I know it's Fattening! But it's soooooo good! I eat it about 2 times a month. I have to eat half at lunch and the other half at dinner or the next day. But yes, after a good workout, I have eaten the WHOLE thing! McAlister's Deli of Cornelius has this 2lb SpudMax potato and I just ate one today for lunch and dinner. It has ham, turkey, cheeses, onions, black olives, "lite" sour cream (ha), butter, and BACON. How about that for an artery clogger?  But it's soooooo good! It's an occasional treat. It's about $7, but I figure that isn't too bad if it's split between two meals. By the way, the soups, salads, and sandwiches (especially the French dip) are scrumptious as well. But I mostly go there when I want a SpudMax. Wouldn't you? Here is the address to the one in Cornelius and they have... 01/27/2009

Looking for some Tennis stuff? In lake norman?? Looking for clothes, bags, tape, racquets, shoes, socks, or just about anything tennis you can think of!  Tennis Everyone is located in Cornelius, NC in the shopping center off Jetton Road and Catawba Avenue. 19818-B North Cove Road, Cornelius, NC email: tenniseveryone@bellsouth.net (704) 896-6925 Hours:  M/T/TH/F/S 10am to 6pm Wed 10am to 4:30 Closed Sundays and Holidays. they can string racquets too! I have bought tons of stuff from here and I am really happy with everything I have purchased.  Ask about the "Demo" program. It's awesome if you don't know which racquet you need to get.   Sandy Aichner, GRI, ABR, Broker, REALTOR ~ RE/MAX Executive Realty (704) 746-7513 Lake Norman Real Estate Copyright 2008-2009 by the Author - Sandy Aichn... 01/27/2009

December 2006, 2007, & 2008 Single Family Stats Cornelius, NC (Lake Norman) Don't you just love stats . . . well I do! Maybe it’s all the Statistical math classes I had to take to get my degree . . . oh well, let’s blame it on Gardner-Webb University.     Anyhow do to the current market conditions I thought it would be interesting seeing how real estate sales in December 2008 looked against December 2007 and December 2006.   So here's some interesting stats of single family sales in Cornelius, NC (Lake Norman); going back to December 2006, December 2007, and December 2008.         I hope that if you are thinking of buying and/or selling in the Cornelius area that you will find these figures helpful.  If you are thinking of moving to the Lake Norman ~ Charlotte areas please contact me. I... 01/21/2009

Learn how to save hundreds of thousands of dollars! Join The Financial Revolution! This is information the bank don't want you to know. How would you like to help not only your self but hundreds of previous customers and clients. Right now with the real estate market the way it is a bit slow to put it mildly. You can now call past clients and set up appointments to help them. I was truly amazed at this new tool for mortgage ,Realtors,accountant's etc. With this new year 2009 we really have to have our eyes open. The tools we have been using are getting worn out and new tools are available. This is a supplement to you income as well. You already have a client base use it. Say you are a mortgage officer and a client wants to refinance his or her home and under the tight rules now they don... 01/20/2009

FEATURED LISTINGS Now how is that for a waterfront home? This fully renovated Lake Norman waterfront home is currently available for sale and is offered at $1 Million. It's central location and stunning water views make it one of the finest home listings in this price range in the Lake Norman area. Just a few minutes from shopping restaurants and anything else one  need! Visit the "Featured Listing" link above for additional information and slide for this home and other available featured home listings.       Email: E-mail Website: www.YourCharlotteLuxuryHome.com Luxury / Home Search Request Charlotte Luxury Community DirectoryGolf Course CommunitiesWaterfront Luxury HomesEquestrian / Horse Friendly CommunitiesGated CommunitiesLake Norman Luxury HomesMooresville, NC Luxury HomesCorneli... 01/19/2009

Ever heard of Crave? It's a restaurant in Cornelius NC off Catawba Avenue. It's next door to McAlister's Deli. They have really good food and wine selections.  I often have my group, www.lknwinegroup.com do wine tastings at this venue and we have a great time. The manager, Troy is very welcoming. We had over 34 people at the last tasting in January 2009. www.cravesomething.com     Try the Thai Peanut Chicken Skewers or the aged filet mignon! Yum! 01/19/2009

Are you looking for something different in a grocery or whole foods market? Are you tired of the same old stores? Then look no further! FRESH MARKET IS NOW OPEN! YAY!  It's been open for a couple months now! I was so happy to hear about this store coming to the area. We had already lost Dean & Deluca's a couple years ago and I could only go to the Fresh Market when I wanted to drive to the Strawberry Hill location in Charlotte (which was once a year maybe).   I've had a chance to shop there a couple times and the prepared foods are as wonderful as I remembered! Fresh herbs, organic veggies, exquisite coffees, natural peanut butter, granolas, baked goodies, and butcher style meats are just some of the things that this store offers! You must check it out for yourself. It's located off of ... 01/19/2009

