time the inquiry affects your score. The key to shopping for a loan is to concentrate the inquiry into a two week period whenever possible.

Myth 6: Accumulating too many inquiries hurts my score.

Any and all inquiries after 10 in a 12 month period will have no additional negative effect on your score. Another way to look at this is if you have 30 or 40 inquiries in a year, that will have the exact same effect as someone who has 10 in that same period. In other words, ten inquiries in 12 months is a cap on the negative impact of the number of inquiries.

Myth 7: I can raise my score by shutting down some accounts.

Shutting down an account will never bring up your score. In fact, in many cases, this will hurt your score. The FICO credit scoring system measures the ratio between your overall credit limits to your outstanding balances. By shutting down an account, you in effect lower the available credit and in doing so, you raise your credit balance to credit limit ratio. This will negatively impact your credit score.

Myth 8: If I shift my credit card balances to one or two cards an pay off others it will raise my score.

A maxed out credit card or line of credit impacts your score negatively. By shifting money from 5 or 6 accounts that have low balances over to one or two accounts, and thereby maxing them out, this will negatively affect your score. The ideal number of credit card accounts is between two and four cards with very low active balances that are paid as agreed.

Myth 9: When applying for a loan, I should pay off all collections in order to get my score up.

Paying off collections could hurt your attempts to get the loan especially if it is an old public notice or collection account. The FICO scoring system measures any recent derogatory activity in your file. If you pay off a three year old collection that has in effect seasoned out its impact on your score, you then re-activate that derogatory account and this will negatively affect your score. Always check with your lender or mortgage broker before taking any action of this kind. If your goal is to obtain a loan in the near future, often it is better to pay off those old collections out of the proceeds of the loan, or bring money to the loan closing any pay them off as a condition of the closing.

Myth 10: If I open up new lines of credit at lower rates, this improves my score.

In most cases, this is not true. The credit scoring system measures the types of accounts in your file as well as the age and history of use. The average age of your overall credit file is measured and will affect your score. By opening up new lines of credit, you reduce the overall average age of your file and this will bring down your score. Likewise the type of credit you open has an impact. Multiple consumer finance accounts will score less positively than a major credit card or an installment loan at a bank.

Sonya Leonard, GRI, ABR, Realtor

Exit Home Team Realty

704-450-0588

www.SonyaLeonardHomes.com

www.StatesvilleRealEstateGuide.com for Statesville Home Listings

Myths and Misconceptions of Credit Scoring

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:45:56 -0500

Jamie Preidt, Branch Manager

MYTHS AND MISCONCEPTIONS OF CREDIT SCORING - PART 1 OF 3 Exit Home Team Realty of Statesville North Carolina in conjunction with Allied Home Mortgage Capital Corporation presented an informational seminar at the Iredell County Public Library this month on the Myths and Misconceptions of Credit Scoring. Lenders have been stingy with their money (to say the least) and now more than ever, you credit score is critical to your financial stability. There are many factors that contribute to your credit score and I would like to share this information with you in a 3 part Credit Scoring series. In this part of the series, we will have an overview of credit scores and two of 10 myths associated with them.

MYTHS AND MISCONCEPTIONS OF CREDIT SCORING

Credit Scoring is a snap shot of your credit file at a specific point in time. It is a statistical analysis and predictive assessment of the likelihood that you will pay your creditors as agreed. Credit Scoring has been in widespread use since the mind-1990s and it is used by lenders to assess their risk when considering lending someone money.

Knowing your credit score and which activities affect it is vital to your financial success. Your score will determine whether or not you can borrow money and at what cost. Therefore, it is important to evaluate and decide if you should attempt to raise your scores before you apply for a loan. You should also consider how this new loan will affect your credit scores.

RISK BASED PRICING

The higher the risk and greater the responsibility the lender must assume, the higher the rate you will have to pay.

FICO credit scores range from 350-850 and the higher your score the better credit risk you pose to the lender. The interest rate you will pay and the terms of the loans you can qualify for are set largely based upon your credit score. When you obtain financing, you are paying the lender for the:

1.) Cost of Borrowing which is their cost of funds plus profit for bringing the funds to you at the retail level. This is referred to as their margin.

