Lake Norman to Uptown Charlotte Living

Lake Norman 1+ acre Waterfront Lots for Sale - Build Your Dream Home Now! - Lake Norman, NC Real Estate

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:27:53 -0500

Lake Norman 1+ Acre Waterfront Lots for Sale - Build Your Dream Lake Home Now!

How to buy land – A checklist for every buyer A land purchase is a long-term investment. And, buying land is different from buying a house, so I have compiled a short checklist for your reference during your land research.

Before you start your search, do you know what are you looking for? The main considerations for most buyers are:

Price: What is your budget? Land is sometimes sold with a price tag, but more often you’ll see land prices in terms of price per acre. Bear in mind that you may be able to negotiate with the seller to divide a tract to help meet your budget.
Location: Do you need your land to be located in a specific county or state? Or are you open to various locations as long as the land is within a set travel distance from your primary residence? How often will you be traveling to your tract?
Size: Do you need a specific size or are you flexible on acreage to accommodate your budget? Can you manage 2,000 acres or would 75 acres be a better fit?
Intended Use: Depending on your intended use, there are a variety of amenities and utilities that can mean the difference between enjoying your land right away, or spending time and money making inprovements.

Mike Carpino
Broker/Owner
2011 Charlotte Five Star Real Estate Agent
Mike@LakeAndTown.com
704 301-9264

Lake Norman Waterfront Homes for Sale - 20 Minute Commute to Uptown Charlotte

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:08:31 -0500

Lake Norman Waterfront Homes for Sale 20 minutes from Uptown Charlotte

The Lake Norman region continues to be a great destination for many people relocating to Charlotte, NC. It has some of the most beautiful real estate in all of North Carolina.

The towns of Denver, Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson and Mooresville provide residents the opportunity to enjoy the lake lifestyle without the long commute to Uptown Charlotte.

Real Estate on Lake Norman has become more affordale and people are realizing that it is a great opportunity to buy lake property. Home prices that were once listed between 700k-800k are now selling for $500k.

Mike Carpino
Broker/Owner
2011 Charlotte Five Star Real Estate Agent
Mike@LakeAndTown.com
704 301-9264

Lake Norman Waterfront Real Estate - Hough High School District

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:17:21 -0500

Lake Norman Waterfront Real Estate - Hough High School District

For many of the families who are relocating to the Lake Norman region of Charlotte, NC one of their main concerns is what school system their children will be attending and can I get waterfront property.

Hough High School which is located in the Lake Norman region is considered one of the top schools in the county. It is the only school in the county that you can attend and live on Lake Norman.

William A. Hough High School is one of two schools that opened August 25, 2010 for students. It is built on land on Bailey Road. The school is a prototype for future high schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School system. It consists of 99 classrooms along with football and baseball fields and track and tennis courts.

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Lake Norman NC Waterfront Homes for Sale Less than 5yrs Old - Lake Norman Real Estate

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:27:24 -0500

Lake Norman Waterfront Homes for Sale Less than 5yrs old - Lake Norman Waterfront Real EstateLake Norman in North

Carolina is the largest man-made lake in NC, and is located in the northern part of Mecklenburg County, just 18 miles northwest of Charlotte. It is sometimes called an "Inland Sea," with over 520 miles of beautiful shoreline. It also has some of the most expensive real estate in Charlotte, NC.

The Lake Norman area actually consists of lakefront neighborhoods, spectacular golf, elegant shopping and the charming village atmosphere of Cornelius, Davidson, Denver, Mooresville and Huntersville. It is now one of the most rapidly growing and popular areas in North Carolina.

Think of it as “Charlotte casual.” A place where you can enjoy the benefits of doing business in one of America’s most dynamic metropolitan areas, yet still find countless reasons to kick off those wingtips and ease into your flip-flops.

Serious Business. Serious fun. That’s what North Carolina’s Lake Norman Region is all about. However, if you are not ready yet to buy one of those homes there are plenty others Lake Norman waterfront homes priced between 300k to over 1 million.

