What happened in the Indian Trail NC real estate market during the first three months of 2009? This post will summarize first quarter real estate sales in Indian Trail NC plus compare average sold prices with 2008 closed prices. Indian Trail NC Real Estate Market Report--January to March 2009 Single Family Homes in Indian Trail NC Number of Sales:  5 Price Range:  $73,088 to $347,000 Average Heated Area:  2089 sq.ft. Average Price:  $177,700 Average 2008 Price:  $204,552      Change: -13% Number of Contracts Pending:  29 Most Active Neighborhood:  Fieldstone Farm, Brandon Oaks Current Active Listings on Market:  256 Townhomes and Condominiums in Indian Trail NC Number of Sales:  3  Price Range:  $111,500 to $132,900 Average Heated Area:  1482 Average Price:  $119,300 Average 2008 Price:... 04/02/2009

Is an Indian Trail NC relocation in your future?  You may want to consider a move to the town.  Two national publications have listed Indian Trail NC as one of America's best small towns.  Relocate-America included Indian Trail on its 2008 Top 100 American Cities list.  Family Circle Magazine has named the town one of America's ten best small towns in 2009. What makes Indian Trail NC such a desirable relocation destination?  Here are my top six reasons. With an estimated population of 18,000, Indian Trail is small enough to have a small town feel but large enough to have community shopping and restaurants within the town limits. Indian Trail is located in the southern suburbs of Charlotte NC, a vibrant New South city with plentiful job, shopping and entertainment opportunities. Indian T... 03/30/2009

Although the weather is making everyone think of spring, Indian Trail NC residents can enjoy winter's cold year round.  All they have to do is drop by the Extreme Ice Center on Indian Trail-Fairview Road.  This facility has two National Hockey League sized ice rinks and a small rink for the youngest skaters called The Puddle plus much more.  This Indian Trail NC 87,000 sq.ft. center houses a large variety of programs for all ages as well as the Pro Shop with equipment for hockey players and figure skaters, the Center Ice Tavern sports bar overlooking the rinks, and a Fitness/Wellness Center.  Some of the many programs offered at Extreme Ice Center are listed below. Official Practice Facility of the Charlotte Checkers, Charlotte's ECHL team Learn to Play Hockey classes for 4-6 year olds ... 03/06/2009

Do you want to know how the Indian Trail NC real estate market fared in 2008? This post will summarize the 2008 real estate sales for the town as a whole plus report on the most active neighborhoods with the Town of Indian Trail NC. 2008 Real Estate Market Report for Indian Trail NC Single Family Homes Number of Sales:  337   Price Range:  $14,000 to $665,000   Average Heated Area: 2150 sf   Average Price:  $204,552   Average Days on Market:  101 Townhouses and Condos Number of Sales:  29   Price Range: $102,100 to $253,000   Average Heated Area:  1560 sf   Average Price:  $151,697   Average Days on Market:  123   Most Active Neighborhoods in Indian Trail NC Single Family Neighborhoods Meriwether   Years Built:  1999-2004 Number of Sales:  29   Price Range:  $97,580 to $197,000   Averag... 01/13/2009

Crismark is a large Indian Trail NC neighborhood with three entrances on Idlewild Road, Mill Grove Road and Stevens Mill Road.  Construction began in Crismark in 2000.  Currently about half-finished, the neighborhood will eventually have approximately 900 homes.  Crismark is separated into distinct villages with common area greenways separating the villages.  The common areas allow many of Crismark's homes to have wooded buffer areas behind their backyards.  A swim club has been completed in one of the amenity areas.  Another swim club is under construction to serve later phases of the development.             Crismark Homes A variety of lot sizes define the various villages within Crismark.  Smaller homes with stone and vinyl or brick and vinyl exteriors are built on one-eighth to one-... 11/07/2008

Brandon Oaks is an enormous neighborhood with lots of amenities and a wide range of house plans to suit just about anybody. Several large tract builders including Ryland, Ryan and Shea Homes have built this neighborhood out - so you'll have several house styles to choose from. You should be able to find foreclosures in this neighborhood if that's what you're looking for. This is an area with lots of shopping nearby and close proximity to Charlotte. to see Brandon Oaks real estate currently for sale in Indian Trail. Homes in this subdivision tend to range from $138,000 to $381,900. Therefore, with Terra Vista Realty’s 1.5% cash rebate, we can pay you from about $2,100 to $5,700 to buy a house in Brandon Oaks through us. Houses in this neighborhood generally range from about 1200 to 4300 ... 11/01/2008

