Matthews North Carolina hosts the top Labor Day festival and parade in the southeastern US every year.  Over 175,000 people are expected on the streets of downtown Matthews this year for the Matthews Alive! festival.    Here are the top ten things to do in Matthews NC over Labor Day Weekend... Visit the Classic Auto and Motorcycle Show on the Village Green in front of the Matthews Town Hall. Visit the historic train depot and restored caboose on the Matthews Village Green. Listen to some music at the bandshell in Stumptown Park.   Go for a wild ride at the carnival.   Eat some funky food at the street fair.   Visit the arts and crafts booths. Vote for your favorite quilt.   Take a train ride.   See a real train roll through downtown Matthews. And the TOP thing to do on Labor Day Weekend... 09/01/2008

Real Estate Market Update for Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 4 including: Charlotte, Matthews. Neighborhoods West of Hwy 74, Indepdendence Blvd. and East of Providence Road including, Grier Heights, Chantilly, Cotswold, Elizabeth, Eastover, Beverly Crest, Sardis Woods, High Timbers, Downtown Matthews, Lansdowne, Providence Plantation, and others. Data gathered for July 1, 2008 - July 31, 2008 In July 2008, 227 new listings were added to the market.  This was a 5.09% increase of the number of new listings added in July of 2007  and an 8.61% increase over the month prior.  The number of homes receiving a contract fell to 38.46% from the July the year prior from 130 to 80.  This was also a 21.57% decrease from the month prior. Sales in area 4 were also down i... 08/26/2008

Searching for real estate in Matthews North Carolina?  You may be very confused about the results you get from the various real estate websites.  Is the property in Mecklenburg County or is it in Union County?  Is the tax location the Town of Matthews, the Town of Stallings, the Town of Weddington or perhaps, no town at all?  Here are some tips to understanding where a Matthews property is really located. The Town of Matthews lies entirely within Mecklenburg County.  No part of incorporated Matthews crosses into adjoining Union County. The Matthews post office delivers mail to a large area including some homes located in Charlotte, Matthews, Mint Hill, Stallings, Weddington and other areas of Union County.  How do you tell which county the property is in?  The Matthews post office has t... 08/25/2008

The town of Matthews NC will be having it's annual Matthews Alive festival this Labor Day weekend. Starting Friday and continuing until Monday, there will be food, arts and crafts, live music, rides, games, and more. There will be 150 arts and crafts vendors, tons of food choices, 4 stages for performance and music, and a parade on Saturday at 10am. About one hundred thousand people are expected to attend, so bring the whole family and go out and have a good time! For more information about Matthews and homes for sale in Matthews, contact the Carolina Home Pros Team at RE/MAX Metro Realty. 08/25/2008

Matthews NC Property Taxes Matthews NC Property Tax Rates (Residential) Town Tax rate is .3075 cents per $100 valuation + Mecklenburg County Tax 0.8387 per $100. valuation = $1.1462 per $100. valuation For those homes in the Union County area of Matthews, the tax rate for Union County is 0.5675 per $100. valuation = $0.875 per $100. valuation How to calculate Matthews property taxes: For 2007, the combined property tax rate for the Town of Matthews and County of Mecklenburg is $1.1462 and for the Town of Matthews and the County of Union, $0.875. Taxes are assessed per $100 valuation. Sample calculation using Mecklenburg County rates: For a home with a tax value of $200,000, located in the Town of Matthews and County of Mecklenburg,  the property tax for 2007 would be approximately $229... 08/23/2008

Matthews NC--Matthews Alive! Matthews NC--MATTHEWS ALIVE! Matthews Alive! festival is a grand four-day family event. The dates:  Friday, August 29 through Monday, September 1 (Labor Day). More than 150 arts and crafts vendors, 30 food vendors, one of the largest parades in the Southeast, the festival’s annual quilt show and the Kids Connection interactive area, a Midway chocked full of games and rides for all ages will be available for folks of all ages to enjoy.  There are also 4 stages hosting free entertainment all weekend! The popular festival provides a venue for nonprofit organizations to raise funds for their groups, who do everything from collecting trash to operating game booths, and participating in the parade on Saturday. Over the past 14 years, Matthews Alive! has proudly c... 08/20/2008

