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By Sandy McAlpine, Search Lake Norman Homes For Sale - Lake Norman NC
(RE/MAX EXECUTIVE)
Some students at Davidson College in Davidson, NC made a remix of the song, "I love college" into "I love commons". Commons is a dining hall on campus. I'm so proud of these students because they are so talented! Lake Norman has some great kids. Who would have thought of making fun of the dining hall? This is REALLY good and at present has over 10,000 views! Sandy Aichner, GRI, ABR, Broker,REALTOR Licensed in NC and SCRE/MAX Executive Realty (704) 746-7513 Lake Norman Real Estate SEARCH CHARLOTTE AND LAKE NORMAN HOMES NOW Copyright 2008-2009, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, by the Author - Sandy Aichner Please call me If you have interest in purchasing or selling a home in Mooresville, Cornelius, Huntersville, Troutman, Denver, Sherrill's Ford, Catawba, Davidson, or Statesville, North Carolina!
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By Teresa Harris, Denver . Lake Norman . Charlotte
(Lake Real Estate, LLC)
"Ark of Taste" Dinner ~ Davidson, NC (Lake Norman) Slow Food Carolina Piedmont Region is sponsoring this rare dining experience. Our local Grateful Growers Farm in Pumpkin Center (Denver~Maiden area) will be a part of this exciting epicurean evening event to remember. Slow Food created this program to preserve food items that are important but disappearing from today’s culinary and agricultural practices. The 10 course dinner will be prepared by 10 amazing local chefs and a gifted chocolatier. The dinner will include rare and endangered foods that are produced by area growers.This event not only serves as a way to educate the consumer but will serve as a fundraising activity for each of the Davidson and Denver Farmers’ Markets. So mark your calendars now!The Details . . .Where: Beaver D...
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By Libby Offnick, ABR, e-PRO, SPS
(RE/MAX Executive Realty)
  Art on The Green  April 25 & 26, 2009 Musical Spotlight Sat 25th  Billy Jones & Friends, Merrows Celtic Band, Rusty Knox and Michael Orlando Musical Spotlight Sun 26th  Billy Jones & Friends, Off Main Jazz Quintet and Lexi Vo Downton Davidson presents the 4th Annual Art on the Green Festival.  This arts festival brings thousands to Downtown Davidson to enjoy art, live music, food and drinks.  Artistist from throughout the region will display their works and demonstrating their talents.  Join us in Historic Downtown Davidson for an exciting weekend filled with visual, musical and culinary arts. Saturday  11 am - 5 pm    *   Sunday   Noon - 4 pm               www.downtowndavidson.org  
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By Mike Carpino, Broker/Owner-Lake Norman Waterfront Specialist
(Lake And Town Realty)
I am sure most of you have heard real estate sales happen in cycles. Here is a short article that just reinforces what most of you believe but have not seen yet. A History Lesson on Real Estate Cycles                                                                       About every ten to twelve years, as an average, real estate values tend to double in most major metropolitan areas.  For example, in the 1920's, the original colonial homes sold for just under $2,500 in Long Island, New York.  Since then, real estate prices have doubled almost eight times over the last 80 years.  That averages out to a 100% increase approximately every ten years.  An interesting note to this is that about every ten to twelve years, real estate values must correct before they enter their next "doubling cy...
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By Diane Aurit, Lake Norman Real Estate
(LKN Realty, LLC)
  Would you like to own a part of one of Lake Norman's trendy new mixed-use Urban Villages?  Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 18th at 10:00am when 17 new residential condominiums located in the popular South Main Street District in Historic Downtown Davidson will be sold by auction.   The scoop:  5 of these condos are going to be sold at "ABSOLUTE AUCTION" which means there is no reserve.  The highest bidder buys regardless of the price!  The other 12 condos will sell subject to the sellers confirmation.   The history:  Pre-selling of these "Condos in South Main Square" began in 2007.  5 sold through our MLS at prices from $129,900 for a 550 square foot "garden condo" to $247,595 for an 1132 square foot 2-bedroom 2-bathroom patio condo. The rest of the units for sale on the MLS w...
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By Sandy McAlpine, Search Lake Norman Homes For Sale - Lake Norman NC
(RE/MAX EXECUTIVE)
The Davidson Historical Society is having a free program this Sunday, the 15th of March 2009, on the history and controversy of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence. The program will be located at the Davidson Town Hall.   Did you know?   The Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence was allegedly the FIRST declaration of the 13 colonies during the American Revolution. It was supposedly signed in Charlotte by a committee of local citizens. The controversy surrounding the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence is from the fact that the original signed document is not in existence. Some people wonder whether it ever existed.  It was supposedly signed on May 20, 1775. The date is widely known throughout Mecklenburg county's history and is also printed on yellow ribbons on the North C...
