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Handsmill on Lake Wylie Phase I Closeout A GREAT Success!!!!

Tracy Soussi -Waterfront & Gated Community Specialist (Wingfoot Real Estate) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:52:34 -0500

Finally,

Land is back selling at a GREAT rate in York County, South Carolina.

Phase I in Handsmill on Lake Wylie close out sale was such a GREAT success that we are adding more inventory and starting another liquidation sale next week.

We are currently getting very low on our dockable waterfront homesites at these great prices.

Interior homesites are starting at $45K and waterfront $95K!!

Our newly finished $4M lakefront clubhouse makes everyone want to be in the community. It is LEED certified, has a salt water pool, fitness center and outdoor fireplace.

Our Gated Entrance is almost complete...we are moving right along.

You can choose your own builder and build when you want.

It is GREAT to see land back selling at such a rate! I am sure the next promotion will be as successful.

A Dockable Waterfront Homesite in a Gated Community for $285!

Tracy Soussi -Waterfront & Gated Community Specialist (Wingfoot Real Estate) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:24:38 -0500

Won't Last Long!

WoW! What a price! Reduced almost 50%!

$285,000!

Dockable!

In a deep water cove with a long gorgeous view!

.97/ace!

Gated Community!

Lakefront Clubhouse with fitness center!

Low South Carolina Taxes!

Award Winning School System!

Amenities to include: Gated, Fitness Center, Bark Park, Garden Plots, 67 Slip Proposed Marina, Walking Trails, RV & Boat Storage, LEED Certified Clubhouse, Lakefront Clubhouse, Salt Water Pool, Outdoor Fireplace, Sandy Beach Community Area, Athletic Field.

HANDSMILL ON LAKE WYLIE LEED CERTIFIED LAKEFRONT CLUBHOUSE COMPLETE!

Tracy Soussi -Waterfront & Gated Community Specialist (Wingfoot Real Estate) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:04:43 -0500

HANDSMILL ON LAKE WYLIEhas completed its state-of-the-art lakefront LEED certified clubhouse/amenity center. It is certainly something to see.

With its maintenance free bark siding, low moisture plants, fitness center, salt water pool, outdoor fireplace and meeting rooms exquisitely decorated....it is one of a kind! Built by David Simonini of Wingfoot Building Group.

Come out to Handsmill on Lake Wylie to see what this amenity rich community has to offer.

HOMESITE #129 IN HANDSMILL AT LAKE WYLIE - 407 FT. OF WATERFRONT - DOCKABLE

Tracy Soussi -Waterfront & Gated Community Specialist (Wingfoot Real Estate) — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:30:11 -0500

DRASTIC REDUCTION!!!!!!

Homesite #129 in Handsmill on Lake Wylie has been reduced from $549,000 to $349,000!

This incredible, great topo large (.8/acre) homesite has just had $32,000 of grading and clearing on the homesite saving the buyer more than just the extreme reduction in price.

It has a great long view, its a dockable homesite with a huge amount of waterfront.

This beautiful homesite will not last long.....Please call to view! 704.806.7899

Are "McMansions" a Thing of the Past? Smaller Square Footages on the Rise!

Tracy Soussi -Waterfront & Gated Community Specialist (Wingfoot Real Estate) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:46:14 -0500

Is it a sign of changing times?

Is it a sign of a the baby boomer generation?

Is it a sign that we are permanently changing our thoughts about being more gentle to the earth?

Well, custom home sales are up in our building group, Wingfoot Building Group. However, it used to be that our clients were looking for what was termed "McMansions". Large homes with a big footprint in both heated and unheated square footage. Along with these large footprints came large bills. Large construction costs, large mortgages and large overall expenses.

Rencently, most of our clients come in wanting 2800 - 3200 square feet. They are planning for the future and don't want to have large expenses, large upkeep and money to be able to travel.

But, with this said, even though the footprints are smaller there is still a desire for large closets, fine appointments and lots of outdoor living.

HANDSMILL ON LAKE WYLIE - LAND LIQUIDATION SALE! PHASE I CLOSEOUT!!

Tracy Soussi -Waterfront & Gated Community Specialist (Wingfoot Real Estate) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:26:57 -0500

Wow! Finally sales!

Handsmill on Lake Wylie has begun a very agressive Land Liquidation Sale on Phase I homesites. Obviously the prices are very dramatic reduction because sales have skyrocketed! And in this market, it is amazing!