Lake Norman Wine EnthusiastsMeet fellow Lake Norman (LKN) Wine Enthusiasts near you! Come to a local Wine Meetup to taste new wines; learn about noses and legs; and discuss great vintages and estates. We may have some tasting sessions, an opening information session by a local sommelier, or just have a few glasses, some cheese, and talk! Everyone over 21 years of age is welcome, from new bouquet-sniffers to educated connoisseurs. DISCLAIMER: By being a memb... CRAVE Wine Tasting - Cornelius - And some FREE wine too!Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 6:00PMLet's meet up at Crave the Experience on January 14th at 6pm!! It's a relatively new restaurant in Cornelius as is located in the same building as McAllister's Deli on Exit 28. The Wine Tasting will include 5 wines for $10.00! After the wi... 01/09/2009

Funny Dogs. This dog loves her owner very very much! So much, she will pretty much do anything for him.    This is snoop dogg and her owner, John. They are riding the Kawasaki standup together. Now, if you knew how hard it was to even get up and keep up a stand up jet ski, then you would appreciate this move! They are riding on Lake Norman near a place called the "hot hole". It's nicknamed that because the water coming out of the nuclear plant is nice and hot and swimming here is really good.   Sandy Aichner, GRI, ABR, Broker, REALTOR ~ RE/MAX Executive Realty (704) 746-7513 Lake Norman Real Estate Copyright 2008-2009 by the Author - Sandy Aichner. Call me at: 704.746.7513 for information on purchasing or selling a home in Mooresville, Cornelius, Huntersville, Troutman, Denver, Sherril... 01/09/2009

West Marine - Boating Supply Store - Cornelius NC - Lake Normanwww.WestMarine.com Yes, we have a West Marine location in Cornelius NC Lake Norman!!! Their slogan is "We make boating more fun". There are over 340 locations in the USA. This is the "go-to" store when you have boat questions and lake questions as well.If you are looking to buy stuff to fix your boat, watersports, fishing gear, boat engine supplies, sailboat, navigation, wetsuit apparel, or anything that you can use on a boat or PWC in the water, then you need to visit West Marine! The staff is extremely friendly and they can order almost anything you need since they have tons of catalogs for supplies from fixing your boat to tubes or accessories. We have bought everything from numbers for the skis to the chemical that you ... 01/03/2009

NOW CLOSED AND REPLACED WITH GOLD'S GYM     Peak Fitness Review- 24 Hour Gym - Cornelius NC - Lake Norman Real EstatePeak Fitness Lake Norman Want Friendly Staff and Inexpensive Gym Fees? Do you like it cool and clean when you work out? Then go to Peak!This is one of the least expensive gyms in the area, and if you are looking for a gym just for machines, classes, and cardio, then this is the right place to join. I loved the YMCA when I was a member there, but the $65 a month I was paying was over twice as much as I am paying now (for my Peak membership) and I never used the YMCA pool, racquet, or basketball facilities. There are actually 13 Peak Fitness locations in the Charlotte Region, but the one that I usually frequent is in Cornelius, NC.The Lake Norman location address is:  20420... 01/03/2009

  I thought it was time to share some of this great town of Cornelius NC with you. Below, you will find links o'plenty to get you around town. I hope you find them helpful.   Cornelius, North Carolina Info      Town of Cornelius NC      Localism Info      Census Info      Cornelius Police Department      Recreation      School System      Mecklenburg County Info      The Realtor For You   As I come up with more, I will post them. For now, enjoy these and ya'll come back and visit, ya hear?! The Suddreth Group 980-254-7263   01/02/2009

Word of mouth referrals rank #1 among business owners when asked where they prefer new business originates. That comes as no surprise. What's interesting is most professionals believe this type of referral happens only with time, experience. and  luck. While that statement carries some truth, betting on luck to grow your business is downright risky and most don't have the financial resources to stand the test of time without experiencing incremental growth in the meantime. So what's the solution to this problem. The answer is Referral Partners. A Referral Partner is any business that does not directly compete with, but has the same customer as your business. For example, the patient that visits the Chiropractor's office may benefit from Massage, therefore if the Chiropractor networked w... 12/28/2008

Admiral's Quarter is a condo community with views of Lake Norman, located in Cornelius, NC. Admiral's Quarter's boasts a boat storage facility, walking distance to lake norman, a really active pool, a modern and open layout (inside), tennis courts, easy access to lake norman, and close proximity to shopping! Some of the  best restaurants within a one mile radius include: Brooklyn Boys Pizzaria, Atami, and K&W Cafeteria. Admiral's Quarters are located right off exit 28 on I-77. For more recent listings for sale in Admiral's Quarters then click here: Recent Admiral's Condo Listings  There are smaller condos but there are some with a little more square footage and wide views of the LAKE! Just call Sandy at (704) 746-7513 and I will send you an email listing of all of them! you can search h... 12/27/2008

