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Trending: Aging in Place

December 30, 2019 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Aging in Place has become a popular term lately. The definition is a person living in the residence of their choice, for as long as they are able, as they age. This includes being able to have any services or support they may need over time as their needs change. As healthcare has gotten better and lifespans have increased, there are many more people who fit the definition of aging in place than ever before.

Moving into an aging facility has many negative connotations and can be stressful for the person and their family if they are contemplating that decision. This is why many people want to stay in their own home surrounded by their belongings, pets, and the people they love. What could be better than that? This could mean staying in your current home with some modifications, or moving into a forever home before you have additional needs.

This is part of the reason for the surge in the number of neighborhoods that are catering to the aging crowd. They have great amenities, as well as community events and gatherings. The homes are built with one story with wide hallways and safety features for the aging populace. They are typically located close to medical facilities, shopping, dining, and entertainment venues.

Many of the neighborhoods have age limits where owners have to be over 55 years old. This ensures that the neighborhood caters to families ageing in place instead of families with young children. The focus is on quality of life for the entire community.

If you are interested in finding the perfect home for you to age in place, give us a call at 803-831-8588. We can help you compare the merits of each community to find the one that best fits your needs, then will help you narrow your search for the perfect home for you. You can view current listings and create custom searches on our website here.

Neighborhood Spotlight: Clarendon Estates

December 30, 2019 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Just across the Buster Boyd Bridge, you will find the amazing neighborhood of Clarendon Estates. This community is made up of 74 homes with large lots, newer homes with plenty of space and great storage. They are close to Lake Wylie, Rock Hill and are commuting distance from Uptown Charlotte. There is great shopping and dining nearby as well as natural areas and parks to enjoy the lake. Residents enjoy lower South Carolina taxes, but still get to take advantage of award winning Clover schools.

Homes in Clarendon Estates were built around 2004-2008 and are typically 3-4 bedrooms and 2-3 bathrooms in 2,400 to over 3,000 square feet of living space. Homes have many high end features including chef’s kitchens, granite counters, custom cabinetry, hardwood flooring, and crown molding. Many of the homes have bonus rooms, home offices, guest suites and more.

Many of the homes have great outdoor living spaces to take advantage of the scenery of the large yards. Most of the lots are between one and two acres affording plenty of privacy. Some of the homes have detached garages with plenty of room for a workshop, or possibly a second living quarters.

In the past year, only five homes sold in Clarendon Estates showing that homeowners are reluctant to leave this tranquil spot. They sold for between $325,000 and $445,000 with an average sale price of $395,500. Homes sold quickly as well, with most of them spending a month or less on the market before going under contract.

If you are interested in joining the community in Clarendon Estates, give us a call at 803-831-8588. There is currently one home listed for sale, but showings will not start until just after the holidays. You can view all current listings and create custom searches on our website here.

Explore Golden Pond

December 23, 2019 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Picture yourself living in a great neighborhood close to Lake Wylie with a private pond, and oversized lots with tons of privacy. Sound good, then you need to check out Golden Pond. This pocket neighborhood is located off of Hands Mill Highway on the South Carolina side of the lake.

From Golden Pond, you can get to Charlotte Highway 49 in just a few minutes so you can have a quick commute in to Uptown Charlotte and Rock Hill. This also connects you to the lake to enjoy watersports, as well as into the town of Lake Wylie for shopping, dining, and community gatherings.

The homes in Golden Pond are varied and range from ranch style to double wide homes. Homes were built in the late 1990’s and typically have 3-4 bedrooms, 2-4 bathrooms, and around 1,200 to 2,000 square feet. Many of the homes have multiple outbuildings for storage, parking, workshops, second living quarters and more. Some of the homes have great features to enjoy the wildlife such as decks, patios, and sunrooms. There are even a few with pools, either in-ground or above-ground. There is no homeowner’s association so you can be as active or inactive in the community as suits your needs.