Handsmill on Lake Wylie's newly finished lakefront clubhouse is absolutely gorgeous. It is LEED ceritified, has a salt water pool, outdoor fireplace and a fitness center. The best part, in my opinion, is that is on three acres of prime lakefront pristine Lake Wylie.

Homesites in Handsmill on Lake Wylie begin at $45,000 for interior homesites and $145,000 for waterfront homesites.

Handsmill on Lake Wylie's gated secure entrance is in the final stages of being installed.

Come out and see why Handsmill on Lake Wylie is selling!!

Call me for a pricesheet at: 704.806.7899 or email me at: tracy@wingfoot1.com

Incredible Waterfront Homesites in Belmont, NC at Incredible Prices

Tracy Soussi -Waterfront & Gated Community Specialist (Wingfoot Real Estate) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 22:09:13 -0500

The Good News....Prices are great right now.....Are you going to miss the deals?

In Belmont, North Carolina there are five remaining homesites on a beautiful serene road named Tucker Road. The most amazing part is that they are priced from $99,000 to $209,000.

All one acre, all Waterfront, all prices to sell QUICKLY!

Belmont, North Carolina is a quaint town with easy access to the Charlotte Airport and Downtown Charlotte. Those who live there want to remain there.

THE MARKET IT HEATING UP IN LAKE WYLIE SOUTH CAROLINA!!

Tracy Soussi -Waterfront & Gated Community Specialist (Wingfoot Real Estate) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:43:57 -0500

Two waterfront homesites under contract and three interior homesites under contract plus one 1M plus home in the month of August! Lake Wylie, South Carolina is HOT right now!

Are things picking up where you are? In our office another friend and Broker got a waterfront homesite and three interior homesites under contract too in the month of August.

The one lesson that I have learned is that Waterfront sells in good and distressed times. We are having alot of baby boomers selecting their homesites for eventual retirement.

Lets Hope that this is a sign of Great things to come in the Real Estate market across this beautiful country of ours!!!!

ALL AMERICAN GREEN BERET - NEEDS SPONSORSHIP - FOR ALL AMERICAN SPORT...NASCAR!

Tracy Soussi -Waterfront & Gated Community Specialist (Wingfoot Real Estate) — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:07:01 -0500

I met the most amazing All American former United States Speical Forces Green Beret with an amazing All American story!

His name is Mark Ballas His service to our Country is remarkable. He was a Special Forces Engineer Sergeant. He was a Team Leader for the 1st Army Ranger Battalion - . He served our Country in countless ways including tours in Afghanistan and Iraq.

His qualifications have included: Executive Protection, Gryphon Group - Protective Driving, Special Operations Jumpmaster, Applied explosives techniqes, Individual Terrorism Awareness, Self Defense Instructor, Leadership training....WOW

Now that Mark Ballas has moved his life in a new direction, after spending most of his life defending our Nation, he is seeking sponsorship to pursue his dream of becoming a full time NASCAR racer which just happens to be America's #1 Patriotic fan based sport.

Mark Ballas is dedicated to his country and the preservation of the American way....who esle would you rather watch in NASCAR? He has graduated numerous High Performance Racing Schools...All he needs now if for some sponsorship to realize his dreams.

He had served our Country....lets help find him some sponsorship!

Do you know of any good venues?

Do you know of any sponsorships that reward the men that keep us all safe?

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The First of Five Reasons For Choosing a Custom Builder

Tracy Soussi -Waterfront & Gated Community Specialist (Wingfoot Real Estate) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:29:03 -0500

#1 - Financial Solvency of the Custom Home Builder - Many custom home building firms even in the best of times are literally living from job draw to job draw. They rob Peter Client to pay Paul Clien's bills. Then rob Paul Client to pay Peter Clients' bills. Then they build spec homes (homes withou a current client)that are not well thought out, or overpriced and the spec home sits, not selling, then the builder robs Peter Client and Paul Client to pay the "spec house the builder is sitting with's bills". Eventually it catches up to the builder and the client ends up with a failed builder halfway through building their dream home and worse, liens filed against their home and lot thave to be satisfied. Plus any downtick in the economy means these "pick-up truck" builders are the first to go out of business leaving a mess behind!

Wingfoot Building Group is very financially strong in this current economic downturn. Every home owner needs to check the financial stability of their builder before the home is begun and during the building process.

