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Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Promises of 25 new jobs in Lincoln County, NC . . . SENNEBOGEN North America

SENNEBOGEN North America is coming to Lincoln County with promises of 25 new jobs to the area. Last July SENNEBOGEN North America, based in Charlotte, announced their plans to expand into Lincoln County. Investing $5.1 million in their 53,000 square foot parts distribution, training, and technical support center. The building is being built just off Highway 16 and Old Plank Road in the Lowesville area of East Lincoln County near Julius Blum Company. The facility is expected to be operational early this year (2009).

SENNEBOGEN North America employees who may be new to the area will not have to worry about housing, schools, or shopping. With some of the newer neighborhoods just around the corner or a few miles down the road there is plenty to choose from. The Lincoln County school system is one of the BEST around and there are private schools and a charter school as well not too far away. Shopping is not a problem either with the bustling new area of shopping at Highway 16 & Highway 73 and not to far away from Birkdale in Huntersville.

SENNEBOGEN North America couldn’t have picked a better location with it’s proximity to Charlotte, Lake Norman (Denver, Huntersville, Cornelius), Gastonia, and Hickory. For recreation you have the largest lake in North Carolina… Lake Norman at your back door. If golf is your thing you have several private and public courses to enjoy like Verdict Ridge, Cowans Ford, Westport, Birkdale, and River Run to name a few.

SENNEBOGEN is a 50 year old German company who entered the North American market in 2000; thus created SENNEBOGEN North America and has since become a market leader in the material handling industry. SENNEBOGEN offers a complete range of purpose-built machines to suit virtually any heavy lift or pick and carry application. They give credit to their continued success on the ability to recruit outstanding regional sales managers, which in turn grows their list of distributors, who support SENNEBOGEN sales and service across the Americas, ensuring the highest standard of professional machine support and parts availability.

Let me be one who welcomes SENNEBOGEN North America to our community. Here’s to wishing you continued growth and success for many, many years to come!!

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

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

What is Hangar Skate Park? It's in Denver, NC

What’s Hangar Skate Park?

Denver, North Carolina has something new / something different / something good and that something is Hangar Skate Park! What’s that? Well it is the brain-child of 36 year-old student pastor Chris Sigmon (aka Siggy) of the 7X Youth Group at Denver Baptist Church here in Denver. It’s a Skate Park that reaches out to the young people to help clear up misconceptions about the kids who ride boards. It was created to offer a positive place where kids can skate and belong.

Tell me more . . . the park opened on June 21, at the former R-Anell Homes property (that Denver Baptist Church purchased about a year ago) the concept is jumping ramps on skateboards or BMX bikes then breaking for Bible study. Currently the skate park is outside and the ramps and benches are covered by a roof. The 10,000 to 15,000 square foot indoor park is expected to be complete by winter.

How Cool is That?!?!?!

Watch the YouTube clip!

If you want your children to come out and experience Hangar Skate Park here’s some more important details.

Tuesday’s 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday’s 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Cost - $3.00

Helmets are required and available for rental.
Kids 11 and under are required to wear full pads.
Average age is 14, but participants have ranged from 8 to 18 years old

Parents are required to sign a liability waiver.

Teresa in Denver

About the author:

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

Operation Noah's Ark Still Needs Help ~ Denver, NC

Update: I made a visit to the shelter today and I have some GOOD news! The good news is that all the cats will be placed in foster care homes by tomorrow. All Huskys' have been placed in approved foster care homes today. The shelter has more than enough food, litter, and bedding. They are hoping that the rest of the dogs will be placed in approved foster care homes by next week, if possible. They are still in need for volunteers to help out.

If you have an hour or two to spare please call Sharon at 703-851-3520.
Or you can always call me and I will relay the message.

Even after the animals are placed in foster care volunteers will be needed

to clean the facility.

The following is their current wish list:

Large Dog Crates
Medium Dog Crates
55 Gallon Trash Bags
33 Gallon Trash Bags
Kongs Various Sizes
Dog Toys - All Sizes
Laundry Detergent
Name Tags
Ear Cleaner

Operation ‘Noah’s Ark’ Still Needs Help

On August 26th, 393 animals ~ making up 17 different species, were rescued from a house here in Denver. This rescue took over ten hours, during which we were getting heavy bands of rain from the former hurricane Faye. I passed this place twice that day, while this rescue was taking place... what a bitter sweet sight. Just how does someone collect that many animals? How can anyone afford to feed that many?

