home|design, September 16, 2017

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|real estate news

what’s new? compiled by Whitney Berongi

M/I HOMES TO HOST HOMESITE RELEASE EVENT IN ALLEN MILLS COMMUNITY M/I Homes will soon begin pre-selling its first 21 homesites in the Concord community of Allen Mills, a new community off Poplar Tent Road and Cox Mill Road.

Due to high demand, M/I will host a homesite release event for the sites Sept. 19.

Prospective buyers who attend the VIP event can learn more about the homesites and plans available, then be entered into a drawing. The first 21 people drawn can make appointments to choose their homesite and put down a deposit. Reservations are required to attend. The time and location will be provided upon registration.

Allen Mills offers nine different ranch and two-story home plans with open kitchens, spacious family rooms and master bedrooms with walk-in closets. Prices start in the $300,000s. The community’s model home, the Blythe, features an open floorplan with a two-story family room, formal dining room, breakfast nook and optional downstairs study or extra bedroom. The model will have five bedrooms, four bathrooms and about 3,742 square feet. To reserve a spot or to learn more, call 704-286-6498 or register at mihomes.com/allenmills.

HOUSING OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION AWARDS $76,607 TO AREA NONPROFITS The Housing Opportunity Foundation, the charitable arm of the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association, awarded 17 area local nonprofits and seven area Habitat for Humanity agencies a total of $76,607.66 through the annual Realtor-directed Habitat Support and Community Grants Programs. This includes a $15,107.66 donation to A Child’s Place, raised during the foundation’s second annual Strides for Shelter 5K & Fun Run. The Community Grants Program supports area organizations that address unmet housing needs in Mecklenburg and Iredell counties, while the Habitat Support Program is a way to assist area Habitats that are meeting crucial housing needs for low-to-moderate income families. Since the inception of the Habitat Support Program 11 years ago and the Community Grants Program nine years ago, Realtor members have distributed a total of $383,107.66 to area organizations.

The organizations were formally recognized by the Housing Opportunity Foundation, association and community leadership and supporting donors at the annual Opening Hearts, Opening Doors luncheon held on Sept. 6. For more information about the Housing Opportunity Foundation, the association or CarolinaMLS, visit CarolinaHome.com.

DAVID WEEKLEY HOMES TO PARTICIPATE IN WAVERLY GRAND OPENING EVENT David Weekley Homes will be part of the Grand Opening event in the South Charlotte community of Waverly on Saturday, Oct. 7. The public is invited to attend this family-friendly event that will include activities such as a bounce house, obstacle course, crafts, performances and more. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. followed by live music from the Infinity Show Band from 6-9 p.m. at the Terrace. In honor of Pediatric Cancer Awareness month, David Weekley Homes will donate $5 to The Isabella Santos Foundation for each visitor who registers with a Waverly sales consultant between

Sept. 1 and Oct. 10. An additional $10 donation will be given for return visitors who stop by during the grand opening event.

During the event, David Weekley Homes will provide golf cart rides to tour its three model homes, along with any showcase homes that are move-in ready.

David Weekley Homes offers three collections in the master-planned community of Waverly: Townhome, Village and Executive. The Sales Office is located at 4929 Providence Country Club Drive in Charlotte. For additional information, call 704972-4226.

BONTERRA BUILDERS SUMMER BLOCK PARTY MEETS, GREETS AND EATS Bonterra Builders’ Marketing Team recently hosted summer block parties in Cedarvale, McAdenville, Union Grove, Vermillion and Vickery communities to draw neighbors out to meet, greet and eat during August. Residents were invited to gather at the communities’ model homes to enjoy a picnic-style barbeque meal, live music and yard games. Children played while parents began the process of getting to know each other better.

Block party attendees at the Cedarvale and Vickery events were treated to special performances by Joanna Llambias, Bonterra Builders Permit Coordinator and Starts Assistant, and Jody Edwards of Tantrum Band. For more information on Bonterra communities, visit bonterrabuilders.com.

HM PROPERTIES SCHEDULED TO OPEN SECOND OFFICE Valerie Mitchener, the owner and broker-in-charge of HM Properties, a full-service residential real estate firm, has signed a lease for a 2,264 square-foot office space in the Waverly development. HM Properties expects to move in during the first quarter of 2018.

Located at 7415 Waverly Walk Ave., Suite F2-2, the space will be HM Properties’ second office and will overlook Waverly’s public plaza. HM Properties’ main office is in SouthPark at 6857 Fairview Road across from Phillips Place. HM Properties currently has 73 brokers and eight staff members at its SouthPark office and expects to hire an additional 15 to 20 agents to work at the new Waverly office in 2018. For more information, visit hmproperties.com.

Email real estate news to homedesign@charlotteobserver.com.

