Mooresville Getting New Million Dollar Indoor Sports Complex Real Estate Developer Michael Bay just announced plans to build a new million dollar indoor sports facility inside of his impressive mill complex in Mooresville.The new facility will include an indoor basketball court, soccer field, and youth boxing gym, comprised of over 15,000 total square feet.The new facility will primarily target inner city youth and troubled teens by offering free lessons at the facilities, and especially in the boxing gym.Currently, Michael Bay runs his Merinos Home Furnishings Warehouse store as well as Alino Pizzeria out of the  complex, off of Moorseville’s Main St.* Excerpts taken from article published in Charlotte StoriesAre you LOOKING FOR THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS in the Charlotte, NC Area?  Do yo... 08/11/2016

  Over the past 24 months, Trump National Golf Club Charlotte in Mooresville NC has been the most recognized and awarded Country Club in the Carolinas!   Those awards include the following: Best Golf Course - Charlotte Observer 2016 Best Tennis Programs - USTA 2016 Best Wine List - Wine Spectator 2016 Number One Golf Experience - Private Clubs - NC Ratings Panel 2016 Number One Swim Program - National Club Swim Association 2016 Reader's Choice: Best Golf Course - Lake Norman Magazine 2016 Five Star Diamond Award-Club Operations - American Academy of Hospitality Best Golf Course-State of North Carolina - American Academy of Hospitality   Are you LOOKING FOR THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS in the Charlotte, NC Area?  Do you have a HOME TO SELL? The Temple Team is ready to help you with all of yo... 08/08/2016

Mooresville NC Lakefront Homes for Sale Built After 2000Welcome to Mooresville, NC otherwise known as Race City USA! If you are looking for a one-of-a-kind place, then Mooresville may just be your place to relocate. Home to many of NASCAR's most prominent teams, as well as unique and fun family attractions there are plenty of amemities andn adventures to suit people of all types. Enjoy beautiful Lake Norman with boating, paddleboards, fishing or jet skiing.Located on the sparkling shores of Lake Norman, the central North Carolina location makes for year-round recreation. Just a short drive from Charlotte, Mooresville offers a variety of restaurants and shopping options. So if you are looking for a great place to relocate for great schools, climate, location to mountains and beach Moores... 08/08/2016

An up and coming new grocery delivery service called "Shipt" has recently launched in Charlotte NC. It's already being used in other cities nationwide such as Atlanta, Miami, Dallas, Nashville, Birmingham and Orlando.  The app-based company now allows customers to order any item from Publix and receive a personal delivery to their door within an hour. Initially the area it will mostly cover is Charlotte, Matthews, Concord, Huntersville and Cornelius.Shipt members get unlimited deliveries for orders over $35 (for smaller orders, the delivery cost is $7.) Customers can buy memberships of $99 a year for unlimited deliveries, or a monthly fee of $14. Shipt is also offering a pre-launch price of $49 for a year-long membership.The company will be hiring 300 shoppers, who will be contracted em... 08/07/2016

Here's a look back in time of the Charlotte skyline!  Look at how it's changed over the years ...* Excerpts taken from article published in Charlotte StoriesAre you LOOKING FOR THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS in the Charlotte, NC Area?  Do you have a HOME TO SELL?The Temple Team is ready to help you with all of your Real Estate Needs.  Give us a call anytime at 704-235-3000 and visit our website at www.TheTempleTeam.com. 08/06/2016

According to Wikipedia the definition of "Millennials" is those born between early 1980's and early 2000's. They are also known as "Generation Y" and they are the new and upcoming home buyers.  Here's what you need to know to appeal to these prospective new home owners. They're looking for ...Staged HomesPre-wired EVERYTHING!Updated Bathrooms and KitchensOpen concept Family Room/Kitchen AreasLow MaintenanceLow Cost HOAFull On-Line Presence because they are definitely starting their search on-line!Energy EfficientInternet and Cell Service are Very Important!Home Office And of course ... LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!  Are you looking for a NEW HOME?  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 ... 08/05/2016

  According to a study done recently by CoreLogic the price of homes have risen 5.9% over this time last year. They also are predicting that there will be similar growth in the next 12 months.  Those among the surveyed are a panel of over 100 economists, investment strategists, and housing market analysts.Additionally, home prices are expected to be on the rise by at least 3.2%  per year over the next 5 years.  no longer makes sense.Bottom line is ... if you're thinking of buying ... don't wait! BUY NOW!Are you LOOKING FOR THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS in the Charlotte, NC Area?  Do you have a HOME TO SELL?The Temple Team is ready to help you with all of your Real Estate Needs.  Give us a call anytime at 704-235-3000 and visit our website at www.TheTempleTeam.com.* Excerpts taken from article... 08/03/2016