You can only image the HUGE task of caring for all these animals; bathing, assessing, medicating, cleaning, walking, and feeding it all takes time, volunteers, and donations.

Our local Denver Baptist Church has recently purchased a 6 +/- acre track of land that included various buildings (the former R-Anell Company’s general office and manufacturing plant, which has moved to another part of the county) and it is here where the animals are being sheltered. As of last Tuesday it was reported that only a few have passed away, a few had to be taken to a vet hospital, and none have had to be “put to sleep” but this would be an option if it was deemed they were suffering.

Compact Animal Mobile Equipment Trailers (CAMETs) are being used at the Church shelter. CAMETs are stocked with all the necessities to set up an animal shelter; this is the first time for these to be used in North Carolina. All animals have been checked out by Dr. Kelly Farris, of the North Carolina State School of Veterinary School. Area vets are on the scene and are following the directions of Dr. Farris. Also, help teams have flown in from as far away as Colorado and Washington State to help in the efforts.

Since this is an ongoing criminal investigation it was first thought that authorities could not offer adoptions of these animals, due to legal issues. Now it sounds like they may have found a loop hole and will be able to start finding new homes for them soon.

Want to Help?

Volunteers
Volunteers are needed who have training in animal care. But walk-ins are accepted too. Morning and evening shirts are available. Sign up is at the temporary shelter which is the former R-Anell location at 3549 North Highway 16, Denver, NC; which is across the street from Denver Baptist Church and next to Rock Springs Elementary School (almost in downtown Denver). They have a working calendar to schedule volunteers for feeding, cleaning cages, and washing animals. They will also introduce the animals to leads so that they will be able to be taken out to exercise.

Needs
Clean towels and newspapers are needed. These can be dropped off at Denver Fire Department at 3956 North Highway 16, Denver, North Carolina. So far food has been donated by several PetSmart stores in our area. Due to the humid weather, with volunteers in and out of heat, they are asking for Gatorade and water as well.

Contributions
Monetary donations are desperately needed. Anyone can make a donation at any First Federal Savings Bank in Lincoln County; North Carolina.

My hat goes off to all the volunteers and contributors.

Please join me as I plan to go by this week and see what I can do to help and you can help too!

Teresa in Denver

About the author:

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

Monday, September 15, 2008

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

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

Request My Free Relocation Kit ~ Don't Move To Lake Norman Without It!

Request My Free Relocation Kit.

Don't Move To Lake Norman Without It!

Moving your family to another town or state is a major event in your life! Helping people to achieve their dream of moving to our area is a priority that I commit myself to accomplishing.

If you anticipate moving to the Lake Norman area, we can correspond by email and phone. Together, we'll determine what type of home, price range, and neighborhoods you are interested in. I will send you details and photos of every home or property that is currently available that matches your criteria.

When you visit, we’ll be ready! We will visit the Lake Norman homes and areas that interest you the most.

In the meantime I will drop a free relocation kit in the mail to you for you and your family to be able to get acquainted with our area. The kit is filled with area information that may assist you with your decision.

Remember: As a specialist in Lake Norman homes, it's my job to know this segment of the market inside and out, and I want to make your transition as smooth as possible.

My gift to you…

Thinking of buying a home at Lake Norman? Let me help you. Just visit my website and complete the newcomers form and email it to me. Also, while here you can search our MLS. If you email me your completed form I will reimburse $100.00 per night for a total of $200.00 at closing. This offer is only valid upon an actual closing with me as your buying agent. To qualify you must fill-out the form below and reference this offer at our first meeting. Not valid with other relocation offers.

Corporate Relocation

If your company is relocating to the Lake Norman or Charlotte area and are planning on moving employees too, please contact me to discuss your needs. I feel sure that you will be impressed with the level of service you will receive.

Teresa in Denver

About the author:

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

Links For Pink

Links For Pink

Benefit Golf Tournament

Dust off that bag and get out and practice! A benefit to raise breast cancer awareness is around the corner. Enjoy a morning of golf, prizes, and lunch at the Westport Golf Course in Denver. Westport is a beautiful public course at Lake Norman. All proceeds will benefit the fight against breast cancer.