Want to be able to walk your children to their elementary school?  If so, consider Brookhaven, one of Indian Trail's newest neighborhoods.  Brookhaven is next door to Antioch Elementary School and extends from Antioch Church Road to Chestnut Lane in Union County.  This convenient location is between Matthews and Providence Road near the Mecklenburg County-Union County line.  Shopping is available nearby at Plantation Marketplace where the Siskey YMCA is located or at the Promenade at Providence Road and I-485.  I-485 provides easy access to other parts of South Charlotte and the airport.   Brookhaven Neighborhood Amenities Brookhaven's tree-lined streets wind through the property and sidewalks and common areas with pathways provide plenty of space for walking and bicycling.  Brookhaven'... 10/29/2008

Brandon Oaks, a master planned community of 18 distinct neighborhoods, is Indian Trail North Carolina's largest neighborhood. Construction began in Brandon Oaks in the mid-1990s and continues today with three builders in six neighborhoods. When complete in a few years, Brandon Oaks will have over one thousand homes. A central landscaped parkway runs through the community providing access to the various neighborhoods and the community amenities. A variety of community shopping facilities is under construction nearby including a Harris Teeter grocery store within walking distance of the neighborhood.   Amenities Brandon Oaks includes two swim and tennis facilities. The Brandon Oaks Swim and Tennis Club, with a regulation-size pool, a kiddie pool, a basketball court and two tennis courts,... 10/01/2008

Bonterra Village is not a typical Indian Trail NC neighborhood.  Bonterra Village does have some of the same features found in other newer Indian Trail subdivisions. A landscaped parkway winds through the neighborhood.   The subdivision is divided into distinct sections with different housing types, styles and pricing. The Bonterra Swim and Tennis Club is the centerpiece of the neighborhood. Bonterra has a park, sports fields and a walking trail that encircles the subdivision. So...what features does Bonterra have that you can't find in other Indian Trail neighborhoods? You can live above your own store or office in Bonterra. The Bonterra Live/Work Units have unfinished first floors waiting to be finished for retail or office uses.  The upper two floors are finished as a 1700sf, 2 bedro... 09/08/2008

Union County Taxes, Brandon Oaks Looking for a great home in Union County? How about 4 bedrooms 2 1/2 bath, OPEN FLOOR PLAN... What could you ask for? Private back yard and 1 year home warranty. All this and located in Union County and a very active Home Owners Association.Contact InformationRich Ferretti704-564-0807Rich@RichFerretti.comLocation2001 Rosewater LaneIndian Trail, North Carolina 28079UNITED STATESLinksVirtual Tour FEATURES Bedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 2 1/2Type: SaleSquare Footage: 2320Subdivision: Brandon OaksGarage Size: Large 2 carYear Built: 2004MLS#: 219,900Metro Area: Charlotte ATTRIBUTES Rooms Breakfast Nook Dining Room Family Room Laundry Room Master Bath Pantry Walk-in Closet Parking Type Garage - Attached Interior Amenities Additional Storage Air Conditioning Attic Cabl... 09/07/2008

One of my team members purchased a new Honda yesterday and said that the experience was actually pretty great. She went to Metro Honda in Indian Trail. They were friendly and fair, and the overall experience was not nearly as much of a hassle as predicted. So, if you're in the market for a new car, give them a try. If you're in the market for Charlotte real estate or Union County real estate, give the Carolina Home Pros Team a call at Re-Max Metro Realty. 08/28/2008

Looking to make a move to Union County try Lake Park in Indian Trail NC. Just 15 minutes from downtown Charlotte. Lake Park is a small town located within Indian Trail NC- There is a private academy, churches, small retail shops, community center, swimming pool, ponds, tennis courts, walking trails and several playgrounds located across the community. Want to know more about Lake Park give me a call at 704-219-2417. For current listings call or e-mail me today.   08/05/2008

