Wildlife on the lake

I feel blessed to be able to look out at this beautiful lake we call home, and see wildlife migrating - or living here. The beautiful great blue herons and hawks among them.

Gorgeous red foxes, who dash away before I can take their picture, along with the shy but awesome kingfishers.

My spirit soars with my winged friends.

Cold snap continues this month, so no kayaking yet...but I will be out as soon as we reach the 50's again.

See you on the lake,
Eloise

Your Chance To See What This Builder Can Do....

You may not be able to afford a waterfront estate like the one we have listed for sale...but you can come tour it for techniques and materials that could be used in a much smaller home.

The builder/owner, G&G Builders of Maryland and Lake Norman, specializies in using their high-end expertise in many different price ranges. This builder can build you a home for $179,900 including land...or he can sell you this beautiful waterfront home for $1,120,000. Either way, come see... to check out how good he is, and to get ideas.

:::9168 Fair Oak Dr., Sherrills Ford - in the beautiful Northview Harbour subdivision. Just call for an appointment.:::

We have many local area lots for sale that we could tell you about if you are looking to build soon. All kinds of price ranges. In fact, there is one next door to the house you will be touring - one of the last waterfront lots in Northview Harbour. We also have lots in Troutman from $28-$40K.

Of course if you want this waterfront home, we can arrange that too!

See you on the lake,
Eloise

Something's going on.

Maybe people have just gotten tired of waiting, and of all the bad news.

Anyway, I just sold a brand new log home on 2 acres of land. The one pictured next to this post. Yes, in this economy. Yes, the sales price was a little less than the builder could have gotten a year or two ago. But not by a lot.

And I have been getting calls from other people looking - not just for homes on the lake, but in the lake area. I think I've spotted a new trend: baby boomers who are looking to downsize, pay cash, and not have a mortgage. About half of them want to continue working. I think that's a great new trend.

So, all is not the doom and gloom the media would have you believe. And this lake holds its value, even in the worst market anyone has ever seen.
Just remember: you are what you think and believe.
I believe this a strong area to live in, and that real estate continues to be a good investment going into the future. There are always people who want this lifestyle, and I believe always will be.

See you on the lake,
Eloise