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Matthews, NC Real Estate News

By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Realtor
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
 August 2017 home sales in Matthews, North Carolina (28105 zip code) saw home sale prices substantially increasing, days on market decreasing, but closed sales and pending sales staying somewhat flat, more than likely due to lack of inventory. The average sale price of Matthews homes increased by 11.8% to just over $285,000 as compared with  the same period one year ago.  Average days on market for property listings dropped by 1 day to 32 days from 33 days just one year ago--an 3.0% improvement over the same period last year. Median days on market also dropped by 18.2% to 9 days in August 2017.   Average price per square foot increased by 8.2% to $119/square foot in August 2017 versus the same period in 2016. Pending sales were essentially flat in August versus the same month last year,...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Realtor
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
If it's Labor Day Weekend in the Charlotte area, you know it's time for the Matthews Alive Festival 2017.  For four days, starting Friday, September 1st through Labor Day, September 4th, you'll not only have a ton of  fun, you'll be helping the Town of Matthews contribute to local non-profit organizations. It's worth pointing out that 100% of the proceeds from the festival go to local non-profits. And in fact, the "motto" of this festival is "good times funding good works." A true Labor Day Weekend tradition in the Charlotte metro area, 2017 is the 25th year of the Matthews Alive Festival and it's going stronger than ever. Over the past 24 years,  $1.5 million have been contributed to the local community by the town of Matthews from funds raised by this festival. Matthews Alive Festival...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Realtor
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
 Ready to buy a home in Matthews in North Carolina? Here's a quick link to all Matthews homes for sale. It provides a search feature you customize to find a home that meets your specific needs. What size, price and location work best for you? Just enter the information and search for your dream home in Matthews near Charlotte, NC. Or use the map below to search for your dream home in Matthews. However you decide to search, I'm sure you'll find something to "wet your appetite." And when you do, contact me. I can help you make that Matthews dream home happen! Matthews: A Historic TownMatthews is a historic town with roots going back to the early 19th century, located in southeastern Mecklenburg County, adjacent to Charlotte, Mint Hill and Indian Trail. Today, you can still enjoy the histo...
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By Debe Maxwell, CRS, The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!
(Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310)
Beautiful Home in Deerfield Creek JUST LISTED  MLS #3302318 View a Walk-Through YouTube Tour of this Beautiful Home Stunning curb appeal on this Deerfield Creek gem!  Enter the grand foyer, leading you in along the newly finished hardwood floors on the main level. Spacious formals with large windows that let the sunshine in. Beautiful granite countertops, tile backsplash, large pantry and bar area in this simply sleek kitchen overlooks the breakfast nook and the family room.  The family room boasts built-ins and gas-log fireplace. Lots of windows on the back of the home offer fantastic views of the park-like backyard setting.  Impeccable attention to detail including the upgraded lighting, all new oil-rubbed bronze hardware throughout entire home and heavy millwork.   This absolutely be...
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By Carol Fox, Helping You Discover Charlotte's Best Small Towns
(Allen Tate Company 704-905-3935)
Downsizing.  One-level living.  No working in the yard.  If these are your goals, check out Bella Sera Villas.  It's a popular place to find patio homes in Matthews NC.You can learn more about this active adult 55+ community in this post.  Search Bella Sera homes for sale.  Find out whether Bella Sera home values are rising or declining.  Patio Home Lifestyle in Bella Sera VillasMost patio homes in Bella Sera are ranches.  The size of the three original floor plans ranged from 1500 square feet to 1700-1800 square feet to 1900-2000 square feet.  Some homes in the community were built with full basements increasing the size to over 3000 square feet.The Bella Sera Homeowners Association maintains the exterior of these brick and stone villas as well as the grounds in the community.  A beaut...
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By Debe Maxwell, CRS, The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!
(Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310)
What My Sellers Love about Their Deerfield Creek Home - Coming Soon!Oh, this one is going to be a MUST-SEE! Fantastic full-brick home (with master-on-the-main) in top-ranked Providence High School Zoned community, is about to hit the market. Stay tuned for more information and photos but, for now, my wonderful sellers put together a quick list of what they love about their home.  What our sellers love about living in Deerfield Creek... Top-ranked schools Every street has a pathway that leads to the common area Neighborhood pool, tennis courts, playground, soccer field, basketball court Fantastic neighbors! What our sellers love about their home… Amazing curb appeal…"It’s even more amazing when decorated for the Holidays" Oversized bedrooms 4 bedrooms, HUGE bonus and still have space for...
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By Debe Maxwell, CRS, The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!
(Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310)
Deerfield Creek Market Report AUG 2017This pristine South Charlotte community offers a variety of home styles, convenient location & lifestyle and excellent schools. If you’re in search of a Charlotte area luxury neighborhood, look no farther than Deerfield Creek.  Located in Mecklenburg County but, with a Matthews address, Deerfield  Creek is a gorgeous community. This popular luxury home community  boasts fabulous neighborhood amenities including pool, playground, tennis courts, an open air cabana, basketball court and more.  You’ll find wonderful neighbors (including those HAPPY BUYERS!) in this popular South Charlotte neighborhood. Top-ranked school assignments include Providence High School.   How’s the Deerfield Creek residential real estate market doing?  Here are the final numbe...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Realtor
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
 July 2017 home sales in Matthews, North Carolina (28105 zip code) saw home sale prices increasing, days on market decreasing, but closed sales staying flat, more than likely due to lack of inventory. The average sale price of Matthews homes increased by 8.0% to just over $279,000 as compared with  the same period one year ago.  Average days on market for property listings dropped by 3 days to 32 days from 35 days just one year ago--an 8.6% improvement over the same period last year. Median days on market also dropped by 25.0% to 9 days in July 2017.   Average price per square foot increased by 7.3% to $118/square foot in July 2017 versus the same period in 2016. Pending sales increased slightly by 1.6% in July versus the same month last year, more than likely due in great part to the l...
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By Carol Fox, Helping You Discover Charlotte's Best Small Towns
(Allen Tate Company 704-905-3935)
Matthews NC Home Values in Quarter Two 2017The real estate market in Matthews NC continued to be vibrant in the second quarter.  If you are a seller, you can be confident that well-presented, correctly-priced homes in Matthews are still appreciating.  If you are looking to purchase a home in this quaint town, you will find a lot of competition for the homes on the market.Home Values in Matthews NC 28105 and 28104The Matthews market includes areas in two zip codes:  28105 and 28104.  Changes in home values in the two zip codes very because of some basic differences in the two areas.  Matthews NC 28105 encompasses the town of Matthews located entirely within Mecklenburg County.  Its neighborhoods are older and smaller than the communities in 28104.  28105 has less vacant land for new cons...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Realtor
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
 June 2017 home sales in Matthews, North Carolina (28105 zip code) saw home sale prices increasing, days on market decreasing, but closed sales decreasing, more than likely due to lack of inventory. The average sale price of Matthews homes increased by 6.8% to just over $275,000 as compared with  the same period one year ago.  Average days on market for property listings dropped by 5 days to 32 days from 37 days just one year ago--a 13.5% improvement over the same period last year. Median days on market also dropped by 30.8% to 9 days in June 2017.   Average price per square foot increased by 7.3% to $117/square foot in June 2017 versus the same period in 2016. Pending sales increased slightly by 2.1% in June versus the same month last year, more than likely due in great part to the lac...
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By Carol Fox, Helping You Discover Charlotte's Best Small Towns
(Allen Tate Company 704-905-3935)
Active Adult 55+ Communities in Matthews NCMatthews NC is a great place for your active adult 55+ lifestyle.  You'll love this small town, which offers activities for a variety of interests, a lively historic downtown, plentiful shopping both big box and boutique plus access to the big city amenities of Charlotte.  Whether you call yourself a senior, a baby boomer, a retiree or an active adult, you'll find a good choice of active adult 55+ communities in Matthews.What are your choices in Matthews?  You can purchase a new home or a resale home.  Some of the homes are attached patio homes.  Others are detached.  Although none of the active adult communities in Matthews are age-restricted, they are targeted for 55+ people.  You'll find ranches or homes with most of the living area on the m...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Realtor
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
 May 2017 home sales in Matthews, North Carolina (28105 zip code) saw home sale prices increasing, days on market decreasing, but with closed sales decreasing, more than likely due to lack of inventory. The average sale price of Matthews homes increased by 2.5% to just under $267,000 as compared with  the same period one year ago.  Average days on market for property listings dropped by 9 days to 30 days from 39 days just one year ago--a 23.1% improvement over the same period last year. Median days on market also dropped by 35.7% to 9 days in May 2017.   Average price per square foot increased by 6.5% to $115/square foot in May 2017 versus the same period in 2016. Pending sales increased slightly by 2.1% in May versus the same month last year, more than likely due in great part to the l...