Does The Name Simonini Add Value To Your Home???

Tracy Soussi -Waterfront & Gated Community Specialist (Wingfoot Real Estate) — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 11:23:43 -0600

I came across something very interesting while studying the local Charlotte, North Carolina and also South Carolina home markets.

I was researching MLS to see what listings were available and in what price range. I am glad to see that alot of the inventory is beginning to get sold.

Anyhow, on MLS many homes that were built by David Simonini, D Simonini or just Simonini were stated in the listing. I even saw one that was listed as "an employee of Simonini Builders". I also noticed that none of the other listings listed who the builder was. And, in the price range that I was researching, there are many fine builders that originally constructed these homes.

Since David Simonini is such a well known name in the North Carolina and South Carolina market, I think that it adds value to have your home built by him and his expertise. Why else would Brokers and clients find it important to list it as a Simonini home?

Simonini homes have the great reputation to be well constructed, very appealing, "architecturally correct" and just plain beautiful. I am thrilled to see that a name can add such value to a home.

David Simonini...

View A Virtual Tour of a $2.8M Custom/Spec Home - Interactive Media

Tracy Soussi -Waterfront & Gated Community Specialist (Wingfoot Real Estate) — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:58:32 -0600

Wingfoot Building Group - Homes by Simonini is keeping up with the new market trends....

The new wave of the future in spec homes....Virtual fly around video tours of what the home, after construction, will virtually look like. Amazing!

It can also be used for custom homes. We currently have two such video fly around tours on our website: www.wingfootbuildinggroup.com

Our client find this a great tool to be able to see what the completed home will look like. They also love to share this vido with their friends and family.

This is not an inexpensive tool but we find that the cost is well worth it!

Build, Build, Build...Building Costs Down 30%....Low Interest Rates

Tracy Soussi -Waterfront & Gated Community Specialist (Wingfoot Real Estate) — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 22:31:47 -0600

Believe it or not, clients are choosing to build custom homes in this environment.

Our Building Group Wingfoot Building Group - Homes by Simonini currently has eight custom homes under construction all in the over 1M range. And, we are bidding on many more.

Why would someone choose to build with so many homes currently on the market? Because building costs are down 20 - 30%. Vendors and suppliers are more than happy to discount their product to get business. What was once unaffordable has become affordable.

Also, interest rates are so low. We currently have one financial instutution that is offering prime minus one percent!!! Its almost like free money!!

Many people are choosing to build on homesites that they have recently aquired at a great price or one that they have had and dreamed about building on.

If you or a client is considering building that perfect custom home, please consider Wingfoot Building Group - Homes by Simonini. We would love an opportunity to bid on any home, large, small or a renovation.

Wingfoot Building Group Nominated For MAME Award for Their Website!

Tracy Soussi -Waterfront & Gated Community Specialist (Wingfoot Real Estate) — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:11:09 -0600

The 24th Annual Major Achievement in Marketing Excellence (MAME) Awards Banquet will be held March 28, 2009 by the Charlotte Builder's Association in Charlotte.

Wingfoot Building Group - Homes by Simonini has a very user friendly, appealing website. It is a wonderful tool used by our financially strong building group to introduce its product to new clients and clients looking for custom and spec homes. It is very helpful for clients looking in Lake Norman, North Carolina, Rock Hill & Lake Wylie, South Carolina - attracting clients from diverse markets such Florida, New York and New Jersey from the website.

It has a special section for existing clients to log in on and view their custom home in various construction stages with photos, allowance, change orders, etc. This is especially helpful for clients who do not live in the local area.

Wingfoot Building Group - Homes by Simonini is very honored to be nominated in this great venue.

Take a look at the sight (www.wingfootbuildinggroup.com)

What do you think?

University of Alabama Ranked #2 in the Nation for Football!

Tracy Soussi -Waterfront & Gated Community Specialist (Wingfoot Real Estate) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:34:45 -0500

My son goes to the University of Alabama. Their football team is currently ranked #2 in the Nation. Wahooo!!!!!

If you have never been to the University of Alabama for a football game, and you love College ball, you are truly missing something!

It is the most incredible southern campus. What spirit! To the UA games, the guys wear khakis, a dress shirt and a tie. The girls wear cute dresses and look adorable. The stadium is incredible, the fans fanatical.

I hope they continue their winning streak....Roll Tide Roll!

The Stock Market vs Buying Real Estate...Which would you choose today?

