MLS # 867263   $285,000 View the Virtual Tour:  www.tourfactory.com/522683 Picture Perfect. This beautiful 2-story home has been updated and immaculately maintained. Gourmet kitchen with granite countertops & SS appliances. Hardwood floors throughout the first level.  25 x 26 great room with wall-to-wall built-ins and 2nd fireplace. Large master bedroom retreat with ceramic tiled bathroom, dual sinks and separate shower & garden tub. Manicured & mature private fenced backyard with wood deck and irrigation. Desirable Birkdale subdivision amenities include golf, pool, playground and tennis courts.  Convenient location to Uptown Charlotte and neighborhood schools. 8430 Sandowne Lane Gourmet Dream Kitchen Granite Countertops Hardwood Floors  Tumbled Stone Backsplash Stainless Steel Applianc... 09/04/2009

Lake Norman North Carolina has a number of beautiful state parks but with no swimming access at any of them except for Lake Norman State Park in Troutman, NC. However, that may all change after a meeting by Mecklenburg officials this week. Here is a recent article by the Charlotte Observer that explains what will be talked about. Mecklenburg leaders this week are expected to lift a 32-year-old swimming ban at the county's waterfront parks, possibly leading to the re-opening of public beaches on Lake Wylie and Lake Norman. Mecklenburg Parks and Recreation staff spent several months examining the feasibility of public swimming. The review included the county-operated parks at Copper Head Island, McDowell Nature Preserve, Latta Plantation Nature Preserve, Blythe Landing, Ramsey Creek and J... 08/31/2009

Huntersville NC Townhomes under $150k - Huntersville North Carolina Real Estate. Huntersville, North Carolina has been voted by a number of real estate magazines as one of the top ten places to relocate. I would have to agree with that census. My wife and I have lived in the Huntersville area for almost 10 years and have come to really love it here. From the climate to the location it has everything you could ask for. For anyone looking to relocate from another state, but felt they would not be able to afford it. Take a look at some of the townhomes in the Huntersville Lake Norman area by following this link. Huntersville Townhomes for Sale If you are new to the area here are a list of valuable links that you may want to visit: Huntersville Schools:ElementaryBarnette Elementary (just bu... 08/26/2009

Birkdale & Birkdale Village Homes For Sale   CLICK HERE TO VIEW HOMES FOR SALE IN BIRKDALE VILLAGE Birkdale Village & Birkdale is located in Huntersville, North Carolina - just 20 minutes North of Charlotte! A well planned, and beautifully landscaped multi-use complex offers retail, dining, specialty shops and residential homes. Birkdale offers apartments, single family homes and luxury golf course homes. Birkdale Village is perfect for a weekend stroll or a night relaxing with friends and family. Homes in Birkdale can range from $200,000 to $600,000 OR VISIT THE BIRKDALE COMMUNITY.....Birkdale is a golf community located across Sam Fur Road from Birkdale Village. The established community offers golf, tennis, community pool and much more!CLICK HERE TO VIEW HOMES FOR SALE IN BIRKDALE CL... 08/25/2009

Huntersville North Carolina Public Golf Courses,Birkdale, Highland Creek, The Tradition, and Skybrook are some of the nicest public golf courses you will play. For the money you will not find a better value in the Huntersville, Lake Norman area. If you are not familiar with the Huntersville NC area sometimes it is hard deciding what course is worth playing. There is nothing worse than getting to a club and realizing it is not worth the price you pay.  In this article I will give you 4 public golf course within the Huntersville area that you can choose from and not be disappointed with any of them. They are part of what is called The Carolina Trail. First, is Birkdale Golf Course located just off I-77 exit 25. From the nicely manicured greens to the great practice facility you will enjoy... 08/23/2009

SkyBrook Subdivision in Huntersville, NC has so much to offer for Familes. Just take a look and find your New Dream Home here with all this to offer! Golf, Swim, Tennis, Soccer & More Community Nestled amidst beautiful hilly terrain, Skybrook offers some of the most incredible views in the Charlotte area.  At Skybrook you'll find an array of lifestyle opportunities including a challenging 18-hole championship golf course, an amazing Swim & Racquet Club and homes built by the area's top builders. Discover Skybrook and see why it has become Huntersville's neighborhood of choice. You'll find what you've been looking for and so much more. Swim Programs Include: Competition PoolsSplasher and Activity PoolsToddler PoolsWater SlidesSwim Teams and Lessons for          Children and TeensSummer P... 08/23/2009

Huntersville:Welcome to the Town of Huntersville! A community that is enjoying a booming economy and explosive growth and a place where residents enjoy good schools, low crime, employment opportunities, convenient access to Lake Norman, great shopping and restaurants, Lowe's motor speedway, a public golf course and a private country club community. Huntersville is located just 10 miles north of Charlotte, where art museums and sporting events can be attended. The communities shown range in price from apx. $150,000 - $800,000The Town of Huntersville, North Carolina is a growing community, nearly 12 miles north of Charlotte. The Town's population is approximately 30,000.Huntersville was incorporated in 1873, and is believed to have been named for Robert Boston Hunter, a large land owner ... 08/19/2009

