Holiday Schedule / Calendar for Union County Public Schools in NC   I have been working with a lot of families relocating to Charlotte, NC  and surrounding areas.   One of the many questions was focused on schools.  Today I was working with a family and they were asking specific questions about the Union County Public Schools and their holiday schedule / calendar for 2013 and 2014.                                              I always find it best to share a link and allow them to do their own research for the questions that they have concerning the schools.   Here is a great link for answers concerning Union County Public Schools.   Holiday Schedule / Calendar for Union County Public Schools in NC.   Judith Parker, CRS, GRI, CMRS ProStead Realty www.charlottepremierhomesforsale.com jud... 11/14/2013

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  Why wait for the storm to come when there's sunshine that's waiting for you? Why pay attention to your worries in life when you can educate yourself on how to live a happier life despite all odds? It is time you enjoy living in this world. The tips below will teach you how: 1. Every day or every week, try to reward yourself. You should buy yourself a book, eat in a fine dining restaurant and go to a movie with friends. All these will make you feel great about yourself. 2. Help someone get through an ordeal. It can be as simple as assisting a sibling to with an assignment and as complicated as talking to a friend or a loved one suffering from an ailment. 3. Never envy of other people's achievements. Instead, be happy for them. 4. Surround yourself with optimistic and happy people and y... 11/09/2013

  4 Bedroom Cul-de-Sac Home In Prime Waxhaw, NC Neighborhood +100% Financing4505 Sandtyn Drive, a 4 bedroom, cul-de-sac home in prime Waxhaw, NC neighborhood--New Towne Village--and eligible for 100% USDA financing was just listed for sale. With 2500+ square feet in impeccable condition, the home is well priced at $239,500. This stone and shake accented, transitional home with open floorplan features 3 bedrooms plus an oversized bonus room or 4th bedroom, an elegant dining room a great room with gas log fireplace, and a home office large enough to accommodate two desks. Designed with entertaining in mind, the bright open kitchen offers raised panel maple cabinets with crowns and decorative hardware, tile flooring, tile backsplash, raised serving bar, and generous pantry. Contrasting bla... 11/09/2013

  Personal Interest - Thanksgiving Tips   Everything you will read in a newsletter will start out with "It's that time of year again." Well, it definitely is that time of year, again! Whether you live in the northern states and can tell it's fall due to the changing of the leaves, or you live in the southern states and every store you go to seems to have completely forgotten about summer already and is pushing you to buy as many holiday products as you can fit in your car. Whatever the case may be, you are probably already thinking about that Thanksgiving celebration. Here are a couple of things to help you make your month as easy as possible:       1. Save yourself a headache and start to integrate your Thanksgiving shopping into your weekly shopping. Get a list of as many non-perishab... 11/08/2013

  Finances - How to Deal with Tough Financial Times in Life   From time to time in everyone's life they struggle financially. It can be for whatever reason. When times like that fall upon you financially, it's not the time to fold up and go hide underneath a rock. Instead, mentally strategize for success, even if it means reshuffling everything you're about.   The first thing you should do when financial disaster strikes is think positive. Sure, adversity is guaranteed to take an emotional toll on you, if you feel that you're going broke. To think positive in the midst of financial uncertainty gives hope for a better financial future. Financial education in and outside of the college classroom is the best way to learn ways to build you up. Not everyone who achieved millionaire or billio... 11/06/2013

Your Home - Go Green Home Improvement Ideas   There are many different ways in which you can make your home remodeling earth friendly. Environmentally friendly materials have proven to be cost effective in the home and homeowners should be aware of this fact, and not consider this as a temporary fad. Start planning any new home improvement by thinking about eco-friendly methods. Using non-toxic and energy efficient materials can decrease your carbon footprint to some extent and every contribution for saving the planet counts, however small.   You can help in saving energy and the earth's resources by ensuring that your home is energy efficient, and by using non-polluting or toxic products that help in creating a sustainable environment for future generations. Environmentally friendly h... 11/05/2013