Tracy Soussi -Waterfront & Gated Community Specialist (Wingfoot Real Estate) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:14:26 -0500

Over and Over again, I keep hearing, "I wish I did not have so much money in the stock market right now because I would like to buy real estate".

I agree. I sold a waterfront dockable homesite in Handsmill on Lake Wylie to a gentleman from Florida. To purchase the homesite last year, he closed an account where he has his money in the stock market. We all know the state of the market. Similar dockable homesites, like the one that he purchased in Handsmill on Lake Wylie are currently selling for approx. 50K more than he paid a year ago! He called and said that he was so glad to be where he was with his money.

Another Real Estate Broker friend of mine called and said he just closed a house with a client who took her money out of the stock market before the down turn. She was afraid to put the money in banks because of the insurance. She took her money and purchased a foreclosed house at an incredible value. I am sure in the years to come it will end up being a great deal.

What are you clients doing today? Are they stuck in the market or out looking for the deals?

First Residents Move in at Handsmill on Lake Wylie

Tracy Soussi -Waterfront & Gated Community Specialist (Wingfoot Real Estate) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:02:39 -0500

Handsmill on Lake Wylie will have their first residents moving in any day!

Our beautiful pristine community has approx. 6 spec homes, 3 are now sold.

We currently have 4 custom homes under construction, all on dockable waterfront homesites.

Even in this economic times, it still is a great safe bet to purchase a waterfront homesite or living in a waterfront community.

Come see why is is a great place to live~

View our Fall Entrance At Handsmill On Lake Wylie

Tracy Soussi -Waterfront & Gated Community Specialist (Wingfoot Real Estate) — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 16:35:46 -0500

Fall is here in Handsmill on Lake Wylie!

The heat is subsiding and our landscaping is looking fresh.

Our clubhouse is well under way. The basement walls are poured, foundation going in. We are planning a grand opening of the beautiful swimming pool before the beginning of summer 09,

The children's playground is almost complete. I will update some current pictures soon.

Come out and visit in this beautiful fall South Carolina Weather!

One Pre-Auction Home Under Contract, Two to Go-York South Carolina

Tracy Soussi -Waterfront & Gated Community Specialist (Wingfoot Real Estate) — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 16:22:19 -0500

In a previous blog, I talked about three homes built by Shea that were going to be auctioned.

I was unsure of having them auctioned off or not but it doesn't look like we will get that far.

One of the three homes are under contract.

The two others have offers submitted but have not been negotiated yet.

There is stil time to submit an offer if you are interested! An Incredible Value!

Please call me: 704.806.7899

Reflection Pointe Lake Wylie - Another 2 Homesites Sold!

Tracy Soussi -Waterfront & Gated Community Specialist (Wingfoot Real Estate) — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 10:00:19 -0500

The time is right, Right Now to buy a homesite! Make an Offer! It just might be accepted!

The prices are at exceptional values.

Our team just closed on One waterfront and one interior homesite in Reflection Pointe on Lake Wylie!

We have so much interest in this beautiful community because everyone is adjusting their thinking that it is time to buy.

Homesites range from the 70's up to the 500's!

Call 704-806-7899

Homes For Sale At Handsmill On Lake Wylie

Tracy Soussi -Waterfront & Gated Community Specialist (Wingfoot Real Estate) — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 15:14:25 -0500

Homes For Sale At Handsmill on Lake Wylie

Throughout the process of designing the properties for Handsmill we kept true to a well-defined criteria... that is a respect for nature and how your home integrates into its natural surroundings. Due to this respect, each of the building sites is unique and integrates in with the nature. The luxury homes built at Handsmill will be crafted using a mix of natural materials, stone, wood beams, cedar shingles, slate roofs, etc. so as to blend in with the wonderful Lake Wylie environment.

Spacious yet inviting...

The properties at Handsmill will allow you to build a roomy single story home boasting a very comfortable 3,000+ square feet of living space or choose a two to two and half story home with 3,500+ square feet for plenty of open spaces for entertaining and enjoying family and friends. Either way you choose, the wonderful properties at Handsmill will sooth and stimulate your senses and deliver the potential to allow you to build that comfortable and enjoyable home you've always dreamed of.

Something for everyone

Handsmill has a variety of interior and waterfront lots available. Each of the building sites is unique and offers the ability to personalize your home in a distinct way. As you build your home rest assured that the aesthetics of Handsmill will continue through the community. Each home design will be approved by our Architectural Review Committee to ensure the highest standards of the home and landscaping.

