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NerdWallet says Waxhaw is the Best Place for Young Families

Waxhaw was in the news this week for a great reason. Turns out it took the number one spot on NerdWallet’s best places in North Carolina for young families. Next on the list was Stallings, Harrisburg and Wesley Chapel with Indian Trail and Marvin also making the top 10. They ranked 145 places in North Carolina, cities, towns, villages, and census-designated places. Data came from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. They restricted their data to places with over 5,000 residents.

Nerdwallet used many different factors to rank cities. They looked at schools, jobs, income opportunities, friendly neighbors, and affordable living. They weighed all of these factors and came up with a score for each small town.

Here’s how NerdWallet came about their numbers:

  • Home Affordability – looked at median home values and selected monthly homeowner costs
  • Growth and Prosperity – evaluated past and current family incomes to gauge prosperity and prospects for economic growth
  • Quality of Schools – incorporated ratings from GreatSchools, a nonprofit school ratings site to help determine the quality of the local schools
  • Family Friendliness – examined the percentage of families with children in school and the poverty rate for families with young children to learn if a community is a positive environment for children.

Key takeaways from the NerdWallet study include:

  • Top places are near big employers.
  • Top places have strong family incomes
  • Best options for families are small and midsize suburbs

Results of the study conclude that Waxhaw is one of the fastest growing towns in North Carolina. Waxhaw’s historic downtown is a big draw. Waxhaw is within 30 miles of Uptown Charlotte. With around 12,000 residents, Waxhaw ranks highly for  quality of education and family friendliness. Home affordability was not great as the median home value was the fifth-priciest out of the top 10. Below are the full Waxhaw rankings:

  • Great schools – 9 out of 10
  • Median home price – $259,500
  • Median selected monthly homeowner costs $1,704
  • Family income growth 1999-2015 – 78.2%
  • Percentage of families with at least one child under 18 – 49.7%
  • Median family income – $98,317
  • Percentage of families in poverty with a child under 5 years – 0

If you are interested in a home in the Waxhaw area, give us a call at (704) 525-4045. You can also view current listings on our website here.

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People’s Market Coming to Dilworth

Dilworth is about to have a new coffee shop/market/deli/bakery/casual eatery. People’s Market is about to open and hopes to become a neighborhood hub. From your morning coffee to  a nightcap in the evening, People’s Market has you covered starting on October 31st.

People’s Market is partnering with Charlotte Coffee Company. They will provide coffee, cold brew, and espresso behind the bar. Many other local and regional coffee vendors will be represented on the retail side of the store. There will be spaces to work along with WiFi and workstations as well as conversation areas for meeting with clients.

Local is the theme at People’s Market and it extends to the beer and wine selections. The bar will have a wide selection of craft beers. They expect to have 10 to 12 taps and a rotating selection of local beers. There will also be a curated selection of beer and wine that you can purchase and take home with you. Along with your beverages, you can also grab prepared meals, snacks, and desserts then head home. If you are looking for a more social outing, you can grab a table and socialize with your neighbors.

On the food front, The People’s Market will be open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They will feature salads, prepared foods and sandwiches. Local bakeries will provide cake, cookies, and cupcakes. Sweets will also be stocked from King of Pops and Two Scoops Creamery.

A covered patio and fireplace outside will make for a cozy place to hang out at People’s Market. A wide selection of music will tie everything together.

It will be refreshing to have this space at the corner of East Boulevard and Scott Avenue revitalized at last. It has been vacant since April of 2016 following it’s third fire in six years. A sister cocktail bar with small plate foods called The Queen & Glass is scheduled to open next door in late November.

If you are looking in the area for a home, this walkable area of Dilworth can’t be beat. To learn more, give us a call at (704) 525-4045. You can also view current listings on our website here.

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News About City Park

As density moves further away from Uptown Charlotte, a new and exciting project is growing right near Charlotte Douglas International Airport. We told you about the Townhomes at City Park in August. but the development has announced many more additions that will make City Park a true destination.

The major announcement is that a 139-room Aloft Hotel is coming to City Park. The hotel will have 77,000 square feet and should break ground early in 2018 and be completed by the end of that year. The hotel joins Mariott International Residence Inn and a Fairfield Inn & Suites already on the site.

Also planned for the development are two full-service restaurants and two additional eateries. Plans also include a salon and fitness center. Already signed to City Park Village are Panera Bread, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Starbucks Coffee, and Firehouse Subs.