Mike Carpino
Broker/Owner
2011 Charlotte Five Star Real Estate Agent
Mike@LakeAndTown.com
704 301-9264

Live in Denver without all the snow! - Denver, NC Waterfront Real Estate

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:16:43 -0500

Denver, NC Waterfront Homes for Sale - Great Lake Living without all the snow!

The recent growth of Charlotte has fueled tremendous development of the areas surrounding Lake Norman. The lake has become a very popular recreation spot, attracting thousands of visitors every year for fishing, swimming and boating. Interstate route 77 runs along the east side of the lake and, because of the fast and easy access to Charlotte, the lake's east side has developed very quickly. Where small summer cottages and pine forests stood only a few short years ago, million dollar homes now sit and look out over the water.

New homes and businesses are suddenly popping up throughout the area and several large development projects are underway. With a location that offers easy access to Charlotte and Hickory, yet still let's you feel away from it all with beautiful lake views and a small town atmosphere, it's no wonder that the area is predicted to grow quickly in the coming years. People are beginning to discover the charm of the "other side of the lake" and in particular, Denver.

Mike Carpino
Broker/Owner
2011 Charlotte Five Star Real Estate Agent
Mike@LakeAndTown.com
704 301-9264

The 30 Most Expensive Homes on Lake Norman, NC - Lake Norman Real Estate

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:17:40 -0500

Lake Norman Real Estate - The 30 Most Expensive Homes on Lake Norman

Lake Norman in North Carolina is the largest man-made lake in NC, and is located in the northern part of Mecklenburg County, just 18 miles northwest of Charlotte. It is sometimes called an "Inland Sea," with over 520 miles of beautiful shoreline. It also has some of the most expensive real estate in Charlotte, NC.

The Lake Norman area actually consists of lakefront neighborhoods, spectacular golf, elegant shopping and the charming village atmosphere of Cornelius, Davidson, Denver, Mooresville and Huntersville. It is now one of the most rapidly growing and popular areas in North Carolina.

Think of it as “Charlotte casual.” A place where you can enjoy the benefits of doing business in one of America’s most dynamic metropolitan areas, yet still find countless reasons to kick off those wingtips and ease into your flip-flops.

Serious Business. Serious fun. That’s what North Carolina’s Lake Norman Region is all about. However, if you are not ready yet to buy one of those homes there are plenty others Lake Norman waterfront homes priced between 300k to over 1 million.

Mike Carpino
Mike@LakeAndTown.com
704-301-9264

Lake Norman Waterfront Homes For Sale - Waterfront Communities - Real Estate

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:12:38 -0500

Lake Norman Waterfront Homes For Sale - Waterfront Communities - Real Estate

Sailview - Nestled on Lake Norman's west side, Sailview is perfect for those with active lifestyles. Yet, it's also a great place to find peace and tranquility. Residents enjoy a host of amenities, including a swim and tennis club overlooking the lake. An 8-acre park with a playground and an exercise station lies at the heart of the community, while walking paths provide quick and easy access to the community's boat slips. There is also a public boat launch nearby.

Norman Estates - Norman Estates is located on the west side of Lake Norman and has some of the most magnificent open water views around. These gated estate offer privacy and sophistication that you can expect from a multi-milliion dollar community.

The Peninsula - Luxury living at its Best! This is one of the subdivisions that Crescent Communities developed on Lake Norman. The Peninsula boasts beautiful waterfront Real Estate priced up to $4.5M

The Point - The Point Communityis situated on the shores of Lake Norman, the largestinland lake in the Carolinas. The waterfront setting sets a soothing backdrop to the days here, while nearby are the quaint towns of Mooresville, Davidson, and Cornelius. And, the city of Charlotte is a short drive down I-77.

Bahia Bay - This community is located in desirable Cornelius, NC. Minutes from shopping, restaurants, Birkdale Village, I-77 and in a great school district!

