Homes for sale in Charlotte NC

Being around different people every week I get asked all the time where I am from. I guess it’s my New York accent that’s the give away but when I ask in return where they are from rarely do they say North Carolina. But here we are. All living in the Charlotte NC area. So why is it you come to Charlotte as a tourist and end up becoming a permanent resident? The captivating attractions are definitely one reason, which you can read about in my previous blog “Charlotte NC – a place you have to see to experience,” but the homes for sale in Charlotte, NC are also something you can’t pass up.

For instance, the location of some of the homes for sale in Charlotte NC is breath taking. There’s beautiful mansion size homes near the Quail Hollow Country Club, a popular golf course that has played host to many of the top golfers in the country. One that comes to mind is a five bedroom, nine bathroom and an eight car garage. The brick veneer estate sits on over 2.5 acres with a waterfront view of the lake. And if it’s the water you love, then the in-ground pool in the back is the icing on the cake.

Another gorgeous home for sale in Charlotte NC is located just minutes from the Time Warner Cable Arena. For those unfamiliar, the arena, which is home to basketball and hockey games, as well as concerts, is located in the heart of the city. The great part about this home, however, is the four acres it sits on makes you feel like you’re in your own sanctuary, which is ironically the name of the subdivision. This particular home for sale in Charlotte NC has three levels with an elevator to get you from floor to floor. The home features several wings, with its own gym, wine cellar and basement. A home like this, with a location to die for, cannot be found just anywhere.

The Charlotte NC area is obviously a great place to visit with unique attractions such as the Discovery Place, The Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, the U.S. National White Water Center, and the Charlotte Motor Speedway.  Although, you’ll most likely become a permanent tourist, just like us fellow non-natives of Charlotte NC, and with homes for sale like the ones previously mentioned how could you not. In Charlotte NC you get the best of both worlds, the attractions of a beautiful city and the chose of so many beautiful homes for sale. 

For a better look at some of the other homes for sale in Charlotte, NC check out our video “Charlotte NC homes for sale." 

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About Ann Stiles

Ann Stiles is a real estate broker for Wilkinson and Associates. She began by selling homes in New York and has over 29 years of experience in real estate. After relocating with her family to North Carolina in 2008 she continued her passion for real estate. She currently resides in the Trump National Golf Club Community in Mooresville, NC with her husband and five children. 

Milestone for Ann Stiles Real Estate

      This week marks a big milestone for Ann Stiles Real Estate. After joining Wilkinson and Associates a couple months ago, Stiles closed on her first house since joining the company. Buyers Frank and Mary could not be more thrilled with their choice in home and their involvement with Stiles.

“We had a great experience with Ann as our realtor,” said Frank and Mary. “She was able to understand our needs, wants and desires, and show us homes that fit us perfectly.”

Their needs, wants and desires consisted of a home in North Carolina that was closer to their family and friends. “We only wanted to be in the Point Lake and Golf Club,” said Frank and Mary. “(Ann) really took the time to really get to know what we wanted.”

Before Stiles became involved, the house Frank and Mary bought was on the market for four years. With her 29 years of experience, she was able to find the right buyers for the Mooresville home and closed the deal in 30 days.

“Just by talking with Frank and Mary I could see their desire to live in a beautiful location that has all the necessitates they’ve dreamed of,” said Stiles. “As a resident myself in The Point I knew this neighborhood, and this house in particular, would be perfect for this family.”

For Frank and Mary the house had “location, location, location.” According to the homebuyers, the place located on Lake Norman offered all the bells and whistles they were seeking in a house. The low maintenance subtle brick and stucco home comes with a chefs kitchen with all the high end built-ins, oversized rooms overlooking the lake, a wrap around flag stone terrace, which is perfect for entertaining.

Now, Frank and Mary could not be more content. “I would highly recommend her services to anyone who is looking to buy or sell a home in the NC area,” said Frank and Mary. “This home is a dream come true.” What a great time to move into their dream home than right before the New Year!

About Ann Stiles

Ann Stiles is a real estate broker for Wilkinson and Associates. She began by selling homes in New York and has over 29 years of experience in real estate. After relocating with her family to North Carolina in 2008 she continued her passion for real estate. She currently resides in the Trump National Golf Club Community in Mooresville, NC with her husband and five children. 

For more information visit: http://astiles.wilkinsonandassociates.com/

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Location, location, location!

The pricing of homes, of course, changes depending on what state, and even what city you may live in. But how drastic is the difference? In a recent article, Today show’s real estate expert Barbara Corcoran dug a little deeper to see what types of homes you can get for $100,000 or less. In the five homes she chose the number of bedrooms ranged from two to four, with one even having three bathrooms. Some had a lot of rooms, but not a lot of room in them, while others were more spacious. An interesting perspective into what you “get what you pay for.”

