The Farms is a beautiful luxury home community located in Mooresville, North Carolina. Homes start in the $500's and sit on large wooded home sites. Architectural review, featured builders and protective covenants maintain the high standards that are expected in a community of this stature. Community: The Farms Price Range: $500's to $1.5 Million Location: Mooresville / Lake Norman / Northeast of Charlotte County: Iredell Community Description: Wooded, Waterfront, Water View   Amenities: Pool, Tennis, Sports Fields, Picnic Areas, Playground, Horseshoe Pits, Corral, BBQ Area, Fit Trails   Home Site Sizes: 0.6 to 1.5 Acres Number of Home Sites: Multi-Phase Sq. Ft. Range: 3000 to 5300 Architectural Review: Yes Home Styles: Transitional, Traditional   Lot Descriptions: Wooded, Water View, W... 08/07/2008

Three new phases at Watertree Landing are now available for purchase. The new phases include large ½ acre home sites with breath taking water views of Lake Norman. Residents will also be able to enjoy usage of a community clubhouse, pool area and playground. Community: Watertree LandingPrice Range: $400's to $600'sLocation: Mooresville / Lake Norman / Northeast of CharlotteCounty: IredellCommunity Description: Wooded, Water View Amenities: Pool, Picnic Areas, Playground, Clubhouse Home Site Sizes: 0.45 to 0.7 AcresNumber of Home Sites: Multi-Phase 3,4 & 5Sq. Ft. Range: 3000 to 4700Architectural Review: YesHome Styles: Transitional Lot Descriptions: Wooded, Water View School Information: Area SchoolsWebsite: www.watertreelanding.realivent.comMore Info About this Community: LinkRequest a ... 08/07/2008

The Point Luxury Home Community of Mooresville is a Nantucket inspired community that has attracted the Charlotte area's finest luxury home builders. Offering a vast amount of architectural styles The Point offers large waterfront, golf course and heavily wooded lots. A must see in the Lake Norman area.Community: The PointPrice Range: $500's to $4.5 MillionLocation: Mooresville / Lake Norman / Northeast of CharlotteCounty: IredellCommunity Description: Wooded, Waterfront, Water View, Golf Course, Club Amenities: Pool, Tennis, Activity Field, Picnic Areas, Playground, Picnic Area, Fit Trails, Market, Club House Home Site Sizes: 0.6 to 1.7 AcresNumber of Home Sites: Multi-PhaseSq. Ft. Range: 3000 to 12,000Architectural Review: YesHome Styles: Transitional, Traditional, Contemporary, Old W... 08/07/2008

   I hear it all of the time from my Lake Norman home buyers:  They simply can't find an effective way to search for homes that are for sale in the Lake Norman area.  They try Realtor.com, all of the major national franchise sites and even local sites but simply get frustrated.  Many times they use a combination of sites just to get the information they are looking for.  Well, I am here to tell all Lake Norman area home buyers to STOP SEARCHING! The Charlotte Regional Multiple Listing Service which encompasses Mooresville and the entire Lake Norman area, provides a home buyer system called "Gateway" that enables me to create a custom search(s) for my buyers with their own website where they can prioritize their custom list of active homes for sale, delete the ones they don't like, make ... 08/06/2008

  I remember when Mooresville's Legacy Village  was just some large renderings under a tent on Williamson Road for Realtors to preview.  Today I took the photo above of Phase 1.  As you can see, one row of town homes is complete and construction is well underway on the next block.       One of four mixed-use developments planned or underway in Mooresville, Legacy Village is a 28-acre Urban Village style community that includes 118 Town homes (89 of which are already sold), 200 condo "flats", a 10,470 square-foot child care facility The Learning Experience which is nearly complete, 324,999 square feet of office space, 91,703 square feet of shops, restaurants, and a hotel.     This true "urban density" live/work project couldn't be better timed for Lake Norman considering the current gas... 08/03/2008

Welcome to Ashlyn Creek, the newest neighborhood in Mooresville, NC. This 120-home neighborhood has opened it's first phase of homes.  The first phase will include 40 homes starting from the $320's.  (There will be a total of 2 phases in this development.)         Ashlyn Creek is located close to Hwy 150 and I-77.  Due to the low Mooresville taxes, and acclaimed Graded School District, Ashlyn Creek, is sure to be one of the most popular neighborhoods in Mooresville.   Ashlyn Creek, will have an active community with a neighborhood pool and playground .    The homes range from 2440 sq. ft.- 3907sq. ft.  All the homes will have hardwood flooring in the foyer, powder room,  kitchen and breakfast area; 36" kitchen cabinets; granite countertops with ceramic tile backsplash; 2-pc. Crown mold... 08/02/2008

