Last evening I joined past clients for dinner and we met at a rustic Italian restaurant in Waxhaw, NC just south of Charlotte, NC. We had the best time laughing, talking and eating the BEST Italian food that I have found in and around Charlotte, NC.  It was a wonderful evening and I would go back tomorrow. The place is called...                                                                                       Mamma Lena's  I wanted to add several pictures of the charming old buildings that are found in Waxhaw.  The railroad track also runs thru the middle of town so you can be talking and eating and enjoying the train going by at the same time.  The town of Waxhaw is also a great little town for shopping for antiques.  They have many charming little shops.  Just a fun place to visit... 07/23/2011

DISCOVER WEDDINGTON TRACE | Luxury At It's Finest in Weddington NC Weddington Trace has a new and wonderful developer/builder - Standard Pacific Homes - with new and beautifully designed homes to represent many lifestyle needs and the room to build upon your dreams in the Weddington Trace community.  With 239 lots, 119 completed and sold and 5 current new builds, new construction in Weddington Trace will surely soon be complete. The Community features large lot sizes, a beautiful pond with two fountains on each end and walking trails throughout the community. There is an olympic-sized swimming pool and clubhouse with great space for entertaining large parties and of course, there are tennis courts in the community as well.  Award winning school assignments and low Union County taxes are... 07/10/2011

Waxhaw NC Real Estate Market Report—April-June 2011 Historic downtown Waxhaw NC is the hub for the surrounding community of historic homes, new subdivisions and rural, large lot homesteads.  The second quarter Waxhaw NC real estate market showed a dramatic improvement over the first.  For single family homes, the median sales price was up 14.6%, the number of closings increased 166%, and median days on the market dropped 37.5%.  With only two townhome/condominium sales during the quarter, statistics are not reliable.  The median sales price of these two units with down about 16% from 2010 numbers. What do the second quarter 2011 numbers mean for Waxhaw NC buyers and sellers? Sellers in Waxhaw may find the market improving as more buyers mean stabilizing prices and fewer days on market. ... 07/08/2011

I moved to Union county in 2008 and so enjoy the solitude and beauty of the woods as well as the many beautiful horse farms.  Since there are so many farms and stables as well as a true interest in hores I thought it would be fun to feature a farm from Union county each week.  I know that my many clients who have an interest in horses and riding will enjoy. This week the featured horse farm and stables is... Horseshoe Lodge is a stable for adult riders and you can go and enjoy the following.. Fox Hunters English Dressage Western Trail Riders Eventers The beauty of this farm/stable is the immediate access to 100 acres of beautiful well kept trails.  What a way to get away for the day and clear your head. The following is available at this beautiful lodge... Horse Stable (log) Pastures Ri... 07/07/2011

SOLD on Savvy!  Sellers in Prescot Community Get 97+% of List Price! What a fantastic find!  Lucky buyers are thrilled with their new home located in beautiful Waxhaw, North Carolina, just south of Charlotte in the community of Prescot.  Prescot is a newer community, with the third and final phase currently in completion.  Neighborhood amenities include club house, playground, pool, tennis courts and walking trails.  Prescot is located just off of Hwy. 16 (Providence Road) with easy access to I-485 and a short 25 minute drive to the heart of Charlotte.  Restaurants, shopping and recreation are also conveniently located in close proximity to Prescot in Waxhaw. You will be completely impressed with the fine appointments of the homes in Prescot.  Give us a call today to tour these afforda... 06/05/2011

Anklin Forrest in Waxhaw NC—2010 Real Estate Market Update Click here for an update to the 2011 real estate market in Anklin Forrest. Quality craftsmanship is the hallmark of homes in Anklin Forrest, a Waxhaw NC neighborhood.  The neighborhood is the perfect place to find the amenities of a custom-built luxury home.  Anklin Forrest is a small neighborhood of homes built between 2006 and 2010.  Quaint historic downtown Waxhaw is nearby along with several shopping areas. How did the 2010 real estate market in Anklin Forrest compare with the 2009 market in the neighborhood?  The table below shows median values for several characteristics of the marketplace.  Eight single family homes sold in the neighborhood in 2010 compared with 6 in 2009.  Anklin Forrest Real Estate Market Comparison Sin... 05/27/2011