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By Diane Aurit, Lake Norman Real Estate
(LKN Realty, LLC)
When one thinks of Lake Norman housing developments, Butterfly Meadows, Crab Apple Orchards and a suggested plant list derived from the "North Carolina Wildlife Federation  Recommended Native Plants for Wildlife" don't normally come to mind.  I think that is what I love most about Lake Norman because not only do we have lifestyles and homes designed for lake living, we also have innovative housing developments like The Woodlands in Davidson that is the first in North Carolina to be designated a Certified Wildlife Habitat. The result of a collaboration between Greathorn Properties, Inc, Ridgeline Development  and the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, the 70-acre site of The Woodlands housing development is a 57-home community located about 3 miles from downtown Davidson on a 70-acre s...
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By Diane Aurit, Lake Norman Real Estate
(LKN Realty, LLC)
    If you want to experience the best of life in a small college town in the Lake Norman area, you need look no further than the Summit Coffee  house on Main Street in Historic Downtown Davidson. Summit Coffee & Tea is the epitome of what true old-school coffee houses should offer:  A gathering place for students, faculty and locals where people of all ages are drawn to the warm and inviting ambiance, great coffee, delicious pastries, fine teas, micro-brews, wine, evening entertainment and a place to hang out with your laptop or a good book.      With tables and chairs in both the front and on the large rear patio, (pictured to the right), on a sunny day you will find Summit Coffee to be a central meeting spot for students, soccer moms, professors, artists, athletes and anyone who appr...
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By Diane Aurit, Lake Norman Real Estate
(LKN Realty, LLC)
  If you have taken Exit 30 off of I-77 lately you will know what an incredible transformation has taken place just off of the exit towards Davidson's Main Street!  All of a sudden a whole other community has cropped up including the new Harris Teeter Shopping Center, town homes, condos, offices, Davidson Day School and even an hotel.   In keeping with Davidson's small town charm, growth control, high standards and sense of community, all of the new construction, mostly brick,  is focused on walkable, Live-Work neighborhoods that are designed to compliment the character of old Davidson.  The largest of these is Harbour Place, a mixed-use project where you will find 29 Brownstones and 15 town homes surrounded by new shops, restaurants and several office buildings.           There are cu...
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By Sandy McAlpine, Search Lake Norman Homes For Sale - Lake Norman NC
(RE/MAX EXECUTIVE)
Davidson is a great town located near Lake Davidson and also in the Lake Norman area. Davidson is just north of Charlotte about 12 miles! Great town atmosphere, wonderful schools, home of Davidson College, and extremely close to 2 lakes! Who could want more? The town of Davidson has the housing reputation of being expensive. But, I assure you that this is a MYTH! According to the Carolina Multiple Listing Service statistics, there are 10 single-family homes for sale as of February 23, 2009 under $250,000 with at least 1,500 square feet!                    These homes are located in the neighborhoods of: Summer's Walk Bradford Woods at Lake Davidson Sunset Ridge The Farm at Riverpointe Shiloh Village Are you interested in receiveing an email report with photos of these listings? Shoot m...
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By Teresa Harris, Denver . Lake Norman . Charlotte
(Lake Real Estate, LLC)
  January 2007, 2008, & 2009 Single Family Stats Davidson, NC (Lake Norman) Okay, here is the Single Family Stats for Davidson for the three January's. If you have read my blog already you know that I like stats!   Anyhow do to the current market conditions I thought it would be interesting to keep up with what real estate sales in January 2009 looked against January 2008 and January 2007. So here's some interesting stats of single family sales in Davidson, NC (Lake Norman); going back to January 2007, January 2008, and January 2009. All figures were taken from Carolina Multiple Listing Services.    I hope that if you are thinking of buying and/or selling in the Davidson area that you will find these figures helpful. If you are thinking of moving to the Lake Norman ~ Charlotte areas ple...
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By Sandy McAlpine, Search Lake Norman Homes For Sale - Lake Norman NC
(RE/MAX EXECUTIVE)
*image courtesy of www.stickertech.com (go there if you want a cool sticker for your town!)   davidson town links Links to information about and for the Town of Davidson, NC Here are some helpful links that include everything you need to get started to learn about the Town of Davidson, NC. Davidson is located in Mecklenburg county in the Lake Norman area. Davidson also has a smaller lake called Lake Davidson that does not connect with Lake Norman by boat. Official Town Website (News, events, community, zoning, parks) Davidson College Davidson County Government Website Wikipedia Davidson Relocation information for Davidson Search Homes and Foreclosures in Davidson NC Davidson NC Dining
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By Diane Aurit, Lake Norman Real Estate
(LKN Realty, LLC)
   For those of you who don't frequent the charming Lake Norman college town of Davidson, you may not know that we now have THE BEST chocolate in the entire Lake Norman/Charlotte region right in our own back yard! Opened in the new Harris Teeter Shopping Center last August, Davidson Chocolate Co. is a labor of love for owners and confectioners John and Sue Elliott. Using classic recipes from the Drost Family of Holland dating back to 1887, they create their incredible array of chocolate truffles, confections, fudge and specialty items right in their shop.   At much personal sacrifice I have made several trips to Davidson Chocolate Co. to buy samplings of their truffles and bark which I can say with great enthusiasm are truly incredible! They offer about 14 different flavors of truffles...