Westport Golf Course
7494 Golf Course Drive South
Denver, NC
October 10, 2008

8:00 AM ~ Sign-In
9:00 AM ~ Shotgun Start

$65.00 Per Player Includes Lunch, Prizes, and Games

* * A Chance to Win a 2009 Jaguar * *

Register with Melissa Smith
(704)577-4153
msmith717@hotmail.com
Registration Deadline October 3, 2008

Teresa in Denver

About the author:

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

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

YOUR GUIDE TO THE 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR, HERE IN DENVER, NC

Yep, it’s coming quickly. What’s coming quickly? The first day of the 2008-2009 school year for Denver, North Carolina and all of Lincoln County. So if you are new, old, or just thinking of relocating to our area and have a school aged child/children this blog is for you! Bookmark it, copy it, and/or save it, this contains everything you need to know about our school system ~ all at your fingertips!

Oh, just incase you are wondering,

MONDAY, AUGUST 25th is the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!!

Lincoln County Schools

PO Box 400

Lincolnton, NC 28093

(704)732-2261

First off you will need to know what school your child or children will be going to. There is a website to find that out; LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS. All you have to do is enter your address and it will tell you what school(s) from K to 12, how cool is that?

After that you probably want to read about the assigned school(s) so here is a list of the Lincoln County Schools:

Elementary:

Intermediate:

Middle:

High:

With the price of gasoline my child/children will have to ride the bus, but which one? Well you can find that out here too. After you find the school then that school webpage will allow you to search the buses that are assigned to that school.

Thinking that you would like to see what the school calendar looks like, so you can make some plans for a mini vacation? Well that’s here too; SCHOOL CALENDAR!

What are the childen eating? The SCHOOL MENU has it all listed out!

Open Houses, oh yes we have those too; OPEN HOUSE DATES! Plus, we have LATINO PARENT NIGHT to make sure everyone is informed!

Are you in need of Forms? You will find Transfer, Student Health, and Insurance FORMS here.

I guess you are wondering what the test scores look like for this past year, well here they are too; 2008 PRELIMINARY ADEQUATE YEARLY PROGRESS RELEASED!

The 2007-2008 NC School Report Cards are not posted at the present time but you can take a peek at the 2006-2007 NC SCHOOL REPORT CARDS, which may give you some idea.

Hopefully, you have or will find this information helpful. For more information about the Denver area please visit: LAKE NORMAN HOMES BLOG and WHAT’S THE FUSS? IT’S ONLY A LAKE!

Thanks for visiting!

Teresa in Denver

About the author:

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

Sunday, September 14, 2008

Eastwind Cove in Denver, NC (Lake Norman)

Eastwind Cove

Eastwind CovePurchase a lot and bring your builder. Home plans are subject to architectural review. Eastwind Cove is one of the new neighborhoods in the Lake Norman area right off of Webbs Road in Denver, NC.It is a family-oriented neighborhood, which includes a swimming pool, play ground, and of course the lake! Eastwind Cove offers wooded home sites, waterfront, and water view, county water and sewer, curb and gutter, and boat storage. Basement lots are available.

Other pertain information:

Price Range of houses: $370's to almost $1 Million (for waterfront)
Lot Size Range: .45 Acres to over 1 Acre
Square Footage Range: 2,800 to 6,000
Home Styles: Traditional, French Provincial
Schools: Rock Springs/North Lincoln

Teresa in Denver

About the author:

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

My Backyard is Growing Again ~ Chesterbrook Academy is OPEN!

We are growing again here in Denver, NC at Lake Norman. Yes, I understand that you may have a Chesterbrook Academy in your backyard but this is the first for our backyard! In 1985, when I moved to the area there was only one daycare (that was open from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM for infants to pre-k) for children in Denver and that was Our Gang Day Care. If you were a full-time working mother working eight hours a day and you didn't get a spot at Our Gang, you would have had to creatively find a place for your child or children. Mind you that this was a time before employers offered daycare for their employees; i.e: Bank of America and Wachovia. But as the years have pasted Ms. Ems was added, then Mini Academy Day Care, and others.

Chesterbrook offers care for infant to Pre-K2. They are currently accepting enrollment for the 2008/2009 school year. Open House is August 9th from 10:00 Am to 1:00 PM. For more information please check their website out Denver's Chesterbrook Academy.