Rich Ferretti | rich@richferretti.com | 704-564-0807 2001 Rosewater, Indian Trail, NC Open Floor plan, shows like a model with very private back yard 4BR/2.5BA Single Family House offered at $219,900 Year Built 2004 Sq Footage 2,320 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors 2 Parking Unspecified Lot Size 0.196 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Beautiful home with open floor plan. Rocking chair front porch. Center island in kitchen with 42 inch cabinets. see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES Central A/C Central heat Fireplace Walk-in closet Hardwood floor Family room Living room Dining room Dishwasher Refrigerator Stove/Oven Microwave COMMUNITY FEATURES Clubhouse Swimming pool(s) Tennis court(s) Lake OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES Close to Shopping Active Home Owners Associat... 07/13/2008

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Looking to make a move to Union County try Lake Park in Indian Trail NC. Just 15 minutes from downtown Charlotte. Lake Park is a small town located within Indian Trail NC- There is a private academy, churches, small retail shops, community center, swimming pool, ponds, tennis courts, walking trails and several playgrounds located across the community. Want to know more about Lake Park give me a call at 704-219-2417. Click on on the link below to search for properties: Searches for properties in Lake Park NC     www.Downinghomesales.com 07/02/2008

Planning on moving to Union County? Think about Bandon Oaks in Indian Trail. This is a great community on minutes to Charlotte but lower Union County taxes. This community has 2 pools, playground area, large pond with fountain, walking trails tennis courts. Everytime I ride through the community I see people out waking with their family, or pets or both! They always seem to be friendly. Contact me for more information about Brandon Oaks, and to find out what properties are available.   Give me a call at 704-219-2417 or email me for more information about Brandon Oaks or Indian Trail NC 03/16/2008

It was a COLD damp rainy day in Indian Trail NC, but the die heart realtors of Keller Williams decorated our float for the bid day. We cut out and built our houses to put on the float and thanks to Karen & Phyllis and a few others they we painted and all decorated up! Dressed in our red sweatshirts withKeller Williams on them. We had a pretty good showing of agents at least the ones who will do whatever it takes to maket ourselves. The crowds were down because it was so cold and raining, but we laughted played Christmas music and cheered on the crowd! We let them know that the Keller Williams Realty Union County Market Center was there!!! And to top if all off we won first place for our float.  This was a great way to get out in our commuity to a let everyone know who were are and that ... 12/07/2007

From my prespective as a REALTOR, the FHA 203k loan program is one of the best programs on the market.  If you're like me, you tend to have a lot of clients either below entry level or right at, and the inventory at that pricepoint can be tough.  The FHA 203k loan program allows borrowers who are going to occupy the property the money required to turn a home that's less than habitable to one with mucho equity!  Call your FHA knowledgeable mortgage professional and ask to get more information.  If you are sleep deprived, here is the breakdown on the program from HUD.   The Federal Housing Administration (FHA), which is part of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), administers various single family mortgage insurance programs. These programs operate through FHA-approved l... 12/03/2007

Now is the best time to buy a home in Indian Trail. Why? There are several good reasons:Mortgage Rates in Indian TrailMortgage rates in Indian Trail are the lowest they have been in years and will be rising soon. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have already announced changes that will impact home loan rates and cause them to jump. Experts, including myself foresee this happening very soon, so locking in a low mortgage rate now would be a great move allowing you to get the best home loan!Homes for Sale in Indian TrailRight now, there is a great selection of homes for sale in Indian Trail. This has created a buyer's market in Indian Trail that we have not seen in a very long time! By acting now, you may get the best deal in Indian Trail real estate that you will ever get. Sellers are Negotiati... 12/02/2007

As a realtor in Indian Trail Lake Park is a great town to live in. It has so much to offer. A variety of homes, townhomes, Lake Park Academy, Community features, pool, walking trails, playgrounds located within the develpoment, a church, some small retail. The neighborhood, has homesites from ranch to 2 story. Property taxes in Lake Park Union County are lower than Mecklenburg. If you are thinking about moving to Lake Park give me a call I will be glad to answer any questions you may have.            For more information about Lake Park, Indian Trail NC contact Judi Downing  www.Downinghomesales.com 10/17/2007