DL Morton Realty, Inc. Opens New Office in Waxhaw, North Carolina DL Morton Realty, Inc opens new office in Waxhaw, NC to better serve its Union County Clients. Waxhaw, NC, May 24, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Looking to recreate its Charlotte. NC success in Waxhaw, four year old realty firm DL Morton Realty, Inc. is expanding its presence in Waxhaw, with new offices to open and more agent hires. The firm's growth strategy is to integrate other smaller brokerages into its company along with individual recruitment of experienced agents to add to the team.To accommodate a growing operation, the firm has leased office space at 216 W. North Main St. in Waxhaw, North Carolina, said David L. Morton, president of the firm. "It's a great place for us to start, and especially because most of our clients i... 05/24/2011

Union County NC Schools—Cuthbertson Middle School Cuthbertson Middle1520 Cuthbertson RoadWaxhaw NC 28173 School Mascot:  CavaliersSchool Colors:  Blue & Gold Cuthbertson Middle School serves approximately 1000 students from the Wesley Chapel NC and Waxhaw NC areas.  Opened in 2009, Cuthbertson includes sixth through eight grades.  Average class sizes range from 24 to 26 students.  Cuthbertson Middle was named an Honor School of Excellence with High Growth in 2009-2010. Cuthbertson Middle shares a campus with Cuthbertson High School.  Four elementary schools feed wholly or partially into Cuthbertson Middle School.  A link to information about each of these schools is provided below. Kensington Elementary New Town Elementary Waxhaw Elementary Weddington Elementary   Cuthbertson Middle Sch... 05/16/2011

Charlotte NC Golfing Communities – Longview Country ClubThe Club at Longview one of south Charlotte’s newest, premier golfing communities, is simply luxury at its finest.  This spectacular old world style ‘village’ offers a peaceful retreat for those who visit and those fortunate to call The Club at Longview home.  If you're searching for a gated, golfing community in Charlotte NC, you'll love The Club at Longview.  The Longview Country Club homes are simply stunning and are situated around ponds and a beautiful Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course.Located mere minutes from I-485, this 500-acre dairy farm-turned-serene country club community offers: Lush, grounds that are meticulously maintained Premier and casual dining in multiple dining areas in the 28,000 square foot club house The C... 05/15/2011

Quellin in Waxhaw NC—2010 Real Estate Market Update Click here for an update to the 2011 real estate market in Quellin. Whether you are looking for a full-brick transitional home or a craftsman-style home with a big front porch, you’ll love the homes in Quellin.  Quellin is a pretty neighborhood in Waxhaw NC built from 2003 to 2007.  Shopping is nearby at the Cureton Town Center and quaint historic downtown Waxhaw with its farmers market, shops and community festivals is just a couple of miles away. How did the 2010 real estate market in Quellin compare with the 2009 market in the neighborhood?  The table below shows median values for several characteristics of the marketplace.  Thirteen single family homes sold in the neighborhood in 2010 compared with 14 in 2009.  Quellin Real Estate ... 05/02/2011

Goodwill finds higher need and fewer responses/donations with unemployment reported to be about 9% in Union county.    It was reported that 6,700 people used assistance from Goodwill in 2007 and jumped to over 17,000 people two years later.  This year they are expecting over 20,000 people will seek help from Goodwill in Union county in NC. Some services offered by Goodwill are... Goodwill helps people with resources to search for a job. Goodwill offers training for new jobs. Goodwill strives to build confidence by offering classes in resume building, interview skills and dress code tips. Sales from donated items pays for Goodwill's employment srvices. If you are interested in finding out ways to help Goodwill in Union county, NC please call... 704-289-5300 or write... UCCS 311 E. Jeffer... 04/27/2011