Birkdale Golf Community Info,  Huntersvile, NC, Birkdale NC Homes for Sale,  Lake & Town Realty Buyer Credit!   Birkdale. The premier golf community in Huntersville.  Location Unmatched, Awesome Pool Club, Walk or Ride to the Village, all on a Arnold Palmer golf course less than a mile from I-77 and 15 min from Charlotte. If your looking or thinking about Birkdale,  consider this.   Lake & Town Realty is offering a buyer credit of up to 1% of the value of the purchased home. Yes 1%! For example, you hire us as your Buyers Agent (zero fees), we search and assist you in finding your home or choice of homes, then negotiate a price and fully represent you, and at close we pay you a credit of 1% of the purchase price {$4,000 on a $400,000 home}. Costs you nothing, not sure call of email Nick... 08/19/2009

Huntersville North Carolina, eating breakfast, lunch and dinner for less that $20/day. Today is the final part of a 3 part series. I began the series with breakfast at Toast Cafe, followed with lunch at Harris Teeter grocery storeand now I will finish the day with dinner at Noodletasia Sushi and Noodle. According to my records I have approximately $10 to $12 depending on taxes and drinks I ordered. (remember I only had water for lunch) It is located in the Rose Commons just off I-77 (exit 23). 14211 Reese Blvd Market Square Shopping Center. Noodletasia, formerly know as Lotus Bowl, reopened about 3 or 4 months ago. I have always enjoyed the Hunan Chicken with pork fried rice. Here is a sample of some of the other selections since the menu is pretty extensive. POULTRYServed with 2 choic... 08/18/2009

Birkdale Golf CourseHome with Full FInished  Basement MLS # 880805 http://www.tourfactory.com/537383 $475,000    Scenic Golf Course Living! Over 4800 square feet make this a home that grows with your family. This 2-story golf course basement  home has an impressive 2-story foyer and elegant curved staircase. Open and airy floor plan for the ultimate in entertaining. Spacious gourmet kitchen with solid surface counters and center island. Grand 2-story great room with expansive windows and handsome fireplace. Large master bedroom retreat with ceramic tiled bathroom, dual sinks and separate shower & garden tub. Fenced backyard with oversized wood deck, irrigation and hot tub. All the space you dreamed of and more with 6 bedrooms and 4.5 baths.   Desirable Birkdale subdivision amenities inc... 08/17/2009

Huntersville North Carolina, eating out on a $20 budget for breakfast lunch and dinner. I began my day at Toast Cafe in downtown Huntersville and today I will tell you about a great place to eat lunch. Some of you may "snicker" a little when I tell you my lunch spot, but believe me you will not find a better deal. Harris Teeter Deli! It is conviently located just off I-77 exit 23 on Gilead Road. I know it's not your typical sit down restaurant but trust me when I tell you that for the price you will not get a better Sub sandwich anywhere. I am copying the menu so you will see the great choices and value. Notice the $2.99 specials!   Welcome to The Sub Shop located in the Fresh Foods Department of your Harris Teeter. Stop by and enjoy a fresh made sub as you like it. Regular Menu Pricing... 08/16/2009

Eating breakfast, lunch and dinner for under $20 in Huntersville, North Carolina. Just because the economy is bad does not mean you cannot fit eating out to fit your your budget. This is part 1 of a series of 3 that will give you suggestions for eating breakfast, lunch and dinner out in the small town of Huntersville NC for less than $20 without giving up quality. Huntersville North Carolina is nestled approximately 15 minutes north from Uptown Charlotte. . It will include some of my favorite places to dine out when I am out traveling around with clients or just running errands. Today, I will talk about my favorite meal of the day breakfast. In the middle of downtown Huntersville, NC walking distance from the new Discovery Place for Kids is a small locally owned restaurant called Toast ... 08/14/2009

Birkdale Homes For Sale   CLICK HERE TO VIEW HOMES FOR SALE IN BIRKDALE VILLAGE Birkdale Village & Birkdale is located in Huntersville, North Carolina - just 20 minutes North of Charlotte! A well planned, and beautifully landscaped multi-use complex offers retail, dining, specialty shops and residential homes. Birkdale offers apartments, single family homes and luxury golf course homes. Birkdale Village is perfect for a weekend stroll or a night relaxing with friends and family. Homes in Birkdale can range from $200,000 to $600,000 OR VISIT THE BIRKDALE COMMUNITY.....Birkdale is a golf community located across Sam Fur Road from Birkdale Village. The established community offers golf, tennis, community pool and much more!CLICK HERE TO VIEW HOMES FOR SALE IN BIRKDALE   To learn more about... 08/13/2009