This area at the former site of Charlotte Coliseum off Tyvola Road has been exploding recently. If you want to get in on this area, Ryan Homes has townhomes under construction now. They start from the $230,000’s and are 2 or 3 story. They have 1 or 2 car garages and up to 2,332 square feet. Plans have 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms and are designed in one of four basic plans. There are many ways to customize the basic plans and plenty of upgrades available.

The townhomes are all part of the 170-acre development adjacent to Renaissance Park. The park is loaded with trails, tennis, beach volleyball, golf, mountain bike riding, and more inside it’s 145 acres. There are also many community amenities planned so you can really have it all in City Park.

The final plan for City Park calls for apartments in addition to the retail, hotels, and townhouses. A newly opened Veterans Affairs health-care center and the new headquarters for Sealed Air Corporation are just down the road.

If you are interested in owning a home in City Park, give us a call at (704) 525-4045. You can also view current listings on our website here.

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Hadley Park Coming to Arrowood Station

Arrowood Station is about to get a lot more popular. A newly announced townhome project called Hadley Park by Century Communities has us excited. This nearly 50 acre site will be the home to 239 townhomes starting in the low $200,000’s. Two model homes are expected to be completed by early 2018 with other homes following soon after.

Century Communities is based in Colorado and has a large presence there. They also have communities in California, Georgia, Nevada, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Washington State. This will be their first townhome project in the Charlotte area. They have new construction single family communities such as Marvin Chase, Wyndmoor, Greenbriar, and Highclere.

Hadley Park is located on the South side of Arrowood Road between England Street and South Boulevard. It is adjacent to the Lynx Blue Line Arrowood Station. This means that residents with a commute might not even need a car, though each home comes with a two car garage.

Two basic plans are on offer from Century Communities and can be customized to meet your needs:

Brighton Plan with 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 car garage, 1,532-1,544 square feet

  • First level home office and two car garage
  • Main level chef’s kitchen with granite island kitchen overlooking great room
  • Spacious walk-in pantry
  • Relaxing rear deck
  • Upper level owner’s suite and guest suite, both offering private baths and walk-in closets
  • Beautiful finishes throughout

 

Stratford Plan with 3-4 bedrooms, 2.5-3.5 baths, 2 car garage, 2,030-2,041 square feet

  • First level two car garage and flex space with half bath, with fourth bedroom/bath option
  • Main level family room and dining space flow into generous chef’s kitchen with island
  • Walk-in pantry
  • Upper level includes private owner’s suite and spa-like bath as well as sizable walk-in closet
  • Two additional bedrooms and a hall bath also located on upper level

Amenities in Hadley Park will include a zero-entry pool, shaded cabanas, a sunshelf, and an amenity center. The homeowners association will keep and maintain all common areas.

If you are interested in learning more about this great project, give us a call at (704) 525-4045. You can view current listings on our website here.

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Spotlight: SouthPark City Homes

For anyone who missed out on the first phase of SouthPark City Homes, fear not, the second phase is selling now. There are still two units and the model available from the first phase, but if you want to customize your own home, you need to get one of the homes from phase two.

Located right off Fairview Road at Closeburn Road, SouthPark City Homes location can’t get any better. Commute time is small. There are many great employers in SouthPark and in Uptown that are just a short drive away. SouthPark is a premier destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment.

Builder Simonini Homes is finishing up the first phase and is about to begin the second phase. In total, SouthPark City Homes will have 26 townhomes, 8 of these are in the second phase. This  gives you plenty of opportunity to customize one of these amazing homes to meet your needs.

The entry floor of these homes have two car garages and flex spaces which could be a home office, extra bedroom, or home gym. There is also a full bathroom on this floor. An optional elevator can be added which will service all three floors.

The main floor has an open floorplan which includes a large gourmet kitchen, dining room large enough to seat 12, living room, and deck or balcony. A powder room rounds out the main floor. 10 foot ceilings and extensive woodwork are a hallmark of this floor.

The top floor has either two master bedrooms, or one master bedroom and two smaller bedrooms. 9 foot ceilings and lots of natural light are standard. Large closets provide plenty of storage and luxurious bathrooms have pedestal tubs and large frameless glass showers.

Each of these 3,000 plus square foot homes starts around $662,550 for a phase one home or $700,000 for phase two. The builder expects the build to be completely finished in February or March of next year.

If you are interested in one of these amazing SouthPark City Homes, give us a call at (704) 525-4045. You can also view current listings on our website here.

