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Real Estate in South Carolina
South Carolina real estate is, for many, an attractive option to consider when looking to relocate to the Charlotte area. The South Carolina border is only twenty minutes down I-77 from Charlotte. South Carolina offers attractive real estate and tax laws, the South Carolina side of Lake Wylie, and a reasonable drive to Charlotte.
Popular Ft Mill homes and communities are on the way… stay tuned, I’ll be visiting Lakeshore, Springfield and Bretagne in the next few weeks. Baxter Village, Regent Park… quite a selection. Great homes for families, retirees, singles and more… all a reasonable commute to Charlotte with Low South Carolina taxes.
Del Webb is known for lifestyle, and Sun City Carolina Lakes in Ft Mill is no exception… what is exceptional? Carolina Lakes proximity to Charlotte NC, the Charlotte airport, and it is just 10 minutes to Ballantyne, Charlotte’s newest ring city and popular favorite for restaurants, shopping and movies.
Fort Mill SC|Best Values Under $250,000
April 12th, 2009 categories: Buy A Charlotte Home, Charlotte First Time Home Buyers, Fort Mill SC Carolina Lakes
First Time Home Buyers-Two Great Deals in Fort Mill
Both Homes Qualify for the Full $8000 Tax Credit AND Lowe’s $1000 Gift Card-
I’m thinking of two homes just over the South Carolina border–where you will get a lot of house for your money, low SC taxes and Fort Mill Schools… and they illustrate an interesting tradeoff.
House #1 is a 2 story, with 2 car garage, it is a former model, has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, is right around 3600sf, it has a large kitchen and bonus room, large bedrooms, and the Asking price is $239,000. There are no community amenities.
House #2 is a 2 story, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home, with a 2 car garage, in the 3500 sf range. It has stone accents on the front, a dual sized fireplace inside, the morning room and kitchen have hardwood floors, and 9′ ceilings downstairs. A downstairs office and cul de sac location in a community with a Pool, a Pond and a Recreation area…Asking price? $239,755, a new home, ready at the end of April.
The picture above is neither one of these houses…but similar.
I didn’t want pictures (likability) to influence the “Better Value” question… So which do you think is the better value, today and say 5 years from now?
The answer is that they are both great values- I think a slight edge goes to House # 2– even though House #1 is a former model, and as such, is very cool indeed, but, livability and quality of life, translates into long term value, so, I would rank House#2 ahead of House #1 based on the value anchors of community features, amenities of a swimming pool, pond and recreation area.
Good amenities are value anchors: They will make most young families life better today, and 5 years from today, contributing to a homes underlying value.
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Sun City Carolina Lakes Market Report 2009
February 20th, 2009 categories: Buy A Charlotte Home, Fort Mill SC Carolina Lakes, Terry's Top Ten New Home Communities
Fabulous Sun City Carolina Lakes- It is All About the Lifestyle
Once again Sun City Carolina Lakes led the new home subdivisions in sales in 2008- the Del Webb concept of a self-contained, active adult, golf cart community, just 30 minutes from a major city (Charlotte) with a large airport, in low tax South Carolina, is a bright spot in an otherwise tough year for Pulte Home Corporation, the owners of the Del Webb franchise since 2001.
With over 500 sales, Sun City Carolina Lakes accounts for 5% of the new home sales in the Charlotte area. So How did they do it? The dropped their prices- heavily and gave away a lot of golf carts!
Working from the Carolina MLS we get only a feel for what they sold their as they report only about 15% of their sales in the MLS- enough to keep people and Agents looking online. The Sold data is intriguing, to say the least.
Median Home Sale Prices At Sun City Carolina Lakes
Median Home sale price in 2007 was $344K, or $141 per sf on about 2443 square feet. In 2008, size and price were reduced, as buyers paid a median price of $122/sf on 1515 sf, or $184,830. Median price per sf was off 13%, but average size was off 38% as well.
The range of prices were even more interesting: In 2007, buyers paid an average (median) of 93% of list price, from $104/sf to 89/ sf.
But in 2008, they paid a median price of 80% of list, paying between $90 and $162 per sf. .. Interesting indeed.