The cheapest one Corcoran found was located in Dayton, Ohio. While the population is nothing compared to a New York City, with only 141, 527 people living there, it still offers quite the deal. At $64,900, the three bedrooms and one bath home is a cozy fit for any small family.

Not too far away in Chattanooga, Tennessee a homebuyer can get a two bedroom and one bathroom home for $87,500. Built in the 1930s, the beautiful architecture inside makes it a one of a kind home, with arching entryways and unique structure. From the south to the north, Corcoran chose her next in the state known for overly priced apartments.

Contrary to past beliefs, there are actually homes in New York that are reassembly priced and pretty spacious. For instance, a traditional colonial home that Corcoran found is priced at $89,000, with four bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Located in the small town of Irondequoit, NY, the family-friendly home sits on a quiet street, with a huge yard. This is also a great choice if you like the water and are not a big fan of the city. The small town is surrounded by a lake, a river, and a bay. If water does not interest your lifestyle than maybe Nebraska will.

For a greater price and less rooms, a homebuyer can purchase a two bedroom and two bathroom home in Omaha, Nebraska for $93,500. Location and convenience is two great factors for this townhome. Located across from a park and pool, there’s plenty of recreational activities for adults and children alike. The convenience part is also entailed in the up-keeping of the home. For just $84 in monthly association fee, a homeowner is provided with lawn care, snow removal, exterior painting, concrete repairs, water use and trash pickup. These may seem like menial tasks, but in reality saves a homeowner time and headaches.

Finally, the last and most expensive of the five chosen by Corcoran is located in Phoenix Arizona. The three bedrooms and three bathrooms home is worth every much of $100,000. The beautiful staircase, fancy columns, tall ceilings and spacious master rooms makes the home appear well more than the listed price. Who knew $100,000 could get you such a variety in homes choices. 

About Ann Stiles

Ann Stiles is a real estate broker for Wilkinson and Associates. She began by selling homes in New York and has over 29 years of experience in real estate. After relocating with her family to North Carolina in 2008 she continued her passion for real estate. She currently resides in the Trump National Golf Club Community in Mooresville, NC with her husband and five children. 

For more information visit: http://astiles.wilkinsonandassociates.com/

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Who’s buying in Mooresville?

On realtor.org, Gary Thomas posted quite the blog for thought. In the article “What Do Today’s Home Buyers Look Like?” he relayed some interesting statistics regarding today’s homebuyers, which was presented at the recent National Association of Realtors Conference. Some that stuck out to me personally was that fact that home buyers are now older than past years, have higher incomes, and are more likely to be married. This made me curious, if these are the overall statistics, where do the home buyers in Mooresville, more particularly the neighborhood I live in, stand in this equation.

With a simple zip code search on Market Insider I searched the area I live and found that the stats are not too far off. According to Thomas’ article, the median age of home buyers rose from 39 to 43. Not drastic, yet, but could definitely be an issue in the future. Another interesting statistic was concerning the number of married couples buying homes, which rose 6 percent, while purchases by singles and unmarried couples were slightly down.

In the particular zip code I live in the median age was 39, showing that the Mooresville area hasn’t increased or decreased from the nationwide statistics from last year. The percentage of married couples buying homes was at 55 percent. In addition, the market share for first-time home buyers fell to 37 percent in the past year, which is down from a record high of 50 percent in 2010.

Between homebuyers being older and more married couples buying homes this highlights something very important – a joint income is now needed to buy the dream home. Thomas believes the older buyers and lack of single home buyers is in relation to the difficulty of qualifying for a loan. “This is due to an overly restrictive mortgage credit environment,” said Thomas, “in spite of plenty of affordable housing.” Between the difficulties of getting a loan and the difficulty of finding a high paying job, or job in general, leaves younger people at an overall disadvantage.

As for the average income in Mooresville, the city was also average range. As stated previously, home buyers now make a higher income. According to the Market Insider, people in the particular Mooresville zip code I searched have a household income of $75-100K. This is out of roughly 2,600 households. In a close second were people with a household income with $50-$75.

Therefore, just because statistics may be increasing nationwide, doesn’t necessarily mean that the area you live in, or the area you hope to move to, is experiencing a drastic change. Do a little research in your area, and see where your city stands.

About Ann Stiles

Ann Stiles is a real estate broker for Wilkinson and Associates. She began by selling homes in New York and has over 29 years of experience in real estate. After relocating with her family to North Carolina in 2008 she continued her passion for real estate. She currently resides in the Trump National Golf Club Community in Mooresville, NC with her husband and five children. 

For more information visit: http://astiles.wilkinsonandassociates.com/

Become a fan: http://www.facebook.com/AnnStilesRealEstate

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