Homes in Golden Pond sell quickly, in the last year only four homes sold in a range of 0 to 12 days on the market before they went under contract. These homes sold for between $123,000 and $164,000 so they are a great value due to the location and size of lots.

If you are interested in a home in Golden Pond, call us at 803-831-8588. We will let you know as soon as one comes on the market. You can view current listings and create custom searches on our website here.

Neighborhood Spotlight: Cherokee Farms

December 23, 2019 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

If you and your family love horses, Cherokee Farms in Clover is the place for you. This neighborhood is horse friendly and even has therapeutic horse riding facilities in the neighborhood. The community was built on the site of an old dairy farm and the dairy barn has been turned into a wonderful events venue that hosts many weddings, parties, and corporate events throughout the year. The neighborhood amenities include equestrian trails, walking trails, playground, horse facilities and a pond.

The neighborhood is located about 40 minutes away from Uptown Charlotte in the picturesque town of Clover. It boasts lower South Carolina taxes, while feeding to desirable and award winning Clover schools. Lake Wylie is nearby so you can enjoy watersports, parks, shopping, and dining. A trip into Clover takes just a few minutes, and there is nearby highway access connecting residents to Rock Hill, Charlotte Douglas International Airport and all other points of the city.

Homes in Cherokee Farms are large and sit on wooded lots of at least an acre in size. Homes typically have between 3 and 4 bedrooms, 2.5-3.5 bathrooms and have between 2,400 and 4,200 square feet of living space. Homes were built between 2008 and 2019 and there are still opportunities for building a home though there are currently no lots listed for sale.

Only four homes sold in Cherokee Farms in the last year with an average sale price of $420,250. These homes sold in under 70 days, and in some cases, were under contract within a month of being listed for sale.

If you are interested in owning a home in Cherokee Farms, give us a call at 803-831-8588. We can schedule a private tour of the two homes available for sale and can also let you know as soon as any additional homes are offered for sale. You can view current listings and create custom searches on our website here.

Neighborhood Spotlight: Clover Meadows

December 16, 2019 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

If you are looking for a family friendly neighborhood in Clover, South Carolina, look no further than Clover Meadows. This great spot is one of the largest subdivisions in Clover meaning that there is a great community feel. There have been three builders, Craft Homes USA who built from 2003-2005, CP Morgan between 2005-2009, and True Homes is doing the final building phase that started in 2009 and is almost complete. These homes enjoy lower South Carolina taxes, which also feeding to spectacular Clover schools.

Clover Meadows is located just off Main Street a little bit to the North of the heart of Clover. Residents are close to Lake Wylie, but can also head straight North to Gastonia, or to highway access to connect to Uptown Charlotte, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport. There are many choices for shopping, dining, and entertainment close by.

Homes in Clover Meadows are affordable with the average price hitting just over $200,000 over the last year. There are many homes still in the mid-$100,000’s. Most of the homes are around 1,700 to 2,800 square feet but there are a few homes that are over 4,000 square feet of living space. Homes have a range between 3 and 5 bedrooms and 2 and 2.5 bathrooms. Homes have 1 to 3 car garages, and have low maintenance exteriors, some with stone and brick detailing. Interiors have open floor plans and plenty of storage.

If you are interested in joining the community in Clover Meadows, give us a call at 803-831-8588. We can arrange a private tour of homes, and can advise you further on the local real estate market. You can view all current listings and create custom searches on our website here.

Featured Listing: 1017 Pepperwood Place

December 16, 2019 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

A rare gem of a home has come on the market in the desirable Autumn Cove at Lake Wylie. This home is located at 1017 Pepperwood Place which is in the heart of the community. There is quick access to Charlotte Highway 49 making a trip to Uptown easy. There are many local shops and restaurants nearby, and you can walk right down the road to reach Lake Wylie and the new Lake Wylie Park.

Making this home unique is the three bedroom ranch style plan with a bonus room that can be used as a fourth bedroom. There are not many of these in the neighborhood and they are perfect for the buyer not looking for an upstairs. In addition to the convenient floor plan, there is an amazing sunroom and deck to enjoy the abundant natural light.

