6 Events In Waxhaw, North Carolina Sure To Brighten Your Holiday Season  Waxhaw Holiday Festival Of Lights: December 7The 2019 Christmas festivities officially kick-off at Waxhaw's annual Holiday Festival of Lights Ceremony when Waxhaw is transformed into a winter wonderland with over 500,00 lights that will illuminate historic downtown Waxhaw. You'll enjoy  a live performance Christmas concert, carnival games and rides, live nativity, carriage rides, Victorian singers strolling the streets and the arrival of Santa. The Holiday Festival of Lights will take place from 4:00 pm till 8:00 pm. (No pets allowed).  Millbridge Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair: December 7  The ever-popular Millbridge Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair takes place on Saturday, December 7th from 10:00 am till 1:00 pm at Mi... 12/05/2019

 Waxhaw | Weddington | Marvin (28173 Zip Code) Real Estate Report/Housing Market Snapshot: October 2019 Latest news on the Waxhaw area real estate market and what it means for you...  Waxhaw (28173 zip code) real estate report/snapshot for October 2019. The 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 22.6% year-over-year) despite an increase of 23.8% in new listings. New construction inventory, which has long been a "staple" for the Waxhaw area home sales plummeted 45.5% year-over-year. Resale inventory also dropped significantly (23.3%) year-over-year. Lower inventory, especially in new construction, resulted in a lower average days on market of 67 d... 11/21/2019

 Sold/Closed: 4404 Glenduran Lane in Waxhaw, NC  4404 Glenduran Lane in the Prescot community in Waxhaw, North Carolina has been sold and closed at $279,000 by Nina Hollander, Broker with Coldwell Banker.   4400 Glenduran Lane is a meticuloust\ly maintained, one-owner home with great schools! Built in 2008, the 4 bedroom/2.5 bathroom home was move-in ready, featuring an open floor plan with approximately 2,134 square feet, ideal for casual living and more formal entertaining. Additional features included new luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the first floor, a double-sided fireplace with built-in cabinetry, double trey ceiling in the spacious owner's suite, granite counters, in-ground irrigation system, and a rocking chair front porch. The home's patio with pergola and backyard fir... 11/09/2019

 Waxhaw | Weddington | Marvin (28173 Zip Code) Real Estate Report/Housing Market Snapshot: September 2019 Latest news on the Waxhaw area real estate market and what it means for you...  Waxhaw (28173 zip code) real estate report/snapshot for September 2019. The 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 21.9% year-over-year) despite an increase of 16.4% in new listings. New construction inventory, which has long been a "staple" for the Waxhaw area home sales plummeted 42.2% year-over-year. Resale inventory also dropped significantly (23%) year-over-year. Lower inventory, especially in new construction, resulted in a 21 day drop in average days on mar... 10/19/2019

 Cureton Neighborhood in Waxhaw, NC: Real Estate Report For 3rd Quarter 2019 13 homes sold in Cureton during the Third Quarter of 2019, down by two homes compared with the same quarter one year ago. However as the number of new listings in the 3rd Quarter of 2019 was almost half that of one year ago, it's not surprising that fewer homes sold. Cureton home sellers received 98% of asking price on average. Average days on market were also markedly lower at 37 days -- 61 days lower than one year ago. Months of inventory was barely one in Cureton in the 3rd Quarter 2019. All of this contributed to higher average and median list and sale prices in Cureton in the most recent quarter compared with the same quarter one year ago.     For a more detailed report about Cureton neighborhood home sale... 10/12/2019

 2019 Community Of The Year, Millbridge in Waxhaw, NCReal Estate Snapshot: 3rd Quarter 2019 As the Millbridge Real Estate Snapshot below shows, average home listing and sale prices increased during the 3rd Quarter 2019. 82 homes sold in this quarter, 31 more homes than during the same quarter last year. New listings also increased year over year, much of it new construction. Averge days on market were down by one day at 68 days versus the same quarter one year ago. Sale prices of Millbridge homes were at 99% of asking price, Months supply of invenotry was 2.5 months... much of it new construction from DR Horton and Lennar Homes (who opened a new section in Millbridge during the third quarter).     For a more detailed report about Millbridge neighborhood home sales in the 3rd Quarter 201... 10/11/2019

 Lawson Neighborhood in Waxhaw, NC: Real Estate Snapshot For 3rd Quarter 2019 27 homes sold in Lawson during the Third Quarter 2019, six fewer than the same quarter one year ago, however there were also six fewer homes listed for sale than one year ago. Lack of new listings was also reflected in the drop in average days on market, which were down 11 days to 30 days compared with the same quarter one year ago. 3rd quarter months supply of homes in Lawson stood at barely one month. As a result, home sellers received 99% of their asking price during the third quarter, up both quarter over quarter and year over year.  Median list and sale prices for home increased in the 3rd quarter 2019 versus 2018. Although average sales and listing prices were lower during the Third Quarter 2019, this sh... 10/11/2019