Union County NC Schools—Waxhaw Elementary School Waxhaw Elementary1101 Old Providence RoadWaxhaw NC 28173704-290-1590 School Mascot:  WolvesSchool Colors:  Red and blue Waxhaw Elementary is located in historic Waxhaw NC south of its main street.  With approximately 700 students, the school serves some neighborhoods within the town limits of Waxhaw as well as other neighborhoods to the south of Waxhaw outside the town boundaries.  Waxhaw Elementary students to the north of Waxhaw’s main street attend the Cuthbertson Middle and High Schools cluster while students living south of main street are assigned to the Parkwood Middle and High Schools cluster. Waxhaw Elementary is a traditional K-5 school with class sizes ranging from 19 to 23 students.  Waxhaw is rated as a School of Distinction ... 04/24/2011

Lawson homes for sale, housing data and links for neighborhoods real estate listings in Waxhaw. The following report numbers are market averages for “sold” properties (as noted in the MLS), using recorded Lawson home sales.   Lawson Housing Market Report: January, 2010-April 2011: Status # of Homes Listing Price Sold Price Days on Market Active 9 $286,881 74 Pending 3 $362,967 101 Status=SOLD 2010 15 $325,683 $315,265 93 2009 22 $369,813 $347,245 137 OUR LINKS ARE UPDATED DAILY, but will not work with AOL browsers.     *  Waxhaw Homes for Sale     *  Weddington Homes     *  Matthews Real Estate for Sale     *  South Charlotte Homes for Sale     *  Ballantyne Homes for Sale     *  Homes for Sale in Indian Trail     *  Homes for Sale in Marvin If you are a homebuyer or seller, interested... 04/19/2011

Woodhall homes for sale, housing data and links for neighborhoods real estate listings in Waxhaw. The following report numbers are market averages for “sold” properties (as noted in the MLS), using recorded Woodhall home sales.   Woodhall Housing Market Report: January, 2010-April 2011: Status # of Homes Listing Price Sold Price Days on Market Active 2 $1,258,000 58 Pending 0 Status=SOLD 2010 3 $776,267 $774,833 139 2009 15 $622,123 $576,740 64 OUR LINKS ARE UPDATED DAILY, but will not work with AOL browsers.     *  Waxhaw Homes for Sale     *  Weddington Homes     *  Matthews Real Estate for Sale     *  South Charlotte Homes for Sale     *  Ballantyne Homes for Sale     *  Homes for Sale in Indian Trail     *  Homes for Sale in Marvin If you are a homebuyer or seller, interested in bu... 04/19/2011

Walden at Providence homes for sale, housing data and links for neighborhoods real estate listings in Waxhaw. The following report numbers are market averages for “sold” properties (as noted in the MLS), using recorded Walden at Providence home sales.   Walden at Providence Housing Market Report: January, 2010-April 2011: Status # of Homes Listing Price Sold Price Days on Market Active 6 $1,430,832 93 Pending 0 Status=SOLD 2010 0 2009 2 $1,100,000 $935,000 113 OUR LINKS ARE UPDATED DAILY, but will not work with AOL browsers.     *  Waxhaw Homes for Sale     *  Weddington Homes     *  Matthews Real Estate for Sale     *  South Charlotte Homes for Sale     *  Ballantyne Homes for Sale     *  Homes for Sale in Indian Trail     *  Homes for Sale in Marvin If you are a homebuyer or seller, ... 04/19/2011

The Gardens on Providence  homes for sale, housing data and links for neighborhoods real estate listings in Waxhaw. The following report numbers are market averages for “sold” properties (as noted in the MLS), using recorded The Gardens on Providence home sales.   The Gardens on Providence Housing Market Report: January, 2010-April 2011: Status # of Homes Listing Price Sold Price Days on Market Active 1 $650,000 30 Pending 0 Status=SOLD 2010 0 2009 1 $599,000 $600,000 31 OUR LINKS ARE UPDATED DAILY, but will not work with AOL browsers.     *  Waxhaw Homes for Sale     *  Weddington Homes     *  Matthews Real Estate for Sale     *  South Charlotte Homes for Sale     *  Ballantyne Homes for Sale     *  Homes for Sale in Indian Trail     *  Homes for Sale in Marvin If you are a homebuyer ... 04/14/2011

