January 2007, 2008, & 2009 Single Family Stats Huntersville, NC (Lake Norman)

January 2007, 2008, & 2009

Single Family Stats
Huntersville, NC (Lake Norman)

Okay, here is the Single Family Stats for Huntersville for the three January's. If you have read my blog already you know that I like stats!

Anyhow do to the current market conditions I thought it would be interesting to keep up with what real estate sales in January 2009 looked against January 2008 and January 2007. So here's some interesting stats of single family sales in Huntersville, NC (Lake Norman); going back to January 2007, January 2008, and January 2009. All figures were taken from Carolina Multiple Listing Services.

I hope that if you are thinking of buying and/or selling in the Huntersville area that you will find these figures helpful.

If you are thinking of moving to the Lake Norman ~ Charlotte areas please contact me. I have a Newcomers/Relocation Kit that I will send to you . . . FREE!


Teresa in Denver

About the author:

Teresa Harris is a Lake Norman Residential Real Estate Broker who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in Lake Norman and surrounding counties. Please visit www.TeresaMHarris.com for your relocation and/or your local needs. The information in this post is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed.

Teresa Harris - Holbrooks Real Estate, Inc. - 704-458-1807 - Teresa@TeresaMHarris.com

Copyright © 2009 By Teresa Harris, All Rights Reserved...*January 2007, 2008, & 2009 Single Family Stats Huntersville, NC (Lake Norman)*

December 2006, 2007, & 2008 Single Family Stats Huntersville, NC (Lake Norman)

December 2006, 2007, & 2008

Single Family Stats Huntersville, NC (Lake Norman)

Don't you just love stats . . . well I do! Maybe it’s all the Statistical math classes I had to take to get my degree . . . oh well, let’s blame it on Gardner-Webb University.

Anyhow do to the current market conditions I thought it would be interesting seeing how real estate sales in December 2008 looked against December 2007 and December 2006. So here's some interesting stats of single family sales in Huntersville, NC (Lake Norman); going back to December 2006, December 2007, and December 2008.

I hope that if you are thinking of buying and/or selling in the Huntersville area that you will find these figures helpful.

If you are thinking of moving to the Lake Norman ~ Charlotte areas please contact me. I have a Newcomers/Relocation Kit that I will send to you . . . FREE!

Teresa in Denver

About the author:

Teresa Harris is a Lake Norman Residential Real Estate Broker who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in Lake Norman and surrounding counties. Please visit http://www.teresamharris.com/ for your relocation and/or your local needs. The information in this post is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed.

Teresa Harris - Holbrooks Real Estate, Inc. - 704-458-1807 - Teresa@TeresaMHarris.com

Copyright © 2009 By Teresa Harris, All Rights Reserved...*December 2006, 2007, & 2008 Single Family Stats Huntersville, NC (Lake Norman)*

October Fun at Historic Latta Plantation (Huntersville, NC)

Check out and see all the events happening at Historic Latta Plantation for October, 2008
Lot's to see, do, and experience ~ Fun for Everyone!!


Halloween Fright Festival

Starting October 10th, 2008, Every Friday & Saturday From 6:30 PM to 11:30 PM

Here are the dates:

October 10th - October 11th
October 17th - October 18th
October 24th - October 25th
October 31st - November 1st


Latta Plantation Nature Preserve
6201 Sample Road
Huntersville, NC
704-992-1550

Mark your calendars for another fun event for our area. Latta Plantation Nature Preserve is offering Halloween Fright Festival including a Haunted Hay Ride! It's fun for the kids, young, and old.... The Haunted Hay Ride is $8.00 each. Pony Rides, Pony Express is $4.00 for each. Pick out your pumpkin from their Pumpkin Patch. And for the BRAVE . . . a SKIN CRAWLING!

Here are some other events happening at Latta Plantation Nature Preserve for October:

27th Annual Folklife Festival and Craft Show
October 11-12, 2008 (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)

Interpreters will demonstrate the folk ways of the past across the plantation. Demonstrations will include open-hearth cooking, blacksmithing, gun smithing, woodworking, spinning, dyeing, weaving, and much more! Visitors can also do their Christmas shopping early as they visit many period and modern craft vendors selling baskets, pottery, jewelry, lace, gourds, Uncle Scott's Root Beer, yarn crafts, and much more! Enjoy live music and eat a hot lunch with the food vendor! Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors (62+) and students, ages 5 and under free.

