It's all about location and lifestyle with this totally turn-key and move-in ready patio home in the Village of St Andrews in Matthews, North Carolina. 2215 North Castle Court is 3-bedroom/2 bathroom home featuring an open, airy split-bedroom floor plan. It features a dramatic great room, a cook's kitchen, lots of hardwood floors, luxurious spa-inspired bathroom, and a large sunroom. Neutral decor throughout and tens of thousands of dollars in upgrades in this home. St Andrews is a patio home complex where four, single-level homes are attached in a "pin-wheel" design to create a private entrance for each home. Upscale features in St Andrews include brick/stone hardiplank exteriors, high ceilings, oversized 2-car garages. Community amenities in St Andrews include a clubhouse with fitne... 11/05/2012

The 3 available homes for sale in Matthews NC's Elizabeth Place neighborhood are priced from $415,000 to $450,000. To view the neighborhood real estate listings (link updated daily): Elizabeth Place Neighborhood Homes for Sale Available homes for sale are UP over the past month while Under Contract activity decreased to 0 as of November 2012. Recent Sales activity INcreased to 3 neighborhood homes Sold over the past 6 months. Conditions remain Balanced with Sold activity EQUAL to Available Elizabeth Place neighborhood homes for sale. The neighborhood real estate inventory level is at a 6 month supply of homes for sale - right at Balanced market conditions. With 0 Under Contract activity, conditions shift more in favor of Buyers but the supply is still not excessive right now. The Low $4... 11/02/2012

Elizabeth Place Neighborhood in Matthews | A Charlotte Area Luxury Home CommunityThe Elizabeth Place community in Charlotte NC is a Pulte high-end community, completed in the mid-2000′s, many full-brick, traditional or transitional homes. The community features open floorplans and gorgeous kitchens, oversized master suites including lovely luxury master bathrooms and in general, larger than average room sizes. Some plans (like the Kingsberry) feature soaring ceilings, hearth rooms and unbelievable storage.Elizabeth Place is in a fabulous location in Charlotte (Mecklenburg County, Matthews address)—situated near Elizabeth Lane Elementary School, Providence High School, SouthPark, the Arboretum and everything Charlotte! Absolutely wonderful public school assignments but, also conveniently... 10/15/2012

FEATURED LISTINGS RETURN TO LUXURY COMMUNITY MAP SEARCH The Forest is a beautiful two phase Luxury Community located in Matthews just minutes from Charlotte. Some of Charlotte's leading builders have built homes in the community. Its central location makes it popular amongst people looking for a suburban lifestyle that is a short drive into the city. See The Forest and other Luxury Home communities on our Luxury Community Map Search. For further information about The Forest Homes for Sale contact: Charlottes Leading Luxury Home Specialist Craig R. LePage at 704 618-2412  Community: The Forest Price Range: $600's to $2.4M Location: Matthews / Southwest of Charlotte County: Mecklenburg Community Description:  Luxury Amenities: Home Site Sizes:  0.40 to 0.85 Acres Sq. Ft. Range:  3800 to ... 10/07/2012

  FEATURED LISTINGS RETURN TO LUXURY COMMUNITY MAP SEARCH Reverdy End is a beautiful community of luxury homes located in the popular south Charlotte area town of Matthews. This small group of homes offers residence the privacy of a small community with mature landscape. Convenient to downtown Charlotte and area shopping, Reverdy End is considered one of the Charlotte area's prime luxury home enclaves. If you are interested in the Reverdy End Luxury Home Enclave of homes and would like to see current listings in person, Luxury Home Specialist Craig R. LePage at 704 618-2412  Community:  Reverdy End  Price Range: $700k to $1.2 Million Location: South of Charlotte / Matthews County: Mecklenburg Community Description:  Small Enclave of Homes Amenities: Home Site Sizes:  0.14 to 0.7 acres S... 10/06/2012

The 2 available homes for sale in Matthews NC's Elizabeth Place neighborhood are priced from $415,000 to $469,900. To view the neighborhood real estate listings (link updated daily): Elizabeth Place Neighborhood Homes for Sale Available homes for sale are DOWN over the past month while Under Contract activity has increased from 0 to 1 as of October 2012. Recent Sales activity dropped off slightly to 2 neighborhood homes Sold over the past 6 months. Conditions remain Balanced with Sold activity EQUAL to Available Elizabeth Place neighborhood homes for sale. The neighborhood real estate inventory level is at a 6 month supply of homes for sale - right at Balanced market conditions. There ARE options for Buyers to consider but the supply is not excessive right now. The Low and Upper $400s h... 10/04/2012

