Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the American Flag on June 14th, 1777. Flag Day is one of those holidays that fly a bit under the radar, as we don't have parades, don't get the day off from work or school. So it's easy to let the day pass without noticing.
In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation officially establishing June 14th as Flag Day. In August 1949, National Flag Day was established by an Act of Congress, even though it's not an official federal holiday. (Perhaps if it was, more … (31 comments)
Matthews housing market continues to see extremely low inventory with the months supply of inventory razor-thin at 0.6 months (down 64.7% year-over-year from 1.7 months in May 2020 and down from 2.5 months in May 2019). Inventory of homes was down 65.2% year-over-year. New home listings decreased 23.8% year-over-year. Matthews homes sold in about two weeks, on average. In other words, Matthews homes are selling about as quickly as they are coming on the market.
Average sale prices of homes increased 1% year-over-year … (30 comments)
Three new businesses are coming to Charlotte in the coming weeks and months adding to the excitement of a "more normal" post-pandemic life-style... a selfie museum, a Jewish deli, and the first Golden Goose store in North Carolina.
DREAM Selfie Museum Have you heard of selfie museums? Do you know what a selfie museum is? As someone who has never actually taken a selfie anywhere... this was a new concept for me. So I've just learned that a selfie museum is a type of art gallery whose purpose is to provide a setting for visitors to pose for photographs … (36 comments)
Latest news on the Waxhaw | Weddington | Marvin real estate markets in May 2021 and what it means for you...
The Waxhaw area of the Charlotte, North Carolina metro area (the 28173 zip code–encompassing the three towns of Waxhaw, Marvin and Weddington) continued to see tight inventory (dropping almost 75% year-over-year) in May 2021 along with a drop in new listings, as well. The lack of inventory resulted in lackluster closed and pending sales in May 2021.
Average days on market decreased 17 days to 25 days year-over-year. Median days on market were 3 days in May, down 7 days year-over-year … (28 comments)
Latest news on the Ballantyne real estate market in May 2021 and what it means for you...
Ballantyne remained a seller's market in May 2021 due to the continued lack of inventory, which dropped almost 52% year-over-year. Months supply of inventory was down 60% compared with May 2020 to 0.6 months of housing supply. The drop in housing inventory year-over-year resulted in 19 fewer days on market. Closed sales increased year-over-year, while pending sales were down due to lack of inventory.
Average Ballantyne home sale prices surged 24.7% to $497,379 in May 2021 compared with the same month one year ago. Average … (26 comments)
great homes in charlotte: Summer 2021 Weekend Fun In Charlotte's Ballantyne Area
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FUN SUMMER 2021 WEEKEND EVENTS IN CHARLOTTE'S BALLANTYNE AREA Summer 2021 is almost here and Charlotte's Ballantyne area once again has lots of weekend fun on the agenda starting now. After a "quiet" summer due to the pandemic in 2020, it's time to get out and have some weekend fun in Ballantyne.
MARKETS AT 11 Markets At 11 is an open-air market with live music, outdoor yoga, picnicking, brews, food trucks and more in what we refer to as Ballantyne’s Backyard. Local businesses will be displaying their crafts and producrs shop and enjoy! You'll be able to browse specialty beauty, health and home products … (24 comments)
Charlotte Region's single family luxury homes real estate market remained strong in May 2021 compared with May 2020, maintaining a strong momentum we've seen for months now. For homes priced above $750,000, the Charlotte region saw astonishingly higher pending and closed sales even in the face of a 30.6% decline in inventory. This low level of inventory has not been seen in well over a decade.
Days on market, both average and median, also were down significantly year-over-year, as was the months supply of … (32 comments)
I'm honored to be part of this stellar group of Coldwell Banker's Ballantyne agents. My colleagues at Coldwell Banker Ballantyne are simply the best and are a daily source of inspiration to keep doing my best. And I know I'd never be part of this amazing group of agents if it were not for my loyal clients, who year in and year out, support my business with their referrals of friends, families, neighbors, and colleagues and with their own business.
It can't be said often enough: I'm beyond grateful to have the most loyal and supportive clients … (32 comments)
Asking Price: $310,000 (But Under Contract At Over Asking Price)
9018 Brad Court in Kerry Greens in Matthews, listed by Nina Hollander with Coldwell Banker, went under contract in one day. After more than two dozen showings on Friday and Saturday and after a baker's dozen of offers, our clients selected an offer that matched their needs perfectly. And just like that we were pending! And why not? If you're wondering why 9018 Brad Court sold so quickly, read on.
Located in the popular Kerry Greens neighborhood on a quiet, … (28 comments)
If you've not yet made hard and fast plans for Saturday, June 5th, and if you love the outdoors, why not check out Charlotte Region's National Trails Day event? The annual American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day is the country’s largest celebration of trails featuring a series of outdoor activities across the United States designed to promote and celebrate the importance of trails to our communities. National Trails Day encourages people to discover their local trials, become active concerning trail issues, and share their excitement for the outdoors.