 A Few Ways To Keep Your Pet Cool When It's H.O.T. !!!Homemade Popsicles - Put their favorite treats in an ice cube tray and make frozen treatsLimit Outside Activities - Go on walks early in the morning and during evening hoursProvide a Cool Place -  Always have a place where they can retreat out of the heatProvide Plenty of Water - Always have plenty of nice cold water readily availableCar "Do's & Don'ts" - NEVER LEAVE YOUR PET IN THE CAR WITOUT AC – EVER!  Are you LOOKING FOR THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS in the Charlotte, NC Area?  Do you have a HOME TO SELL?The Temple Team is ready to help you with all of your Real Estate Needs.  Give us a call anytime at 704-235-3000 and visit our website at www.TheTempleTeam.com.   07/26/2016

ARE YOU A 'MILLENNIAL' AND BEEN WONDERING ....Should I Buy Now??? Or Should I Wait Until Next Year???Here's an infographic explaining how it may affect you:Are you LOOKING FOR THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS in the Charlotte, NC Area?  Do you have a HOME TO SELL?The Temple Team is ready to help you with all of your Real Estate Needs.  Give us a call anytime at 704-235-3000 and visit our website at www.TheTempleTeam.com.* Excerpts taken from article from Keeping Current Matters  07/25/2016

 Amazon will now be offering FREE 'Same Day Delivery' to all members of Amazon Prime in the Charlotte NC Area.You can now go online in the morning, place an order, and receive it on your doorstep by 9 p.m. the same day – seven days a week. Orders placed in the afternoon or evening will arrive the next day.Are you LOOKING FOR THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS in the Charlotte, NC Area?  Do you have a HOME TO SELL?The Temple Team is ready to help you with all of your Real Estate Needs.  Give us a call anytime at 704-235-3000 and visit our website at www.TheTempleTeam.com.* Excerpts taken from article published in Charlotte Stories   07/24/2016

 According to study conducted by the U.S. News & World Report, Charlotte NC has ranked one of the "Top 20 Cities In The U.S."  Officially coming in at #15 to be exact!.  The study looked at quality of life, value, job market, desirability and net migration.  Charlotte achieved an overall score of 6.9 out of 10. Are you LOOKING FOR THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS in the Charlotte, NC Area?  Do you have a HOME TO SELL?The Temple Team is ready to help you with all of your Real Estate Needs.  Give us a call anytime at 704-235-3000 and visit our website at www.TheTempleTeam.com.* Excerpts taken from article published in Charlotte Stories  07/23/2016

As you probably already know .... not every real estate transaction is smooth sailing and sometimes the unexpected pops up!  Here are a few things that might happen in a "worst case scenario" but I hope it doesn't!  Oh My ... There's MOLD!! YIKES!  This is why inspections are so important as a buyer AND a seller with a "pre-listing" inspection. Buyers Remorse! Sometimes buyers get caught up in the moment especially if their were several interested parties and there was a bidding war but then the "3 a.m. ... sit straight up in bed thinking what the heck have I done" thoughts start to haunt you! Sellers Remorse!  EVEN WORSE!!  But it can happen! Sometimes sellers start to think about what they really have and have a change of heart or maybe that job transfer didn't come through, etc... NE... 07/20/2016

                            Queen's Feast JULY 22 -31, 2016                             Make your choices from a lineup of excellent culinary candidates as more than 130 of the best restaurants in 8 counties around the metro Charlotte, NC, area offer 3 courses at dinner for only $30 or $35 per person (not including tax and gratuity). CLICK HERE FOR PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS Are you LOOKING FOR THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS in the Charlotte, NC Area?  Do you have a HOME TO SELL?The Temple Team is ready to help you with all of your Real Estate Needs.  Give us a call anytime at 704-235-3000 and visit our website at www.TheTempleTeam.com. 07/18/2016

 July 16 -  Festival of Food Trucks  Gourmet Fare from a bunch of trucks!  Location: North Main Street   Time:5-8:30pm.  Main Street from Moore Ave to Iredell Ave will be closed for the event so bring a chair, hang out in the street and stay a while so you can check out these awesome Food Trucks from around the area, taste some gourmet fare, listen to some music, stroll the streets & shop. Are you LOOKING FOR THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS in the Charlotte, NC Area?  Do you have a HOME TO SELL?The Temple Team is ready to help you with all of your Real Estate Needs.  Give us a call anytime at 704-235-3000 and visit our website at www.TheTempleTeam.com.  07/15/2016