  We are excited to announce that this Friday is going to be an awesome day! All of us here at DL Morton Realty, Inc. are getting our CMRS Designation, Certified Military Residential Specialist Designation. We are boots on the ground for those who serve! This will equip us in effectively serving the specialized market of clients in the armed forces. It is designed to assist us in gaining critical knowledge and insights to develop our expertise when working with veterans and active duty military to assist them in finding affordable, suitable, and maintainable housing solutions. DL Morton Realty, Inc., and Fairway Mortgage, along with the Boot Campaign & the Military Warriors Support Foundation, will also be helping to present the keys to mortgage-free home to a Charlotte area wounded ve... 11/04/2013

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4 bedroom all brick homes for sale in Charlotte NC Area4 bedroom all brick homes for sale in Charlotte NC AreaCharlotte, the “Queen City,” is the largest city in North Carolina and county seat of Mecklenburg County. This city is booming, making it one of the top five fastest-growing in the U.S. (and the second largest in the Southeast!).Charlotte is home to the corporate headquarters of Bank of America and the east coast operations of Wells Fargo, which along with other financial institutions. Charlotte has nine Fortune 500 companies, including Bank of America, Lowe’s and Family Dollar. Sports & Recreation in Charlotte The top-notch NFL Carolina Panthers, the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets, two NASCAR Sprint Cup races and the NASCAR All-Star Race, the Wells Fargo Championship, the NASCAR Hall ... 11/01/2013

411 Gladelynn Way, Waxhaw, NC European Manor Home in Weddington School Zone! Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 full, 1 half Living Area Approx: 4880 List Price: $Get Current Price Schedule a Showing Dilworth Charlotte Charlotte's Most Popular Home Search Site Providence Springs Information Myers Park Homes for Sale Dilworth Homes for Sale Search All Homes For Sale in Charlotte NC Uptown Charlotte Condos for Sale Homes for Sale What is Your Home Worth? See Property Details Debe Maxwell, CRS, Realtor®/Broker The Maxwell House Group 1920 E. 7th Street Charlotte, NC 28204 Mobile: (704) 491-3310 Fax: (704) 353-7014 Email: Broker@TheCharlotteScoop.com Visit Property Website 175 feet of driveway leads to a stunning custom built Old World European manor home in beautiful gated South Charlotte community... 10/20/2013

Top Neighborhoods and Homes for Sale in Waxhaw NC What are some of the best neighborhoods in Waxhaw NC? Waxhaw NC is a small town that is one of the fastest growing areas in Union County NC.  It’s historic downtown is surrounded by older homes and more recent subdivisions.  Typically with over 50% of all closings, new home construction dominates home sales in Waxhaw. You can find great homes in a variety of price points in the town.  Here is a list of some of the top-selling Waxhaw neighborhoods grouped by average neighborhood prices. Communities Priced Under $200,000 Prescot  Average Price:  $189,581   Prescot is a planned community with common areas and amenities.  New homes are under construction in this neighborhood. Old Hickory   Average Price:  $148,466   Old Hickory is a small ne... 10/14/2013

Charlotte NC Real Estate Market Report | ChatelaineHow is the real estate market doing in Chatelaine?The regal homes that comprise Chatelaine vary in architectural design, although all feature the European theme throughout.  Homes are all a minimum of 3,500 square feet and boast some of the finest appointments in the South Charlotte area.CHATELAINE – Gated Luxury Home Community in South Charlotte / Waxhaw AreaChatelaine offers low Union County taxes and a truly neighborly community like no other.The Chatelaine neighborhood is faring well as the Charlotte luxury real estate market shows strong signs of recovery.Average Sales prices in Chatelaine rose 16.2% year-over-year to $773,225 (including the sale of distressed properties). Chatelaine’s average price per square foot is up 33% year-o... 10/01/2013