  Somerset Neighborhood in Charlotte's Waxhaw AreaReal Estate Snapshot For 3rd Quarter 2019  During the 3rd Quarter of 2019, eight homes sold in the Somerset neighborhood. Median listing and sale prices increased versus the third quarter of 2019, while median days on market decreased. Although average days on market were up slightly, homes in Somerset, nonetheless, sold in about two weeks, on average. Somerset home sellers received 100% of list price in final sale price, much as they did in the first and second quarters of 2019. The months supply of inventory in Somerset was just over one month in the 3rd Quarter of 2019.      For a  detailed report about Somerset neighborhood home sales in the 3rd Quarter 2019, click here.  To track sales in Somerset "real time," click here for our Nei... 10/10/2019

  Hunter Oaks Neighborhood in Charlotte's Waxhaw AreaReal Estate Snapshot For 3rd Quarter 2019 14 homes sold in Hunter Oaks in the 3rd quarter of 2019. Both average and median home sale prices increased compared with the 3rd quarter in 2018.  Homes took 30 days to sell on average, down 11 days compared with the 3rd quarter of 2018. On average, sellers received 99% of list price in sale price during the 3rd quarter 2019. During the 3rd quarter, the number of new listings decreased 5.26%, accounting for the drop in the number of sales and the increase in both average and median sale prices for Hunter Oaks homes.     For a  detailed report about Hunter Oaks neighborhood home sales in the 3rd quarter 2019, click here.  To track sales in Hunter Oaks "real time," click here for our Neighborho... 10/10/2019

 Waxhaw, NC Fall Clean-Up Day 2019 Waxhaw's annual Fall CleanUp Day when the town picks up bulk items for FREE for residents who live within the town limits of Waxhaw takes place on Monday, October 14th.  Pick-up routes will vary, so all items you wish to dispose of must be curbside no later than 7:00 am on Monday.  Items will be picked by various trucks throughout the day depending on what type of items you may have. Please allow the entire day for all of your items to be removed.    ITEMS THAT WILL BE PICKED UP ON FALL CLEAN UP DAY IN WAXHAW White Goods (Appliances) Furniture Televisions Electronics Mattresses and Box Springs General Household Items ITEMS THAT WILL NOT BE PICKED UP ON FALL CLEAN UP DAY IN WAXHAW Yard Waste Motors, Batteries, Car Parts Oil Paint Hazardous Chemicals Tir... 10/09/2019

 Autumn Treasures 2019 Festival In Waxhaw, NC:October 12-13 Looking for something fun to do this coming weekend in the Charlotte area? Why not head over to Waxhaw, North Carolina's Autumn Treasures Festival. This annual festival, held the second weekend of each October, is Waxhaw's largest festival.  Stroll the streets of historic, downtown Waxhaw and enjoy exhibits by local crafters, listen to music by local musicians, taste mouth-watering barbecue during the Grill'n & Chill'n BBQ Cook-Off. Sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society, 25 professional teams will compete for prize money and state championship titles at the BBQ Cook-off.  And children are not left out of the fun... a Kids Zone will feature inflatables, carnival rides, pony rides, petting zoo, and kid’s crafts.    Waxha... 10/07/2019

 "Adopt Downtown" Program In Waxhaw, North Carolina Did you know you can adopt a block in Downtown Waxhaw to assist the efforts of Waxhaw's Parks & Recreation and Public Services Departments help keep downtown Waxhaw beautiful? The idea behind Adopt Downtown is to enhance the appearance of downtown Waxhaw as part of the Waxhaw Main Street Program.  Adopting a block in downtown Waxhaw involves four yearly clean-ups by the adopting group. To do each cleanup, participants can request the Town of Waxhaw to provide trash bags, recycling information, trash collection services, safety vests, etc.  Participants can further contribute to the Downtown environment through beautification initiatives such as plantings, art, and other initiatives. For more information about Adopt Downtown program pro... 10/04/2019

  Licensing/Registering Your Dog In Waxhaw All dogs older than4 months must be licensed in the Town of Waxhaw. License fees for spayed or neutered pets are $15 for a 1-year registration. Fees for pets that have not been spayed or altered are $20 for a 1-year registration.  New Licensing Information For 2019Licenses purchased after August 2019 are valid for 1 year from the date of purchase. Proof of rabies vaccination and of spay or neuter are also requireed. Beginning in August 2019, your dog’s metal license tag is now permanently assigned, and should be worn on the collar at all times. When renewing your dog’s license in 2020, you will not receive a new metal license tag unless a replacement tag is specifically ordered at time of renewal. Replacement tags are $4.20.  2 Ways To License ... 10/03/2019