Matthews NC Market Report 08/18/2008 Matthews NC Market Report 08/18/2008 Just a short distance from Uptown Charlotte NC, Matthews boasts a small town feel with its historic downtown, quaint suburbs and modern communities at every price point. With plenty of small town atmosphere, you'll see joggers, strollers and community happenings all around Matthews.  Matthews has a great public library, a revitalized downtown area and a very active Chamber of Commerce.   Matthews housing market remains strong with little change in this slowed market.  The Matthews market update for August, 2008 reveals a strong market in this Charlotte suburb.  Property absorption rates in any local real estate market are usually considered the new benchmark indicators as to whether that particular market is a se... 08/18/2008

Matthews NC Welcome to Matthews NC Matthews, just a short distance from Uptown Charlotte boasts a small town feel with its historic downtown, modern suburbs, and communities at every price point. You'll see lots of joggers, cyclists and strollers on the sidewalks and plenty of small town atmosphere around town. Matthews has a great public library in a revitalized downtown. Welcome to Matthews NC--the suburb that has a small town feel but offers all the shopping, dining and entertainment of a big city. Charlotte's Rapid Transit Bus runs to and from the Bank of America building daily from Matthews. Matthews Alive, an annual Labor Day celebration draws crowds from all over Charlotte. Matthews has a very active Chamber of Commerce that works in conjunction with the Charlotte Chamber to off... 08/18/2008

9706 Marshbrooke Road Matthews, NC 28105 Matthews, Just Listed Home Complete Details Photo Gallery Property Map Financing Request Showing Contact Me Rich Ferretti Office:704-564-0807 Mobile:704-564-0807 Website:Visit Website Price : $139,900 Bedrooms : 3 Bathrooms : 2 Square Foot : 1,536 Community : Marshbrooke County : Mecklenburg Property Type : Detached Year Built : 1987 MLS Number : 781081 click for more pictures Property Description This home will not last!Great open floor planfeaturing 3 bedrooms, 2 baths in Matthews. Large Master with trey ceiling and walk in closet. Huge 2 car heated garage. Features List 3 bedrooms 2 Baths Open Floor Plan Dining area Carpeted bedrooms Hardwoods Laundry in Kitchen Faux painting in GR Freshly painted Wired for Surround CATV ready Vaulted ceiling... 06/12/2008

Last week, I received an offer for a home that I had listed earlier in the week in Charlotte North Carolina.  The offer was acceptable to the seller and so pending a good inspection, we should have a rather quick closing which makes my clients very happy.  This home wasn't the cheapest home on the market or the only one for sale in the neighborhood.  Buyers wanted this house because it looked good, was in the right location, and was priced right. All too often, I see where sellers and agents alike use what I term as a SWAG price (slightly wild a$$ guess) when they first list their home for sale.  I'm sure there are dozens of other terms that relate to the same thing but you get the idea.  I can't tell whether they are hoping the buyer never looks for comparable listings or if they are p... 05/29/2008

Real Estate Market Update for Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 4 including: Charlotte, Matthews. Neighborhoods West of Hwy 74, Indepdendence Blvd. and East of Providence Road including, Grier Heights, Chantilly, Cotswold, Elizabeth, Eastover, Beverly Crest, Sardis Woods, High Timbers, Downtown Matthews, Lansdowne, Providence Plantation, and others. Data gathered for April 1, 2008 - April 30, 2008 In April 2008, 313 single family detached homes were added to the market in Charlotte and Matthews.  This represents a 13.81% increase in the number of homes added to the market during April 2007.  This brings the total number of homes on the market in Area 4 as of today to 818 homes. In April 2008, 123 single family detached homes received a contract, which is a 34... 05/21/2008

In the last year, I have run into more agents threatening to sue their buyer clients for commission than I have at any point in the four or so years prior.  The concept seems lost on me completely.  If I, as an agent, didn't do a good enough job in procuring a house for my client then I don't deserve any commission.  That means if they were not exposed to the property by me (and i'm not talking about it was on your website but you got in the car and drove over there and took them through), what standing do I have - agreements be darned.  A few months back, a friend of mine was working with a family member who was helping them find a place open their business.  The buyer decided to go with a property he'd investigated on his own and the family member threatened to sue.  That's got to mak... 04/09/2008

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I started the Rate Watch Experiment on Feb 14, 2008.Since then I have taken a fictional rate with no points and tracked the changes in the mortgage market.So many people mistakenly believe that long term mortgage rates fall when the Federal Reserve lowers their rates. This is not true as longer term mortgage rates are tied to treasury bonds. Since Feb 14, 2008, rates have increased. The fictional rate I started out with on Feb 14 would now be 0.125% higher and actually cost a borrower 0.500% in points. On a $250,000 mortgage that's $1250!Follow along at http://RateWatch.EdNailor.com Folks, now is the time to make your move! Rates are still very low. Make your move before mortgage rates jump.. the increase is coming!Ed Nailor - Charlotte Mortgages and Charlotte FHA Loans 02/20/2008

