Could The House That Broke the Realtor be in CharlotteIt started with a ringtone that sounded suspiciously like a horror movie violin screech. Fitting.“Mike, you got a minute?” the voice on the other end said, already wheezing like he’d just sprinted across a football field. It was Gary, a well-meaning but high-strung realtor I’d worked with on and off for a few years.“What’s up, Gary?”“I’ve got a house—no, a situation. I’m standing in it right now. It’s... it’s bad, man. Like a horror film, bad. Have you ever seen ‘The Haunting of Hill House’? Multiply that by termites and a '70s wallpaper fever dream.”I chuckled. “So, a standard fixer-upper?”“No, Mike. I’m telling you—this is beyond fixing. This is, like... one of those ‘call the bulldozer and burn sage’ kind of homes.”“You thinking t... 06/11/2025

 Cornelius, NC Housing Market Report For April 2025Market Trends For Home Prices, Sales, Inventory, Days on Market In April The average home sale price in April 2025 was $595,650, a decrease of 10.82% from $667,937 in March. Compared with April 2024, the average sale price was 18.8% lower than $733,517.  In April 2025, homes sold in Cornelius ranged in price from just under $600,000 to just under $1.4 million. A shift in the price mix of homes sold likely explains the month-over-month and year-over-year decline in average prices, rather than a decrease in actual home values. The median home sale price in April 2025 was $547,000, up 1.98% from $536,375 in March. Compared with April 2024, the median price rose 7.25% from $510,000. The April 2025 median was the highest when compared with t... 05/30/2025

 February 2025 Cornelius, NC Housing Market Report:Prices, Sales, Inventory TrendsCornelius real estate February 2025 saw the median home sale price decline month-over-month and year-over-year. The average sale price decreased compared with the previous month, but showed improvement from the same time last year.  In February 2025, home sales in Cornelius ranged from $215,000 to $4.5 million. The variation in home prices is likely the primary factor behind any price declines, rather than an actual drop in home values. The number of properties sold increased from the prior month and remained steady compared to February 2024. After four consecutive months of rising numbers, the average days on market fell by 16% in February 2025, but was higher than in February 2024.  New listings saw an u... 03/27/2025

 January 2025 Cornelius, NC Housing Market Report:Prices, Sales, Inventory TrendsIn January 2025, Cornelius real estate saw both average and median home sale prices rise compared with the previous month and the same time last year. The number of properties sold remained steady month-over-month but was down approximately 17% from January 2024. Days on market increased both monthly and annually. New listings saw an uptick from the previous month but declined compared to last year. Inventory levels remained unchanged month-over-month but were higher year-over-year. With a 6.82-month supply of inventory, Cornelius shifted into a buyer’s market. The list-to-sale price ratio rose by 1.32% year-over-year, leaving buyers with only a limited opportunity to negotiate on sale prices. Cornelius Rea... 02/25/2025

Lake Norman Waterfront Homes for SaleLake Norman listings agents for many months have done extremely well in the Lake Norman real estate market. Homes never lasted more than 24 hours with multiple offers. At times people were buying sight unseen. However, with mortgage rates changing along with other economic factors we have seen a shift of properties staying on the market longer and even dropping in price. The Lake Norman region is still a very desirable area and we continue to get people from all over the country relocating to the area. The weather, schools, taxes, international airport, mountains, and beaches are just some of the reasons why we continue to be a top lake destination in the Southeast.View ALL Lakefront HomesView Lakefront Home Price Decreases   07/13/2022

Lake Norman Offers a Variety of Recreational Activities for All KidsThe Cornelius Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture Department offers organized sports for youth and adults of all ages and partners with area organizations to offer others.         Youth Leagues & Activities Tennis Basketball Flag Football Gaga Ball Tournament Hot Shots Challenge MLB Pitch, Hit and Run Local Competition Summer Sports Camps Pop Warner Football Soccer Disc Golf LaCrosse               Mike CarpinoCo-Owner/Broker, Lake and Town Realty 704-301-9264 | Mike@lakeandtown.com www.LakeAndTown.com 19109 West Catawba Ave Suite 200 Cornelius NC 28031     04/21/2020