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By Carol Fox, Helping You Discover Charlotte's Best Small Towns
(Allen Tate Company 704-905-3935)
Whether you call yourself  baby boomer, senior, retiree or active adult, downsizing may be on your mind. Perhaps that five bedroom house feels empty now.  You may be tired of taking care of the big yard.  Or you may be ready to move closer to your grown children and grandchildren.  If you are thinking of a change for the next phase of your life, you should consider active adult 55+ communities in Matthews NC. The Over 55 Lifestyle in Matthews NCWhy is Matthews such a great place for active adults and retirees? A mild climate.  Located in the piedmont area of North Carolina, Matthews has a mild four season climate.  With only one or two snow or ice storms each winter, you can be on the golf course or shopping nearly every day.  The spring and fall seasons are long and spectacular.  For a...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Realtor
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
 Beach Fest Matthews 2017 The town of Matthews, North Carolina invites you to come and "put your toes in the sand" this Friday and Saturday at its 9th annual Beach Fest. At Beach Fest Matthews, you'll get to experience the summer holiday vibe of the Carolina coast with great beach music, lots of shag dancing, carnival rides, "boardwalk" style  food, and more. Events will include the popular Crusin' Car Show on Saturday, an art and crafts show with more than 25 crafters and artists exibiting their handiwork along Trade Street. If you've always wanted to learn how to shag, some of Carolina's best shag dancers will be around to show you the moves.   Friday, May 12th 6:00pm - 10:00pmSaturday, May 13th 10:00am - 10:00pmBeachFest Matthews takes place in and around Stumptown Park, which is loc...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Realtor
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
 April 2017 home sales in Matthews, North Carolina (28105 zip code) saw home sale prices increasing, days on market decreasing, but with closed and pending sales decreasing, more than likely due to lack of inventory. The average sale price of Matthews homes increased by 2.3% to just under $265,000 as compared with  the same period one year ago.  Average days on market for property listings dropped by 11 days to 31 days from 40 days just one year ago--a 22.5% improvement over the same period last year. Median days on market also dropped by 40.0% to 9 days in April 2017.   Average price per square foot increased by 5.6% to $114/square foot in April 2017 versus the same period in 2016. Pending sales decreased 5.6% in April versus the same month last year, more than likely due in great part...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Realtor
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
   Sold In The Village of St Andrews In Matthews, NC 1983 McKirkland Court in Matthew's high-demand Village of St Andrews patio home neighborhood listed by Nina Hollander with RE/MAX Executive and which sold in one day is now a closed property at $330,000. It was all about location and lifestyle with this move-in ready patio home that featured high quality finishes throughout. 1983 McKirkland Court is a transitional-style 3 bedroom/2 bathroom patio home with split bedrooms -- ideal for empty nesters, retirees, or those simply wanting low-maintenance one-story living. A unique feature of the home is the heated and cooled, finished space above the garage, offering many uses -- as a crafts room, exercise room, a private office, for storage. 1983 McKirkland Court was a thoughtfully designed...
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By Carol Fox, Helping You Discover Charlotte's Best Small Towns
(Allen Tate Company 704-905-3935)
Shannamara Home Values Report | First Quarter 2017What's my Shannamara home worth?  This Shannamara home values report details the real estate market in this Matthews NC neighborhood for the first quarter of 2017.Shannamara Closed SalesJanuary through March 2017 saw inventory tighten in Shannamara.  Only seven homes or approximately two homes per month closed during the quarter.   In 2016, approximately three homes closed each month in the neighborhood.Closed prices ranged from $312,500 to $495,000.  The average sales price was $379,071, a 5.5% increase over the average sales price in 2016.Homes sold for an average of 97.58% of the asking price slightly lower than the list to sale ratio in 2016.  In the first quarter, homes were on the market an average of 81 days before getting a contr...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Realtor
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
 March 2017 home sales in Matthews, North Carolina (28105 zip code) continued the new year on a high note with sale prices increasing, days on market decreasing, available inventory tightening, and closed sales increasing. The average sale price of Matthews homes increased by 4.9% to just under $266,000 as compared with  the same period one year ago.  Average days on market for property listings dropped by 11 days to 30 days from 41 days just one year ago--a 26.8% improvement over the same period last year. Median days on market also dropped by 48.5% to 9 days in March 2017.   Average price per square foot increased by 6.5% to $114/square foot in March 2017 versus the same period in 2016. Pending sales decreased 4.6% in March versus the same month last year, more than likely due in grea...
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By Carol Fox, Helping You Discover Charlotte's Best Small Towns
(Allen Tate Company 704-905-3935)
Matthews NC Home ValuesWhether you are a buyer or a seller, you should be interested in Matthews NC home values.  If you are a buyer, you want to know how strong the Matthews real estate market is and how much competition you might have for homes in this popular small town.  If you are a seller, you want to know the value of your current Matthews home and how long it will take to sell it.This Matthews NC home values report gives you ten key takeaways about the market in the first quarter of 2017. Search Matthews NC homes for sale here. Find out what your Matthews NC home is worth here. Matthews NC Home Values:  Key Takeaways for First Quarter 2017 Home prices rose in 2016.  The first quarter of 2017 saw that trend continue.  The average sales price of single family homes in Matthews zip...
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By Carol Fox, Helping You Discover Charlotte's Best Small Towns
(Allen Tate Company 704-905-3935)
Discover Matthews NC, one of Charlotte's best small towns.Small town living.  Sounds appealing, doesn't it?  You would love to live in a town where the pace of life is slower and neighbors can walk to the downtown area for a cup of coffee or a visit to the farmers market.  What holds you back, however, is the fear that you won't have access to the big city amenities that you use in your daily life.Moving to Matthews?  Request a free Matthews relocation package.Matthews, located on the southeastern edge of Charlotte, offers the perfect blend of small town living with easy access to the big city shopping and entertainment.  Read on to learn about living in Matthews NC.  You'll find eleven things to do in this quaint small town.1.  Walk historic downtown Matthews.The focal point of Matthew...
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