2. Risk they assume in lending their funds to you personally. This is known as risk based pricing. These two factors are figured into every loan decision and the individual pricing of each loan granted.

Myth 1: Banks and Lenders are risk takers

Generally speaking, banks are by nature risk averse Banks are experts and very adept at measuring risk. The tallest buildings in most cities are banks because they know how to measure their risk and profit off of that assessment. They are able to predict with a high degree of accuracy how much risk a particular loan presents to their institution.

They manage that risk by declining loan applications that do not meet their risk tolerances. They price their margin of profit and set terms to appropriately secure their profits on those loans they do approve. The most common form of securing a loan is through some sort of collateral, such as real property, a boat, or an automobile, etc.

Myth 2: Your Loan will be approved or declined based on your credit score.

Your credit score is just one piece of the overall approval decision. Credit scoring in not underwriting. A loan underwriter will certainly take into consideration your credit score and often it is used to set the interest rate pricing of your loan. A person's score is rarely, if ever the only consideration in the approval or denial of credit. In a mortgage loan decision, the lender will look at four main contributing factors when underwriting the loan.

1.) Equity; Your loan to value ratio will indicate how much of the homes value you are borrowing. This is considered carefully in light of your credit history and is adjusted up or down in order to manage the lender risk in the loan. The better your credit score, the more you can borrow against your collateral.

2.) Income; your income to debt ratio will determine your capacity to pay back the loan as agreed. Your job history and how your income is earned will also be considered. Bonuses, commission income, self-employed borrowers, etc. will receive extra scrutiny.

3.) Credit; represents your willingness and historical record of paying your debts as agreed. Your credit history is a reflection of your responsible use of credit and is weighted heavily in the loan pricing and approval of your loan.

4.) Benefit; or use of funds is considered in the loan decision. Lenders today are more concerned about the "net tangible benefit" to their customers. Is the loan going to really improve your situation, solve a financial problem, or further the family's agenda?

These four considerations plus other compensating factors are all judged together as the underwriter views the whole credit package, in order to approve or deny a loan.

Tomorrow: Part 2 of 3 (8 more myths and misconceptions of credit scoring)

Sonya Leonard, GRI, ABR, Realtor

Exit Home Team Realty

704-450-0588

www.SonyaLeonardHomes.com

www.StatesvilleRealEstateGuide.com for Statesville Home Listings

10 great reasons to live in Statesville North Carolina.

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:43:46 -0600

After moving here more than 12 years ago, I can certainly think of more that 10 reasons to live in Statesville, but I will highlight what I feel are the best attributes of Statesville and the surrounding areas.

#1. Weather! After moving here from New England, I can tell you that warmer is better. When winter extends to 9 months, that's just a little too long for my blood. I have also lived in Florida and I can say that is almost a little too warm there. Just like "the three little bears", Statesville is "Just Right". With average temperatures in the winter around 40 - 50 degrees and a summer average of 65 to 75 degrees, it is pretty comfortable all year round.

Source: City-Data.com

#2. People: Come to Statesville and you will find the true meaning of Southern Hospitality. The people who live here are warm and friendly and willing to help you find your way. No matter what your interests are, there is sure to be a group or organization that you can become a part of in Statesville. The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce is very active in the community and provides networking opportunities, leads groups, business opportunities and a multitude of resources to newcomers.

#3 Communities:No matter what type of community you are searching for, Statesville offers everything from Gated waterfront communities to traditional single family homes. Our communities consist of Grand Historic homes located in downtown Statesville, New Home communities with amenities, Waterfront and waterview homes on Lake Norman, traditional brick ranch homes, Grand Estates, Golf course living, townhomes, country homes with acreage, mobile and modular homes, patio homes and adult communities. Prices range from under $100,000 to more than $9 million. There is something for everyone in Statesville and a home to fit every budget. Visit www.StatesvilleRealEstateGuide.comfor a complete list of homes in the Statesville area. You can search on the links in the table below for specialized categories. Here are just a few of the communities you may want to explore:

Falls Cove- Waterfront and Waterview Lot on Lake Norman, Troutman area new community, amenities

Statesville Country Club (Shannon Acres) - Golf Club, large variety of homes, pond

Fox Den - Golf community, variety of homes, clubhouse and restaurant

Harbor Watch- Gated waterfront community, dayslips, 2 fishing ponds, affordable large wooded lots.