Kingsmead  homes for sale, housing data and links for neighborhoods real estate listings in Waxhaw. The following report numbers are market averages for “sold” properties (as noted in the MLS), using recorded Kingsmead home sales.   Kingsmead Housing Market Report: January, 2010-April 2011:   Status # of Homes Listing Price Sold Price Days on Market Active 1 $597,000 92 Pending 1 $789,500 77 Status=SOLD 2010 8 $721,600 $651,563 81 2009 10 $819,060 $750,600 225 OUR LINKS ARE UPDATED DAILY, but will not work with AOL browsers.     *  Waxhaw Homes for Sale     *  Weddington Homes     *  Matthews Real Estate for Sale     *  South Charlotte Homes for Sale     *  Ballantyne Homes for Sale     *  Homes for Sale in Indian Trail     *  Homes for Sale in Marvin If you are a homebuyer or seller, ... 04/14/2011

Providence Ridge  homes for sale, housing data and links for neighborhoods real estate listings in Waxhaw. The following report numbers are market averages for “sold” properties (as noted in the MLS), using recorded Providence Ridge home sales.   Providence Ridge Housing Market Report: January, 2010-April 2011:   Status # of Homes Listing Price Sold Price Days on Market Active 4 $324,713 234 Pending Status=SOLD 2010 2 $396,000 $389,750 116 2009 0 OUR LINKS ARE UPDATED DAILY, but will not work with AOL browsers.     *  Waxhaw Homes for Sale     *  Weddington Homes     *  Matthews Real Estate for Sale     *  South Charlotte Homes for Sale     *  Ballantyne Homes for Sale     *  Homes for Sale in Indian Trail     *  Homes for Sale in Marvin If you are a homebuyer or seller, interested in ... 04/14/2011

Walden Pond  homes for sale, housing data and links for neighborhoods real estate listings in Waxhaw. The following report numbers are market averages for “sold” properties (as noted in the MLS), using recorded Walden Pond home sales.   Walden Pond Housing Market Report: January, 2010-April 2011: Status # of Homes Listing Price Sold Price Days on Market Active 2 $547,000 174 Pending 1 $639,500 53 Status=SOLD 2010 2 $472,000 $439,750 37 2009 4 $582,600 $503,000 326 OUR LINKS ARE UPDATED DAILY, but will not work with AOL browsers.     *  Waxhaw Homes for Sale     *  Weddington Homes     *  Matthews Real Estate for Sale     *  South Charlotte Homes for Sale     *  Ballantyne Homes for Sale     *  Homes for Sale in Indian Trail     *  Homes for Sale in Marvin If you are a homebuyer or sell... 04/13/2011

Anklin Forrest  homes for sale, housing data and links for neighborhoods real estate listings in Waxhaw. The following report numbers are market averages for “sold” properties (as noted in the MLS), using recorded Anklin Forrest home sales.   Anklin Forrest  Housing Market Report: January, 2010-April 2011: Status # of Homes Listing Price Sold Price Days on Market Active 6 $393,033 69 Pending 0 Status=SOLD 2010 7 $430,281 $410,615 96 2009 4 $357,198 $346,500 151 OUR LINKS ARE UPDATED DAILY, but will not work with AOL browsers.     *  Waxhaw Homes for Sale     *  Weddington Homes     *  Matthews Real Estate for Sale     *  South Charlotte Homes for Sale     *  Ballantyne Homes for Sale     *  Homes for Sale in Indian Trail     *  Homes for Sale in Marvin If you are a homebuyer or seller,... 04/13/2011