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE LIFESTYLE! tm
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Moving to the Charlotte Area? Carolina Lakes? South Charlotte, Waxhaw, Lake Norman, Fort Mill Perhaps? Your first Charlotte home?
I am a Charlotte real estate broker specializing in relocations, 2nd homes and first time home buyers–buying and selling
real estate of all kinds- and will represent only you. My team works with Buyers and Sellers every day from Ballantyne to Lake Norman -and Fort Mill SC too. We work with all relocation companies. My team and I know the homes, the communities, and the new home builders. We know what’s hot, what’s not, and where the deals are. I represented Buyers in the largest foreclosure sale in Charlotte in 2008. And I helped a handful of first time home buyers. I was the Top Agent in 2008 in our 800 + Agent firm, and won an award for customer satisfaction in 2008. We are flexible and at your service.
We are working to help you “buy smart” in Charlotte, and to make your relocation easier and less stressful.
If it’s between the hours of 8 AM to 8 PM, EDT, please don’ t hesitate to call me direct at 704-351-1519. Terry
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Fort Mill Homes For Sale - A Deep Real Estate Market Report
December 11th, 2008 categories: Charlotte Homes for Sale, Fort Mill SC Carolina Lakes
Fort Mill SC Fort Mill is a popular suburb and close by Charlotte NC. The community is known for its easy commute to Charlotte, the ever popular low property taxes found in the state of South Carolina, and well regarded schools. It is also one of the sturdiest (home prices/value very strong) Charlotte sub-markets. Inventory levels remain high, so it is a strong Buyers market. Aggressive sellers still get their homes sold. The report illustrates our ability to customize a search for your needs.
I call this a “Deep Market Report” because of the home features searched, some are: New Homes or Newer homes (built since 2004), Master Bedrooms on the Main Floor, On the Golf Course, with Community pool, and more. i hope this gives you a good understanding of the depth and breadth of the Fort Mill homes market.
Fort Mill Homes For Sale -Deep Market
There are 21 Homes For Sale in Fort Mill for under $150,000.
There are 156 homes for sale in Fort Mill for under $250,000, but more than $150,000
Of these, 143 have a 2 car garage,
78 homes have a community pool,
111 homes are new or newer, (built since 2004)
65 Homes are new /newer, with a community pool, and 2 car garage,
12 Homes are new or Newer, with a pool, 2 car garage, and OVER 2700 Square feet.
There are 181 Fort Mill Homes for Sale for Under $350,000, but more than $250,000
Of these, 41 (23%) homes have the Master Bedroom on the main floor
119 homes have community pools and 2 car garages
144 are New Homes or Newer (built since 2004)
1 new home has a community pool AND is on the golf course
10 new/newer homes, with community pool, AND OVER 3500 square feet.
There are 108 Fort Mill Homes For Sale For Under $500,000 but more than $350,000
Of these, 48 (44%) homes have the master Bedroom on the main floor
71 are new homes or Newer homes-buillt since 2004,
66 home are new.newer and have a community pool
2 homes are on a golf course
There are 99 Fort Mill Homes For Sale for More than $500,000
Of these, 68 have Master Bedrooms on the main floor
18 homes are on a golf course
5 homes are waterfront
Only 11 are over $1M.
Home prices of course don’t tell the whole story about a community, but it is a starting point, and one factor. I’ve assembled some of the best resources you need to discover Fort Mill and Charlotte for yourself-in this report and through the links in the left hand column. The best way of course to discover Fort Mill? Come and see Fort Mill and the Charlotte area, and see if it is a fit for you and your family. We’ll be here for you to show you around town a bit and look at some homes- even on what’s usually a preliminary visit.
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Moving to the Charlotte Area? Fort Mill Perhaps? Your first Charlotte home?
Have a home buying or home selling questions? I am a Charlotte real estate broker specializing in relocations, 2nd homes and first time homebuyers–buying and selling real estate of all kinds- and will represent only you. We work with Buyers and Sellers every day in Ballantyne, Lake Norman and Fort Mill SC too. My team and I know the homes, the communities, and the new home builders. We know what’s hot, what’s not, and where the deals are. I think as you read my posts you’ll see that we understand home buyer needs, from a first time home owner to a luxury home purchaser. We are working to make your relocation to the Charlotte area easier and hopefully less stressful.
