Plans moving forward on Davidson's I-77 - Exit 30 Upgrade   The new upgrade to I-77's Exit 30 will include the addition of a pedestrian lane as well as a bicycle lane across the entire length of the bridge.  There will also be two new roundabouts ... one for northbound and one for southbound. The new project is estimated to cost $3 million and will be completed in two phases and completed by mid 2018. Are you LOOKING FOR THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS in the Mooresville, Lake Norman or Charlotte, NC Area?  Do you have a HOME TO SELL?The Temple Team is ready to help you with all of your Real Estate Needs.  Give us a call anytime at 704-235-3000 and visit our website at www.TheTempleTeam.com.   * Excerpts taken from article published in Charlotte Stories 07/07/2016

 An amazing new restaurant in the Lake Norman Town of Davidson in North Carolina is getting noticed among the culinary experts across the U.S. Bon Appétit magazine recently ranked Kindred Restaurant as one of the top 10 best new restaurants in America. The family-owned eatery is being praised for its world-class culinary techniques mixed with small-town charm.Chef/Owner Joe Kindred was also praised for his seasonally inspired dishes, including his Crispy Oysters, Carolina Shrimp Rolls, house-made pastas, and milk-bread rolls. Are you LOOKING FOR THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS in the Charlotte, NC Area?  Do you have a HOME TO SELL?The Temple Team is ready to help you with all of your Real Estate Needs.  Give us a call anytime at 704-235-3000 and visit our website at www.TheTempleTeam.com.* Exce... 06/21/2016

 Davidson's Concerts on the Green are a summer family favorite!  Concerts take place the first and third Sunday evenings of the month from to 6:00-8:00 p.m. on the town green in front of the Davidson Public Library, at the intersection of Main Street and Concord Road.Attendees are encouraged to bring friends and family, comfy chairs or a blanket,  a picnic, and to come early to find seats.  Make it a date night in Davidson: Visit some of our local restaurants and shops, stroll over to the town green to enjoy some great music, take a pedicab ride around town, and enjoy dessert or a beverage.Concerts are free, open to the public, and are fun for all ages!For more information ... CLICK HERE!Are you LOOKING FOR THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS?  Do you have a HOME TO SELL?The Temple Team is ready to... 05/13/2016

 Davidsons' Kindred Restaurant Wins Top Honors! The well known magazine Bon Appétit just listed Davidsons' Kindred Restaurant as one of the  top 10 best new restaurants in America. The family-owned eatery is being praised for its world-class culinary techniques mixed with small-town charm.Chef/Owner Joe Kindred was also praised for his seasonally inspired dishes, including his Crispy Oysters, Carolina Shrimp Rolls, house-made pastas, and milk-bread rolls  Are you LOOKING FOR THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS?  Do you have a HOME TO SELL?The Temple Team is ready to help you with all of your Real Estate Needs.  Give us a call anytime at 704-235-3000 and visit our website at www.TheTempleTeam.com.* Excerpts taken from article published in Charlotte Stories 05/03/2016

 The Town of Davidson is in the final planning stages of a new 3.5 acre project that is projected to be built between the North and South Main Street areas. The new development is planned to bring more parking, retail and office space downtown, as well as a permanent home for the Davidson Farmer’s Market. Are you LOOKING FOR THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS?  Do you have a HOME TO SELL?  The Temple Team can help you with all of your Real Estate Needs.  Give us a call at 704-235-3000 and visit our website at www.TheTempleTeam.com.* Excerpts taken from article published in Charlotte Stories 04/05/2016