 5 QUICK TIPS to keep your home looking it's BEST and takes very little time and money to do it! DECLUTTER ... This is something that if it's done on a daily basis your home will be always ready for unexpected guests and impromptu get-togethers!PAINT YOUR MAILBOX ... This little trick will instantly spruce up your "curb appeal" because "First Impressions are EVERYTHING"!PAINT YOUR HOUSE NUMBERS .... Or even replace them! But, make sure they are clean, bold and visible! This is not only good for asthetic reasons but also for those delivering to your home and most of all if emergency vehicles need to find you and every minute matters!CHANGE YOUR KNOBS! Are your kitchen and bathroom knobs really helping to "date" your home? It's a quick, easy and inexpensive thing to instantly give your ho... 07/14/2016

 Here is a list of items you should have on hand at all times just in case an emergency of any type should arise ... EMERGENCY KIT - (USE LARGE WATERPROOF PLASTIC TUB WITH LOCKING LID) WATER  (one gallon of water per person AND per pet per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation) NON-PERISHABLE FOOD (at the very least a three-day supply for each person and pet) BATTERY POWERED RADIO AND/OR NOAA WEATHER RADIO WITH PLENTY OF EXTRA BATTERIES  FLASHLIGHT AND PLENTY OF EXTRA BATTERIES  FIRST AID KIT BABY WIPES OR MOIST TOWLETTES GARBAGE BAGS MANUAL CAN OPENER CASH - IF POWER IS LOST ATM MACHINES MAY NOT WORK  CELL PHONE WITH EXTRA CHARGED CHARGER  MATCHES LIGHTER CANDLES FIRE EXTINGUISHER PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS CLOROX (any chlorine bleach) TABLET & PENCIL LIST OF PHONE NU... 07/13/2016

 There is a new city wide campaign to build a protected bike lane through Uptown by the end of 2016. It would consist of an on street bike lane separated from auto traffic by curbs, planters, parked cars or posts – something more than just a stripe of paint on pavement.For more information visit the website HEREAre you LOOKING FOR THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS in the Charlotte, NC Area?  Do you have a HOME TO SELL?The Temple Team is ready to help you with all of your Real Estate Needs.  Give us a call anytime at 704-235-3000 and visit our website at www.TheTempleTeam.com.* Excerpts taken from article published in Charlotte Stories  07/12/2016

Let's Make it FUN, FUN, FUN!!! We all know the challenges of keeping the house "Showing Ready" but that can be a little extra challenging during the Summer months while the kiddos are out of school. To make this process a little easier it's best as always to keep the house 24/7 as if you're preparing for a showing so it's "ALWAYS READY"! This way last minute showings won't send you into a FRANTIC TIZZY and scurrying all over! You can assign each person a little job or task to do and that is their responsibility whenever you get notification of a showing. Have a "plan" in place so it goes smoothly each and every time! You can make this even more fun with a "Reward System" or as a "Game" or "Challenge" ... whatever works for your family. Another good tip is to have a supply of things you ... 07/11/2016

 Sometimes you just don't have an idea in your head and can't think of anything to write about or maybe there's nothing really "news worthy" while you have a moment to sit down to write your BLOG. Well ... whenever this has happened to me, I just click on the "Featured BLOGS" of the day on Active Rain and usually before I even have to scroll down the page very far and I already have an IDEA or INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT that sparks that days BLOG entry!  HUGE "THANKS" to Active Rain for having a "Featured" section .... not only is it SUPER INFORMATIVE and I have learned so much from reading the daily BLOGS on there since I joined Active Rain but it's also the "IDEA LIGHTBULB" just when I'm needing it the most! Happy BLOGGING EVERYONE!   Are you LOOKING FOR THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS in the Moor... 07/06/2016

 Mooresville Has A New Restaurant ..."Kickback Jack's" is Officially Open!                             123 Ervin Road                         Mooresville, NC 28117 Check out their website ... HERECheck out their Facebook Page ... HERE Are you LOOKING FOR THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS in the Mooresville, Lake Norman or Charlotte, NC Area?  Do you have a HOME TO SELL?The Temple Team is ready to help you with all of your Real Estate Needs.  Give us a call anytime at 704-235-3000 and visit our website at www.TheTempleTeam.com.  07/05/2016