Patrick's Purchase - Beautiful custom built homes located in Cornelius, NC on Lake Norman. Large wooded lots with privacy and serenity.

Mike Carpino
Broker/Owner
2011 Charlotte Five Star Real Estate Agent
Mike@LakeAndTown.com
704 301-9264

Get Ready to Ride the Wave of Foreclosures - Lake Norman to Charlotte Region Real Estate

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 12:49:04 -0500

The next wave of foreclosures in the Charlotte and Lake Norman Region is coming.

OK, so let's put 2011 behind us and start off the 2012 in a good mood. Well, I was ready to but I had to stop drinking my coffee and read the headline story today in the Charlotte Observer. "Housing Glut looms behind the region's "shadow inventory".

Now I know after some of yoy have read the story feel like that is bad news for the Real Estate market I look at it as a great opportunity for many looking to move to get a terrific buy. Many of my clients are looking to buy on Lake Norman and are noticing the tremendous value on waterfront homes.

Lake Norman is a great destination for many who want Lake Living with access to city ammenities. There is over 500 miles of shoreline with homes and lots priced from $150k to over $8 million.

So, let's ring in the New Year with optimism and opportunity. I hope everyone has a healthy, safe and prosperous 2012!

Mike Carpino
2011 Charlotte Five Star Real Estate Agent
Mike@LakeAndTown.com
704-301-9264

Northstone, River Run and Birkdale Golf Courses and Real Estate

Sun, 24 May 2009 19:53:43 -0400

This past weekend I had a chance to view homes in some of the most pristine golf course communities in the Lake Norman/Huntersville NC area. River Run, Birkdale and Northstone are three of the nicest Golf communities outside of Uptown Charlotte.

The private NorthStone Country Club golf course and club facilities at NorthStone were developed by Mr. Rhein. NorthStone Club marks the third golf course environment created by Mr. Rhein - utilizing the talents of P.B. Dye as golf course architect.

NorthStone Country Club is by far the best selling private golf club community in greater Charlotte. Mr. Rhein attributes this success, in part, to his many years of experience, but more so to a great team of employees and group of Preferred Builders who, together, have created in NorthStone Country Club the standards by which all other communities will be measured.

River Run is situated on over 1000 acres of landscaped and natural rolling terrain, including a centuries-old forest, four lakes and the Rocky River, River Run offers residents a true sense of community and relaxing lifestyle in one of our area's most beautiful settings. Located in the lovely college town of Davidson, North Carolina, River Run residents enjoy the ambience of small-town living while only minutes away from all the conveniences Charlotte has to offer.

So whether you enjoy gourmet dining in the elegant setting of our clubhouse, playing a round of golf with at our 18-hole championship course or a friendly set of tennis at our 16-court indoor/outdoor tennis facility, taking a vigorous hike on our many walking trails or a leisurely dip in one of our pools, River Run provides you with the opportunity to live life your way.

The Arnold Palmer designed Birkdale golf course, is a public facility with a "private club" atmosphere. Located on 200 acres of rolling terrain, carved between tall pines and natural streams, Birkdale is a challenging 7,013 yard, par 72 course made up of Bermuda fairways and Crenshaw bent grass greens offering a true test of golf skills.

Birkdale has received a good deal of acclaim, being voted one of the top five public golf courses in North Carolina. When it opened in 1997 it was voted The Best New Golf Course in North Carolina and was named Charlotte's Best Public Course in 1998.Four sets of tees allows golfers of all abilities to enjoy the layout at Birkdale. The course features a number of elevation changes, which are appealing to the eye and add to the challenge. Well placed water hazards require players to use every shot in their bag.

Always well manicured with firm and true greens, Birkdale Golf Club provides an outstanding daily fee golf experience that should not be missed.