Celtic Music Night Fundraiser

October 11th, 2008 (5:00 PM - 8:00 PM)

Bring a chair or blanket and listen to live Celtic music by the carriage barn, brought to you by 'The Celtic Folkers.' Purchase a hot meal from the food vendor, shop at the silent auction, win raffle prizes, and more! All proceeds benefit the Capital Campaign. Tickets are $12 per person.

Ghost Tales in the Dark

October 17-18, 2008 at 8:00 PM

Have you ever wondered if Latta is haunted? Walk the house and grounds by lantern light. Your guide will share real experiences by staff members and volunteers, ghost hunters, and more. This will be a unique opportunity to tour the plantation at night in small groups. Admission is $12 per person. RSVP Required! Call 704-875-2312, ext. 302 to register!

Ghostwalk

October 24-25, 2008 (7:00 PM - 10:00 PM)

Take an explosive walk around the plantation at night! Don't get left behind as you experience ghostly battles between soldiers, ghouls in the haunted plantation house, slave cabin, and garden. You never know what grisly scenes you may come across as you tour the grounds and woods! Watch out for things that go bump in the night! Admission is $7 per person, ages 5 and under are free (but not recommended for ages 5 and under).

Weekends are full in October at Historic Latta Plantation!

Logo image courtesy of Historic Latta Plantation.

Teresa in Denver

About the author:

Teresa Harris is a Lake Norman Residential Real Estate Broker who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in Lake Norman and surrounding counties. Please visit http://www.teresamharris.com/ for your relocation and/or your local needs.

Teresa Harris - Holbrooks Real Estate, Inc. - 704-458-1807 - Teresa@TeresaMHarris.com

Copyright © 2008 By Teresa Harris, All Rights Reserved...*October Fun at Historic Latta Plantation (Huntersville, NC)*

Lake Norman . . . Art Events for October, 2008 (Localism)

Lake Norman . . . Art Events for October, 2008


Here are some Lake Norman Art Events that you may not want to miss.




October 4
1st Annual Paint Out
Sponsored by Mooresville Artist Guild
Gallery 3
Depot Fine Arts Center
103 West Center Avenue
Mooresville, NC
704-663-6661

Artists will spend the day painting in the community. Artists need to check-in between 8:00 AM and noon at Gallery 3; artists will then head to the location of their choice and spend the day painting. The Guild will provide a list of suggested locations and a map.

Artists will need to submit their art between 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM in the Warehouse Room. A reception will be held in Gallery 3, followed by judging, and awards. All entries will then be displayed at the Depot Fine Arts Center through October, and available for purchase.

October 18 (7:00 PM)
1st Annual Art League Spectacular Show & Auction
Sponsored by Rotary Club of Lake Norman Huntersville & Lake Norman Art League
Northstone Country Club
Huntersville, NC

Now Through October 17
The Great Frame Up at Birkdale Village
Show can be viewed and silent bids placed; during regular business hours.

This show and auction will benefit Hope House and Lake Norman Free Clinic, at Birkdale Village. Show will feature 2 and 3 dimensional works. Artists interested in entering the show and auction need to go to Lake Norman Art and/or Lake Norman Rotary for more information.

October 31 – November 1 (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
2008 Quilt Show
Sponsored by Mooresville Centerpiece Quilters’ Guild
Show will be held at East Mooresville Intermediate School
1711 Landis Highway ~ Intersection of NC 150 and NC 152
Mooresville, NC
704-664-5086

A Pfaff Grand Quilter sewing machine will be raffled off. Quilts will be displayed and quilted wall hangings and other items will be sold. For more information please call the phone number provided or e-mail lakesail530@roadrunner.com.

Teresa in Denver

About the author:

Teresa Harris is a Lake Norman Residential Real Estate Broker who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in Lake Norman and surrounding counties. Please visit http://www.teresamharris.com/ for your relocation and/or your local needs.

