Hunter Oaks Neighborhood in Charlotte's Waxhaw AreaReal Estate Snapshot For 2nd Quarter 2019 23 homes sold in Hunter Oaks in the the first half of 2019 at an average selling price of $438,278. Median sale price was $430,000. Average price per square foot was just under $136.  Homes took 45 days to sell on average, although just over half (12 homes) sold in under two week, with most of then in under 10 days. Sellers received 98.95% of list price showing how little negotiating leerage home buyers in Hunter Oaks have had this year-to-date. And as the chart below shows, during the second quarter 2019 home list and sale prices increased compared with the same quarter one year ago. Sales were down due to fewer home listings.     For a  detailed report about Hunter Oaks neighborhood home sal... 07/25/2019

 2019 Community Of The Year, Millbridge in Waxhaw, NCReal Estate Snapshot: 2nd Quarter 2019 As the Millbridge Real Estate Snapshot below shows, both sales and list prices of homes in Millbridge were up during the 2nd quarter of 2019 compared with the 2nd quarter of 2018. New listings are up slightly year-over-year, as are the number of closed sales. Average days on market have also increased over the second quarter of 2019, but it should be noted that a big portion of sales in Millbridge is new construction where it's expected that days on market will be longer. As of June, average days on market for resale homes were 40, while for new construction they were 77 days.    For a more detailed report about Millbridge neighborhood home sales in the 2nd Quater 2019, click here.   WHAT MAKES W... 07/18/2019

 Waxhaw | Weddington | Marvin (28173 Zip Code) Housing Market Snapshot: June 2019The Waxhaw area of the Charlotte, North Carolina metro area (the 28173 zip code–encompassing the three towns of Waxhaw, Marvin and Weddington)  continued to see tight inventory (dropping 26.1% year-over-year) and a continued decrease (down 9.3%) in new listings year-over-year. With continued tight inventory and fewer new listings, Waxhaw area remains a seller’s market. Lack of inventory is putting a strain on closed sales. With median days on market lower (18 days) it's clear that homes continue to sell quickly. Resale homes are selling in 28 days on average, down 9 days year-over-year. It is the new construction, which we expect to have longer days on market, skewing the average days on market to 51 and ma... 07/10/2019

 7060 Hamilton Mill Drive In Waxhaw's Millbridge Neighborhood Sold/Closed By Nina Hollander, Charlotte Realtor® 7060 Hamilston Mill Drive in Waxhaw, NC's  Millbridge community is a closed sale courtesy of Nina Hollander and the Carolinas Realty Partners. We were delighted to represent our buyers, who have relocated from upstate New York to Charlotte and who were referred to us by a previous client. (Did I mention we love repeat and referral clients?)  Final sale price was $333,000 with $7,500 in closing costs paid by the builder. 7060 Hamilton Mill Drive is a Craftsman-style new construction home built by Lennar, featuring just under 2,650 square feet of heated living area, 5 bedrooms/4 bathrooms, an open flowing floor plan, and wonderful natural light throughout. The home also has a li... 06/27/2019

 Waxhaw | Weddington | Marvin (28173 Zip Code) Housing Market Snapshot: May 2019The Waxhaw area of the Charlotte, North Carolina metro area (the 28173 zip code–encompassing the three towns of Waxhaw, Marvin and Weddington) continued to see tight inventory (dropping 24.7% year-over-year) and a continued decrease (down 10.6%) in new listings year-over-year. With continued tight inventory, fewer new listings, and just 3 motnhs of inventory, Waxhaw area remains a seller’s market. Both closed and pending sales increased in May 2019 compared with May 2018, while median home sale prices increased almost 10%. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION + VIDEO ABOUT THE WAXHAW AREA HOUSING MARKET'S PERFORMANCE IN MAY 2019      FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE WAXHAW | WEDDINGTON | MARVIN AREAS AND WHY PEOPLE LOVE L... 06/09/2019