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By Teresa Harris, Denver . Lake Norman . Charlotte
(Lake Real Estate, LLC)
December 2006, 2007, & 2008 Single Family Stats Davidson, 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 Davidson, 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 Davidson area that you will find these figures helpful.  If you are thinking of moving to the Lake Norman ~ Charlotte areas please contact me. I ha...
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By Tom Palmer
(Terra Vista Realty)
Lake Davidson Park offers access to lakefront property as well as the town's vibrant historic downtown and the programs and events at one of the nation's top rated liberal arts colleges. to see Lake Davidson Park real estate currently for sale in Davidson. Homes in this subdivision tend to range from $229,000 to $601,000. Therefore, with Terra Vista Realty’s 1.5% cash rebate, we can pay you from about $3,400 to $9,000 to buy a house in Lake Davidson Park through us. Houses in this neighborhood generally range from about 1400 to 3200 square feet. Below is additional information on Lake Davidson Park in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina... Neighborhood Amenities: LakeApproximate Lot Sizes: 0.007 - 0.2 acresBuilders: Saussy BurbankHome Styles: Bungalow, Traditional, TransitionalKey Roads:...
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By Brian Belcher, Charlotte Realtor
(RE/MAX Executive)
Stephane Curry is having a bad game at the Conseco Fieldhouse against Purdue. Don't get me wrong, he's a great player and he is having flashes of brilliance, but he came out of the gates 0 for 5.  There really wasn't much he could right in the first few minutes of the game.  He came down the court, shot the ball, missed and watched Purdue run the ball back down the floor to score. That happened a lot in the first few minutes of the game. So much so that Purdue was up 21 to nothing after a while. That's almost like the Tar Heels' painful defeat at the hands of Kansas last year in the NCAA tournament.  To me, it's obvious that Curry just went cold this game. It's really clear that he has a ton of skill.  He is an excellent passer, he can handle the ball, he can shoot and he can drive.  Oh...
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By Brian Belcher, Charlotte Realtor
(RE/MAX Executive)
Davidson College, which is just a skip and a jump from Charlotte NC Real Estate, has been ranked 22nd and 24th in both of the major men's basketball sports polls.   Other North Carolina Schools in the rankings include UNC at number 1. Duke is number 4.  Wake Forest is currently ranked 17. Listen, Davidson has made several NCAA tournament appearances and they are coming on strong. According to their website, they returned three starters and eleven lettermen.  This includes four of their top six scorers. Stephen Curry is back as well. He is quickly becoming a star on the national stage.  He seems to be able to score at will and take over a game.  Although they won against NC State tonight, they will have a bigger challenge when they play Duke in a month on January 7.   In the meantime, th...
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By Brian Belcher, Charlotte Realtor
(RE/MAX Executive)
As college basketball starts to get back into the swing of things, There is a local college athlete that means a lot to Charlotte NC.  Stephen Curry plays basketball at Davidson College, which is just a few miles outside of Charlotte.  It is a small college town that is becoming more and more a part of Charlotte NC Real Estate. Stephen Curry is the son of Dell Curry, who holds a special place in the hearts of many Charlotteans.  Dell Curry was one of the original members of the Charlotte Hornets basketball team when they were formed in the expansion draft in 1989. Dell Curry came of the bench, usually, but his ability to shoot from behind the three point line made him a valuable weapon. He is currently an assitant coach of the Charlotte Bobcats. Stephen Curry is one of the leading score...
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By Tom Palmer
(Terra Vista Realty)
Do you want to find a home for sale in Kimberly Woods in Davidson, NC? to see Kimberly Woods real estate currently for sale in Davidson. Homes in this subdivision tend to range from $350,000 to $437,000. Therefore, with Terra Vista Realty's 1.5% cash rebate, we can pay you from about $5,250 to $6,555 to buy a house in Kimberly Woods through us. Houses in this neighborhood generally range from about 2100 to 2800 square feet. Below is additional information on Kimberly Woods in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina... Approximate Lot Sizes: 0.657 - 1.2 acresHome Styles: Contemporary, TraditionalKey Roads: S Lynbrook DR, Downing ST or Churchill RDZIP Code: 28036Approximate Homes Sales Annually: 1Schools: Davidson Elementary School Bradley Middle School North Mecklenburg High School I can help...
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By Tom Palmer
(Terra Vista Realty)
Bailey Springs is a new neighborhood in Davidson, NC. The neighborhood is being built out by David Weekley Homes and Macneil Homes. Homes range from $300,000 to $600,000. The neighborhood boasts close proximity to Lake Norman, a short commute to Charlotte and the quaint, small town atmosphere that comes from its location in Davidson, NC. Bailey Springs is David Weekley Homes and Macneil Homes are both high quality local builders. Search Davidson NC Homes for Sale  Charlotte, NC Discount Realtor Charlotte NC Realtor Rebates
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