Matthews NC Homes for Sale--2619 Circa Drive is Sold! The patio home at 2619 Circa Drive in Bella Sera Villas is sold!  Bella Sera Villas offers resort-style living that appeals to active adults and baby boomers.  A beautiful clubhouse with swimming pool overlooks a scenic lake with fountain and walking trails. Bella Sera patio homes offer one-level living with spacious open floorplans and lots of windows.  Some patio homes are built on full finished basements for additional living and storage space.  Pretty stone, shingle and brick exteriors add great curb appeal to the complex. Bella Sera Homes for Sale Click here to see Bella Sera homes for sale. Ever wonder what your Bella Sera home is worth? Click here to receive a free market evaluation. Bella Sera Villas are located in Matthews N... 09/26/2012

The 3 available homes for sale in Matthews NC's Deerfield Creek neighborhood are priced from $540,000 to $550,000. To view the neighborhood real estate listings (link updated daily) -Deerfield Creek Neighborhood Homes for Sale Available homes for sale are UP over the past month but are still lower than recently Sold neighborhood activity as of September 2012. Pending Sales activity has dropped to 0 and the recently Sold activity INcreased to 5 homes sold over the past 6 months. The neighborhood real estate inventory level is BELOW Balanced conditions at a 3.6 month supply of homes for sale - that is UP from a month ago due to additional choices for Buyers becoming Available. The Low $500s have the majority of Available Deerfield Creek Neighborhood Homes For Sale right now Recent home Sa... 09/06/2012

The 3 available homes for sale in Matthews NC's Elizabeth Place neighborhood are priced from $415,000 to $464,320. To view the neighborhood real estate listings (link updated daily) -Elizabeth Place Neighborhood Homes for Sale Available homes for sale are EQUAL over the past month while recently Under Contract activity has dropped to 0 as of September 2012. Recent Sales activity held steady at 3 neighborhood homes Sold over the past 6 months. Conditions are now Balanced with Sold activity EQUAL to Available Elizabeth Place neighborhood homes for sale. The neighborhood real estate inventory level is at a 6 month supply of homes for sale - right at Balanced market conditions. BUT....the lack of any Under Contract activity shifts conditions more in favor of Buyers. The Low $400s have the m... 09/02/2012

Looking for something fun to do this labor day weekend? Come to Matthews, NC. for the annual Matthews Alive festival held every year during Labor Day weekend. This year the event starts on Friday September 2, 2011 and ends on Monday September 5, 2011. This is a great fun filled family attraction.In the eight years I have lived in Matthews, NC.; a year has not gone by that I have not visited Matthews Alive. Each day and night there are different bands and musicians playing on one of the three stages set up. There are carnival rides and games for the kids ( and kids at heart). Large arts and craft show, various food vendors and other family oriented events.Do not miss the parade on Saturday morning. This is the LARGEST Labor Day parade in the Southeast ( who would think a small town like ... 08/31/2012

It’s that time of year again in Matthews NC.  This small town on Charlotte’s southeastern edge fills with thousands of people each Labor Day weekend for the Matthews Alive Festival.  The 2012 festival will be the 20th anniversary of this event. Matthews Alive opens on Friday evening, August 31st, and closes at 5pm on Monday, September 3rd.  In between, festival goers can watch a parade, enjoy live entertainment, have fun at a carnival, see classic cars, and much more. Click here to learn about 8 fun things to do at the 2012 Matthews Alive Festival. Enjoy this video of the 2011 Matthews Alive Festival. Want to know more about real estate and living in Matthews NC?  Visit www.CarolinaSmallTownLiving.com. Copyright 2012.  Carol Fox.  Allen Tate Realtors.  *Matthews NC Hosts Matthews Alive ... 08/25/2012

Crestdale Crossing is a quaint 110 single family home subdivision located in Matthews, NC. 28105 just outside of the center of town. This quiet community was built in 2002-2003. It's families love the location to the highways, the great schools and family like atmosphere with children playing in the park or riding bikes through the cul de sac's.Below are the market trends for Crestdale Crossing for the past three years. This will give you a good idea of how the housing has trended in there. These numbers are from August 1st through July 31st.3 years ago there were 5 homes that sold for an average sale price of $119,550. They were on the market for an average of 23 days.2 years ago there were 5 homes that sold for an average sale price of $100,700. They were on the market for an average ... 08/20/2012

The 1 available home for sale in Matthews NC's Deerfield Creek neighborhood is priced at $560,000. To view the neighborhood real estate listings (link updated daily) -Deerfield Creek Neighborhood Homes for Sale Available homes for sale are DOWN to the smallest piece of neighborhood activity as of August 2012. Pending Sales activity has increased to 2 and the recently Sold activity INcreased to 3 homes sold over the past 6 months. The neighborhood real estate inventory level is BELOW Balanced conditions at a 2 month supply of homes for sale - OUT of Buyer favored territory right now. The Upper $500s have the only Available Deerfield Creek Neighborhood Homes For Sale right now Recent home Sales activity has been spread from the High $400s to High $500s The 2 homes Under Contract are price... 08/11/2012

