WALK WITH ME | “JASPER” MODEL HOME

Welcome to Troutman, NC, home of Sutters Mill II by True Homes. This is the Jasper Model. It’s 2,454 square feet, with 3 bedrooms and 2 and a half baths. With a lot of options, the cost is $434,300. However, you can stay closer to $400,000 if you stick to the basics. Walk with me […]

Will your current home suit your needs in retirement?

As more and more baby boomers enter retirement age, the question of whether or not to sell their homes and move will become a hot topic. In today’s housing market climate, with low available inventory in the starter and trade-up home categories, it makes sense to evaluate your home’s ability to adapt to your needs […]

GREENBRIAR | NEW HOMES IN STATESVILLE, NC

Greenbriar, by Lennar, is a new home community in Statesville, NC. They offer 4 plans here, and these new homes range in size from 1955 to 2577 square feet. 138 homes will be constructed. Prices range through the $300,000s for these 2-story homes. It’s hard to find new, 2-story homes at this price point! My […]

Where are mortgage rates headed in 2018?

Heading higher… According to Freddie Mac’s U.S. Housing Marketing Outlook, interest rates are expected to slowly but surely head higher in 2018.  What does this mean for you if you are considering buying a new home? Depending on the amount of the loan that you secure, a half of a percent (.5%) increase in interest […]

FALLS COVE AT LAKE NORMAN

This is what you get for your money at Falls Cove at Lake Norman, in Troutman, NC. You’ll find 2-story homes here with sizes running from 2000 to 3200 square feet. Homes at Fall Cove at Lake Norman by Lennar Homes over the last 6 months have been selling from $250,000 to $325,000. One of […]

Has a Lake Norman waterfront home been a good investment?

You bet.  Here are the facts over the last 3 years. Single-family, traditional waterfront homes prices are on the rise. Not a surprise. But by how much? Consider this: the median waterfront home sales price across the entire Carolina Multiple Listing Services, Inc. is up 22% over the last 3 years. Drilling down, I found […]

REID’S COVE | NEW HOMES IN MOORESVILLE

Looking for new homes for sale in Mooresville, NC with access to Lake Norman? It’s nearly impossible to find! But I found it- Reid’s Cove, by Taylor Morrison is located 1 mile north of Exit 33 off I77 in Mooresville. 143 homes will be built here, with prices starting in the 500,000s and going as […]

Buying costs much less than renting.

The results of the latest Rent vs. Buy Report from Trulia show that homeownership remains cheaper than renting, with a traditional 30-year fixed rate mortgage, in 98 of the 100 largest metro areas in the United States. In the six years that Trulia has conducted this study, this is the first time that it was […]

HUNTSON RESERVE | NEW HOMES IN HUNTERSVILLE, NC

One of the best new home communities in Huntersville, NC is Huntson Reserve by Classica Homes. Prices here run from around $850,000 to $1,200,000. Part of the high price tag is location but you get a lot of standard features from Classica. Check out the tour of the Covina- which features the primary suite on […]

JETTON PLACE CLASSICA HOMES CORNELIUS NC

Welcome to Jetton Place by Classica Homes! Located Close to The Peninsula in Cornelius- where you can walk to eat, shop, or take a stroll through Jetton Park. What makes Classica Homes unique? They have walls of patio glass doors that magically stack away. And, there’s artificial turf instead of growing grass. you can’t even […]