REAL ESTATE HEADLINES
Week of October 11-18
Poll Ranks North Carolina as Sixth Most Popular StateNorth Carolina recently tied with Arizona and Washington as the sixth most popular state in the nation when it comes to where people want to live, according to a Harris Interactive poll.
Are Million Dollar Homes the Next Big Bargain? Million dollar homes in virtually every city in the nation are selling at large discounts and are remaining on the market for far longer than they did two years ago. The smallest drops in price since the plateau in real estate prices have been in Charlotte, and Omaha, Nebraska, which dropped only about three percent.
See you on the lake!
Eloise
Eloise@LKNrealtygroup.com
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Friday, October 2, 2009
Boating on Lake Norman Can Be Low-Tech!
Okay, here it is. The biggest pleasure of living on or near Lake Norman:
I can't tell you the peace and pleasure there is in taking a non-motorized boat out onto the lake. You can sneak up on some great wildlife without disturbing them. I bring a camera in a ziplock bag, and can kind of float along and get a couple of wildlife shots while I'm out.
I can help you have this kind of lifestyle - whether the home is fancy or modest. I have some great suggestions on my website.
See you on the lake,
Eloise
Eloise D. Morano, Broker/REALTOR
Elose@LKNRealtygroup.com
LKN Realty Group
I can't tell you the peace and pleasure there is in taking a non-motorized boat out onto the lake. You can sneak up on some great wildlife without disturbing them. I bring a camera in a ziplock bag, and can kind of float along and get a couple of wildlife shots while I'm out.
I can help you have this kind of lifestyle - whether the home is fancy or modest. I have some great suggestions on my website.
See you on the lake,
Eloise
Eloise D. Morano, Broker/REALTOR
Elose@LKNRealtygroup.com
LKN Realty Group
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Birds on Lake Norman
For those who love looking at wildlife - and doesn't that include most of us?? - it is great to live on the lake and be able to observe everything from Carolina chickadees & tiny hummingbirds to great blue herons. To watch a heron fish for his dinner is a sight to see. The one in the picture caught what looked (briefly) like a frog!
The hummer is enjoying the last of the nectar hanging near the house before leaving for the winter.....
See you on the lake,
Eloise
The hummer is enjoying the last of the nectar hanging near the house before leaving for the winter.....
See you on the lake,
Eloise
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Live at Lake Norman...for the sheer beauty of it!
This shot probably says it all. People love their views on this spectacular lake. And when the trees first start their very first s-l-i-g-h-t coloring (because of the cooler nights in Sept.), the views get even more spectacular. We have clients from Florida trying to move here for the lovely seasons - especially so that they can see fall in all its glory.
Yes, Lake Norman has seasons. But they are gentle.
This doesn't happen every year. but I remember one Oct 31st when I spent the entire day swimming from a lake island - yes, it was warm enough - and then getting ready for a cool night greeting ghosties and goblins at the door. Gotta love it.
Eloise D. Morano [Check out some of the great homes I could show you]
Broker/REALTOR, LKN Realty Group
704.582.1312
Yes, Lake Norman has seasons. But they are gentle.
This doesn't happen every year. but I remember one Oct 31st when I spent the entire day swimming from a lake island - yes, it was warm enough - and then getting ready for a cool night greeting ghosties and goblins at the door. Gotta love it.
Eloise D. Morano [Check out some of the great homes I could show you]
Broker/REALTOR, LKN Realty Group
704.582.1312
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Logs Keep Their Cool
Have you ever wondered why it is that log homes keep in the cool air conditioned air so well...and keep out the cold in winter?
A lot of it has to do with the tree's natural rings, which, any school kid can tell you, swirl around and around, deep within the log. You could think of it as any temperature transference getting 'short circuited' by those concentric rings in the log's pithy center.
A well-built log home should perform as well or better than brick or stone in energy conservation. As the builder of the home in the photos is fond of saying - you could build several stick-built homes out of just one of the walls of this home - that is if you wanted to mill all those logs into boards!
This 3/4 bedroom 2 bath home is on the market, by the way. Asking price is $319,997 .
The home's location is in a lovely country setting (eligible for 100% USDA financing) but close to all the major Mooresville amenities, which are only a minute or two away! Lake access only a few minutes down the street.
Affordable, newer-construction log homes are few and far between on Lake Norman.
If you're interested, call 704.582.1312, and ask for me,
Eloise
A lot of it has to do with the tree's natural rings, which, any school kid can tell you, swirl around and around, deep within the log. You could think of it as any temperature transference getting 'short circuited' by those concentric rings in the log's pithy center.
A well-built log home should perform as well or better than brick or stone in energy conservation. As the builder of the home in the photos is fond of saying - you could build several stick-built homes out of just one of the walls of this home - that is if you wanted to mill all those logs into boards!
This 3/4 bedroom 2 bath home is on the market, by the way. Asking price is $319,997 .
The home's location is in a lovely country setting (eligible for 100% USDA financing) but close to all the major Mooresville amenities, which are only a minute or two away! Lake access only a few minutes down the street.
Affordable, newer-construction log homes are few and far between on Lake Norman.
If you're interested, call 704.582.1312, and ask for me,
Eloise
Monday, June 22, 2009
It's Easy Beng Green....
...if you have the cooling effect of parks as part of your community. We've got a gorgeous Arts and Crafts style ranch for sale not only across from a park, but with all kinds of lovely amenities like pool and clubhouse as part of the community. Close to CATS transportation (the most elegant bus to Charlotte you can imagine commuting on), close to Birkdale Country Club and all the wonderful shops & restaurants in Birkdale Village, close to Lake Norman, and close to the best schools in the region! Asking price $245,000.
Imagine quiet nights on the deep rocking chair porch gazing at the greenery and hearing the crickets and frogs. Did I mention that it is a quiet street with no thru traffic? Or walk to the park with the waterfall. The location is Lake Norman's sought-after MacAulay subivision of Huntersville - the best of the lake.
I'll take you on a tour real time. Just call 704.582.1312. or email Eloise.
Imagine quiet nights on the deep rocking chair porch gazing at the greenery and hearing the crickets and frogs. Did I mention that it is a quiet street with no thru traffic? Or walk to the park with the waterfall. The location is Lake Norman's sought-after MacAulay subivision of Huntersville - the best of the lake.
I'll take you on a tour real time. Just call 704.582.1312. or email Eloise.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Tip of the day:
Did you know that many property locations here in NC are rural enough that they qualify for a 100% USDA loan for the buyer? That is one of the special government loans you have probably read about. Here's the link a lot of people don't know about:
Check out the property you are interested in at
http://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov/eligibility/welcomeAction.do?pageAction=rbs
I have 4 homes listed in MLS that qualify for this loan: 2 in Denver and 2 in Mooresville. Several are log homes and one is a big brick beauty. All are located close to lots of amenities, so it is not as if they are in the boonies!!
Let me know if you want more info and see you on the lake!
Eloise
704.582.1312
Eloise@lknrealtygroup.com
Did you know that many property locations here in NC are rural enough that they qualify for a 100% USDA loan for the buyer? That is one of the special government loans you have probably read about. Here's the link a lot of people don't know about:
Check out the property you are interested in at
I have 4 homes listed in MLS that qualify for this loan: 2 in Denver and 2 in Mooresville. Several are log homes and one is a big brick beauty. All are located close to lots of amenities, so it is not as if they are in the boonies!!
Let me know if you want more info and see you on the lake!
Eloise
704.582.1312
Eloise@lknrealtygroup.com
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