This well maintained home sits on a desirable corner lot and is zoned for great schools while enjoying lower York County tax rates. There are three full bathrooms and large closets for plenty of storage. The are 2,202 square feet of living space with an open floor plan perfect for entertaining.

Outside you’ll find a low maintenance exterior and a side load two car garage. The lot is 0.28 of an acre which has large trees and easy to maintain landscaping. The home was built in 2004 and has an in-ground irrigation system.

The Autumn Cove at Lake Wylie neighborhood has a pool and playground for residents to enjoy. There are low homeowners association fees that cover the maintenance on the common areas. There is also dry boat storage available for residents.

If you would like to schedule a private showing of this home, call us at 803-831-8588. To view the full listing for this home click here. You can view all current listings and create custom searches on our website here.

November Market Report

December 12, 2019 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

The monthly market report has been published by the Carolina Regional Realtor Association. They collect and analyze the data from the Canopy Multiple Listing Services, Inc. which covers the Charlotte Metro Area as well as 12 counties in North Carolina and 4 counties in South Carolina. The big story this month in the Charlotte area is lack of inventory. Inventory has dipped to a 1.9 month supply of homes. At the same time, sales have increased showing strong demand in the market. This has driven prices higher again with the average sale price up to $306,133.

When you look at the Lake Wylie, the report shows some of the same trends, but some key differences as well. What we are seeing that is the same as the rest of the region is the drop in inventory. Lake Wylie now has just a 2.6 month supply of homes, or 328 homes for sale. This is down 31.6% from the 3.8 month supply last year at this time. A balanced market between buyers and sellers is generally a 6 month supply so sellers currently have the upper hand in price negotiations.

The places where Lake Wylie differs from the rest of the region are mainly in new listings which were up 25.8% from the same time last year. Pending sales were up 41.8% and closed sales were up 14.3%. These indicators are a good sign that the market here will remain strong.

Prices were another place where Lake Wylie differed from the wider region. The median home price was down 7.8% from $376,450 to $346,950. The average sale price was also down 3.6% from $419,637 to $404,344. It is important to remember that due to the small sample size there can be fluctuations in the numbers that can seem extreme, especially if there are a few waterfront homes that sell at a premium.

If you are interested in buying or selling a home in the Lake Wylie area, give us a call at 803-831-8588. You can view all current listings and create custom searches on our website here.

Neighborhood Spotlight: Wild Pine

December 10, 2019 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Wild Pine is an amazing neighborhood in York South Carolina that is worth a closer look. Wild Pine is located off of Charlotte Highway 49 just to the west of Lake Wylie. This location is perfect for anyone wanting to enjoy the lake lifestyle without the price of living closer to the lake. These homes enjoy lower South Carolina taxes, while still being in the coveted Clover school district.

Homes in Wild Pine were built between 2004 and 2006 and many of them still show like brand new. Many homes have been updated since they were built and can include full interior remodels. Homes are typically 3 bedrooms with 2 or 3 full bathrooms and between 2,300 and 2,900 square feet of living space. The lots are the highlight of these homes as they range between 1 and 7 acres giving plenty of privacy and room for outdoor living like decks, patios, spas, pools, outdoor kitchens and more.

The location is perfect for anyone with an uptown commute as there is quick access to 49 leading you across the Buster Boyd Bridge and to interstate access. There are many choices nearby for shopping, dining, and entertainment. There are also many public boat launches if you want to have the full lake experience.

In the past year, four homes sold in Wild Pine for an average price of $326,725. Each of these homes sold in less than two weeks on the market. There are currently no homes on the market in Wild Pine which means you have to be ready for when one comes on the market. This means getting pre-qualified for a loan and ready to submit an offer as soon as one of these amazing homes is offered for sale.

If you are interested in becoming the next owner of a home in Wild Pine, give us a call at 803-831-8588. We will make sure you are the first to know when a home is listed. You can view all current listings and create custom searches on our website here.