Matthews, NC Homes for Sale Market Report Only a short drive from Uptown Charlotte, Matthews is a popular choice as a “move to” location in the south Charlotte area. It combines a small town feel in its historic downtown, modern suburbs, communities at every price point, and has lots of sidewalks, a great public library and a revitalized downtown. Matthews is the rare suburb that has a small town feel but offers all of the important shopping, dining and entertainment. About 35 minutes from uptown,there is Rapid Bus Transit to The Bank of America building daily. Also stay tuned-I’ll be publishing a response to yesterdays misleading Observer story about the Charlotte market. Matthews Alive, an annual Labor Day celebration draws folks from all over south Charlotte. Like to see more photos... 02/08/2008

From Michael "CURLY" Curl, Real Estate Broker, REALTOR®, Investment ConsultantEmail me at: curly@cbunited.com       Visit my website at: http://curlysellshomes.com/704-724-4441Subject: Charlotte, NC Real Estate Market Conditions for ZIP Code 28105 Charlotte, NC Real EstateAs a REALTOR®, Broker with Coldwell Banker UNITED, REALTORS® I continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep my clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends. Following, you will find ZIP Code 28105 real estate statistics for the Week Ending January 26, 2008.Number of New Listings for Single Family Charlotte ZIP Code 28105--- 8Average List Price  $299,347Average Square Footage 2,628Number of Single Family Homes That Went Under Contract (Entering Escrow) Charlotte ZIP Code 28105--- 5Average List price... 01/31/2008

Mecklenburg County, Matthews, NC Housing Statistics for ZIP Code 28104 Week Ending January 26, 2008 From Michael "CURLY" Curl, Real Estate Broker, REALTOR®, Investment ConsultantEmail me at: curly@cbunited.com       Visit my website at: http://curlysellshomes.com/704-724-4441Subject: Charlotte, NC Real Estate Market Conditions for ZIP Code 28104 Charlotte, NC Real EstateAs a REALTOR®, Broker with Coldwell Banker UNITED, REALTORS® I continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep my clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends. Following, you will find ZIP Code 28104 real estate statistics for the Week Ending January 26, 2008.Number of New Listings for Single Family Charlotte ZIP Code 28104--- 21Average List Price $495,701Average Square Footage 3,218Number of Single Fam... 01/31/2008

In celebration of the New Year, the Ed Nailor Mortage Team wants to help you make that move a reality!In many cases, potential home buyers get worried about buying a home. The average home buyer is worried about making the payments and the upkeep. After all, what if something breaks in the first year while you are still adjusting to your mortgage payments? Warranty Your Purchase!Well, that's where the Ed Nailor Mortgage Team has you covered! We are going to Warranty your Purchase! Yep... that's right! Your mortgage lender in Matthews is standing behind your home purchase with a warranty! Why? Because we believe in home ownership and want to help provide as much opportunity as possible for Matthews home buyers.So how do you Warranty Your Puchase?Register Now at http://www.ednailor.com/a... 01/03/2008

Partner Services Ed Nailor Mortgage Loan Specialist Residential - Investment - Commerical 10801 Johnston Rd - Suite 213 - Charlotte, NC 28226 - 704.248.8694 Phone - 704.644.0258 Fax   Apply  |  Mortgage Loans  |  Featured Homes  |  Local Information  |  Credit  |  Blog  |  About 1st Metro CHARLOTTE ROCKS! So have you heard enough of all the impending doom and gloom tied to the real estate market? Folks, if you listen to the national news, you'd be making the wrong decisions today! You gotta dig for the reality.. and that is that real estate is really local. This basically means that you can't judge what's going on in your neighborhood by what you see on the nightly news in California! If you live in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding areas, you will want to read this! Forbes Magazine ha... 12/10/2007

"Rudolph, the Stress Free Reindeer" will be presented by Presbyterian Hospital Matthews and the Levine Senior Center on Wednesday from 1-2 pm. This will be held at the senior center located at 1050 Devore Lane. The speaker for this event will be Jeani McGrath with Novant Health. This is a FREE event!For more information call 704-384-2273._________________________________________________________This community update brought to you by:Ed Nailorhome loans in Matthews1st Metropolitan Mortgage10801 Johnston Rd Suite 213Charlotte, NC 28226704-248-8694 Phone704-651-8704 Cellhttp://www.ednailor.com/ 12/02/2007