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Portico w/ Lower Level 61-1323 Garden Vista Drive $465,885 Walk-out lower level, deck, 3 br, 3 bth, sitting room off of owner’s suite, den Available Now

Portico 12-10407 Passau Path Drive $386,380 2 br, 2 bth, den, private garden courtyard, screened porch off owner’s suite Available October

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Portico w/ unfin Lower Level 63-1315 Garden Vista Drive $454,120 Deck, 2 br, 2 bth, screened porch off of owner’s suite, den, unfinished lower level Available Now

Promenade Bonus Suite 56-9211 Edelweiss Lane $459,050 3 br, 3 bth, 4-seasons rm, Bonus Suite, private courtyard, covered porch off owner’s suite Available October

Palazzo 37-14937 Dewpoint Place $364,800 2 br, 2 bth, 4-seasons rm, sitting room off owner’s suite, private courtyard Available November

Portico w/ Lower Level 64-1311 Garden Vista Drive $485,135 Walk-out lower level w/ basement kitchenette, deck, 2 br, 2 bth, screened porch off of owner’s suite, den Available Now

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Palazzo Bonus Suite 39-17009 Courtside Landing Drive $454,515 3 br, 3 bth, Bonus Suite, 4-seasons rm, private courtyard, screened porch off owner’s suite Available Now Promenade Bonus Suite 50-15016 Courtside Cove Lane $594,315 & Lower Level Available Now

Portico w/ Lower Level 48-8234 Parknoll Drive $454,512 3 br, 3 bth, deck, walk-out lower level, den, screened porch Available Now

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THE MCDOWELL GROUP

Gail McDowell

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2141 Sagamore Road ~ Barclay Downs

2876 Beulah Church Road ~ Matthews

MLS#3293785|5BD,4Full,2HalfBA|5,253SQFT|$1.299M

MLS# 3297758 | 4BD, 4.5BA | 4,071 SQFT | $874.9K

3424 Maryhurst Lane ~ Providence Springs

1000 Shinnecock Lane ~ Firethorne

MLS# 3291762 | 4BD, 4BA | 4,626 SQFT | $815.9K

MLS# 3259736 | 5BD, 4.5BA | 5,388 SQFT | $824.9K

2101 Sandy Pond Lane ~ Waxhaw

3616 Yearling Court - Matthews

MLS# 3282259 | 4BD, 2.5BA | 3,525 SQFT | $549K

MLS# 3265858 | 5BD, 5BA | 5,456 SQFT | $639K

301 McKibben Street ~ Waxhaw

1109 Blackmoor Road ~ Waxhaw

MLS# 3288765 | 3BD, 3.5BA | 1,818 SQFT | $259.9K

MLS# 3320514 | 3BD, 43BA | 2,585 SQFT | $314.9K

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Featured Home ~ 1010 Elizabeth Manor Ct ~ Matthews se m ou -2p H 2 en y 1 Opurda t Sa

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1841 Meadowood Lane ~ SouthPark

|living in Matthews 914 Elizabeth Lane, Matthews, NC 28105 Price: $889,500 MLS: 3277331 Listing Agent: Sharon Yoxsimer, HM Properties, 704-819-2567, sharon@ hmproperties.com; Valerie Mitchener, 704-577-8200 This home offers mature landscaping, a private backyard, stone hardscapes, a gas fire pit and a built-in gas grill for entertaining. Meticulously maintained, the property boasts high quality construction and finishes. Features include wide oak floors, heavy trim work and a custom chef’s kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, two sinks and a spacious breakfast area. Host gatherings with ease in the lower level with its media room, wet bar and rec room.

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This beautiful home features a two-story foyer with grand staircase, remarkable detail in moldings and coffered ceilings, and gleaming hardwoods on the first floor. The chef’s kitchen showcases granite counters, custom cabinets, built-in SubZero, and stainless steel appliances. This home offers an abundance of space with large bedrooms and bonus space. Newly added media room, play room, pool spa, fire pit, hardscape and landscape make this property extraordinary. Zoned for Weddington schools!

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$18,000,000 Cindy Barnes Over in sales in 2016 (704) 367-7203

Fresh, bright SouthPark townhome w/2 BDRMS’s plus flexroom. Modern kitchen, pretty courtyard, spacious rooms throughout. 3522 Kylemore Court - MLS# 3313519 - $400,000

UNDER CONTRACT

Ronda Avenue MLS# 3264020 | $120,000

NEW PRICE Builder opportunity in popular Stonehaven!

Updates galore in this SouthPark area beauty!

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2721 Whiffletree Rd. - MLS# 3306533 - $375,000

Large lot, ideal for basement

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Quality abounds in the heart of Olde Cotswold!

Coming Soon – 2512 Maybank Drive - $1,325,000

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10033 Arlington Church Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227 5 Acres- $574,000 - MLS# 3314932

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We extend our deepest appreciation to you, our customers, for the opportunities to serve you and achieve extraordinary results.