Teresa in Denver

About the author:

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

6211 Burnhurst Lane, Denver, NC 28037

Welcome to: 6211 Burnhurst Lane, Denver, NC 28037

$72,000.
.46 Acre
1080 Square Feet Heated
MLS# 784974
3BR/2BA
Rural area within minutes to Lake Norman.
Vinyl double-wide with brick under pending.
Open living room separating master bedroom and second and third bedrooms, making this a transitional style home.
The master bedroom features a large walk-in closet .
The master bath features his and her vanity.
Private wooded backyard.
Rock Springs/North Lincoln Schools.
Perfect for someone that is tired of renting and/or someone wanting to be close to the lake…. Lake Norman that is!

Teresa in Denver

About the author:

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

6147 Burnhurst Lane, Denver, NC 28037

Welcome to: 6147 Burnhurst Lane, Denver, NC 28037

$79,000.
.484 Acre
1512 Square Feet Heated
MLS# 774716
Home Warranty Included

Rural area within minutes to Lake Norman.
Occupied by the original owner.
The kitchen features a large bright open kitchen with flat top self-cleaning range, new refrigerator, lots of cabinet and counter space, breakfast bar, and skylight.
The den features a wood burning fireplace with blower, ceramic hearth, and built-in shelving.
The master suite features a large walk-in closet and spacious master bath with dual sinks and dressing area.
Private backyard with wired storage building/shop.
Rock Springs/North Lincoln Schools.

Teresa in Denver

About the author:

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

Lincoln County (NC) 2008-2009 School Calendar

Anyone interested in finding out what Lincoln County's 2008-2009 School Calendar looks like well here it is. This is Lincoln County in North Carolina. Lincoln County includes Denver, Lincolnton, Iron Station, Boger City, and some parts of Stanley and Maiden.

Also, last summer in 2007, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction passed a policy mandating all Local Education Agencies to become 100% tobacco free by July 1, 2008. To comply with this, the Lincoln County Board of Education adopted a policy that prohibits the use of tobacco products by staff members and/or visitors on school property at any time. This also includes non-school hours. YEA!!

Lincoln County Schools
PO Box 400
2008 - 2009
Lincolnton, NC 28093

School Calendar

(704)732-2261

http://www.lincoln.k12.nc.us/

18-Aug
Optional Workday

19-22 Aug
Mandatory Teacher Workday

25-Aug

First Day of School

1-Sept

Labor Day/No School

29-Sept

Interim Reports Sent Home

27-Oct

Optional Workday

3-Nov

Report Cards Sent Home

4-Nov

Optional Workday

11-Nov

Veteran's Day/No School

26-Nov

Optional Workday

27-Nov

Thanksgiving/No School

28-Nov

Thanksgiving/No School

8-Dec
Interim Reports Issued

Dec 22-Jan 2

Christmas/No School

5-Jan

School Reopens

19-Jan

MLK-Birthday/No School

22-Jan

Mandatory Teacher Workday

23-Jan

Optional Workday

2-Feb

Report Cards Sent Home

16-Feb

Optional Workday

2-Mar

Interim Report Cards Issued

30-Mar

Optional Workday

6-Apr

Report Cards Sent Home

13-17 Apr

Spring Break/No School

11-May
Interim Reports Issued
25-May
Memorial Day/No School

10-Jun
Student's Last Day of School
13-Jun
Graduation

Graduation may be moved to a later date to
allow more flexibility for make-up.

No School for Students on Optional and

Mandatory Teacher work days.

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.

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

Monday, July 21, 2008

SailView in Denver, NC (Lake Norman)

SailView

SailView is charming and the place to be if you crave social interaction. It is a family-oriented type neighborhood with all the amenities, which include Olympic-sized swimming pool, club house, tennis, play grounds, walking trails, volley ball area, picnic areas with a fireplace for cookouts, and of course the lake! This upscale Crescent community, in the Lake Norman area is located at the end of Webbs Road in Denver, NC. SailView is the first community of its kind on Lake Norman's Denver side. This community has an active homeowner's association, Ladies Club, and seasonal activities for the children. Each summer SailView sponsors a swim team and hosts swim meets at its pool.

SailView also offers wooded home sites, waterfront and water view, county water and sewer, curb and gutter, and some boat slips. Home plans are subject to architectural review and builder has to be approved. Today there are still a few lots available but most are owned by private individuals who have purchased them for investment or personal use.

Other pertain information:
Price Range: $400's to almost $2 Million
Lot Size Range: .45 Acres to 1.25 Acres
Square Footage Range: 2,800 to 6,000
Home Styles: Traditional, French Provincial, Old World, Mediterranean
Schools: Rock Springs/North Lincoln

If you are interested in any more information about SailView please call me anytime.