 Fall Festival 2019 In Waxhaw's Millbridge CommunityMilbridge Fall Festival 2019 returns this Saturday, October 5th. The Millbridge Fall Festival has become a highly anticipated event in Waxhaw since the first one nine years ago. So mark you calendars now. Entrance to the Fall Festival is free, but tickets for games and activities will be $1 each (cash only). The festival will be held from 11:00 am till 2:00 pm and will feature an entire slew of events, including:Axe ThrowingPetting ZooKids Costume ContestFood Trucks and VendorsSpider Bungee JumpHorseshoesCorn Hole TournamentGiant ChessDJRock ClimbingCarouselPumpkin PaintingHay RidesFace PaintingHenna TattoosCaricature ArtistDress up Photo Booth You can park at the Community House and once that parking area is full, you can park At Nesb... 10/01/2019

   Waxhaw|Weddington|Marvin Public Elementary SchoolsRank High In Charlotte Metro Area The towns of Waxhaw, Weddington and Marvin continue to “clean up” in terms of high rankings for their public schools. Niche.com has recently ranked five of the Union County’s public elementary schools in the 28173 zip code in the top 25 public elementary schools in the Charlotte metro area to watch in 2020. With five schools ranking in the top 25 in the Charlotte region, the Waxhaw area can boast about having 20% of the best elementary schools in the metro area. The top elementary public schools in the Waxhaw area include: Marvin, Antioch, Weddington, Rea View, and Kensington.     Also worth mentioning, Union Day School, which opened only in 2016, is already rated as the #7 best charter elementary sch... 09/28/2019

 Waxhaw | Weddington | Marvin (28173 Zip Code) Real Estate Report/Housing Market Snapshot: August 2019 Latest news on the Waxhaw area real estate market and what it means for you...  Waxhaw (28173 zip code) real estate report/snapshot for August 2019. The 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 12.6%) in new listings year-over-year. New construction inventory, which has been a "staple" for the Waxhaw area home sales plummeted 47.3% year-over-year. Resale inventory also dropped significantly (28.2%) year-over-year.With continued tight inventory and fewer new listings, Waxhaw area remains a seller... 09/15/2019

 There's always so much going on in the Town of Waxhaw and the coming fall/holiday season will be no exception. Waxhaw offers a wide array of programs and activities for kids, teens, adults, seniors, families. No one is left out!  And to make it easier to take advantage of all the programs offered, Waxhaw's Park & Recreation Department has just launched its new programming website, which will allow both Waxhaw residents and greater Charlotte area residents to register for the various community events planned for the coming months. You can set up your profile on Waxhaw's new site at waxhaw.recdesk.com. Once you've set up your profile you can register for the events Waxhaw sponsors throughout the year. Want to know what's on deck for the Fall/Holiday Season 2019 in Waxhaw? Click on the pi... 09/04/2019

  MillBridge In Waxhaw Named A Top 50 Master-Planned Community In The USA MillBridge, a 900 acre residential, master- planned community in Waxhaw, North Carolina in the Charlotte region, was named a Top 50 2019 Top-Selling Master-Planned Community by RCLCO Real Estate Advisors in July. Annually since 1994, RCLCO conducts a national survey that identifies the top-selling master-planned communities in each state. The ranking of 2019's Mid-Year Top-Selling Master-Planned Communities was based on total net new home sales as reported by each community. To be considered, master-planned communities must offer features that  include "development from a comprehensive plan by a master developer, incorporation of a variety of housing types, sizes, and prices, with shared common space, amenities, a... 08/16/2019

 Waxhaw | Weddington | Marvin (28173 Zip Code) Housing Market Snapshot: July 2019 Waxhaw (28173 zip code) real estate report/snapshot for July 2019. The 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 24.5% year-over-year) and a continued decrease (down 3%) in new listings year-over-year. New construction inventory, which has been a "staple" for the Waxhaw area plummeted 51.1% year-over-year.With continued tight inventory and fewer new listings, Waxhaw area remains a seller’s market. Lack of inventory has driven up home prices — 8.1% for resale home year-over-year. And with sellers receiving 98.3% of list price there's not much room for buyers to negotiat... 08/11/2019

 Lawson Neighborhood in Waxhaw, NC: Real Estate Snapshot For 2nd Quarter 2019 26 homes sold in Lawson during the Second Quarter 2019, fewer than the same quarter one year ago, however there were also 10 fewer homes listed for sale than one year ago. Average sales price was $441,754 and the median sale price was $434,846. Home sale prices ranged from a low of $300,000 to a high of $653,500. Sellers received 98.48% of their asking price. While days on market were up for the Second Quarter year-over-year it should be noted that two of these 26 homes were new construction and on market 392 and 427 days, skewing averages somewhat, as they reflected the building time. Nine of the 26 sold homes sold in under one week. The lower sales and listing prices during the Second Quarter 2019 should not... 07/30/2019