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MYERS PARK: 1300 Queens Road, #309.

309 Keswick Avenue. Renovated bungalow Live in the heart of Myers Park inside this in Lockwood, on the north side. affordable, renovated condo on Queens Close to center city. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths Road. 3 beds, 2 baths and covered parking. and a large rear yard. Offered at $359,000. HOA includes utilities. Offered at $275,000.

Chestnut at Blowing Rock 364 Chestnut Drive Blowing Rock, North Carolina 28605

chestnutatblowingrock.com Ashley Hutchens and Jerry Hutchens 828.964.5438 ashley.hutchens@premiersir.com jerry.hutchens@premiersir.com

LOCATED ON THE BLUE RIDGE Parkway atop the Eastern Continental Divide, in the idyllic village of Blowing Rock, North Carolina, awaits Chestnut at Blowing Rock – a private enclave of 23 single-story luxury residences surrounded by lush natural scenery, unmatched views and modern conveniences. Redefining luxury living, Chestnut at Blowing Rock features open and airy living spaces, natural finishes and towering windows designed to showcase breathtaking vistas of Moses Cone Memorial Park and Grandfather Mountain State Park. The quaint and charming shops and restaurants of Main Street are minutes from your doorstep. Discover elegant living in a casual setting at Chestnut at Blowing Rock.

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UNMATCHED VIEWS. UNPARALLELED LIFESTYLE. Chestnut at Blowing Rock features open and airy living spaces, natural finishes and towering windows designed to showcase breathtaking vistas.

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$618,665* - Master Down 4 BD, 3.5 BA, 2,975 sq ft.

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Complete in Feb.

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The Towns at Tindall Park offers: • Only 18 opportunities!

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• 6 buildings with 3 homes in each; Master Up or Down • 3 Model Homes are under construction; they open early 2018 The Towns at Tindall Park 7951 Park Rd Charlotte, NC 28210 Corner of Sharon Rd. & Park Rd.

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We are not on site.

Sales are by appointment only.

Contact Katie at 866-854-9511.

Sales: Shea Group Services, LLC DBA Shea Realty (C21630). Construction: Shea Builders, LLC, 68875. This is not an offer of real estate for sale, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, to residents of any state or province in which registration and other legal requirements have not been fullled. Pricing does not include options, elevation, or lot premiums, effective date of publication and subject to change without notice. All square footages and measurements are approximate and subject to change without notice. Trademarks are property of their respective owners. Equal Housing Opportunity. *Price for this home does not include closing costs, application of incentives, includes costs for certain options and upgrades, specic list of which is available at the Shea Homes main ofce, and is subject to change.

|real estate trends

How to Win a Bidding War In Charlotte’s hot real estate market, be prepared to duel for a desirable house. Here’s how you can get the upper hand in a bidding war

by Emily Gunn

I

n a real estate market as hot as Charlotte’s, home buyers should be prepared to compete with multiple offers, especially for what Melissa Brown of Helen Adams Realty calls a “cream puff”—a picture-perfect house that everyone else wants as much as you do. A delectable cream puff (complete with a great location, perfect kitchen and freshly painted walls) isn’t likely to stay on the market for long, which is why you’ll want to follow these tips to grab your dream home before someone else does.

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BE PREPARED Like a soldier training for battle, some of your real estate fate will rest in the preparation you do ahead of time. Brown recommends having everything squared away financially before you even start your house hunt, so when you do find the home you want, you’re ready to present a buttoned up financial picture.

Brown, who boasts 24 closings so far this year (including 14 in multiple offer situations), says the best way to present a good

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Robin Knows Dirt

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By Sabrina Karl Lenders often let you pay one to three points, but we’ll use an easy one-point example. Opting to pay a point at closing typically lowers your mortgage APR by about a quarter percent (though lenders vary). So for a $200,000 mortgage with a 30-year fixed rate of 3.75 percent, paying one point, or $2,000, could lower your rate to 3.50 percent, which would drop your monthly payA “point” refers to one percent of your loan amount. So on a ment from $926 to $898. $200,000 mortgage, one point equals $2,000. You also need to be aware that lenders quote two kinds of points. Origination Now divide the cost of the point ($2,000) by the monthly savings points are a fee you pay the lender for their services, and you ($28) to see how long it will take to break even. In our example, it would take 72 months, or six years, to earn back your $2,000 may or may not be able to negotiate it. investment. Expect to stay in your home longer than that? Then But discount points are different, and are the ones borrowers find buying points makes good sense. themselves dithering over. A discount point is a pre-payment of interest at the time of closing in exchange for a lower mortgage Of course, if you can’t afford to bring more money to closing, or you have a higher-priority use for your funds, a no-point mortinterest rate. It allows you to “buy down your rate”. gage will be your own smart mortgage choice.

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