If it’s between the hours of 8 AM to 8 PM, EDT, please don’ t hesitate to call me direct at 704-351-1519. Terry
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Fort Mill Homes For Sale- A First Time Home Buyer Market Report
December 6th, 2008 categories: Buy A Charlotte Home, Fort Mill SC Carolina Lakes
Great Home Prices, Low Taxes, Easy Commute and Connection to Charlotte NC Fuel Fort Mill Growth
Fort Mill is a South Carolina town just 17 miles from Uptown Charlotte. Since a major expansion of I-77 completed in 2006, and the lowering of property taxes in 2007, and its longstanding well regarded school system, Fort Mill has become a popular suburb of Charlotte. Friday, I posted about luxury homes at Springfield, a beautfiul custom community in Fort Mill. Today’s post will feature entry level homes - many very suitable for first time home buyers. First, a Google map!
If you visit my Fort Mill map, you’ll be able to see which blue marker is which-but they are, from left to right, Tega Cay, Baxter Village, Old Fort Mill (B) up to Legacy, then Springfield and furthest to the right Sun City Carolina Lakes (the over 55 active adult heavyweight).
You can see the easy commute, look carefully and you’ll see Charlotte-Douglas Airport to the west of Charlotte.
Fort Mill Homes for Sale
There are 74 Fort Mill homes for sale priced between $100,000 and $200,000.
Of these homes for sale, 17 are in communities with pools, 45 have 2 car garages, 5 are larger than 2500 sf, 6 are on more than .3 acres,and 2 are on more than .5 acres.
There are 214 Fort Mill homes for sale priced between $200,000 and $300,000.
Of these homes for sale, 130 re in communities with pools, 204 have 2 car garages, 56 are larger than 2500 sf, 17 larger than 3000 sf. Lot size varies, wth 15 more than .3 acres, 5 more than .4 acre, and 2 more than .5 acre.
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Moving to the Charlotte Area? Fort Mill Perhaps? Your first Charlotte home?
Have a home buying or home selling questions? I am a Charlotte real estate broker specializing in relocations, 2nd homes and first time homebuyers–buying and selling real estate of all kinds- and will represent only you. We work with Buyers and Sellers every day in Ballantyne, Lake Norman and and Fort Mill too. My team and I know the homes, the communities, and the new home builders. We know what’s hot, what’s not, and where the deals are. I think as you read my posts you’ll see that we understand home buyer needs, from a first time home owner to a luxury home purchaser.
If it’s between the hours of 8 AM to 8 PM, EDT, please don’ t hesitate to call me direct at 704-351-1519. Terry
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Springfield- Amenities, Custom Homes, Open Space, Golf… A Hole In One.
December 3rd, 2008 categories: About Charlotte, Fort Mill SC Carolina Lakes, Terry's Top Ten New Home Communities
Springfield at Fort Mill, Resort Living 17 Miles From Charlotte NC
Charlotte NC Fort Mill has seen increasing in popularity- from the immediate success of Baxter Village to the widening of I-77 in SC, to the decrease in property taxes in 2007, Fort Mill, SC (close by Charlotte NC) has been increasing in popularity and Springfield, by Crescent is the latest, and best entry. Maybe the best in Charlotte.
Springfield is a self-contained community of custom homes, built by more than twenty of Charlotte’s best custom builders, set around thae Springfield Golf Course in Fort Mill. A rolling countryside mixes with wooded lots and windy streets to create a peaceful setting- a doctor I was showing homes commented last month that “it was the kind of community that a parent could let their kids ride bikes without fear.” Surrounded by historic properties, the quiet streets of Springfield speak to a time gone by in many places. Award winning Cunnane builders complements the community with their City collection of southern homes at the entry, providing a built in move up market for the custom homes.
Golf is affordable at Springfield, and amenities are King!