SORRY, TOO LATE IN CURETON (WAXHAW) PART II Well, in case you missed Part I of this impressive home in Cureton going under Contract, in a nutshell, we captured our buyers at an Open House - Day 1 on the market! We knew the top ranked school assignments and the fact that this lovely home is situated on one of the most desirable lots in this quiet section of Cureton, would bring us a quick buyer and...it did!  Fast forward two weeks - the appraisal and inspections were completed. All seemed to fall right into place but, the agent notified us 48 hours after the last inspection that the radon levels were elevated.   Well, I've sold several homes in this community and never had elevated radon levels so, that was the first hint that this elevated radon test result could be a false high. I've ... 06/08/2019

 Waxhaw, North Carolina Receives 2019 National Main Street AccreditationNo wonder it seems as if everyone wants to move to Waxhaw these days... the Town of Waxhaw is one of 46 designated North Carolina communities to receive 2019 Main Street America™ accreditation for its historic downtown. Congratulations to Waxhaw on a job well done!   Four additional Charlotte region communities were also accredited in 2019: Belmont, Concord, Monroe, Morehead City. During the 2018 fiscal year, North Carolina Main Street programs generated $222 million in local public and private reinvestment, helped open 247 net new businesses, generated 1,288 net new jobs, and saw the rehabilitation of 255 buildings and 372 façade improvements. During the 2018 fiscal year, historic, downtown Waxhaw benefitted  from ... 05/21/2019

 Waxhaw | Weddington | Marvin Housing Market At A Glance: April 2019The Waxhaw area of the Charlotte, North Carolina metro area (the 28173 zip code–encompassing the three towns of Waxhaw, Marvin and Weddington) continued to see tight inventory and a continued decrease in new listings year-over-year, impacting closed sales negatively. On the positive side, pending sales improved by double digits compared with the same time period one year ago. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION + VIDEO ABOUT THE WAXHAW AREA HOUSING MARKET'S PERFORMANCE IN APRIL 2019     FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE WAXHAW | WEDDINGTON | MARVIN AREAS AND WHY PEOPLE LOVE LIVING THERE  THE 13 HOTTEST SELLING NEIGHBORHOODS IN THE WAXHAW AREA TO WATCH IN 2019     SEARCH ALL WAXHAW | WEDDINGTON | MARVIN AREA HOMES   WONDERING WHAT YOU... 05/13/2019

 Waxhaw, North Carolina's Kaleidoscope Art Fest Returns Saturday, May 18th   Mark your calendars for next weekend and get ready to enjoy music, food and art and to rub shoulders with some 5,000 of your Charlotte metro area neighbors in historic, downtown Waxhaw next Saturday at the annual Waxhaw Kaleidoscope Fest. Waxhaw Kaleidoscope Fest's vision is to be the Charlotte region’s premier "work of art," showcasing  many art forms in a one-day festival ~ culinary arts, performing and musical arts, and fine arts and crafts. In other words, all things art "where the arts kaleid." The festival's goal in 2019 is to focus on and enhance the culinary arts by adding the Taste of Waxhaw venue, which will food bites from Waxhaw area restaurants.    Thinking About Moving To The Waxhaw Area?  Find Ou... 05/09/2019

  Jammin' By The Tracks First Friday 2019 Summer Concerts In Waxhaw, North Carolina Is there a better way to start off your weekend and each new month than at the popular Waxhaw, North Carolina First Friday 2019 Summer Concert Series, Jammin' By The Tracks?  As the Town of Waxhaw puts it: "Bring a chair and your dancing shoes and enjoy the tunes downtown Waxhaw under the Water Tower."  Concerts take place the first Friday of each month through September from 7:00 pm till 9:00pm. This Friday, May 3rd the featured performers will be the Vinyl Tones. The First Friday 2019 Summer Concert Jammin' By The Tracks schedule includes:                                   Directions to Waxhaw's Jammin' By The Tracks Concerts    Thinking About Moving To The Waxhaw Area?  Find Out More About Waxhaw Here... 05/01/2019