Stillwell offers beautiful estate homes in a gated community along a nature preserve. to see Stillwell real estate currently for sale in Huntersville. Homes in this subdivision tend to range from $450,000 to $1,000,000. Therefore, with Terra Vista Realty’s 1.5% cash rebate, we can pay you from about $6,800 to $15,000 to buy a house in Stillwell through us. Houses in this neighborhood generally range from about 3900 to 5600 square feet. Below is additional information on Stillwell in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina... Approximate Lot Sizes: 2.5739 - 3.5 acresBuilders: Ardent BuildersHome Styles: TransitionalKey Roads: Henry Harrison Stillwell DR or Sarah Ann Stephens DRZIP Code: 28078Approximate Homes Sales Annually: 2Schools: Long Creek Elementary School Bradley Middle School Hopewel... 08/13/2009

Macaulay Huntersville NC Real Estate - MacAulay Homes for Sale Macaulay in desireable Huntersville, NC is the sweet spot! I own 2 local Real Estate Agencies , Lake & Town Realty and Carolina Commercial Advisors, and happen to live in the Macaulay neighborhood. I moved to the Charlotte area 5 years ago and choose make this area and this neighborhood my home. Macaulay is well situated with easy access to Charlotte, Lake Norman and the nearby amenities of Birkdale Village. The north lake area in general has a slightly resorty feel and after getting to know the entire region through my real estate endeavors I find this area of Huntersville to be among the regions best. Please check out all the currently listed homes in Macaulay by clicking below and if you are thinking about this community... 08/12/2009

Clogged dryer vents are the number one cause of increased wear and tear on the appliance, resulting in higher energy costs   Charlotte, NC - Clothes dryers are one of the most expensive appliances to operate, especially when they are not properly vented.  Emilie Benvegna, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard, explains, "The dryer vent system is the most important part of the dryer; if you don't have air-flow and ventilation, then the dryer will not function efficiently.  It will labor extra hard, use more energy and put excess stress on the dryer, leading to repair expenses.  Worse yet, after suffering higher utility bills for a few months, the clogged dryer vent system becomes a serious fire hazard."   Emilie provides dryer vent cleaning and maintenance in the Charlotte, NC area.  She explains t... 08/08/2009

Readers Question: I am relocating from Florida to Charlotte, North Carolina. However, I have heard alot about the Huntersville area, What is the attraction? For beginners it is close to Lake Norman, one of the prettiest Lakes in North Carolina. Here are a few pictures to prove that.      Secondly, the schools in the Huntersville area are some of the best in the county. Huntersville elementary, Torrence Creek Elementary and the brand new Barnette Elementary have some of the highest scores in the county. Lastly, the lifestyle cannot be matched in the region. There is a great balance between family and fun. Huntersville Youth Athletic Association provides children with an array of athletic activities and Birkdale Village allows Mom and Dad the escape they need.                          To ... 08/05/2009

  Huntersville Business Relocation - Rated Number 2 NATIONWIDE in Forbes Reloville Piece   CLICK HERE FOR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INFORMATION OR TO SPEAK WITH AN AGENT FOR , OFFICE, RETAIL, ALL COMMERCIAL SECTORS.       Huntersville NC voted number 2 overall as a place to relocate your biz. Nice to see.  As a local could not agree more -  big growth expected, low taxes, good weather, very affordable NEW housing. If you are looking to relocate or expand in NC, Huntersville ( The town directly north of Charlotte) is an excellent choice.    Check out Forbes piece:  America's 25 Best Places To Move Peter T. Kilborn, 07.07.09, 08:00 PM EDT     Professionals looking to get ahead are relocating to these burgeoning areas.  In the early 1980s, Mark Remson, then a recent graduate of Humboldt State Co... 08/04/2009

CedarField Homes Nestled In Huntersville North Carolina.  A well-planned community of over 500 homes, Cedarfield only has a few opportunities remaining to live in this sought after location and neighborhood. One visit and you'll see why families call Cedarfield home! Homes priced from $140,000 - $225,000. Cedarfield offers three swimming pools, tennis courts, walking trails and two playgrounds. Directions from Charlotte: I77 North to Exit 23, Left on Gilead Rd., Left on McCoy and Right into Cedarfield Cedarfield Home school is located in some of the Top Schools in CMS. Torrence Creek, Bradley Middle, Hopewell High school Located only 1o minutes to Lake Norman, Blythe Landing Take advantage of the $8,000.00 for First Time Home Buyers in this Neighborhood        08/04/2009

N.C. 73 retail approved Huntersville board approves much-debated center set for N.C. 73 and Beatties Ford Road, despite road concern. Joe Marusak Posted: Sunday, Jul. 26, 2009  The Huntersville Board of Commissioners is expected to decide tonight on two major planned developments: A 456-unit apartment complex on Rich Hatchet Road and a shopping center at N.C. 73 and Beatties Ford Road. The Huntersville Planning Board recommended in late April that the commissioners reject the 24-acre Holly Crest complex proposed by Charlotte developer Bunker Land Group. Planning board members said they were concerned in part about the development's impact on Rich Hatchet and other roads. The developer wants to build two-, three- and four-story Class A apartment buildings on Rich Hatchet Road, about 900 ... 07/29/2009