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Act fast for the Deal of the Century. CHARLOTTE REGION

entury Communities has arrived in the Charlotte region with a new level of value and craftsmanship. We encourage you to visit and compare our open floor plans, outstanding included features, ideal locations and price. We’re confident you’ll discover some of the best overall new home values in the area. Plus, for a limited time during Pre Grand Opening, create your very own “Deal of the Century.”

CEDARVALE FARMS NOW SELLING Single-Family Homes From $263,990 3-4 BR | 2.5-3 BA | 2431-3062 SQ FT Harrisburg/Midland Area | 704-312-8684

Visit a Century Communities neighborhood today and ask your New Homes Consultant for details.

CEDARVALE ESTATES NOW SELLING Single-Family Homes From $314,990 3-5 BR | 2.5-4 BA | 2757-4015+ SQ FT Harrisburg/Midland Area | 704-312-8684

All closing costs paid plus bonus cash!*

PLEASANT OAKS NOW SELLING Single Family Homes From $248,990 3-5 BR | 2.5-4 BA | 2431-4015 SQ FT Near Downtown Concord | 704-774-3960

All closing costs paid on quick delivery homes and $5,000 toward closing costs on new builds. Plus, get the following incentives for a move-in package (blinds/appliances) on quick delivery homes or design upgrades on a new builds:*

3 $5,000 Pleasant Oaks, Near Downtown Concord

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4 $10,000 Marvin Chase, Charlotte

We Build.

1 $5,000 Cedarvale Farms, Harrisburg/Midland 2 $7,500 Cedarvale Estates, Harrisburg/Midland

Additional restrictions apply. Ask your community sales consultant for complete details.

CenturyCommunities.com | 877.869.6748 *All prices and offers subject to change without notice. Quick-move-in homes must contract by 7/30/2017 and close by 11/30/2017. Quick-move-in package includes the following base level appliances: stainless side-by-side refrigerator, white top load washer, white dryer, and whole house blinds. For new builds, savings are limited to non-structural design studio upgrade selections on homes that contract by 7/30/2017. Prices do not include homesite premiums or upgrades and are subject to change without notice. Offers, incentives and seller contributions are subject to certain terms, conditions and restrictions, including financing through designated lender and cannot be combined with any other offer. Pictures of homes and site plans are conceptual in nature and are merely an artist’s rendering for illustrative purposes and should not be relied upon. Features, amenities and designs vary per plan and community and are subject to changes or substitution without notice. Sales and Marketing by Keller Williams The David Hoffman Group. Rev. (6/2017)

National Spring Sales Event MAY 15 th - JUNE 18 th

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Saturday, June 17th | 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday, June 18th | 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Join us our Charlotte Area Communities and enjoy refreshments and home tours all weekend long. Metro Townhomes and Single Family Homes from the $200s - $700s in 30+ neighborhoods throughout the Charlotte Metro area.

Purchase a new home and for a limited time receive:

Up to $7,000 Towards Closing Costs when financing with our affiliate lender, CalAtlantic Mortgage, and using our affiliate CalAtlantic Title as your title insurer.

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BROMLEY ESTATES

STOP DREAMING IT. START LIVING IT.

Act Now! Final Home Sites Now Selling! Luxury single-family homes on 1-acre wooded home sites. From the upper $500,000s (704) 845-2040

PRESERVE AT MARVIN Selling Fast! Act Now for the Home Site of Your Choice. Award-winning Marvin Ridge School District Estate homes on 2/3 – 1-acre wooded home sites. From the low $600,000s (704) 243-3069

TOLL BROTHERS AT FALLS AT WEDDINGTON Newly completed clubhouse with fitness center, pool and tot lot! Located in the highly desirable Weddington area with first-class schools and low taxes! Single-family homes in a park-like setting. From the low $600,000s (704) 845-8655

Dream Home Event | June 10–18 REGENCY AT PALISADES Add more luxury to your life with a new Toll Brothers home. Tour our spectacular models and experience the luxury craftsmanship built into every home. View our diverse offering of exquisite home designs and choose from a variety of options to personalize your dream home. Don’t let this special event pass you by!

FINAL WEEKEND! DURING THIS EVENT ONLYF RECEIVE IHG OFF OPTIONS! *

State-of-the-art lakeside clubhouse with indoor and outdoor pools, fitness center, and so much more – OPENING SOON! Enjoy low-maintenance living. 7 stunning single-level ranch-style home designs to choose from. A Toll Brothers Active Living® Community! From the low $300,000s (704) 504-3939

SEE SALES MANAGER FOR DETAILS

For more information and directions, visit TollBrothers.com/Charlotte Sun–Mon 1–6, Tues–Sat 10–6. Brokers welcome. Homes available nationwide. Photos are images only and should be relied upon to conﬁrm applicable features. Prices subject to change without notice. This is not an offering where prohibited by law. *Offer, if any, is valid for new buyers who purchase a home in a participating community in Charlotte, North Carolina and deposit between 6/10/17–6/18/17, sign an agreement of sale, and close on the home. Offers, incentives, and seller contributions, if any, vary by community and are subject to certain terms, conditions, and restrictions, including but not limited to the availability of home sites. Toll Brothers reserves the right to change or withdraw any offer at any time. Not valid with any other offer. See sales representative for details. This is not an offering where prohibited by law.