  Somerset Neighborhood in Charlotte's Waxhaw AreaReal Estate Snapshot For 1st Quarter 2019    For a  detailed report about Somerset neighborhood home sales in the 1st quarter 2019, click here.  To track sales in Somerset "real time," click here for our Neighborhood Analyzer Report and sign up to automatically receive reports on Somerset sales activity.    Why Somerset Is An In-Demand Waxhaw Neighborhood Somerset is a 200-acre master-planned community situated on the border of Mecklenburg and Union Counties, minutes from Ballantyne and surrounded by some of Charlotte/Waxhaw area's most prestigious and upscale neighborhoods, including Hunter Oaks, Providence Country Club, Longview, and Marvin Creek. Outstanding community amenities in Somerset include a pool, clubhouse, tennis courts, pla... 04/29/2019

  Hunter Oaks Neighborhood in Charlotte's Waxhaw AreaReal Estate Snapshot For 1st Quarter 2019   For a  detailed report about Hunter Oaks neighborhood home sales in the 1st quarter 2019, click here.  To track sales in Hunter Oaks "real time," click here for our Neighborhood Analyzer Report and sign up to automatically receive reports on Hunter Oaks sales activity.   WHY LIVE IN HUNTER OAKS IN WAXHAW, NC? Hunter Oaks is a mature and quiet neighborhood in the Waxhaw/Marvin area approximately two miles from south Charlotte's upscale Ballantyne area. Because of its location, lower property taxes, community amenities, and top rated schools, Hunter Oaks is a very popular neighborhood with close to 1,000 homes that were built/developed from 1994 until 2004.  You can't but enjoy driving through... 04/28/2019

 Lawson Neighborhood in Waxhaw, NC: Real Estate Snapshot For 1st Quarter 2019       For a more detailed report about Lawson neighborhood home sales in the 1st quarter 2019, click here.  To track sales in Lawson "real time," click here for our Neighborhood Analyzer Report and sign up to automatically receive reports on Lawson home sales.   WHAT MAKES LAWSON IN WAXHAW/CHARLOTTE METRO AREA A PERENNIAL FAVORITE FOR 10+ YEARS?  One of Waxhaw, North Carolina's most desired and perennially favorite communities since 2006, Lawson is an idyllic neighborhood set on 558 picturesque acres with tree-lined streets and miles of scenic nature/walking trails.   More than 1/3 of the community's acreage has been devoted to common land, including the preservation of the magnificent 150 year old Heritage oa... 04/19/2019

 2019 Community Of The Year, Millbridge in Waxhaw, NCReal Estate Snapshot: 1st Quarter 2019     For a more detailed report about Millbridge neighborhood home sales in the 1st Quater 2019 click here.   WHAT MAKES WAXHAW'S MILLBRIDGE ONE OF CHARLOTTE METRO AREA'S MOST DESIRED COMMUNITIES?   It's All About The Lifestyle In Millbridge!  Named Community of the Year in 2016 and again in 2019, Millbridge is one of Waxhaw, North Carolina's most desired master-planned communities with top rated schools, Millbridge is an idyllic neighborhood set on 920 picturesque acres with tree-lined sidewalks, pocket parks, common squares, green way systems and trails, 250 acres of green space.   The Carolina Thread Trail, a regional network of green ways, trails, and blue ways also runs through Millbridge and... 04/18/2019

 Waxhaw | Weddington | Marvin Housing Market At A Glance: March 2019Waxhaw area housing market update for March 2019. The Waxhaw area of the Charlotte, North Carolina metro area (the 28173 zip code–encompassing the three towns of Waxhaw, Marvin and Weddington in Union County) continued to see tight inventory coupled with a double digit decrease in new listings year-over-year, impacting sales negatively. On the positive side, pending sales improved by double digits compared with the same time period one year ago. Days on market, both average (also down by double digits) and median, were lower compared with March 2018.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION + VIDEO ABOUT THE WAXHAW AREA HOUSING MARKET'S PERFORMANCE IN MARCH 2019    FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE WAXHAW | WEDDINGTON | MARVIN AREAS AND ... 04/10/2019