A $1900 family membership allows play at any time, to rent a cart is additional, and no minimums. It is a very competitive course… then they added their 5 acre recreation center, 3 pools, 6 tennis courts, clubhouse with party room and fitness center, a full time recreation director staffs the after school programs and runs swim team in the summer.
Activities include, for late November and December: Ladies night out, Tree Trimming party and Potluck, Kids Movie Night, Weekly craft corner for kids, Family Bowling, a Teen Holiday Party, An Adult Holiday Party, aProgressive cocktail Party and more.
For the outdoor enthusiast, the 2300 acre Ann Close Greenway is across the street,
with trail access from Springfield, this woodland preserve has 32 miles of trails, an equestrian center designed for learning, and 3 lakes- with fish. That’s your backyard if you live at Springfield! As an example, Ballantyne , the whole area is around 2000 acres! Its been given to the city in perpetuity by the Close children, and can never be re-sold. Click to enlarge any of the thumbnail photos.
Crescent-Resources, the development arm of Duke Energy, has developed many of the finest communities in Charlotte. A learning company, each Crescent community represents the accumulated knowledge of the top of their industry, and as they try an make each of their new communities surpass their last one, they have created communities that are unequaled, here in Charlotte, or the rest of the country.
Here are a few of the custom homes– just about every style and elevation, some with basements, from the upper $600’s to $1,000,000, or a little over. Just like everywhere, it is a buyers market on inventory homes!
Lots are from $145K and are about 1/2 acre, and some are still available. There is a good selection of completed or RTC, Ready to Customize homes as well. I’ll have a detailed market report in a few days.
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Moving to Charlotte? Your first Charlotte home?
Have a home buying or home selling questions? I am a Charlotte real estate broker specializing in relocations, 2nd homes and first time homebuyers–buying and selling real estate of all kinds- and will represent only you. We work with Buyers and Sellers every day in Myers Park, Southpark, and Fort Mill too. My team and I know the homes, the communities, and the new home builders. We know what’s hot, what’s not, and where the deals are. I think as you read my posts you’ll see that we understand home buyer needs, from a first time home owner to a luxury home purchaser.
If it’s between the hours of 8 AM to 8 PM, EDT, please don’ t hesitate to call me direct at 704-351-1519. Terry
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Large Home- New-Near Charlotte at $339,000 or $89 per sf COMPLETE
November 14th, 2008 categories: Buy A Charlotte Home, Fort Mill SC Carolina Lakes
Do you need a large home, six bedrooms perhaps? How about 6 bedrooms under $350K? A great deal, in nearby popular Fort Mill…
Fort Mill, SC Massey is an amenity rich planned community, a new home project by Ryland 10 miles south of Ballantyne, and they are having a killer sale on their models.
The popular Marlette- 5 br and 2 bonus rooms, at $89/sft. Yes, fully equipped, with options at 89/sf, well below replacement cost. One client I had looked at and loved this home, because she really wanted 6 br (including a guest room) and she was going to use one of the bonus rooms as an extra 6th bedroom.
Well regarded Fort Mill Schools, 15 minutes to Ballantyne, 10 minutes to Ft Mill, and a 5000 sf clubhouse awaits.
All first floor hardwoods, window treatments, and stainless appliance, granite- $89/sf Complete. you read that right, this is the best new home deal in Charlotte today. Why is that $89/sf price so important? Because it is BELOW the replacement cost, and that means the price can not fall further- it is a price floor.
The taxes? Low South Carolina taxes too. I’ll share the figures below the inventory table below. Three great homes, three great deals.
| FLOORPLAN | PRICE | Sq Ft | # Stories | BR | Bath | #Bonus Rooms | Cost per SF | |||
| Bloomfield C | $299,422 | 2911 | 2 | 4 | 3.5 | 1 | 102.86 | |||
| Marlette C | $339,491 | 3774 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 89.96 | |||
| Sterling A | $389,749 | 3788 | 2 | 5 | 3.5 | 1 | 102.89 |
Taxes? Here’s how to figure them*: Sales Price of Home x 4% x .1912, so on the Marlette, if we paid retail (we Never pay retail-but most of the discounts have been taken) at retail it is $339,491 x .04 x.1912, or $2,596 per year. A bit over 200/month, HOA are under $600 per year.