Lake Norman Waterfront Real Estate - Iredell County 28117

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 15:12:24 -0500

Lake Norman Waterfront Real Estate - Iredell County 28117

Iredell County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of 2010, the population was 159,437. Its county seat is Statesville and its largest town is Mooresville. It is a major hub of NASCAR racing, with many race shops located in the county (mostly around Mooresville). Universal Technical Institute operates NASCAR Technical Institute under licensing agreements. The school offers racing-related instruction to prepare the student for their job search in the racing industry. Many NASCAR drivers live around Mooresville and Lake Norman. Although northern Iredell County has retained much of its rural character, the southern half of the county is experiencing rapid suburbanization and population growth, largely due to the immense popularity of the Lake Norman area for residents of nearby Charlotte, North Carolina's largest city.

Iredell County is an important transportation center for the state, as both Interstate 77 and Interstate 40 cross just north of Statesville. This has given birth to the county's slogan "Crossroads for the Future." Residents have easy access going south on I-77 to Charlotte; north on I-77 to Elkin, North Carolina and Roanoke, Virginia; east on I-40 to Winston-Salem, Greensboro and Raleigh; and west along I-40 to Hickory, North Carolina and Asheville.

The county's largest river, the Catawba, forms much of its western border. Lake Norman, North Carolina's largest manmade lake, is the most prominent geographic feature of southern Iredell County; it is often called North Carolina's "inland sea".

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Mike Carpino
Mike@LakeAndTown.com
704-301-9264

LAKE NORMAN WATERFRONT REAL ESTATE - HOMES FOR SALE

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 12:58:20 -0500

Lake Norman Waterfront Real Estate - Homes for Sale

The Lake Norman and Charlotte NC areas have a strong economic climate, natural beauty and some of the best communities in the country.

Lake Norman is unique in that it is located just minutes from a leading metro area and is accessible from I-77 running North and South, I-40 running east and west at the top of the lake, and I-85 running south of the lake area.

Our NC mountains with winter sports are just a 1.5 hour drive and both NC and SC beaches are only a 3.5 hour trip. The area enjoys lower energy cost and lower taxes than most other states. Medical facilities are readily available.

Lake Norman is distinctive community bordering on four counties with their own public school systems, charter schools, private schools, recreational activities - boating, skiing, fishing, and golfing and a wide variety of shopping and dining. Lake Norman has over 530 miles of shoreline just minutes from Uptown Charlotte, NC.

Mike Carpino
Mike@LakeAndTown.com
704-301-9264

Lake Norman Waterfront Real Estate - New Construction

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:40:11 -0500

Lake Norman Waterfront Homes - New Construction

Lake Norman, the largest man-made lake in the Carolinas, is THE place for fun in the sun! Created in 1963 by Duke Energy, Lake Norman is 34 miles long with 520 miles of shoreline. Lake Norman offers numerous attractions to explore. From Lake Norman, you may enjoy the ease of traveling anywhere in the state. We're just north of Charlotte, and the mountains and coast are only a short drive away. Whatever your desire, find it outside your door in Lake Norman!

The Lake Norman area offers a mild, four-season climate. Located in the central part of North Carolina, the area is partially protected by the western mountain ranges from cold air. Fall tends to be the area’s driest season, with July tending to be the wettest month. Average temperatures range from the high 30s to mid 50s in the winter and high 80s and mid 90s in the summer.

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Mike Carpino
Mike@LakeAndTown.com
704-301-9264

Lake Norman Area Private and Charter Schools - Lake Norman Schools

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:43:21 -0500

Lake Norman area private and charter schools - Lake Norman Schools

For more information or details about other private schools, call 919-733-4276 or go to www.ncdnpe.org.