  Today is a perfect day to be out on Lake Norman boating and playing, especially for our children who are on summer vacation.  It's hard to believe that another year has gone by and that this Friday - Sunday are North Carolina's annual tax-free back-to-school days! Technically, the sales tax holiday begins at exactly 12.01a.m. on Friday, August 1st and ends at exactly 11:59p.m. on Sunday, August 3, 2008. For those of you new to the Mooresville Lake Norman area, every year North Carolina sets three days as "tax exempt" just for back-to-school supplies.  What a great way to help out parents, especially this year with our housing slowdown, high gas prices and economic challenges! Here is a list of the items the qualify for exemption from sales tax: Clothing, footwear and school supplies ... 07/30/2008

  Okay, so I admit it, I love showing waterfront property here on Lake Norman by boat.  (The above picture is of my skipper/husband while we are waiting for my clients to arrive.) Not a bad way to spend a beautiful day!  However, in all seriousness, it is extremely important, particularly for out-of-towners, to give waterfront buyers a tour of Lake Norman by boat after narrowing down their search a bit but BEFORE making an offer.  Here are just some of the reasons why: Lake Norman is huge.  With 550 miles of shoreline there is an incredible variety of views, characteristics and even personalities of the various coves and shoreline areas and it is very important that anyone wanting to live on Lake Norman choose what fits their own personal priorities.  Here are some things a waterfront ... 07/28/2008

LAKE NORMAN RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE HOT SHEET Friday, July 25, 2008  Hot Sheet 7/25/08 7/11/08  6/27/08   5/12/08   4/12/08   3/10/08  New Listings  138 157 142 189 169 174 Back- on Market  54 43 55 46 42 40 Price Changes  238 204 248 212 204 154 Pending Sales  61 37 55 49 37 52 Sold  47 42 41 45 44 35 Conditional + Contingent   22 21 18 18 17 22   My bi-monthly Lake Norman Friday Hot Sheet is here!    It is great to see that quite a number of people are enjoying these new bi-monthly reports so I will continue to do them!  As I stated two weeks ago, despite all of our technology, one part of our real estate practice has consistently been an important part of our routine...pulling the daily, or in this case, bi-monthly Hot Sheet which gives us a snapshot update for all residential real e... 07/25/2008

  Not two days after one of my out-of-state buyers asked me about how the housing slowdown has effected Lake Norman builders, the lead article in The Charlotte Observer's Business Section was:  "Housing slump slams Mecklenburg builders.  In a signal of the market's steep decline, building permits are off 40% from 2007."  The article went on to say: Permits fell 30% below the lowest level in the last decade Permits for the 8-county Charlotte area fell 49% in the first half of 2008 and 52% for the second quarter compared to the same periods last year according to Market Opportunity Research Enterprises. Nationally, construction permits are at a 17-year low!   Lake Norman permit statistics aren't available yet so I thought I would go to the MLS and do a quick analysis of new construction ... 07/21/2008

  Would you be surprised to know that many of those relocating to Lake Norman do so only after first deciding that they want to live on a lake in the southeastern US and then determining through their own research that Lake Norman is the best lake in the southeastern US?  Perhaps its our 550 miles of shoreline that offers every kind of housing from modest cabins to grand estates but there is no doubt Lake Norman is one of THE destinations for those seeking a lifestyle change.  Until about March of 2007 our waterfront homes and lots were appreciating at a much faster rate than the non-waterfront homes throughout the Lake Norman area.  Because we have a finite number of watefront lots/homes, the limited supply and high demand resulted in very strong sales and increased price appreciation... 07/18/2008

  Effective July 1, 2008, there have been numerous small and some significant changes/additions/deletions to the standard North Carolina real estate forms jointly approved by the North Carolina Association of Realtors AND the North Carolina Bar Association. As a home buyer or seller in the Lake Norman area, there are several things you should do or know if you are currently thinking about or in the process of buying or listing a home: Always make sure that the forms you are provided by your Realtor are the most current form available.  Our four most commonly used forms, the Offer to Purchase and Contract (Form 2-T),  The Additional Provisions Addendum (Form 2A11-T), The Exclusive Right to Sell Listing Agreement (form 101), The Exclusive Right to Represent Buyer Agreement (Form 201) as ... 07/16/2008

FEATURED LISTINGS Finncastle is an Equestrian community located on the outskirts of Mooresville. This 33 home site luxury community will offer breathtaking homes, riding trails and top notch Equestrian facilities. Whether you are a horse enthusiast or just like beautiful views from your property, Finncastle offers residents a truly unique and enjoyable living experience. If you are interested in purchasing/building a new home at Finncastle contact: Charlotte Luxury Home Specialist Craig R. LePage at 704-618-2412     Community: Finncastle Equestrian Community Price Range:  $1 Million+ Location: Mooresville / North of Charlotte County: Rowan Community Description: Equestrian & Horse Friendly                                                                                            Amenit... 07/14/2008