*Thanks to the excellent Ryland on site Rep.
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Moving to Charlotte? Your first Charlotte home?
Have a home buying or home selling questions? I am a Charlotte real estate broker specializing in relocations, 2nd homes–buying and selling real estate of all kinds- and will represent only you. We work with Buyers and Sellers every day in Myers Park, Southpark, Matthews and Huntersville, Lake Norman, Waxhaw and Lake Wylie too. My team and I know the homes, the communities, and the new home builders. We know what’s hot, what’s not and where the deals are. I think as you read my posts you’ll see that we understand home buyer needs, from a first time home owner to a luxury home purchaser.
If you still haven’t figured out where you might want to live in Charlotte, you may compare area Charlotte home prices and communities, from our MLS based home search below. If you haven’t already, try my my fact-filled and well received Introduction to Charlotte NC Video (over 9000 You Tube views) and don’t miss the FAQ videos-answering the Big Question- Where to live in Charlote, or where to look for a luxury home in Charlotte? (in the right column just under the Introduction to Charlotte Video Screen)
If it’s between the hours of 8 AM to 8 PM, EDT, please don’ t hesitate to call me direct at 704-351-1519. Terry
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Charlotte NC| Sun City Carolina Lakes- Over 55 and Active? The Real Deal…
May 27th, 2008 categories: Fort Mill SC Carolina Lakes, Terry's Top Ten New Home Communities
Over 55, Active Adult Real Estate in the Greater Charlotte Area. If you want amenities, Sun City Carolina Lakes in close-in SC is the real deal.
A client of mine saw this entrance and fell in love. (Pic taken on a fall grey day) That client closes next week! Congrats Nancy and John!
This is Part II of a series on Over 55 Active Adult communities in the “Greater” Charlotte, NC area… see part I, Four Seasons, here. So whats the attraction?
The climate obviously, golf is a 360 day sport here… some have grand kids living in Charlotte, some just think Florida is too hot (and hurricane prone) others love the ridiculously low property taxes…But really, it is all about the lifestlye... all the conveniences of city living in a golf -suburban setting, 25 minutes from a major Southeastern US city. 
Home Sales Starting to Move at Sun City Carolina Lakes
In the last 30 days, 2 homes closed, but 13 went pending- new contracts. Fence sitters are leaving the fence! There are several re-sale homes worth paying attention to, because they are on fantastic lots. I saw these earlier in the week in advance of a client coming to town.
The first is on Legend Oaks, it backs to the woods, and has a finished walkout basement. Almost 3900 sf, 3 be
drooms, 3 bath (easily a 4th if you needed it) the popular Willow Bend model, with stone front… Asking 422,000, I’d try 390K to get started.
Another is on Grandview, just a few doors down from the $500K models and sits on the golf course, this is also a Willow Bend, but with no basement coming in at about 2100 sf. Easy walk to the amenity center, or sit on your deck and watch the golfers go by. Excellent condition, many custom upgrades, sensibly priced at $375,850 , lets try $365,000.
Amenities- let me count the ways…
18 holes of golf/putting greens and driving range
8 Tennis courts, 4 Bocce Ball
40,000 Square foot amenity Center includes: indoor and outdoor pool, exercise (equipment) room, exercise class rooms,Potting and woodworking, billiards, card tables (always a game) multiple meeting rooms (always a club) miles of walking trails, biking trails and this year opening a canoe/kayak center on a Catawba branch… not to mention our major grocery chain is building a grocery store now within golf cart 
distance- at the main entrance of Carolina Lakes! Yea Harris-Teeter.
There are great deals on new home inventory as well, though many of the lots are more challenging- but Pulte is making deals happen. I can help you there as well.
Considering Carolina Lakes? Moving To Charlotte? Please don’t hesitate to call me direct at 704-351-1519- we are buyer agents and always represent you, and you can always Search ALL Charlotte homes with my easy to use MLS search site for the greater Charlotte area (requires an e-mail)
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