Cannon School
Address: 5801 Poplar Tent Road, Concord, NC 28027

Phone: 704-786-8171; Fax: 704-788-7779

Web: www.cannonschool.org

Grades: Junior K-12

Christ the King High School

Address: 753 Oak Ridge Farm Hwy, Mooresville, NC 28115

Phone: Kari McDonald, Admissions Coordinator, 704-370-3273

Web: www.christthekinghs.com

Grades: 9

Christian Montessori School at Lake Norman

Address: 14101 Stumptown Road, Huntersville, NC 28078

Phone: 704-875-1801; Fax: 704-875-9799

Web: www.christianmontessorischool.org

Grades: Preschool(infant)-3

Corvian Community School

Address: 11901 Eastfield Road, Huntersville, NC 28078

Phone: 704-960-7002; Fax: 704-631-4510

Web: www.corvian.org

Grades: K-2 (adding a grade each year)

Countryside Montessori Schools

Prosperity Church campus address: 4755 Prosperity Church Road, Charlotte, NC 28269

Phone: 704-503-6000; Fax: 704-503-1458

Web: www.countrysidemontessorischool.org

Grades: Preschool(age 2)-kindergarten

Mallard Creek Campus address: 9026 Mallard Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28262

Phone: 704-549-4253; Fax: 704-548-0088

Web: www.countrysidemontessorischool.org

Grades: 1-6

Johnston Oehler Campus address: 4125 Johnston Oehler Road, Charlotte, NC 28269

Phone: 704-936-5580; Fax: 704-936-5599

Web: www.countrysidemontessorischool.org

Grades: 7-12

Davidson Day School

Address: 750 Jetton St., Davidson, NC 28036

Phone: 704-237-5200; Fax: 704-896-5535

Web: www.davidsonday.org

Grades: Preschool-12

Grace Covenant Academy

Address: 17301 Statesville Road, Cornelius, NC 28031

Phone: 704-892-5601; Fax: 704-892-7206

Web: www.gracecovenantacademy.org

Grades: Preschool(age 3)-5

Lake Norman Christian

Address: 7921 Sam Furr Road, Huntersville, NC 28078

Phone: 704-987-9811; Fax: 704-987-9814

Web: www.lakenormanchristian.com

Grades: K-9

McKinney Academy

Address: 412 Armour St., Davidson, NC 28036

Phone: 704-895-9664; Fax: 704-307-2643

Web: www.mckinneyacademy.com

Grades: Junior K (age 4)- 5

St. Mark Catholic School

Address: 14750 Stumptown Road, Huntersville, NC 28078

Phone: 704-766-5000; Fax: 704-875-6377

Web: www.stmarkcatholicschool.net

Grades: K-8

Mooresville Christian Academy

Lower school: 2487 Charlotte Hwy., Mooresville, NC 28115

Phone: 704-663-3441; Fax: 704-663-0272

Web: www.mooresvillechristianacademy.org

Grades: K-5

Upper school:

804 Fieldstone Road, Mooresville, NC 28115

Phone: 704-663-4690; Fax: 704-663-0272

Web: www.mooresvillechristianacademy.org

Grades: K-12

Phoenix Montessori Academy

Address: 17609 Old Statesville Road, Cornelius, NC 28031

Phone: 704-892-7536; Fax: 704-892-8481

Web: www.phoenixmontessori.org

Grades: Preschool (18 months)-12

Southlake Christian Academy

Address: 13901 Hagers Ferry Road, Huntersville, NC 28078

Phone: 704-949-2200; Fax: 704-949-2203

Web: www.southlakechristian.org

Grades: Transitional K (age 4)-12

Statesville Christian School

Address: 1210 Museum Road, Statesville, NC 28625

Phone: 704-873-9511; Fax: 704-873-0841

Web: www.statesvillechristian.org

Grades: JK(age 4)-12

Statesville Montessori School

Address: 1012 Harmony Drive, Statesville, NC 28677

Phone: 704-873-1092; Fax: 704-873-1093

Web: www.statesvillemontessori.com

Grades: PreK-8

Children’s House

Address: 111 Hartness Road, Statesville NC 28677 

Phone: 704-873-1092; Fax: 704-873-1093

Web: www.statesvillemontessori.com

Ages: 2½-5

Woodlawn School

Campus address: 135 Woodlawn School Loop Mooresville, NC 28115

Mailing address: P.O. Box 549, Davidson, NC 28036

Phone: 704-895-8653

Web: www.woodlawnschool.org

Grades: K-12

LAKE NORMAN AREA CHARTER SCHOOLS

For more information on charter schools, go to www.dpi.state.nc.us/charterschools.