Don't miss out on your opportunity to see 9018 Brad Court. Numerous offers have already been received and more than 40 appointments to view the home this weekend have been scheduled.
Located in the popular Kerry Greens neighborhood on a quiet, private .35 acre, lush cul-de-sac, 9018 Brad Court is a 2-story, 4 bedroom/2.5 bathroom, transitional style home providing an easy life-style at its best! Built in 1998, the 2,154 square foot, open concept floor plan is perfect for both casual living and larger gatherings.
Eat Black Charlotte Week is a food and culture festival that celebrating and showcasing Black-owned food businesses in the Charlotte region.Come out and discover Charlotte metro area's Black-owned restaurants during Eat Black CLT Restaurant Week, beginning on Friday, June 4th. You can take advantage of prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus at some 35 restaurants and food trucks in North Charlotte, South Charlotte, West Charlotte, Concord, Fort Mill, South End, Plaza Midwood. For a complete list of participating restaurants and their menus, click here.
Eat Black Charlotte restaurant week culminates on Saturday, June 12th with … (24 comments)
Located in the popular Kerry Greens neighborhood on a quiet, private .35 acre, lush cul-de-sac, 9018 Brad Court is a 2-story, 4 bedroom/2.5 bathroom, transitional style home providing an easy life-style at its best! The 2,154 square foot, open concept floor plan is perfect for both casual living and larger gatherings.
On the main floor you'll find spacious combined living/dining rooms, home office, and large family room with gas log fireplace. The updated kitchen features granite counters, stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar seating, pantry and open sight lines to the living/dining … (40 comments)
Unlike in many other major metropolitan centers around the nation, Charlotte does not have a large number of gated communities. At least partially this is because in a gated community the roads are considered private and the counties won't maintain the roads within the community. This results in either much higher HOA fees or regular assessments to maintain the private roads. Many home buyers simply don't want to pay those higher fees or assessments.
ADVANTAGES OF GATED COMMUNITIES
Living in a gated community provides some homeowners with a sense of additional security, prestige and exclusivity, as well as privacy.
The Greater Charlotte area is a "mecca" for golfers. We have 53 golf courses, private and public, in the region. There are 26 golf courses in the city of Charlotte, North Carolina. Six of them are municipal courses. There are an additional 27 golf courses within 20 miles of Charlotte, including 14 public, 2 municipal and 11 private courses. Charlotte area's climate allows the "serious" golfer to play year-round... and many of our course are open all year long.
GOLF COMMUNITIES IN GREATER CHARLOTTE Raintree Providence Country Club Ballantyne Country Club Piper Glen Highland Creek Olde Sycamore The Palisades Springfield The Divide The … (20 comments)
It's Memorial Day Weekend and many consider this weekend the unofficial start of the summer season. All around the Greater Charlotte area, neighborhoods with amenities are opening up their pools this weekend in anticipation of the summer season. The Charlotte area offers many neighborhoods with first-class amenities, which can include pools, club houses, playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball courts, fitness centers, and more.
Right now there are some 406 homes listed in the Greater Charlotte area with community pools and other amenities, ranging in price from $237,000 to $6,985,000. Truly, something for every … (20 comments)
New construction home, built by Pulte Homes, in Fort Mill's McCullough neighborhood is now a closed sale. I had previously sold two homes for my clients, one in Tega Cay and one in Clover. This was my first home purchase with them and their first building experience and a grand time was had by all planning this home and seeing it through to completion. Final sale price was $424,575.
The Craftsman-style, Bridgestone floor plan with just under 2,100 square feet of heated living area features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, an open cook's kitchen … (26 comments)
If you're wondering how home sales have been faring in Charlotte region subdivisions in May 2021, here's a list of 500+ Charlotte metro neighborhoods where at least one home sold each month in the past 12 months. This list includes neighborhoods in Charlotte, Waxhaw, Matthews, Mint Hill, Indian Trail, Stallings, Belmont, Mount Holly, Gastonia, Pineville, Davidson, Cornelius, Huntersville, Monroe, Concord, Mooresville, and more.
Charlotte region ended April 2021 with less than a 1 month supply of inventory of homes at 0.6 months (down 71.4% year-over-year).
New listings increased 32.5% year-over-year. Lack of … (14 comments)
Let’s be honest. If you’re in the market to buy or sell a home in the Greater Charlotte area, you’ve probably asked yourself that very question.
Turn on the news, and you’ll hear stories of multiple offers and even bidding wars for homes in our area. You may even have thought… “I could sell my home myself and save a ton of money!”
And the truth is, you don’t legally need an agent to buy or sell a home.
But should you use an agent? Now, that’s a whole other matter!
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