 Lawson Community Spring Vendor Fair: April 7th Don't forget to mark your calendar for the annual Lawson Community Spring Vendor Fair taking place on Sunday, April 7th from noon till 4:00 pm at the Lawson Community Clubhouse. A fun event with over 50 local vendors to SHOP and enjoy. Plus FREE face painting and HENNA for the kids who attend! ITOT Taco Truck and Waxhaw Creamery will be on site!   WHY IS LAWSON IN WAXHAW/CHARLOTTE METRO AREA A PERENNIAL FAVORITE FOR 10+ YEARS?  One of Waxhaw, North Carolina's most desired and perennially favorite communities since 2006, Lawson is an idyllic neighborhood set on 558 picturesque acres with tree-lined streets and miles of scenic nature/walking trails.   More than 1/3 of the community's acreage has been devoted to common land, including the pre... 03/27/2019

Waxhaw | Weddington | Marvin Housing Market Update: February 2019Waxhaw Housing Market Update for February 2019. The Waxhaw area of Charlotte, North Carolina's metro area (the 28173 zip code–encompassing the three towns of Waxhaw, Marvin and Weddington) continued to see tight inventory and no increases in new listings which impacted sales negatively. The months supply of homes in February decreased by almost a full month since January 2019. While closed sales were down 20%, overall, closed sales of resale homes were down only 2%. Days on market continue to decrease in the first two months of 2019. New construction homes continue to carry a big premium over resale homes, selling at about $77,000 more per home on average.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION + VIDEO ABOUT THE WAXHAW AREA HOUS... 03/12/2019

SORRY, TOO LATE IN CURETON (WAXHAW) We hate you missed this impressive home in Cureton that truly showed like a model! We knew the top ranked school assignments and the fact that this lovely home is situated on one of the most desirable lots in this quiet section of Cureton, would bring us a quick buyer. Sure enough - it did!  Day-1 on the market, we hosted an Open House and our buyers came through. They were actually under Contract on another home but, had seen this home marketed online. So, they thought they would take a peek and sure enough, they fell in love.  The attention to detail with beautiful finishes throughout, including hardwoods throughout the main level, granite countertops, 42-inch staggered cabinets, double ovens, tile backsplash (throughout kitchen & baths) - all appea... 03/11/2019

Waxhaw | Weddington | Marvin Housing Market Update: January 2019 January home sales in the Waxhaw area of the Charlotte, North Carolina metro area (the 28173 zip code --encompassing the three towns of Waxhaw, Marvin and Weddington) -- saw a change in the trends we were seeing in 2018 with both home prices and price per square foot decreasing in January 2019, while new listings increased by 50.8% after decreasing by double digits in December 2018. Nonetheless, housing inventory remains low, especially in affordable homes. With pending sales increasing by 21.6% in January 2019, it remains to be seen if this is the start of a new trend or a “winter respite.”  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION + VIDEO ABOUT THE WAXHAW AREA HOUSING MARKET'S PERFORMANCE IN JANUARY 2019  FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE ... 02/10/2019

Waxhaw | Weddington | Marvin Housing Market Update/Video: December 2018 December 2018 home sales in the Waxhaw area of the Charlotte, North Carolina metro area (the 28173 zip code--encompassing the three towns of Waxhaw, Marvin and Weddington)--continued the trends we've seen all year. Home prices increased in December. Inventory remained low, especially in affordable homes. New listings were down double digits in December. New construction sales remain a driving force in the Waxhaw area housing market.   Average sale price of Waxhaw area homes increased in December 2018 by 2.7% to just over $433,000 compared with the same period one year ago.  Median sale price for Waxhaw area homes in December 2018 decreased by 3.2% versus one year ago to $370,000. Average days on market for property ... 01/08/2019