TRADEMARK MLS# 3258261 | 333 W Trade St Unit 2104 | $685K ELIZABETH PHARES

COURTSIDE MLS# 3248773 | 505 E 6th St Unit 1004 | $449K JOSHUA DROWN

SKYE MLS# 3274706 | 222 S Caldwell St Unit 1909 | $434K JOSHUA DROWN

THE AVENUE MLS# 3283539 | 210 N Church St Unit 2807 | $415K RANDY CLIFT

JEFFERSON SQUARE MLS# 3279262 | 401 N Church St Unit 207 | $360K SANDY KINDBOM

TRADEMARK MLS# 3279055 | 333 W Trade St Unit 2102 | $339.9K ELIZABETH PHARES

SANDY KINDBOM

JOSHUA DROWN

ELIZABETH PHARES

RANDY CLIFT

Realtor®, CRS, GRI

Realtor®

Realtor®, Broker

Realtor®

(704) 491-5045

(704) 200-9323

(704) 651-8562

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Randy.Clift@allentate.com

227 W. 4th Street, Suite 103 704-331-2122

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Bonnie Papandrea 704.756.8071 ~ Bonnie@TeamPHomes.com

Daniel Papandrea 704.904.5334 ~ Daniel@TeamPHomes.com

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Wilkinson ERA Real Estate Featured High-Rise Condo

MLS# 3262082 | 222 S Caldwell St #1901

$725,000

Tega Cay ~ York County Schools

MLS# 3238040 | 1224 Stonecrest Blvd

$708K 6BR, 5.1BA 6,981sqft

Move In Ready ~ Matthews

MLS# 3277576 | 1021 Woodkirk Ln

$435,000

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$450,000

One-of-a-kind condo with floor-to-ceiling windows in the 2 sto ry Great Room. South-facing unit gets wonderful light all day. Split-bedroom plan includes MBR up with 2 walk-in closets. Great closet sto rage throughout. Well-appointed kitchen is open to Great Room and includes labradorite gra nite co u nters, Pedini cabinets, GE profile st ainless ste el appliances, and a beve rage stat ion with wine fridge. Location is perfect: Greenway, shops and restaurants at yo ur front door!

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

Terrific opportunity in Quail Hollow. Spacious lot w/pool. Home sold â&#x20AC;&#x153;as isâ&#x20AC;?; priced accordingly. 6727 Aronomink Drive - MLS# 3275568 $750,000

Sophisticated custom home on Meck line with Union schools & taxes. 3-car garage. 7601 Polyantha Rose Cir. - MLS# 3268694 $750,000

Ronda Avenue MLS# 3264020 | $160,000

Builder opportunity in popular Stonehaven! Modern, custom home with 1st floor master. Fresh feel, beautiful finishes. Landscaping included in HOA. 2535 Olde White Lane - MLS# 3274326 - $500,000

Large lot, ideal for basement

Exceptional opportunity in upscale Burning Tree. Handsome end unit inside gated townhome community, South Charlotte. 6355 Wakehurst Road - MLS# 3279210 - $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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Saturday, June 24, 1 - 5 PM

Enjoy refreshments as you tour our New Model Home! Saturday, June 24, 1 - 5 PM Kids’ Bounce House from 1 - 3 PM

Enclave at Massey offers: 2 story homes from 3,400 - 5,000+ sq ft First floor Owner’s & Guest suites available Amenities include clubhouse, fitness center, pool with slide, lazy river, splash areas, and playground Shea Homes at Enclave at Massey GPS: 3568 Doby’s Bridge Rd Fort Mill, SC 29718 803-548-6861

Find out more at SheaHomes.com/Charlotte Directions: I-77 to exit 83. Turn east onto S Sutton Rd. In 1.1 miles, take the fork to the right onto the Fort Mill Southern Bypass (SC-1719). Continue for 2 miles, then turn Right onto Doby’s Bridge Rd. The Enclave as Massey will be 2 miles ahead on the right. It is not part of the main Massey neighborhood, but is on the other side of Doby’s Bridge Rd. Sales: Shea Group Services, LLC DBA Shea Realty (10424). Construction: Shea Builders, LLC, G116074. 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.

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

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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.

Sotheby’s International Realty® and the Sotheby’s International Realty logo are registered service marks used with permission. Each office is independently owned and operated.

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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