Teresa Harris - Holbrooks Real Estate, Inc. - 704-458-1807 - Teresa@TeresaMHarris.com

Copyright © 2008 By Teresa Harris, All Rights Reserved...*Lake Norman . . . Art Events for October, 2008 (Localism)*

Carolina Renaissance Festival (Localism)

Carolina Renaissance Festival

October 4 – November 16 (weekends only)
Carolina Renaissance Festival
NC 73 at Poplar Tent Road ~ Between I-77 and I-85
Huntersville/Concord, NC
877-896-5544

Carolina Renaissance Festival is celebrating their 15th anniversary with entertainment, feasting, and games. The Festival is a re-creation of a 16th-century village on 22 acres between Concord and Huntersville, features 10 stages of entertainment. New entertainment including new features has been added this year.

Come out and enjoy the entertainment and sample the food; i.e.: Scotch eggs, potato pancakes, bread bowl stews, steak-on-a stake, gourmet sausages, and giant roasted turkey legs.

For more information please visit their website at RenFestInfo.

Teresa in Denver

About the author:

Teresa Harris is a Lake Norman Residential Real Estate Broker who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in Lake Norman and surrounding counties. Please visit http://www.teresamharris.com/ for your relocation and/or your local needs.

Teresa Harris - Holbrooks Real Estate, Inc. - 704-458-1807 - Teresa@TeresaMHarris.com

Copyright © 2008 By Teresa Harris, All Rights Reserved...*Carolina Renaissance Festival (Localism)*

The Amazing Maize Maze ~ Huntersville, North Carolina

The Amazing Maize Maze ~ Huntersville, North Carolina

Are you ready to wander around a seven acre cornfield with approximately two and a half miles of pathways in a working cornfield? The Amazing Maize Maze at Rural Hill Farm in Huntersville, North Carolina is opening for their 7th season. The maze is an exciting adventure for families, friends, and groups to experience and explore. By working together you can explore the paths and solve the clues to make it through the maze.

Throughout the maze cool water is available and concessions are also available on site. The maze is designed to be navigated in 1-2 hours. Be sure to wear sunscreen and appropriate clothing , and shoes. Strollers and wagons are permitted. Handicap accessible restroom facilities are available.

Each season a theme is selected, one that represents the historical relevance of Rural Hill. This year's theme is the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights. Before you start your journey you will receive instructions from the First United States Congress regarding the rules and tools of this new frontier. James Madison is at the Victory Bridge (which you will pass over upon completion) to help travelers in need and at the maze tower, Thomas Jefferson is available to point you in the right direction. This year’s design of the maze offers symbols within such as spectacles, a quill pen, ink well, and the Constitution Scroll with “We the People” written on it.

Now go out and have some FUN .... see you in the MAZE!

September 11 - November 2, 2008
Thursday's, Friday's, Saturday's, Sunday's
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
$10 ~ adults (18 and over)
$7 ~ students (15 to 17)
$6 ~ students (5-14)
free ~ children (4 and under)


Need a BIGGER challenge? Explore the maze with your flashlight ...evenings of fun in Rural Hill's Flashlight Maze!

September 19, October 10, & October 31
7:00 PM
$15 ~ adults
$10 ~ youth (5 to 17)


For directions and other information please visit their website.

Rural Hill
4431 Neck Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
704-875-3113

Image courtesy of Rural Hill.

Teresa in Denver

About the author:

Teresa Harris is a Lake Norman Residential Real Estate Broker who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in Lake Norman and surrounding counties. Please visit http://www.teresamharris.com/ for your relocation and/or your local needs.

Teresa Harris - Holbrooks Real Estate, Inc. - 704-458-1807 - Teresa@TeresaMHarris.com

Copyright © 2008 By Teresa Harris, All Rights Reserved...*The Amazing Maize Maze ~ Huntersville, North Carolina*

Carolina Raptor Center ~ Huntersville, NC

Carolina Raptor Center

We are truly blessed to have Carolina Raptor Center in our backyard in Huntersville right outside of Charlotte, NC. This center is incredible with its dedication to environmental education and the conservation of birds of prey through public education, the rehabilitation of injured and orphaned raptors and research.

Their environmental education programs reach about 40,000 students each year.

Raptors are leading scientific indicators of a healthy environment.