Magnolia Glen- Historic Upscale Community close to downtown Statesville. Maintenance free living.

Marthas Ridge - Large Affordable New Homes.

#4 Charities: Statesville, I am proud to say, is full of many wonderful charitable organizations. This community always comes together to help a fellow resident. I was honored to serve as board president for Iredell County Habitat for Humanity. There is nothing more rewarding than to see a very deserving family walk through the door of their very first home. This year, the second "Women Build" home will built for our community. Here is a list and links to just a few hard working organizations helping the people of Statesville and Iredell County. Their work is immeasurable.

#5 Recreation- If keeping in shape is top priority for you or if you just enjoy a nice long walk to check out the scenery, Statesville has a place for it! There are several indoor gyms such as Peak Fitness, Curves, All American Gym and the YMCA to name a few. The brand new Statesville Fitness and Activity Center just had it's grand opening and features a lazy river, rock climbing wall, free childcare and a swimming pool. There are also several parks with tennis courts, gazebos for summer picnics and walking trails.

#6 Schools- The Iredell Statesville School system is ranked 9th in the state for academics and SAT scores that rank 7th in the state. Dr. Terry Holliday, his staff, the teachers and the community has worked hard over the past 6 years to really improve the numbers for our school system. It is not just a school effort, but a community effort. The school system has over 185 business partners and 64 Faith based partners to help with the students. Iredell-Statesville is almost complete with Phase II of school construction projects totaling $170 million. More than 18 schools have received new additions.

New student options will include:

2 International Baccalaureate sites
Virtual Public High School
2 NC learn and earn College High School programs
2 Elementary Magnet Schools (Cloverleaf and E. Iredell Middle)

With their new motto: "Do anything you want to do", Iredell-Statesville Schools have really stepped up to the plate to offer our children the best education we can give them.

#7 Historic Downtown-Take a leisurely stroll down Broad Street or Center Street and discover the hidden treasures of Downtown Statesville. Visit the many shops and restaurants, take a tour of the beautiful Historic residential homes, discover the movie "walk of fame" to see the big stars that have walked the streets of Statesville (most recently George Clooney!)

#8 Fun things to do - Looking for Fun? How about Geo cachingin Statesville or visiting a NASCAR shop. Check out the annual Carolina Balloon Fest or the Fall Pumpkin Fest. Take a self guided audio tour of Historic Downtown, watch a civil war recreation at historic Fort Dobbs. Visit local wineries, tour Darshana Hall Plantation. Golf, shop or just relax and enjoy the people. Whatever your interests, you can find it in Statesville.

#9 Lake Norman- There is nothing more relaxing than a leisurely boat ride around Beautiful Lake Norman. Gather family and friends for a day full of sun and fun. With over 500 miles of shoreline on Lake Norman, you are sure to get lost (literally!) exploring the beauty of the lake. Stop on one of the islands and picnic or hang out on the sandbars with hundreds of other boaters. Pull up to the marinas and enjoy a great lunch at the waterfront restaurants or join in the nightlife at Queens Marinain Mooresville. If you are looking for a waterfront home, this is a fabulous way to get a whole new view of the available properties. The waterfront homes in the Statesville area are on the main channel of the Catawba River that flows into Lake Norman. We like to call this the "quiet" end of the lake with much less traffic and calmer waters.

#10 Business Opportunities- Business is thriving in Statesville and growth is expected to explode in the next decade. It has been named #1 or #2 Micopolitan area 6 times since 1999 in national publications. Statesville offers a superior location at the intersection of I-77 and I-40. Advantages include: 38 miles north of Charlotte, the largest MSA in the Carolinas, 15 minutes from Lake Norman the largest lake in North Carolina, and 45 minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway. The community is less than one hour's interstate drive to direct flights to Europe and 123 non-stop flights across North America at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, and less than one hour from the Fed Ex Mid-Atlantic Sorting Hub located at the Piedmont Triad International Airport. The Town of Troutman is also part of Greater Statesville and includes waterfront communities on Lake Norman. Iredell County is a thriving industrialized area, and the Greater Statesville service area includes more than 180 industrial operations, including plastics, transportation equipment, metal working, and distribution. Visit the Greater Statesville NC Development Corp. for all the details of this growing area.