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...*SailView in Denver, NC (Lake Norman)*

Cowans Ford in Denver, NC (Lake Norman)

Cowans Ford

Cowans Ford is magnificent. This upscale community, in the Lake Norman area, is located off of Club Road in Denver, NC, in Lincoln County; but the address is Stanley, NC. This luxury waterfront and golf community on Lake Norman was originally just a private country club for some of the elite Duke Power Company employees.

Approximately, twenty years ago the country club went through a huge transformation, whereby a new pool and clubhouse was erected across the street to free up the land on the lake to be developed for homes. At the same time other land owned by, Cowans Ford, was being sold off as golf course lots with first priority given to the current members. This began on the street known as St. Andrews. Today there are still a few lots available but most are owned by private individuals who have purchased them for investment or personal use. Cowans Ford offers waterfront and water view, golf course and golf view, county water and sewer, and curb and gutter, and street lights. Home plans are subject to architectural review.

This beautiful country club setting offers a lot. Besides the 18-hole championship golf course, residents can enjoy an Olympic-size swimming pool, and four lighted tennis courts. Each summer Cowans Ford sponsors a swim team and hosts swim meets at its pool. Prior to the addition to SailView and then Verdict Ridge, Cowans Ford had the only swim team in Denver. Today they also offer water aerobics, tennis clinics, swimming lessons, and golf lessons to members and non-members alike.

The newly renovated clubhouse is one of the latest major modifications that have taken place at Cowans Ford. It is furnished with a widescreen TV, lounge and bar, kitchen, locker rooms, and a pro shop. It's a place where neighbors can gather and enjoy social activities. There are usually scheduled monthly events for members. Club memberships are currently available. If you would like membership information please contact me. Being a resident does not require you to be a member of the club.

Other pertain information:
Price Range: $400's to $2.5 Million
Lot Size Range: .40 Acres and up
Square Footage Range: 2,500 to 6,000
Home Styles: Traditional, French Provincial, Old World, Mediterranean
Schools: Catawba Springs/East Lincoln

If you are interested in any more information about Cowans Ford please call me anytime.

Teresa in Denver

About the author:

YES! THERE IS A DENVER, NC 28037, SINCE 1877

YES! THERE IS A DENVER, NC 28037, SINCE 1877

Prior to getting back into real estate I was a business owner here in Denver, North Carolina. During that time while working with various vendors it was almost daily that I would hear, "There's a Denver, NC? I didn't know that." I would even hear this from other people throughout our state. So this blog is for the ones that never heard of Denver, NC and for people that would like to know more about Denver, NC, so sit back with your cappuccino and enjoy!

The easiest way to remember Denver's location is that it is approximately 20-25 miles northwest of Charlotte; the queen city of North Carolina. Denver is also one of the towns that share the area called Lake Norman; Lake Norman is on the Catawba River and it is the largest lake in North Carolina. Denver is located in Lincoln County which is sandwich between Gaston and Catawba Counties with Mecklenburg County to the east. For those that are interested in geography Denver is at latitude 35°31'52" north and longitude 81°01'47" west. The elevation is 902 feet above sea level.

The Past:
The Denver area was settled in 1770 and was formerly known as "Dry Pond," which derived its name from a small pond which once stood at what is now the corner of Highway 16 and Campground Road, it is the site of the local Bank of America branch. During the summer the pond would dry up due to the heat. In 1873, D. Matt Thompson, headmaster of the local Rock Springs Academy (now known as Rock Springs Elementary School), led the effort to have Dry Pond renamed for the rapidly growing Colorado capital, in an attempt to attract a railroad, because rail service held the promise of opportunity, prosperity, and wealth. Efforts to get the railroad failed but in 1877, the town of Denver was officially incorporated in the state of North Carolina.

The Present:
The continuous growth of Charlotte has fueled tremendous development of the areas surrounding Lake Norman including the Denver area. The area has become a very popular recreation spot, attracting thousands of visitors every year for fishing, swimming, and boating. The Denver area has seen tremendous growth in the past 10 to 15 years. People see the charm of the other side of the lake in particular, Denver. New homes and businesses are suddenly popping up throughout the area.