Homes will range in cost from a modest luxury home to more extravagant homes... this is due to your ability to choose the amenities that you want for your home and the property that you choose. So whether you are looking for a comfortable family or retirement home or a sophisticated luxurious getaway, Handsmill on Lake Wylie offers something for everyone.

The Importance of "Location" on Your Cell Phone - Please Tell Your Loved Ones

Tracy Soussi -Waterfront & Gated Community Specialist (Wingfoot Real Estate) — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 14:38:45 -0500

You may remember that a young woman was recently abducted
from a Target parking lot in Overland Park , a suburb of
Kansas City . Her body was discovered many miles away in
Missouri . They were able to locate her by the sequence of
cell phone towers that picked up her cell phone location.
She had not attempted to dial out, but when her family was
trying to call her the towers could sense her phone.

Sadly, the authorities were not able to reach her in time.
However, they were able to locate her body which was in an
area where they never would have searched without the cell
phone tower information.

Below is information you may find helpful. The cell phone
'locator' can be either set on '911' in
which case you must dial out to be located, or it can be
set to be on all the time. With it on all the time you can
be located by emergency services through the police if you
fail to respond, are sick, injured or worse.

ALL cell phones have this feature. It's called
Location. It's under the 'Settings' or
'System' tool. Once you turn this on, THEN your
phone is traceable (select 'Location On' instead of
'911 Only'). To stay safe, everyone needs to check
their phone and turn this on!!! Please do this now and
pass the word to everyone you know. We will all be safer
that way.

Forward this to everyone in your address book. It's
important that people understand how these things work, and
that they follow a few simple steps, in anticipation of
something that could well end up tragically. Who knows who
you might help, by educating them!

Wingfoot Building Group, David Simonini, Financially Strong In This Environment

Tracy Soussi -Waterfront & Gated Community Specialist (Wingfoot Real Estate) — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 11:55:16 -0500

Wingfoot Building Group, with Master Builder - David Simonini is doing incredible in this economic environment.

Wingfoot Bulding Group is a sister company of Wingfoot Real Estate. We work as a team together to build quality customs and spec homes. Even in this time of a slower than usual Real Estate Market, we are extremely successful and growing stronger.

Currently, we have four custom homes being constructed by Wingfoot Building Group in Reflection Pointe in Belmont north Carolina. Working on two other bids.

We also have three custom homes being constructed by Wingfoot Building Group in Hansmill on Lake Wylie and are working on bids on two others. Two spec homes are going up with one ranch home getting ready to break ground.

Why? Because it is rare to find a financially strong building company right now. Building costs are down, interest rates are still low. But the number one reason is the style, vision and quality that David Simonini puts in his construction.

Handsmill on Lake Wylie...a "Vanishing Breed"

Tracy Soussi -Waterfront & Gated Community Specialist (Wingfoot Real Estate) — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 17:56:09 -0500

Handsmill, A Vanishing Breed.

Why is Handsmill a vanishing breed? It is one of the last great waterfront communities on Lake Wylie. The scarcity of beautiful land in Lake Wylie, SC makes Handsmill lots and homes a rare and vanishing commodity indeed. Rolling land to the water's edge, a naturally beautiful shoreline, gorgeous hardwoods, the most desired cove on Lake Wylie, true waterfront living with only 50 foot buffers and a waterfront Greenbuilt clubhouse combine to make Handsmill the last great waterfront oasis.

Come see for yourself why this scarce natural resource is a rare vanishing breed and the perfect place to call home.

Reduced $150K 4400 sf + Gated Waterfront Community in South Carolina!

Tracy Soussi -Waterfront & Gated Community Specialist (Wingfoot Real Estate) — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 08:59:10 -0500

REDUCED $150,000

SF: 4400 - 5500

PRICE: $560,378

COMMUNITY: HANDSMILL ON LAKE WYLIE

All brick home with a 3 car garage.

Hardwoods throughout the first floor.

Beautiful tile in bathrooms and laundry

Gourmet kitchen

Stainless Steel Appliances - Gas cooktop

Irrigation in Sodded yard

Master on Main with french doors to deck

This beautiful home by Shea Homes is ready to move in. An exceptional value for this square footage in a waterfront community!

Call 704.806.7899 TODAY!