Homes for sale in ZIP code 28036 are in the beautiful college community of Davidson. This college town is just 20 miles north of uptown Charlotte. While it’s known for being a progressive, urbanist community, Davidson retains an old-time village green atmosphere. Its pedestrian-friendly downtown has shopping, festivals, library, concerts and more.Out & AboutIf you buy a home for sale in ZIP code 28036, you’ll have an amazing array of arts and culture opportunities. Many stem from Davidson College, which offers art galleries, a sculpture garden, live theater and more. There are also movies, live music venues and sports leagues. Close by are Lake Norman, Lake Davidson and Lake Cornelius. In the last ten years, the town has acquired almost 600 acres of open space.Living in DavidsonDavidson... 04/04/2016

NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT: DAVIDSON’S BAILEY SPRINGS Located in beautiful Davidson, Bailey Springs is a neighborhood that gives residents a small-town lifestyle in traditional homes and proximity to big city culture. The town of Davidson is home to liberal arts school Davidson College, which breathes life into the town and bring a diverse demographic to the area. Located between Davidson-Concord and Sam Furr Roads, Bailey Springs is convenient to dining, shopping and major thoroughfares to get to Lake Norman or metro Charlotte, which is 20 miles to the south. Popular Birkdale Village is less than 20 minutes away for shopping and dining. If a day on the water is what you desire then Lake Norman’s public boat ramp at Ramsey Creek Park is just 6 miles from home! Bailey Springs has more than 2... 03/01/2016

 DAVIDSON, N.C -- long-standing Lake Norman holiday tradition, Christmas in Davidson, returns Dec. 3-5 from 6 to 9 p.m. Opening ceremonies begin on Thursday at 6 p.m. with the arrival of Santa Claus on the town green. Children can visit Santa in the Community Room of the Davidson Public Library each night. Other event highlights include a live nativity complete with live animals, strolling carolers and other live entertainment, a doggie fashion show, an ugly holiday sweater contest and a variety of food offerings. Guests can expect to find unique gifts in the downtown specialty shops and enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides that depart regularly from Davidson Town Hall. “We’re offering ‘A Taste of Davidson’ on the town green this year to purchase food to eat or give as gifts,” says Davidson... 11/30/2015

For more information and to visit the official website click HERE:  http://www.christmasindavidson.comAre you LOOKING FOR THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS?  Do you have a HOME TO SELL?  The Temple Team can help you with all of your Real Estate Needs.  Give us a call at 704-235-3000 and visit our webstie at www.TheTempleTeam.com.   11/23/2015

 "Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr"DAVIDSON COMMUNITY PLAYERS November 6th - 15thArmour Street Theatre307 Armour StreetDavidson, NC A High-Spirited Musical filled with Jazz, Intrigue, and FUN Flappers! Join Millie as she moves from a small town into the big city in search of a new and more modern life! But as exciting as the roaring 20’s can be in New York City, it also has its villains and evil wrongdoings. With catchy songs and fun characters, this musical will have the whole town dancing the Charleston! Click HERE to Buy TicketsClick HERE for their website Are you looking for NEW HOME?  Do you have a HOME TO SELL?  Give us a call at 704-235-3000 and visit our website at www.TheTempleTeam.com.  10/29/2015

 There is a great new option for transportation in Davidson!  Davidson College students and employees can now use the awesome new service called Zipcar. It will give you the flexibility to use a car whenever you need it without all of the hassels of car ownership.Zipcar is located in over 400 universities in the United States and is sure to be a big hit in Davidson!Costs to use the vehicles are as follows: $15.00 yearly fee $7.50 per hour or you can pay $69 per day You can drive up to 180 miles per day and the gas and insurance are included in the price For more information go to www.Zipcar.com.   09/22/2015

 The Davidson Community Players opened its summer comedy, “Don’t Dress for Dinner,” July 16 for the audience in the Duke Family Performance Hall at Davidson CollegeAddress:  207 Faculty Drive - Davidson, NCThe production, directed by Tim Ross, will run now until July 26.Advanced tickets cost $24 for adults, $22 for seniors and $12 for students. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the box office at 704-892-7953 or visit Davidson communityplayers.org. 07/19/2015