If you find an injured raptor please call 704-875-6521 ext. 111

and leave a message for their Rescue team.

Here are the last events for the month of August.

Backyard Tails -- a free flight program!

August 30, 2008 - Noon and 2:00 PM

Feel the rush as a great horned owl flies inches from your head during Carolina Raptor Center's free flight program!! Be amazed by raptors in the air and trees during Backyard Tails. Come early to get a space, as seats for this program are limited. This program is free with regular admission.

Weathering Program: Habitat, where are they at?

August 30, 2008 - 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM

August 31, 2008 – 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM

Raptors live in trees, on cliffs, in bird houses, in hollowed out trees, and even on the ground. Find out where raptors live, how long they stay there and if they like roommates! Free with regular admission.

Carolina Raptor Center

6000 Sample Road

Huntersville, NC 28078

704-875-6521

Teresa in Denver

About the author:

Teresa Harris is a Lake Norman Residential Real Estate Broker who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in Lake Norman and surrounding counties. Please visit http://www.teresamharris.com/ for your relocation and/or your local needs.

Teresa Harris - Holbrooks Real Estate, Inc. - 704-458-1807 - Teresa@TeresaMHarris.com

Copyright © 2008 By Teresa Harris, All Rights Reserved...*Carolina Raptor Center ~ Huntersville, NC*

Latta Plantation Open Golf Tournament ~ Help Restore Some History!

Help raise the roof on Mecklenburg's two oldest log cabins!

Dust off that bag and get out and practice! A benefit to help restore two of Mecklenburg County's oldest log cabins is around the corner. Enjoy an afternoon of golf, prizes, and a steak dinner at The Point Lake and Golf Club in Mooresville. Designed by Greg Norman, with 13 of 18 holes on the water, The Point is a beautiful private course on Lake Norman. All proceeds will benefit Historic Latta Plantation's Capital Campaign to Preserve a Piece of Mecklenburg's Past. Latta Plantation has a rich past dating back to the 18th century. Once was a cotton plantation now is a living history farm.

September 29, 2008

Sponsorships

• Presenting Sponsor - $2,500
  


• Title Sponsor - $1,000
  


• Tee Sponsorships:
  
  

Gold Tee - $600
Silver Tee - $400
Bronze Tee - $200

Visit Latta Plantation for sponsorship benefits!

Player Registration
Individual: $175
Foursome: $150 each
Captain's Choice Format
Shotgun Start at 11:30 AM
Registration includes: green fees, cart fees, range balls, steak dinner, and prizes!


Registration form and payment due by Friday, September 12, 2008

Teresa in Denver

About the author:

Teresa Harris is a Lake Norman Residential Real Estate Broker who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in Lake Norman and surrounding counties. Please visit http://www.teresamharris.com/ for your relocation and/or your local needs.

Teresa Harris - Holbrooks Real Estate, Inc. - 704-458-1807 - Teresa@TeresaMHarris.com

Copyright © 2008 By Teresa Harris, All Rights Reserved...*Latta Plantation Open Golf Tournament ~ Help Restore Some History!*

Waterfront Restaurants on Lake Norman

Waterfront Restaurants on Lake Norman

Enjoy a day on the lake and have lunch or dinner at one of these thirteen lake front restaurants. Whether its hot dogs or hamburgers, meatloaf or pork roast, spaghetti or oysters your craving these restaurants will have you covered. Heck if you start early enough you can catch breakfast at Midway! So you have no reason not to be on the Lake, Lake Norman that is....


Mooresville:

• B.J. Ducks, Queen's Landing, 1459 River Highway, Mooresville, NC, (704)663-2628, Near marker 17 - south of NC 150 bridge

• Dockside Deli, 169 Pinnacle Lane, Mooresville, NC, (704)663-5252, Near marker 17A - north of NC 150 bridge
  
  
• Exit 36 Grill, 167 Pinnacle Lane, Mooresville, NC, (704)799-6210, Near marker 17A - north of NC 150 bridge
  
  
• Moe's, 155 Pinnacle Lane, Mooresville, NC, (704)662-6623, Near marker 17A - north of NC 150 bridge
  