In recent years we have seen a lot of people relocating here from California, New York, and Ohio. We are also seeing more retired people deciding to relocate here too; sighting that we have a change of seasons. We are reaping the benefits of these transplants because they are the ones that are bring their businesses with them and/or opening up new ones, due to them longing for what they miss.

Along with this we are so blessed to have a great school system. The Denver schools rank some of the highest test scores in the county. It's nothing for principles to receive daily calls from teachers wanting a chance to teach at one of the schools in the system.

What about real estate? Well the area offers a wide variety. The average is around $200,000. the range is $100,000's to several millions (luxury real estate, especially around the lake).

The Future:
Our area has been pretty resilient when considering many other places over the United States. When most markets were bottoming out we continued our continuous growth. For the past year we have seen some changes, what we call market adjustments. Yes, we are currently in a "buyer's market" but from what I have been told don't bank on this to continue. Essentially, we were the last to experience the downturn but we are expected to be one of the first to recover. There's no better time to invest in real estate....

Thanks for stopping by, if you are interested in more information about Denver, NC (Lake Norman)? Please visit: http://www.lakenormanhomesblog.com/ .

Teresa in Denver

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

Webbs Chapel Cove in Denver, NC (Lake Norman)

Webbs Chapel Cove

Webbs Chapel Cove offers privacy and seclusion. This upscale gated community, in the Lake Norman area is located off Webbs Road in Denver, NC. It is a 150 acre luxury custom home waterfront community on Lake Norman. It offers 50 premier wooded home sites, waterfront and water view, county water and sewer, and curb and gutter. Home plans are subject to architectural review.

Other pertain information:
Price Range: $800's to $2.5 Million
Lot Size Range: 0.9 to 3.5 Acres
Square Footage Range: 3,800 to 7,000
Home Styles: French Provincial, Traditional, Victorian, and Old World
Schools: Rock Springs/North Lincoln

If you are interested in any more information about Webbs Chapel Cove's please call me anytime.

Teresa in Denver

About the author:

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

Norman Pointe in Denver, NC (Lake Norman)

Norman Pointe

Norman Pointe is breathtaking. This upscale community, in the Lake Norman area, is located off the popular Webbs Road in Denver, NC. It is a 58 acre luxury custom home waterfront community on Lake Norman. It offers 78 premier wooded home sites, waterfront and water view, county water and sewer, curb and gutter, and secured boat storage. Home plans are subject to architectural review.

Other pertain information:

Price Range: $600's to $2.5 Million
Lot Size Range: 0.5 to 0.8 Acres
Square Footage Range: 3,000 to 8,500
Home Styles: French Provincial, Traditional, and Old World
Schools: Rock Springs/North Lincoln

If you are interested in any more information about Norman Pointe please call me anytime.

Teresa in Denver

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

DENVER is CLOSE TO SEEING ~ SALLY'S YMCA ~ (LAKE NORMAN, NC)

Denver is getting a YMCA ~ Sally's Y

Denver is in the process of getting a YMCA! It is something that I have heard since they finished the Lincolnton YMCA several years ago; even with the rapid growth in the Denver area there wasn't an urgency until David and Jo Clark got involved.

On April 4, 2004, their only daughter Sally McKenzie Clark and her cousin Anna Grace Jordan were tragically killed in a car accident by a drunk driver. Both girls were only 19 at the time, with a lifetime of plans and dreams ahead of them.

After Sally's death, her family and friends decided to create a lasting memorial in her honor. They wanted to not only remember her life, but they also wanted to celebrate what she loved. With Sally's love of God and passion for sports and the outdoors Sally's parents came up with the idea to build a YMCA in her name. Included will be a Chapel in Anna Grace Jordan's name. Jo Clark and other members of Grace's family have contributed the money for the memorial.

With this David and Jo Clark have donated about 50 acres off of Optimist Club Road at the new four-lane Highway 16; said to be worth around $1,000,000 for the proposed site. Along with this they are donating their share of the wrongful-death lawsuit settlement estimated at $283,000. YMCA supporters have already raised close to $6 million of the $7 million they need to raise before construction on the building can begin.

The next scheduled fundraiser for Sally's Y. Will be a dinner theater; the event is the play "Chicago" which will be presented by Grant Ewing and the Verdict Ridge Backyard Players.

The Dates: September 19 - 20, 2008
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Verdict Ridge, Denver, NC
Event Cost: TBD
Contact Info: (704) 489-6881

Teresa in Denver

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

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