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NEW LISTING: 364 Tranquil Ave. in Myers Park. A true work of art, thoughtfully designed for this prime corner lot near the greenway. 3192 square feet with 4 bedrooms, including rst- oor master, two story living/dining and natural light at every turn. O ered at $1,185,000.
JUST LISTED: 6114 Tuskan Drive in Bishops Ridge. Charming 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath in Bishops Ridge, just around the corner from neighborhood pool and tennis. Updated kitchen and baths, and a low maintenance lot that feels like you’re in the mountains. O ered at $305,000.
OPEN HOUSE Saturday 1 – 3 pm LOCATION, LOCATION! 600 Hollis Road. 4 bed, 3 bath in HOT Colonial Village, just outside Sedge eld/ South End. Updated kitchen and baths, and a rare FULL basement. Zoned for Dilworth Elementary and Myers Park High. O ered at $449,000.
NEW LISTING: 4077 Henshaw Road in Waxhaw. Like-new master down in amenity- lled Millbridge Neighborhood. Loaded with upgrades and on a premium lot, facing wooded area.Yard already fully fenced! O ered at $405,000.
OPEN HOUSE Saturday, June 30th from 12 – 4 pm at 16015 Reynolds Drive, Indian Land SC Luxurious, 6 bedroom, 5 bath home in convenient Bridgemill with a full basement! Open foyer leads to great entertaining space, including living room with co ered ceiling and a chef’s kitchen with quartz countertops and double oven. Spacious rst- oor laundry room, library, and in-law suite with private garage access. Second- oor master retreat includes large walk-in closet with granite topped island and a private sitting area. Fully nished basement with another full bedroom, private bath and more space for the family. Why pay MORE and WAIT for new construction? This home is loaded with upgrades at every turn. Live close to Charlotte, but pay lower SC taxes. Welcome home! O ered at $675,000. MLS#3404901
Cindy Barnes (704) 367-7203
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Lovely Challis Farm custom home w/1st floor master. Updated kitchen; new paint, carpet. Gated community w/cart access to Carmel CC. 5604 Challis View Ln - MLS# 3369414 - $625,000 UNDER CONTRACT
Substantial home in South Charlotte swim/tennis neighborhood. 3.5 baths & two masters. Great price! 5529 Sunstar Court MLS# 3390568 - $500,000
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Classic Charlotte home offers in-law suite and private office space. Desirable Carmel Road location. 4900 Lindstrom Drive MLS# 3388986 - $525,000 UNDER CONTRACT
Spacious Ballantyne townhome w/1st floor master. Light, bright w/upscale detail. Gated community. 11707 Easthampton Circle MLS# 3393099 - $500,000
Considering downsizing? Overwhelmed? If you need a place to start, call me for a practical, step-by-step approach.
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200 Ocean Dr ~ Oak Island, NC
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495 Hearthside Dr SE ~ Bolivia, NC
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126 NW 3rd St ~ Oak Island, NC
2514 Marsh Hen Dr ~ Oak Island, NC
8996 Woodbine Rd SW ~ Sunset Beach, NC
Location & great investment!
Minutes to the beach!
MLS# 100101100 | 3BD, 2.5BA | $300,000 Easy beach access, screened-in porch & deck!
MLS# 100121108 | 3BD, 2BA | $339,000
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MLS# 100084136 | 3BD, 3BA | $425,000 Furnished home for nature and beach lovers.
Waterfront for 350K!!!
MLS# 100086099 | 3BD, 2.5BA | $350,000
Golf course views near Calabash, Sunset Beach & Shallotte.
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Wooded view, paver patio & screened porch! Seasonal golf view with a short walk to the clubhouse. MLS# 3387862 | 2BD, 2BA | 1,393 Sq.Ft | $269,500 MLS# 3320340 | 3BD, 3.5BA | 2,597 SqFt | $459,000
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Chestnut garden, w screened porch on 15th fairway! Willow Bend with upgrades & fine details throughout! MLS# 3361776 | 3BD, 2BA | 2,246 Sq.Ft | $394,500 MLS# 3395127 | 3BD, 3BA | 3,451 Sq.Ft | $399,900
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56131 Finches Ct ~ Indian Land
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3788 Panthers Den Ct ~ Concord, NC
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Beautifully updated and Full Brick home on 1.42 Acres. Cul-De-Sac lot, SaltWater Pool, Outdoor grill, Hot Tub Area, Country Front Porch, Side-Load 2 Car Garage and an extra pad for boat/trailer. 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths and 3,543 SqFt. A Backyard Paradise and a true “Must See” home. MLS# 3399715 ~ $649,900 ~ OPEN HOUSE TODAY 1-3PM.