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Luxury Attached Homes by Grandfather Homes

Grandfather Homes, a luxury custom homebuilder, has started building more luxury attached homes. Think of them like the best duplexes money can buy. The company calls them “duets”, but they are single family homes that share one wall with another single family home. Each home is separate and is sold separately. This is a departure from how duplexes typically work. Usually the entire structure is purchased and held by one party, and the second side rented to a tenant.

Towers at Mattie Rose Rendering

Grandfather Homes started with a few infill “duets” on Ideal Way. These helped pave the way for more as they sold as soon as they were built. Just down the street is their next project called The Fountains at Mattie Rose and included six more homes (three duets). There is currently only one home unsold from this project listed at $805,000.

Their two new projects have us really excited, The Towers at Mattie Rose in Elizabeth and the Townes at Mattie Rose in Myers Park. These are both much bigger projects with more units to keep up with demand.

The Towers at Mattie Rose is located between Elizabeth and Midtown. There are 18 units here, duets and even triets (three attached homes). This makes it Grandfather Homes largest duet project yet. These homes range in price from $730,000 to almost $800,000. Most units are two or three story and center on a main roadway, green living street, or Woonerf. This Dutch inspired design space doubles as a gathering space for residents. Many of these homes have skyline views and are walking distance to area restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and the CityLYNX Gold Line Extension.

Townes at Mattie Rose Rendering

The Townes at Mattie Rose is a smaller project with four units, just three units still available. These have not broken ground yet so there is still opportunity to customize one of these homes. They will begin at $900,000 and will have luxury features like site-finished hardwoods, luxury trim packages, custom cabinetry, Thermador appliances, and solid surface counters. This project is within walking distance to Freedom Park and Park Road Shopping Center making it a perfect location.

If you are interested in owning one of these amazing homes, give us a call at (704) 525-4045. You can also view current listings on our website here.

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Explore Providence Downs South

Right in the heart of Marvin, NC is a gem of a neighborhood called Providence Downs South. It is full of custom homes with all the amenities you need with a feeling of old world charm. This gated community has lower Union County taxes, fantastic schools, and a great location,.

Providence Downs South was selling well in 2006-2007 and seemed to be in a great position, poised to be a premier community in the Charlotte area. The economic downturn hit Providence Downs South especially hard. After the developer declared bankruptcy, the existing residents banded together and took over the neighborhood association and chipped in to complete the unfinished amenities. This area has recovered fantastically well and is once again a premier place to live and raise a family.

Amenities in Providence Downs South include a large clubhouse, Olympic pool with slide and waterpark, three tennis courts, and basketball court. There is also a playground, pavilion with outdoor kitchen, play field, sand volleyball court, practice field, lush landscaping, and fishing area. A renovated fitness center and daycare quality kids room finish out the indoor amenities. All of these amenities come without having to purchase a country club membership which is rare in neighborhoods in this area.

There are opportunities to purchase a lot and build the home of your dreams from the ground up. There are also spec-homes already built, but awaiting your custom touches. Opportunities are also available for homes already built. Homes are grand here and typically have over 4,000 square feet. Indoor movie screening rooms, lavish kitchens, and dramatic owner’s suites are common.

Children in Providence Downs South attend the best public high school in the Charlotte area. Marvin Ridge High School is top rated as are Marvin Ridge Middle School and Sandy Ridge Elementary School. There are many private, preschool, mother’s day out, and daycare options available nearby as well. Kids here also have the opportunity to join the Marlin’s swim team and compete with other local neighborhoods.

The location can’t be beat in Providence Downs South. Many residents commute to Ballantyne or Charlotte, but take advantage of lower Union County Taxes. You also feel like you are in an oasis in the country with horse farms nearby.

If you would like to learn more about Providence Downs South or view a home, give us a call at (704) 525-4045. You can explore current listings on our website here.

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Spotlight: Manor at Oakhaven

Just off Providence Road West near the intersection of Old Ardrey Kell Road sits the small new neighborhood Manor at Oakhaven. This exclusive project only has 36 homesites so if you want to get in on it, you have to act quickly.

Builder CalAtlantic homes is offering 6 floorplans packed with features that will work for any family.