  
• Vinnie's Sardine Grill & Raw Bar, 643 Williamson Road, Mooresville, NC, (704)799-2090, Northeast of marker D11
  
  
• Wise Guy's, 637 Williamson Road, Mooresville, NC, (704)660-9517, Northeast of marker D11

Huntersville:

• Dockside Cafe, Blythe Landing, 15901 NC 73, Huntersville, NC, (704)876-9555, Near marker R4

Catawba:

• J.B. Frogs, Bill's Marina, Hudson Chapel Road, Catawba, NC, (828)241-3438, Near marker 25 - north

Denver:

• The Landing, Lake Norman Motel, Restaurant & Marina, 4491 Slanting Bridge Road, Denver, NC, (828)478-5944, Near marker M4

Terrell:

• Midway Marina, 8693 NC 150, Terrell, NC, (828)478-2333, Near markers 17 and 17A

Cornelius:

• Midtown Sundries, 18665 Harborside Drive, Cornelius, NC, (704)896-9013, Near marker R5
  
  
• Rusty Rudder, 20210 Henderson Road, Cornelius, NC, (704)892-9195, Near marker D6

Davidson:

• North Harbor Club, 100 North Harbor Place, Davidson, NC, (704)896-5559, Near marker T4
  
  
  
  

Teresa in Denver

About the author:

Teresa Harris is a Lake Norman Residential Real Estate Broker who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in Lake Norman and surrounding counties. Please visit http://www.teresamharris.com/ for your relocation and/or your local needs.

Teresa Harris - Holbrooks Real Estate, Inc. - 704-458-1807 - Teresa@TeresaMHarris.com

Copyright © 2008 By Teresa Harris, All Rights Reserved...*Some of The BEST Waterfront Restaurants on Lake Norman*

Lake Norman Boating ~ Public Lake Access Areas & Lakeside Parks Offers Boat Launches

So you are planning your first house hunting trip to the Lake Norman area. One item on your wish list is finding a house close to a place that you can put your boat into the lake. So just where can you do that at? Although Lake Norman's shoreline has been given over to commercial and residential development, there are a number of "Lake Access Areas" and "Lakeside Parks" where the public can launch boats.

Lake Access Areas:
•1) Beatties Ford, Unity Church Road, Denver, NC
•2) Blythe Landing, NC 73, Cornelius, NC
•3) Hagar Creek, Kemp Road, Mooresville, NC
•4) Lake Norman State Park, State Park Road, I-77 at Exit 42, Troutman, NC
•5) Little Creek, Webbs Chapel Road, Denver, NC
•6) Long Island, Long Island Road, Catawba, NC
•7) McCrary Creek, NC 150, Mooresville, NC
•8) Pinnacle, NC 150, Mooresville, NC
•9) Ramsey Creek, Nantz Road, Cornelius, NC
•10) Stumpy Creek, Perth Road, Mooresville, NC

Lakeside Parks:
•1) Lake Norman State Park, State Park Road, Troutman, NC
•2) Stumpy Creek Park, Perth Road, Mooresville, NC
•3) Ramsey Creek Park, Nantz Road, Cornelius, NC
•4) Jetton Park, Jetton Road, Cornelius, NC
•5) Blythe Landing County Park, NC 73, Cornelius, NC
•6) Mountain Island Lake Park, Cowans Ford Waterfowl Refuge, Huntersville, NC

~ My personal favorite is Blythe Landing County Park; it offers a super nice playground and sand volleyball including all the other usual park amenities.
~ Lake Norman State Park is the only public swim beach on Lake Norman.

Note: Lake Norman State Park is the former Duke Power State Park.

P.S.: And don't forget to call me; I like showing people the place I call home!!

Teresa in Denver

About the author:

Teresa Harris is a Lake Norman Residential Real Estate Broker who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in Lake Norman and surrounding counties. Please visit http://www.teresamharris.com/ for your relocation and/or your local needs.

Teresa Harris - Holbrooks Real Estate, Inc. - 704-458-1807 - Teresa@TeresaMHarris.com

Copyright © 2008 By Teresa Harris, All Rights Reserved...*Lake Norman Boating ~ Public Lake Access Areas & Lakeside Parks Offers Boat Launches*