4BR/4.5BA European Manor Home in Chatelaine for Sale    $875,000MLS# 2176603**Click the image below for a Virtual Tour of this European Style home!**175 feet of driveway leads to a stunning custom built Old World European manor home in beautiful gated South Charlotte community of Chatelaine.  This spectacular home is located on one of the most gorgeous lots in the community with mature landscaping, allowing for great privacy on ample 1-acre lot which backs up to Skyecroft.Regal entrance into grand foyer, opens to large formals and open living areas.  The gourmet kitchen is every chef’s dream with commercial grade stainless steel appliances, telescoping pot filler, custom cabinetry and a fabulous granite kitchen center island with wine cooler and more cabinets beneath.  There is a new ov... 09/08/2013

Manor Home in Chatelaine for Sale $875,000**Click the image below for a Virtual Tour of this European Style home!**  CHATELAINE COMMUNITY Gated South Charlotte Neighborhood Weddington School Zone 175 feet of driveway leads to a stunning custom built Old World European manor home in beautiful gated South Charlotte community of Chatelaine.  This spectacular home is located on one of the most gorgeous lots in the community with mature landscaping, allowing for great privacy on ample 1-acre lot which backs up to Skyecroft.Regal entrance into grand foyer, opens to large formals and open living areas.  The gourmet kitchen is every chef’s dream with commercial grade stainless steel appliances, telescoping pot filler, custom cabinetry and a fabulous granite kitchen center island with wine coole... 09/06/2013

The number of consumers that go online each year to research at least a portion of a new home search is steadily growing year after year. As the internet gains an even bigger foothold in the United States, its use is likely to steadily grow and accomplish much of that growth in unexpected areas. One of those areas has been the selling of property online. For some home sellers, selling a home online merges the excitement of the internet with the ability to control the marketing of the property from start to finish. To be clear, having a real estate agent or at the very least a real estate lawyer throughout any selling process will most certainly help you as move along the course of action. Particular if you are on your first home sale, a real estate agent can offer invaluable advice and ... 09/05/2013

Sorry You missed This One - Find Your Dream Home @ www.FindHomesInCharlotteNC.com **Another Savvy Listing UNDER CONTRACT** Every aspect of this spacious European, custom home was expertly and thoughtfully designed to maximize natural light and the highest spec level of both appointments and finishes.  Within the gated Skyecroft community, this home is beautifully situated on a large, private, level cul-de-sac lot and is surrounded by paver walkways and mature landscaping with window boxes that add to its quaint appeal.  The back of the property boasts a stunning view of a quiet, serene pond with soothing fountain, providing expansive water views from most rooms in the home.  This gracious home is nested in desirable Union County, just across the Mecklenburg County line and offers resid... 07/07/2013

Waxhaw NC Real Estate Market Second Quarter 2013—Six Facts It's time to look at the real estate market in Waxhaw NC and to assess how home buyers and home sellers fared during the second quarter of 2013. Here are six facts about the Waxhaw marketplace in April through June 2013. The number of homes closed (94) in the second quarter was 67.8% higher than the first quarter. Days on market 44% from the first quarter to a median of 36 days. The median home price of $275,000 changed very little from the first quarter median price. New homes accounted for 58.5% of all closed sales in the second quarter. Distressed sales were only 5.4% of all sales in April through June. There was only a 2 month supply of homes for sale in the second quarter. What do these six facts mean for Waxhaw NC buyers a... 07/04/2013

What NC Can Offer Home Buyers If your income or the need for down payment assistance has kept you out of the housing market, NC  home buyer programs can give you the boost you need. N.C. Home Advantage Mortgage™offers competitive interest rates along with down payment assistance up to 3% of the mortgage loan amount – fully forgiven after 15 years – for first-time and move-up buyers. Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) enables first-time buyers to save up to $2,000 a year on their federal taxes. Both are offered statewide through participating lenders. N.C. Home Advantage Mortgage™ Available with 30-year, fixed rate FHA, VA and USDA mortgages, the N.C. Home Advantage Mortgage™ is a perfect match for buyers looking for safe, affordable financing. The mortgages offer competitive interest rat... 06/13/2013

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