Real Estate Information

And to tell the truth, this photo doesn't even begin to do justice to the beauty of the Coddle Creek Reservoir, situated on the west side of Concord and Kannapolis NC, in the Charlotte NC metro area.

If you are seeking a unique property on which to build your custom home, this might just be the ticket.  You see, the reservoir is a completely protected natural area.  No boats or watercraft of any kind are allowed on the water (except for the county folks who take a johnboat out to make sure all is well).  When the reservoir was built in 1993, several layers of protection were placed on the surrounding land to keep development away from our drinking water. 

Are you considering a 'green' house?  What better place to built it than on a natural area such as this?  This 3.82 acre parcel is both waterfront and waterview.  There are many mature trees on the property-you will truly be able to carve out your homesite to your satisfaction.

The property has already been tested by the Cabarrus County health department, and we have the perc tests on file. 

$350,000 asking price.  If you are interested in this property, please call Leigh Brown directly  at 866.440.7136 and we can go out and walk the acreage so you can get a feel for how unique a property this is.

Did I mention that there are no developments or subdivisions bordering the water?  Yep, just a few single family homes here and there.  You just never guessed that such a pristine parcel still existed-and that it would be only 25 minutes from uptown Charlotte, 10 minutes from the new North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis NC, and 10 minutes from the new retail center anchored by Super Target.

Fabulous opportunity for a smart custom builder who is seeking available land in HOT Union County, NC, or for the discriminating buyer who wants a custom home to be built in a lovely established neighborhood.

Thirteen lots are currently available in Chatsworth.  This small community sits in one of North Carolina's best school districts (also an area with low property taxes), just south of Charlotte NC and the well-developed Ballantyne area.

The constant growth and development in this entire sector of Charlotte NC has really overburdened the infrastructure.  Roads have widening projects underway (yes, Providence Road's widening project is finally here!!!), new schools are being built, shopping and retail are cropping up quickly.   And the elected county officials have been very wise in placing a moratorium on new projects until they can get a handle on the overall direction of the area.

This is a rare opportunity.  There are no time restrictions on building, you can select a builder (pending their approval by the developer), select your own plan (subject to architectural review), and make your own estate home here in the Charlotte NC area (specifically, this is a Waxhaw/Weddington address).

Priced from $149,900 to $159,900.  Please email Leigh Brown or call us today at 866.440.7136.  We're glad to help!

Unbelievable opportunity, whether you are a custom home builder in the Charlotte NC real estate market or an individual dreaming of that perfect floorplan or an investor who knows that this is an unheard-of opportunity.

30 lots are available in the Cureton community, in Waxhaw NC.  Situated in Union County, NC-one of the nation's fastest growing counties-this neighborhood features a full amenity center (with full pool and slide, pond, water features, clubhouse).

Each lot has water and sewer already tapped in, and even better-is already approved by Union County.  If you've missed the news, there is a moratorium on new lot and plat approval in Union County, as the area struggles to get the infrastructure to a place that can accomodate the booming growth.

The lots can be purchased individually or as a package.  Most lots are around one/third of an acre and are level, perfect for getting started quickly.  Prices range from $107,000-$128,000 per lot.  Please visit our website for more information, or feel free to call Leigh Brown at 704.979.7034.  Interest is very high on these lots and they won't last long.

It's worse than the age old 'chicken or the egg' argument...since it affects how people perceive their biggest financial investment-their homes.

Which is correct-market value or tax value? 

Doesn't sound like a difficult question when I write it down, but it's an ongoing discussion with homeowners in Charlotte NC (and especially in Cabarrus County-Concord, Kannapolis, Harrisburg, in light of the recent property tax revaluation).  Seems that in some parts of the country, tax values have some semblance of relation to market values.

Not so around here. And that's hard to accept for relocating families who see listing prices which are far off from tax values, and for homeowners who get new property tax assessments every few years (North Carolina requires a revaluation every 8 years so houses don't get too far out of whack). 

There's just not a lot of science involved in determining your property's tax value.  The lovely folks in the tax office aren't stupid-they're just overworked and understaffed to properly assign values in an area that's growing as quickly as Charlotte NC is.

The tax cards are notorious for having incorrect numbers of bedrooms and bathrooms, incorrect heated area, missing finished basements, missing screen porches, etc.  The assessors also don't have their fingers on the pulse of neighborhood values, and may not be making adjustments for areas that aren't doing so hot.

Long story short, your tax value has NOTHING to do with your market value.

I received a call from a concerned gentleman last week, a lovely man who owns a home in Concord NC.  He felt that his valuation was high.  I spent a few minutes with him, establishing a reasonable market value range for him-which was far below his tax value.  I explained that he could contact the county tax office and dispute his value (you have 30 days from the notice to protest the assessment). 