 Click on the link below to view yesterday's video.Lake Norman, North Carolina, offers a number of water activities that the whole family will enjoy! Boating Fishing Jet Skiing Paddleboarding Sunset Cruises Water skiing Swimming at the Parks Waterfront Dining much more...     Mike CarpinoCo-Owner/Broker, Lake and Town Realty 704-301-9264 | Mike@lakeandtown.com www.LakeAndTown.com 19109 West Catawba Ave Suite 200 Cornelius NC 28031       04/19/2020

 The Peninsula is arguably one of the most beautiful luxury communities around Lake Norman. A mix of custom-built homes on and off the water and set throughout the golf course and lake, The Peninsula creates a stunning setting. There is something for the entire family and the location is superb for those who want to enjoy fine dining and shopping nearby.The Peninsula claims 8 of Lake Norman’s 520 miles of stunning shoreline. In our video guide, you will see both the clubhouse and the Peninsula Yacht club, which are both located within The Peninsula community. Once your search begins, you will be hard-pressed to find many faults within this exclusive neighborhood set on the shores of Lake Norman.                          Mike CarpinoCo-Owner/Broker, Lake and Town Realty 704-301-9264 | Mi... 04/17/2020

Beautiful End Unit Townhome in Cornelius at Lake Norman Cove at Jetton! Location, Convenience, Lake Access and So Much More Awaits! On Behalf of Compass Real Estate Group, Mike Kastner & Miguel Cerpa Invite You to Stop By, Take a Tour and Make it Yours!! Take a Closer Look at https://myre.io/0cdUNYZad3sB4 01/31/2020

Compass Real Estate Group Invites You to Take a Tour of this Lovely Townhome in Lake Norman Cove at Jetton this Weekend! Kevin Goveia and Heather Wall Will be Hosting Open Houses on Saturday & Sunday from 1pm to 3pm. We Hope to See You! BrockZevan.eXpRealty.com  01/17/2020

What homebuyers can expect to find $1M on the Charlotte market. "I have found that when looking up in Lake Norman, you cannot get a home on the Lake for around $1M without doing some projects for updating, once you get on the northern side of the Lake you can usually snag a pretty good deal, in Mooresville-Statesville & even in Sherrills Ford.   As far as the City of Charlotte goes- new construction in Midwood/Sedgefield & Cherry hovers in competition with stately homes in the Myers Park/Dilowrth/South Park areas...while there are some updates in the those older homes, some at the $1M mark are sold simply for the land or are in need of a complete makeover.   As far as Lake Wylie & Mountain Island- the deals at $1M are far & few in between but tend to be a pretty good value of home for ... 11/07/2019

  Premier Luxury Lake Norman Condos for Sale - Watermark  Convenient to all that Cornelius offers, and moments from I-77, Watermark is the area's premier luxury condominium offering. From the 10' ceilings, private elevator access, You will find unparalleled attention to detail through the entire project. Awesome amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness center, exquisite pool and deck area, and community outdoor kitchen, Watermark brings the very best of luxury living to Cornelius. Each condo will have a two private covered parking spaces with an elevator access directly to their condo. Kitchens will include designer kitchen cabinetry with full overlay doors, natural stone countertops, 48" Wolf electric double oven w/ gas cooktop & griddle w/pot filler, & 48" Sub Zero refrigerator/fr... 01/20/2019

Lake Norman Waterfront HomesWhile some of you are experiencing some winter weather Lake Norman is just weeks away from the boating season. The Lake Norman region has become a destination for many in the Northeast, Florida, California and the Midwest to escape the cold, high cost of living and to retire. It is not your typical Lake that may be in an isolated area of the state where it can take a 20-minute ride to get to the grocery store or any type of civilization. It has over 500 miles of shoreline with homes priced from $300k to over $6 million. The region offers a variety of dining, shopping, golfing and a short ride to Uptown Charlotte. If you like to escape to the mountains or beaches take a day trip to the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains or a weekend getaway to Charleston, SC.For y... 01/15/2019

 Cornelius Halloween Block Party is back! Halloween in Old Town Cornelius Block Party Saturday, October 27th, 201 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.This is a free event. It takes place in the area of Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius,The event includes: Costume contests Games Prizes Trick-or-treating creepy crafts Food trucks Live entertainment Craft breweries Live music Are you LOOKING FOR THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS?  Do you have a HOME TO SELL?  The Temple Team can help you with all of your Real Estate Needs.  Give us a call at 704-235-3000 and visit our webstie at www.TheTempleTeam.com. 10/23/2018