  • Joyner – $448,900 to start 2,473 sq ft 3 bed 2.5 bath 2 garage 2 story
  • Edison – $460,990 to start 2,820 sq ft 4 bed 3 bath 2 garage 2 story
  • Pemberton – $468,990 to start 2,997 sq ft 4 bed 2.5 bath 2 garage 2 story
  • Galvani – $487,990 to start 3,415 sq ft 5 bed 3 bath 2 garage 2 story
  • Whitlock – $491,990 to start 3,567 sq ft 4 bed 3.5 bath 2 garage 2 story
  • Downing – $504,490 to start 3,729 sq ft 4 bed 3.5 bath 2 garage 2 story

Each of these plans can be customized to meet your particular needs. Bedrooms and bathrooms can be added, and elevations can be modified. Gourmet kitchens and open floorplans are standard and most plans include flex space to meet your needs as your life changes.

Manor at Oakhaven is right in the heart of Ballantyne with access to world-class golf, shopping, dining, and entertainment. There is also great access to I-485 for an uptown commute or a trip to the Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Many employers have a presence near Ballantyne so there are plenty of positions without an Uptown commute.

Great schools are currently zoned for Manor at Oakhaven. Children here will attend Elon Park Elementary, Community House Middle, and Ardrey Kell High Schools. There are also many private, preschool, mother’s day out and daycare options nearby.

If you would like to live in Manor at Oakhaven, give us a call at (704) 525-4045. There are quick move-in homes available or we can help you customize on to fit your needs. You can view current listings on our website here.

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Midtown Project in the Works

Another multi-use project is in the works, this time on the Southeast side of Uptown. Located at the corner of Kenilworth Avenue and Greenwood Cliff Road, the site is adjacent to Pearl Street Park. It is currently the home of the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association and the Mingle School of Real Estate.

This great location is walking distance to Midtown Park on the Little Sugar Creek Greenway. It is also walking distance to the Metropolitan Shops with plenty of shopping and dining locations.

The current building for the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association and Mingle School of Real Estate will be demolished to make way for the new project.

The first phase of construction will extend Pearl Park Way, Berkeley Avenue, and build the new headquarters for the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association and the Mingle School of Real Estate.

The subsequent three phases will have a mixture of retail, parking deck, residential, hotel, and office buildings. A timeline for construction has not yet been announced.

Pappas Properties heads up the project with the partnership with Selwyn Property Group. They now head into the planning and pre-development process. They just closed on the sale of 3.2 acres next to the current buildings which brings the total site to 5.2 acres.

This project is one to watch for sure as more and more high density projects move outside the I-277 loop. It will be a great location for millennials, families, or empty nesters alike. It remains to be seen if the units will be apartments or condos, that will depend on planning, zoning, and city council. We will be watching to see if this building follows the trends of having luxury amenities. Charlotte is teeming with projects similar to this one, so it has competition for sure.

If you are interested in learning more about this or any other project in the Charlotte area, give us a call at (704) 525-4045. You can view current listings on our website here.

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More Townhomes Coming to SouthEnd

There are two new projects coming to SouthEnd that we are really excited about. Both are townhome projects starting in the high $200’s to the high $300’s. This is a great opportunity for people wanting the great SouthEnd location, but not wanting to rent.

Domain Townhomes were just launched earlier this month. They had a launch party giving people a sneak peak with virtual reality headsets. There will be 20 townhomes in the project starting at $274,900. Pre-construction sales of the units began on September 8th.

Homes will have private fenced back yard courtyards, one-car garages, dine-in kitchen islands, balconies and more. Modern touches will be felt from the etched glass and metal garage doors to the black stainless-steel wi-fi enabled appliances.

Domain Townhomes will have two-bedroom, one and a half bathroom homes. Each is around 1,200 square feet. The guest room is on the first floor and can double as a home office. The entire third floor is dedicated to the owner’s suite with tons of natural light, oversized walk-in shower, and plenty of storage in the walk-in closet.

The second project of note is the second phase of Hopper Communities SouthPoint project. 33 townhomes will join the 53 from the first phase. The first phase began in September of 2015 and only has two unsold units. The second phase should be completed next summer and pre-sales have already begun.

The seven new buildings in SouthPoint are located at the intersection of Remount Road and SouthPoint Commons Court. They are between South Tryon and Youngblood streets and are just two blocks from the New Bern light-rail station.

Units will be similar to the original ones and will feature contemporary architecture and modern design. Hardwood floors, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances will be standard. Two and three bedroom units will be available and all will feature two-car garages with options for rooftop terraces and Uptown views. Starting price will be in the high $300’s for 1,313 to 2,039 square feet of living space over three stories.

If you are interested in a townhome in the Charlotte area, give us a call at (704) 525-4045. We can help you with on in Domain Townhomes, SouthPoint Townhomes, or help customize your search for your next home. You can also view current listings on our website here.