He proceeded to tell me that if they would NOT reduce his tax value to meet my estimates, then he would go ahead and list the house and sell it for the tax value.  Ahem.  Kinda missed the point there, didn't he?  I know it's hard pill to swallow when you see this lovely assessment and you've already started counting the money.  But the market is fluid and buyers determine what your house is ultimately worth.   I'm not saying that they're always wrong-far from it.  But if the market range of your house is far below tax value-the fact that your tax value is higher is NOT going to make a buyer pay that much for it.

If this is confusing (as are most things dealing with county government and taxes), leave me a comment and I'll try again to explain.  I'm always glad to help my neighbors here in the Charlotte area-and I will only provide the unvarnished truth!

I'm so excited to introduce my newest buyer partner, Kathy Lotierzo.  Kathy joined the team after a successful run in new home sales, and she's really excited about the opportunity to take those skills and work hard on behalf of our buyer clients.

Kathy is one of our transplants to the area.  A successful business owner up north, she and her family moved south to follow her husband's career.  She and her husband and their 3 children chose a great home in Tega Cay SC, in the popular Lake Wylie area.  She successfully uses her own experiences in relocating to benefit our buyer clients.

Kathy is a licensed real estate broker in both North Carolina and South Carolina.  If you want the straight scoop on buying a house-no fluff-Kathy is the one to call.  Her past clients really appreciate her candor and her persistence in protecting their best interests throughout the deal.

You can reach Kathy at my website or call her directly.  We're always glad to help, whether you're buying, selling or investing in real estate in the Charlotte NC area.

Traci England has joined my team as a buyer partner.  Traci is on the ball and has already joined AR so go say hello. =)

Traci's extensive background in new home sales is going to serve her well in general brokerage, residential real estate, here in the Charlotte NC area.  She spent several years with Turnberry Homes and was instrumental in helping me win their listings as they close the North and South Carolina divisions. 

Traci has a strong reputation in the marketplace as a true advocate for buyers-which is evidenced by the fact that she is still in contact with folks who purchased through her several years ago. 

She and her husband live in Harrisburg NC, where they are raising 5 beautiful children.  They're active in their church and chances are you've already seen or met them!

Traci is ready to help you find a home, whether you prefer new construction (and would like the advice of someone who has lived in that world) or a resale home, and she fights hard on behalf of her buyers.  Feel free to visit her on my website or call her directly.  We're always glad to help!

What's Happening With Turnberry Homes in Charlotte NC?

Seems to be the question of the moment here in scenic Charlotte NC! Lots of agents and homebuyers alike are curious as to what's going on with Turnberry Homes.   As you may remember from my post in December, Turnberry Homes has decided to close up shop in Charlotte NC and focus energies on their home market in Nashville TN. 

It's truly a loss to the Charlotte real estate market, since Turnberry builds a home of excellent quality and develops lovely neighborhooods.

After some extensive interviewing of real estate agents and companies in Charlotte, the owners of Turnberry Homes selected my team to market their remaining inventory here, a collection of 20 gorgeous homes and 43 lots which are in prime locations and ready for someone's dream house.  I have to say that I'm very excited about the opportunity to help Turnberry clear their inventory! (And as you may have already guessed, I'm excited for the buyers who will be getting stellar deals on high quality, highly upgraded homes!).

Over the next few days, I'll be presenting the available inventory and letting you know about these amazing deals.  And bear in mind that Charlotte NC is still one of the best places to invest in real estate in the country right now-so these are truly wonderful opportunities.  If you're a buyer who's relocating to the Charlotte area and curious about neighborhood locations and price points, call us.  If you're an investor who's looking for a great equity opportunity, call us.  If you're looking to complete a 1031 tax-free exchange, this might just be a great fit.  If you're seeking a developed lot in an established, upscale community in Union County, NC, we have something for you as well.

Please extend a warm welcome to the newest buyer partner for Leigh Brown and Associates, Kaye Pitzen.

Kaye is a recent transplant to the Charlotte NC area, hailing from Ohio.  She and her husband and two lovely sons chose a fabulous new construction home in Christenbury, just inside Cabarrus County in Concord NC.

Kaye was a licensed Realtor in Ohio for the past seven years, and she has just completed her transition testing to become a fully licensed North Carolina real estate broker.

She has a special affinity for first-time buyers and those who need a little extra hand-holding.  Her nurturing personality and her amazing ability to listen serve her clients well.

I am pleased as punch that Kaye chose my team as her North Carolina real estate home!  Rest assured that your buyer referrals will be treated like gold by the entire team as we work hard to ensure that they find just the right community and just the right house.

To contact Kaye, visit our website or call 866.440.7136.  She'll be on AR soon!