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Ft. Mill ~ 1306 Corey Cabin Court This Ivy style home feels like new and is move-in ready. Owner built with resale in-mind and added many features to make this a cozy home. The Chef’s kitchen includes: a large gas burning cooktop, double ovens, lots of cabinet space and a huge island. The master suite has a fireplace in the sitting area and a huge walk-in closet. Relax on the patio or next to the fire pit off the screened porch. This home is located in an active community with amenities by the Catawba River. MLS# 3390787 | 5Bd, 5Ba | 3,621 SqFt | $398.9K E US M H O -1P EN 11 OP SUN & SAT
Plaza Midwood ~ 2333 Commonwealth Avenue Rare opportunity to own a historic midwood bungalow with new construction all around. Original hardwoods floors, windows, and ceramic tile bath. A fireplace and many other unique features found only in older homes. Fully fenced in backyard with alley access and a wooden deck to enjoy the weather. MLS# 3390787 | 2Bd, 1Ba | 1,083 SqFt | $340K
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This English style, custom built home is perfectly situated in one of Charlotte’s premier locations. Just 5 minutes from all that SouthPark’s amenities have to offer. Additional features include: open oor plan, 10 Foot Ceilings, 3-car garage, walk-in attic space, plantation shutters, 2 masonry replaces (gas and wood burning), a private courtyard, irrigation, mature trees, and landscaping. Realtors’ comments: “We had no idea that this home was so private; the courtyard is such a retreat.” “Your home is well maintained, custom details and quality.”
MLS# 3377880 | 4 BEDS | 4 BATHS | 3,600 SQFT | $870,000 | WWW.3912AMYINGTONDRIVE.COM
The location, the style, the feeling you get when you walk through the door – every aspect of your home should be a reflection of who you are, where you’ve been and the life you aspire to live. Your best life begins with a home that inspires you.
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Buying a home? Here’s what to expect at the closing. By Sabrina Karl
For most homebuyers, the process of house hunting, arranging financing, find- Generally this happens in person at the offices of the title company, the lender, ing the right home, and making it through an offer and inspection is a months- or an attorney. But some companies have begun allowing electronic signatures, executed either ahead of time or on the day of closing. long process. So it’s fitting to call the day it all finally concludes “the closing”. In short, the closing is when ownership and money are legally transferred, pro- The most prevalent activity at closing is reviewing and signing documents, with viding the seller with funds for the sale and the buyer with a deed in their name you penning your John Hancock at least a dozen times, and likely twice that. These signatures execute three categories of transactions: transferring the real and keys in their hand. estate into your name, finalizing your home loan, and executing title insurance. Depending on the state and the parties involved, the location and number of people around the table can vary. Sometimes both seller and buyer participate As homebuyer you’ll also need to bring a check (usually certified or cashier’s) to at the same time, while other times the two parties’ closings are handled sepa- cover any down payment, closing costs, or other agreed upon contributions to close the deal, unless arrangements were made to pre-wire these funds. rately. In either case, others attending the closing might include the real estate agent(s) Ask your agent or lender in advance for a checklist of what to bring and what to and representatives of the title insurance company, the lender, the escrow com- expect, as it’s the smartest way to help you navigate this big day with as little stress as possible. pany, and any representing attorneys. Rate Criteria: The rates and annual percentage rate (APR) are effective as of 6/26/18. All rates, fees and other information are subject to change without notice. RateSeeker, LLC. does not guarantee the accuracy of the information appearing above or the availability of rates and fees in this table. The institutions appearing in this table pay a fee to appear in this table. Annual percentage rates (APRs) are based on fully indexed rates for adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs). The APR on your specific loan may differ from the sample used. All rates are quoted on a minimum FICO score of 740. Conventional loans are based on loan amounts of $165,000. Jumbo loans are based on loan amounts of $453,101. Lock Days: 30-60. Points quoted include discount and/or origination. Payments do not include amounts for taxes and insurance. The APR may increase after consummation and may vary. FHA Mortgages include both UFMIP and MIP fees based on a loan amount of $165,000 with 5% down payment. Points quoted include discount and/or origination. Fees reflect charges relative to the APR. If your down payment is less than 20% of the home’s value, you will be subject to private mortgage insurance, or PMI. VA Mortgages include funding fees based on a loan amount of $165,000 with 5% down payment. If your down payment is less than 20% of the home’s value, you will be subject to private mortgage insurance, or PMI. “Call for Rates” means actual rates were not available at press time. To access the NMLS Consumer Access website, please visit www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org. To appear in this table, call 773-320-8492.
STUNNING AMENITIES IN THE HEART OF BLOWING ROCK • Architectural design by David Patrick Moses • Interiors by prominent designer Dianne Davant • Prestigious Blowing Rock community, convenient to Main Street shopping and dining
• Oversized two vehicle garage • Maintenance-free living • Covered outdoor deck with grilling area and living space • Elevator access • One-level living • Private resident storage areas
Chestnut at Blowing Rock 364 Chestnut Drive Blowing Rock, NC 28605 chestnutatblowingrock.com Ashley Hutchens and Jerry Hutchens 828.964.5438 ashley.hutchens@premiersir.com jerry.hutchens@premiersir.com
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SITE DEVELOPMENT AT A FOCUSED PACE. Chestnut at Blowing Rock features open and airy living spaces, natural finishes and towering windows designed to showcase breathtaking vistas.