SORRY TOO LATE! Lake Norman Condo in Popular Alexander Chase SOLD! This 3rd floor penthouse condo in Lake Norman’s popular Alexander Chase was pre-marketed and heavily marketed to achieve our sellers' desire to get top dollar in a short amount of time...and that's just what we did for them!   Why Residents Love Alexander Chase Alexander Chase residents delight in resort style amenities including an Olympic-sized pool, fitness center, clubhouse, fitness/gym, picnic areas complete with grills, plenty of grassy areas, sidewalks & the Greenway walking path leading directly to Birkdale Village, Robbins Park, athletic park, as well as a disc golf course and nearby lake activities, dining & shopping.  The new buyers are thrilled to be living in this popular Lake Norman community and we're thri... 07/29/2018

 In a recent study conducted by MSN a list was compiled of what they consider to be the "Eleven Best Lake Towns in the U.S." and Cornelius was ranked at an impressive #4!Cornelius is home to the prestigious community The Peninsula as well as Mecklenburg's first beach.The list includes many legendary locations, such as Lake Tahoe, Lake Placid, Grand Lake in Colorado, and of course, “one of the most beautiful lakes in North Carolina, Lake Norman”. Are you LOOKING FOR THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS?  Do you have a HOME TO SELL?  The Temple Team can help you with all of your Real Estate Needs in the Charlotte Area, Lake Norman Area and Asheville NC Area.  Give us a call at 704-235-3000 and visit our webstie at www.TheTempleTeam.com.* Excerpts taken from article published in Charlotte Stories 02/14/2018

Cornelius NC - Lake Norman NC is ranked the 4th best lake town in the US by MSN.  Lake Norman NC is a 521 mile shoreline lake that covers four counties and is attracting luxury waterfront home buyers from around the world and Yates Realty real estate agents lead the charge in promoting this beautiful lake and its lakefront communities. As a local Lake Norman real estate agency we are promoting homes for sale in Cornelius on Lake Norman as the best option when it comes to luxury waterfront homes, as far as we are concerned there is little to compare when it comes to uber luxury and price. It's easy for us to promote the town of Cornelius on Lake Norman every opportunity we get, as we live on the lake ourselves and we love it. Lake Norman has Waterfront homes, Waterview and golf lot homes... 02/08/2018

 The Charlotte region’s most anticipated new restaurant just announced their official opening date.After months of unexpected construction delays, The Kindreds who are owners of the the famous Kindred's Restaurant in Davidson will be opening Lake Norman’s newest waterfront restaurant -  ‘Hello Sailor’ this weekend in the old Rusty Rudder location next to Holiday Marina on Catawba Avenue in Cornelius, NC.  While Joe Kindred will still oversee the restaurant, he has hired the world renowned chef  Craig Deihl from Charleston to be Hello Sailor’s head chef.The decision to hire Craig sets up the new lake-side eatery to become one of the Charlotte region’s best restaurants, especially considering the Kindred’s success at their Davidson restaurant.The new restaurant will feature dockside dinin... 11/28/2017

Lake Norman Region is the perfect location and here is why:   Water Fun!    Beautiful Waterfront Homes.    Prestigous Public and Private golfing.  Day Trips to the Blue Ridge Mountains       3 1/2 Hr Family Vacation Trips to the Beaches.       Pro Sports, Uptown Events   20 Minutes to Charlotte International Airport These are just some of the reasons why the Lake Norman Region is becoming a very popular destination. To view all homes located around Lake Norman visit our website at www.lakeandtown.com 07/19/2017

In a recent study of the "Eleven Best Lake Towns in the U.S.", Cornelius NC made the list.The list includes many famous lakes including Lake Tahoe, Lake Placid and Grand Lake just to name a few. But our very own Lake Norman came in at No.4. They ranked the town of Cornelius, which includes the prestigious Peninsula neighborhood as well as Mecklenburg County's first beach and is located within a short drive of Charlotte, NC.Are you looking to buy the home of your dreams?  Do you have a home to sell?  The Temple Team can help you ... give us a call at 704-235-3000 and visit our website at www.TheTempleTeam.com. * Excerpts taken from article published in Charlotte Stories 06/22/2017