Yoga for Realtors and Mortgage Brokers: Are you worried and stressed out about the future of Real Estate? Do it like many other Realtors and Mortgage Brokers have done: Taken a Yoga Teacher Training to destress and maybe even supplement their income by teaching Yoga!   Lake Norman Yoga Teacher Training in Cornelius, North Carolina is offered by the Urban Bliss School of Yoga located at 20600 N. Main Street in Cornelius, NC 28031 Elizabeth Hoffmann and her Charlotte Yoga teachers who teach their Yoga Classes on a full Yoga Schedule. Urban Bliss School of Yoga is constantly offering Specials for New Members as you can see on the Lake Norman Yoga Class Card Pricing page. The Urban Bliss school of yoga usually holds many Yoga Workshops and Events at their Cornelius, Lake Norman location.    12/22/2008

Review of the Comedy Zone at Lake Norman Looking for something fun to do during the week in Lake Norman? Want to be entertained for $10?    "Laugh till is hurts, it's OK!" is the Slogan of this awesome little place on the 2nd floor of The Galway Hooker Irish Pub in Cornelius. Every Tuesday night features another comedian. You can eat, drink, and laugh your butt off. After the show, you can go downstairs to the bar and hang out with the crowd. It's a secret fun hangout in Lake Norman.   The Comedy Zone is every Tuesday night starting at 8pm. The tickets are $10 for the show. There is always a mix of comedians every week and sometimes a hypnotist! There are drink specials and a huge selection of martinis.  The food they serve is from the Irish Pub downstairs and is amazingly good.   It's ... 12/15/2008

Featured Listings Cornelius, NC Town Data Located next to the popular town of Huntersville, Cornelius has made a name for itself with its stunning waterfront homes. Cornelius hugs the shoreline of beautiful Lake Norman and has become a very popular place for replacing old lake houses with new high end luxury homes. Residents enjoy what many people think are some of the most spectacular views in all of Lake Norman. New luxury homes at this location, range from the $900's to $4.5 Million. In addition to luxury homes, Cornelius offers a number of newer family oriented communities that start around $175k and go up into the millions. Many new commercial projects are also in the works to serve the surrounding residents and their needs. Cornelius is also known for its quality schools. Explore ... 12/06/2008

Featured Listings Cornelius, NC Town Data Located next to the popular town of Huntersville, Cornelius has made a name for itself with its stunning waterfront homes. Cornelius hugs the shoreline of beautiful Lake Norman and has become a very popular place for replacing old lake houses with new high end luxury homes. Residents enjoy what many people think are some of the most spectacular views in all of Lake Norman. New luxury homes at this location, range from the $900's to $4.5 Million. In addition to luxury homes, Cornelius offers a number of newer familiy oriented communities that start around $175k and go up into the millions. Many new commercial projects are also in the works to serve the surrounding residents and their needs. Cornelius is also known for its quality schools. Explore... 12/06/2008

Cornelius, NC Town DataFeatured ListingsUnder ConstructionLINK BACK TO CORNELIUS Population in July 2007: 14,808. Males: 7,508   (50.7%) Females: 7,300   (49.3%) Median resident age:   37.4 years North Carolina median age:   35.3 years Zip code: 28031. Estimated median household income in 2007: $78,741 (it was $71,259 in 2000) Cornelius:   $78,741 North Carolina:   $44,670 Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $291,267 (it was $217,200 in 2000) Cornelius:   $291,267 North Carolina:   $145,700 Mean prices based on 2007: All housing units: $444,285 Detached houses: $507,024 Townhouses or other attached units: $214,820 In 2-unit structures: $781,645In 3-to-4-unit structures: $176,109In 5-or-more-unit structures: $192,048 Races in Cornelius: White Non-Hispanic (86.7%) Black (7.6%) ... 12/06/2008

Listing #811496 Loading... Residential - (Active) Slide Show: 1 of 8   MLS#: 811496 $210,000 21351 Catawba Ave #0 Cornelius, NC 28031 Beds: 1           Baths: 1 Full 2 Half Status: Active Remarks MAIN FLOOR COMPLETELY OPEN,WITH HARDWOOD FLOORS.LARGE 1/2 BATH enclosed sorage under stairwell.GREAT FOR RETAIL or OFFICES.BUSINESS!!! 2 COMPLETELY SEPARATE HVAC UNITS.with own ducts and thermostats. 3rd floor large closet on landing to bedroom with washer dryer hook-ups. walk- in closet.pull down attic stairs. also, double sink powder room!! close MAIN FLOOR COMPLETELY OPEN,WITH HARDWOOD FLOORS.LARGE 1/2 BATH... 12/01/2008