  The Lake Norman Home Builders Association launched a new quarterly magazine "The Lake" this spring which, according to Larry Airey, Executive Officer of the Lake Norman Builders Association, "flew off the shelves"! To substantiate that Lake Norman home builders are not just interested but taking action about "Green" building, their second issue of The Lake, Summer 2008, features the "Green Building Guide". On February 14th of this year the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released their "Model Green Homebuilding Guidelines" which are discussed in this feature article with great examples and insights from local builders. As one who is interested in sustainable buiding, it was great to learn that the Lake Norman Home Builders Association has created their own "Green Buildin... 07/14/2008

Don't let the last phase of theHistoric Downtown Mooresville street beautification keep you from exploring and enjoying an amazing array of new shops, art galleries and restaurants!  If you haven't been downtown in just 6 months you will be amazed at the changes!  Most of the historic buildings have had beautiful face-lifts, the sidewalks and crosswalks have inlaid bricks, the park next to the Mooresville Artist Guild Depot has brand new landscaping and there is new signage and lamp posts.       Behind the temporary cement barriers on the north end of downtown Mooresville, there are some exciting new shops ready to welcome you!                    Right on the corner just down from Cotton Ketchie's renowned Landmark Galleries you will find the new 202 North Main Fine Wines store which o... 07/12/2008

 LAKE NORMAN RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE HOT SHEET FRIDAY, July 11, 2008  Hot Sheet 7/11/08  6/27/08   5/12/08   4/12/08   3/10/08  New Listings 157 142 189 169 174 Back- on Market 43 55 46 42 40 Price Changes 204 248 212 204 154 Pending Sales 37 55 49 37 52 Sold 42 41 45 44 35 Conditional + Contingent  21 18 18 17 22   My bi-monthly Lake Norman Friday Hot Sheet is here!  As I stated two weeks ago, despite all of our technology, one part of our real estate practice has consistently been an important part of our routine...pulling the daily, or in this case, bi-monthly Hot Sheet which gives us a snapshot update for all residential real estate activity in Lake Norman for the past two weeks.  Above is a chart with today's numbers and then, for comparison, numbers from the past two weeks and ear... 07/11/2008

  With a development as huge as Langtree at the Lake one might wonder whether they are on target considering our current, challenging national economy let alone the slow down of real estate sales in the greater Lake Norman communities. While the development truly is a living and evolving project, the overall plans are still intact.  The first building, which is slated to be ready for their new homeowners in  the Fall 2009, has been redesigned based upon the feedback from potential buyers.  The new design will truly take full advantage of the Lake Norman views and maximize them for every condo unit. The building itself is smaller but some of the condominiums facing the lake have been expanded.  The corner units that my clients were interested in ranged in price from $1,200,000 to about ... 07/08/2008

It was exactly one year ago that I started creating these Lake Norman Real Estate sale analysis and market reports for this blog.  (See Lake Norman Real Estate Sales Trends:  2nd Quarter 2008).  For the first time, I am now able to compare the numbers for the active, contingent, conditional and pending sales as well as the statistics about the single family residential properties sold year to year:       IMPORTANT FINDINGS: Active listings are up a whopping 38% versus one year ago The number of listings sold dropped 42% versus the same period in 2007 The average sales price dropped 9% versus 2007 The months of supply of listings based upon our current sales and inventory is 19.9 months.  One year ago we had an 8.4 month supply on hand which is less than half of this year.  Keep in mind ... 07/05/2008

If you are looking for a special waterfront housing community on Lake Norman with new or newer custom homes, wooded lots with a sense of natural serenity and privacy yet an easy commute to the I-77 (and NOT down Brawley School Road),  you should definitely visit Bay Crossing.     Located just off of Perth Road in Mooresville, Bay Crossing is a beautifully designed and well maintained community featuring a wonderful array of architectural design styles and sizes.   The homes range in size from just under 3000 sq. ft. to over 7000 sq. ft. and offer myriad custom features.      There are currently 14 homes for sale in Bay Crossing from as low as $589,000 to a magnificent waterfront estate at $2,500,000.      Since the homes are so newly designed I have found that there is a much greater v... 07/02/2008

  Mooresville, NC - Information, Attractions, and things to do!   Mooresville, NC - Information, Attractions, and things to do! Mooresville, NC Information LinksTown of MooresvilleMooresville Recreation DepartmentIredell CountyCity-Data Report for MooresvilleTrulia Real Estate Report for MooresvilleLake Norman Chamber of CommerceMooresville Police DepartmentMooresville, NC Things to doLazy 5 RanchQueens LandingDale JR MotorsportsThe Point (Private)Lake Norman Boat AccessMooresville, NC Places to EatBig Daddy'sPomodorosThe Prickly PearSoireeLancaster'sVinnie's Sardine Grill & Raw BarExit 36 Grill and BilliardsMoe's Lake Norman Ale HouseIndigo Joe'sLegends of Lake NormanMooresville, NC Late Night EntertainmentJoker's Dueling Piano Bar at Queens LandingBig Al'sUncle Milf's Lake Norman Tavern 06/30/2008