Well..........There you have it! Why I love living in Statesville and Iredell County. What more could you ask for? If you would like more information on our area, feel free to call me or visit my website for additional community resources and links. We hope you come visit and decide to stay!

Click below to explore our local real estate market


Statesville Starter Homes	Statesville Median Homes	Statesville Upscale Homes	Statesville Luxury Homes
<$150,000	$150,000 to $350,000	$350,000 to $500,000	$500,000+

Statesville New Construction	Statesville Waterfront Homes	Statesville Lots and Land	Statesville Townhomes and Condos

Sonya Leonard, Realtor®, ABR, GRI Exit Home Team Realty Statesville, NC 28677 704-450-0588

Statesville NC Real Estate, Statesville NCSonya Leonard of Exit Home Team Realty is your local real estate expert in Statesville North Carolina. Specializing in working with buyers and sellers of Residential homes and land. The Statesville Real Estate Guide provides free access to individualized home searches for all homes in Statesville, Mooresville, Troutman, Lake Norman and the entire Lake Norman Area. Explore buyer and seller reports, community resources, new home communities and be sure to sign up for your personal home search. Let Sonya help you INVEST in Real Estate and you Future!

Statesville NC Local Real Estate Market Update for January 2009

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:29:32 -0600

2008 was a tough year! No doubt about it- for sellers that is! For buyers, it was a fantastic time to buy and it is getting even better in 2009. In Statesville NC, we have had our ups and our downs and I would like to share with some of the most recent local data for the Real Estate Market provided by a variety of sources. 1st, lets look at 3rd quarter data for Iredell County. Keep in mind that these figures include the Lake Norman Area. The following date was provided by the Carolina Multiple Listing Service, INC. TA recent report shows our unemployment rate has increased from 5.4% to 6.8% in the 3rd quarter. The average Price of a home was $295,000 (up from the 2nd quarter and forecast to increase in the 4th quarter). The number of homes on the market and the number of homes sold decreased for the third quarter. The number of new homes built fell sharply and is forecast to fall even more in the 4th quarter. Average days on the market rose to 141 from 103 in the 2nd quarter. The Statesville area average price of home is around $160,000 with average days on the market being 150 and the % of Asking Price averaging 95.1%. For January, Iredell County (excluding Lake Norman area) had 52 closed home sales, with a median closed price of $132,000. The Lake Norman area had 29 closed sales with a median of $293,350. The chart below shows the current active listing in Statesville:

Active - 550 Properties Found
	Square Feet	Bedrooms	Full Baths	Half Baths	List Price	Sale Price	Days On Market
Min	0	1	1	0	$ 12,000	$ 0	4
Avg	1800 - 2200	3	2	0	$ 223,823	$ 0	167
Max	5400 - 6400	7	6	2	$ 9,000,000	$ 0	2538

This chart shows Statesville NC January Sales or Sales Pending:

Conditional - 5 Properties Found
	Square Feet	Bedrooms	Full Baths	Half Baths	List Price	Sale Price	Days On Market
Min	1200 - 1500	3	2	0	$ 89,900	$ 0	41
Avg	1800 - 2200	3	2	0	$ 163,320	$ 0	131
Max	2600 - 3200	4	3	1	$ 252,900	$ 0	322

Pending - 18 Properties Found
	Square Feet	Bedrooms	Full Baths	Half Baths	List Price	Sale Price	Days On Market
Min	700 - 1000	2	1	0	$ 19,499	$ 0	6
Avg	1500 - 1900	3	2	0	$ 96,088	$ 0	94
Max	2500 - 3100	4	3	1	$ 229,900	$ 0	252