The 3 available homes for sale in Matthews NC's Elizabeth Place neighborhood are priced from $415,000 to $464,320. To view the neighborhood real estate listings (link updated daily) -Elizabeth Place Neighborhood Homes for Sale Available homes for sale are DOWN over the past month while recently Sold activity is UP as of August 2012. Pending Sales activity held steady at 1 neighborhood home Under Contract. Conditions are now Balanced with Sold activity EQUAL to Available Elizabeth Place neighborhood homes for sale. The neighborhood real estate inventory level is DOWN to a 6 month supply of homes for sale - right at Balanced market conditions. The Low $400s have the majority of Available Elizabeth Place Homes For Sale right now Recent home Sales have been at the Upper $300s and Low $400s ... 08/04/2012

Matthews NC Real Estate Market Second Quarter 2012—Four Facts It's time to look at the real estate market in Matthews NC and to assess how home buyers and home sellers fared during the second quarter of 2012. Here are four facts about the Matthews marketplace in April to June 2012. The median closed price of single family homes increased 9% in the second quarter over the first quarter. The second quarter median price remained 5.5% below the 2011 median price More than twice as many homes sold in the second quarter compared to the first quarter. Median days on market dropped more than half from the first quarter. Distressed sales accounted for a quarter of all closings in the second quarter. What do these four facts mean for Matthews NC buyers and sellers? Matthews sellers were able to s... 07/12/2012

Sardis Plantation Homes Use this handy review of Sardis Plantation homes for sale and Sardis Plantation Home Listings. This is a popular community located in Matthews, NC-on the cusp of South Charlotte.  Sardis Plantation s noted for its rolling terrain, offering quite a few basement homes-primarily brick exteriors, and large lots.  It is an established neighborhood with a good location and great schools. Below, you'll find easy access to other Charlotte neighborhoods  near Sardis Plantation. The following report numbers are market averages for "active, pending and sold” properties as published in the Carolina MLS-just for Sardis Plantation homes. Sardis Plantation Housing Market Update:January 2010 - July 2012     Status  # of Homes List Price Sold  Price Days on Market Active 0 $    ... 07/09/2012

            Having a fire in your home is one of the most disturbing, unsettling things that can happen to a homeowner.  After double checking to be sure everyone is safe and sound, there is the daunting task of dealing with the aftereffects of the fire—the destruction, smell, smoke, and general mess.  The smoke and soot must be removed before cleaning and deodorizing can begin.  It will usually save time and money to consult an expert in fire restoration and remediation after it’s safe to reenter.  New technology allows professionals to reclaim items you may have felt were lost, and there is a smaller chance that additional damage will be done by failed attempts at cleanup. Certainly, everyone wants to save as many important keepsakes and possessions as possible and to have everything ... 07/09/2012

The 4 available homes for sale in Matthews NC's Deerfield Creek neighborhood are priced from $525,000 to $599,000. To view the neighborhood real estate listings (link updated daily) -Deerfield Creek Neighborhood Homes for Sale Available homes for sale are still the majority of neighborhood activity as of July 2012. Pending Sales activity has increased to 1 and the recently Sold activity decreased as some home sales became older than 6 months. The neighborhood real estate inventory level is ABOVE Balanced conditions at a 12.1 month supply of homes for sale - favoring home BUYERS right now. The Low and Upper $500s have equal amounts of Available Deerfield Creek Neighborhood Homes For Sale right now Recent home Sales activity has been at the High $400s and High $500s The 1 home Under Contr... 07/06/2012

The 4 available homes for sale in Matthews NC's Elizabeth Place neighborhood are priced from $415,000 to $485,000. To view the neighborhood real estate listings (link updated daily) -Elizabeth Place Neighborhood Homes for Sale Available homes for sale are still the majority of neighborhood activity as of July 2012. After several months of 0 Pending Sales activity there is now 1 neighborhood home Under Contract. Conditions remain in favor of home Buyers considering the Elizabeth Place neighborhood. The neighborhood real estate inventory level held steady at a 12.1 month supply of homes for sale - about double Balanced market conditions. The Low and Upper $400s have ALL of the Available Elizabeth Place Homes For Sale right now Recent home Sales have been at the Upper $300s and Low $400s T... 07/01/2012

Charlotte Area Luxury Neighborhoods | Deerfield Creek Luxury Homes for Sale in Deerfield Creek  If you’re in search of a Charlotte area luxury neighborhood, look no farther than Deerfield Creek.  Located in Mecklenburg County but, with a Matthews address, Deerfield  Creek is a gorgeous John Wieland & Hampshire Homes luxury home community that boasts fabulous neighborhood amenities. ABOUT THE NEIGHBORHOOD There are approximately 200 homes this Charlotte area luxury neighborhood, Deerfield Creek.  The homes are predominantly transitional/traditional full brick and are situated on tree-filled lots on one-third to one-half acre.  Homes in Deerfield Creek range in size from 3,000 to over 5,000 square feet with 2-3 car garages and range in price from the $400’s to the $700’s.  Homeowner’s Ass... 06/22/2012