American Renaissance School

Elementary school: 111 Cooper St., Statesville, NC 28677

Phone: 704-924-8870; Fax: 704-873-1398

Web: www.arsnc.org

Grades: K-5

Middle school: 217 S. Center St., Statesville, NC 28677

Phone: 704-878-6009; Fax: 704-878-9350

Web: www.arsnc.org

Grades: 6-8

Community School of Davidson

Lower and middle school: 565 Griffith St., Davidson, NC 28036

Phone: 704-896-6262; Fax: 704-896-2025

Web: www.csdnc.org

Grades: K-8

High school: 404 Armour St., Davidson, NC 28036

Phone: 704-897-8061

Web: www.csdnc.org

Grades: 9-10 (adding a grade level each year)

Lake Norman Charter School

Middle school: 12435 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville, NC 28078

Phone: 704-948-8600; Fax: 704-948-8778

Web: www.lncs.org

Grades: 5-12

High school: 12701 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville, NC 28078

Phone: 704-875-3389; Fax: 704-875-2961

Web: www.lncs.org

Grades: 9-12

Lincoln Charter School

Denver Campus (lower school): 2243 Hwy. 16 N., Denver, NC 28037

Phone: 704-489-4343

Web: www.lincolncharter.org

Grades: K-5

Denver Campus: 7834 Galway Lane, Denver, NC 28037

Phone: 704-483-6611; fax: 704-483-1039

Web: www.lincolncharter.org

Grades: 6-12

Lincolnton Campus Address: 133 Eagle Nest Road, Lincolnton, NC 28092

Phone: 704-736-9888; Fax: 704-736-1166

Web: www.lincolncharter.org

Grades: K-8

Pine Lake Preparatory

Campus address: 1639 Mecklenburg Hwy., Mooresville, NC 28115

Mailing address: 104 Yellow Wood circle, Mooresville, NC 28115

Phone: 704-237-5300

Web: www.pinelakeprep.org

Grades: K-12

Success Institute Charter School

Address: 1424-2 Rickert St., Statesville, NC 28677

Phone: 704-881-0441; Fax: 704-881-0870

Web: www.successinstitutecharter.com

Grades: K-8

Mike Carpino
Mike@LakeAndTown.com
704-301-9264

Lake Norman Waterfront homes for sale under special condtions - Foreclosures, Pre-Foreclosures, Short Sales, Relocation and others.

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:51:38 -0500

Lake Norman waterfront homes for sale under special conditions; Foreclosures, Pre-Foreclosures, Relocation, Bankruptcy, Short-Sale etc..

In the world of real estate there are many, many types of properties that you can buy. The majority of the time people hire a real estate agent to help them buy a property that is listed on the MLS (multiple listing service) of the area that they are looking for. While most people go through this route, other, perhaps more astute, or bargain hunting people, look at houses that are either in foreclosure of REO (Real estate owned) by a bank, short sale, relocation or other special conditions.

To view all Lake Norman waterfront homes under special conditions..CLICK HERE.

Mike Carpino
Mike@LakeAndTown.com
704-301-9264

Lake Norman Waterfront Ranch Homes - Lake Norman Real Estate

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:19:47 -0500

Lake Norman Watefront Ranch Homes - Lake Norman Real Estate

Lake Norman NC has become a very popular destination for many looking to relocate. Not to long ago buying on Lake Norman would have been out of the question for many people. Five years ago many luxury waterfront homes were priced close to $1million.

However, because of the economy and the inventory of homes on the lake prices have become more affordable. Now when people are searching to relocate to the Lake Norman region they are considering waterfront homes.

To view all Lake Norman Waterfront Ranch Homes click here.

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Mike Carpino
Mike@LakeAndTown.com
704-301-9264