Davidson NC 5 Bedroom 3.5 Bath Summers Walk Home Overview Maps Photos Video Market Stats $275,000                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Single Family Home Main Features 5 Bedrooms3 Full Bathrooms1 Half BathroomInterior: 3,287 sqftLot: 00 sqftYear Built: 2013MLS #: 3086545 Location 16519 Landen Forest LaneDavidson, NC 28036USA Frank E Free Lake Realty(704) 892-6350ffree@lakerealty.c... 05/31/2015

The fourth annual Leprechaun Loop 8k Run is March 14th at 6:00pm.  This is the first race is the 2015 Twilight Racing Series.  This is such a fun race that winds through historic and beautiful Davisdon, NC and the post-race festival features awards, music, food and beer!   https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Davidson/LeprechaunLoop8K   03/09/2015

While out and about for work recently, I met up with a friend for lunch and we decided to go to Flatiron Kitchen and Taphouse.  Located in the quaint downtown area of Davidson, the restaurant is just as its' surroundings - cozy and inviting. The curry chicken salad wrap I ate was excellent.  Try their truffle aoili hand cut french fries too - you won't be disappointed! 02/04/2015

If you are interested in a fun early evening short race in an idyllic setting, look no further than the Leprechaun Loop 8k.  The course winds through the beautful town of Davidson on March 14, 2015 at 6:00pm setting off the 2015 Summit Twilight Racing Series.  There is also going to be a post-race festival with food, beer, music and of course awards! Check out Groupon for special savings!      02/02/2015

"Christmas in Davidson" -  An annual tradition since 1988 kicks off this weekend in Downtown Davidson.  It is three nights of FUN FOR EVERYONE that officially gets the Holiday Season into full swing!  There is something for everyone - young and the young-at-heart.  With an estimated 20,000+ people in attendance every year it is definitely an event you won't want to miss!     12/03/2014

NEED A MORTGAGE?         FIND YOUR NEW HOME!   Gabe & Melissa are Mortgage and Real Estate Professionals in the Charlotte and Lake Norman area. They are choosing to contribute at the closing table for Real Estate and Mortgage residential closings by giving some of their commissions to the nonprofit of the client's choice. Buyers and sellers get to choose the nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that will receive the donation when their transaction closes.We are very active in various local charities and figured what a way to get others involved as well..."Everyone has a favorite Charity" We provide an additional opportunity for people to make a difference combining real estate transactions and social responsibility."How does it works? Simple...If you are or become a client of ours and your ... 10/19/2014

Met a young couple last night at an investor meeting in Charlotte... MetrolinaREIA. They were talking about purchasing a home and in a couple years having it be their first rental... We discussed a mixed use building as a starter home and units all at the same time. Maximize the rental property aspects if they are gong to be an investor. Living in the property makes it a big advantage to the 'hands on' owner. it is important that we get these new investors thinking a little differently than they sometimes want to. good  luck... by the way, this is a great way to get involved in the 203k.Owner occupants can use the FHA 203k while investors and second home buyers should use the FannieMae HomeStyle Renovation loan program (SFRs and small income units only).A mixed use building could be a w... 07/18/2014

  re here:31st ANNUAL NORTH MECKLENBURG CHRISTMAIt'S PARADE It's time for the 31st Annual North Mecklenburg Christmas Parade! The Davidson Fire Department and Cornelius-Lemley Volunteer Fire Department proudly present the 31st Annual North Mecklenburg Christmas Parade.    Date:  Saturday, December 7, 2013  Begins:  1:00pm    Click HERE to go to "Christmas in Davidson" website. Click HERE for Parade Map & Alternative Road Map * IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON STREET CLOSURES & PARADE ROUTE * Due to the multiple street closures, there may be some traffic delays. It is vitally important that you plan your travel time accordingly in order to arrive at your scheduled report time. The following are the street closures and times of closure along with the parade route information.Main Parade Route & S... 12/02/2013