Sold - 32 Properties Found
	Square Feet	Bedrooms	Full Baths	Half Baths	List Price	Sale Price	Days On Market
Min	705	2	1	0	$ 9,900	$ 4,500	1
Avg	2184	2	1	0	$ 97,643	$ 93,289	99
Max	23881	5	3	1	$ 219,990	$ 240,200	185

Building Permits for Iredell County:

2007 Builder Permits issued 2789

2008 Builder Permits issued 1919

Other Iredell County Data:

Facts & Data: Standard Data Points:

For additional information and demographics on Statesville NC, visit the Greater Statesville North Carolina Development Corp

Iredell county has it all. The cities of Statesville and Mooresville have joinced forces to claim Top Micropolitan area in 2004, 2005, and 2006, as ranked by Site Selection Magazine. Iredell County is one of the few counties in the Carolinas with two connecting interstates. I-77 runs north and south while I-40 runs east and west. Additionally, I-85 is only thirty minutes away. Recreation, fun and quality of life abound on Lake Norman, with a 532 mile shoreline. The county is a very pro-business community with a strong motorsports industry.

To Learn more about Statesville North Carolina click on the following links: Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce

Community Profile

Quality of Life

Statesville NC Major Industries

Statesville Regional Airport

City of Statesville Iredell-Statesville Schools

Statesville Convention and Visitors bureau

Statesville Calendar of Events

Beautiful Downtown Statesville

Click here to search for Homes and Land in Statesville NC at Statesville Real Estate Guide.

Statesville NC Real Estate, Statesville NC Sonya Leonard of Exit Home Team Realty is your local real estate expert in Statesville North Carolina. Specializing in working with buyers and sellers of Residential homes and land. The Statesville Real Estate Guide provides free access to individualized home searches for all homes in Statesville, Mooresville, Troutman, Lake Norman and the entire Lake Norman Area. Explore buyer and seller reports, community resources, new home communities and be sure to sign up for your personal home search. Let Sonya help you INVEST in Real Estate and you Future!

Statesville NC Exit Agents go to Charlotte for Real Estate Web Training.

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 21:18:47 -0600

On February 12th, 4 Statesville NC agents from Exit Home Team Realty headed to Charlotte for the second class given by Real Estate Web Trainer - Key Yessaad. What a fun and enlightening class! If you have never heard of Key or experienced his style of teaching, you are in for a treat! He is a master at what he does and within a few short hours, you have a wealth of knowledge that will benefit your business for life! If you are looking for Googlejuice, Key can help you find it. With social media websites, blogging and internet positioning becoming a main component of a Real Estate Agents marketing plan , it is critical that we create a strategy that will benefit ourselves, our sellers and our buyers. As a real estate expert in the Statesville NC area, it is my job to get that information in the hands of the people who are looking for it. What I learned is that my website needs to do more than just offer local information and home search options. It needs to be found by the people searching out that information and blogging is the tool that will accomplish that. My goal for 2009 is to make the Statesville Real Estate Guidethe leading source of information for people relocating to Statesville, those thinking of listing their homes for sale and those searching for Statesville NC Homes for Sale. For a more detailed description of the classes we attended, follow the links below:

January 6, 2009 Real Estate Web Strategy-The training focused on Internet Marketing and strategies for critical "Google Positioning" and of the removal of the illusion that marketing and Internet

February 12, 2009 Real Estate Blogging Strategy -The Original name of the course was "Google Loves Bloggers," to reveal the fact that if your blog posts are not "Search Engine Indexed" and lead back to you in a natural way then the effort is for not.

About Key Ye s saad - Real Estate Web Trainer

Statesville NC Real Estate, Statesville NCSonya Leonard of Exit Home Team Realty is your local real estate expert in Statesville North Carolina. Specializing in working with buyers and sellers of Residential homes and land. The Statesville Real Estate Guide provides free access to individualized home searches for all homes in Statesville, Mooresville, Troutman, Lake Norman and the entire Lake Norman Area. Explore buyer and seller reports, community resources, new home communities and be sure to sign up for your personal home search. Let Sonya help you INVEST in Real Estate and you Future!

Web Link: Statesville NC Exit Agents go to Charlotte for Real Estate Web Training.