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Neighborhood spotlight: The Bluffs

November 6, 2016 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Let’s check in with The Bluffs, a new-construction neighborhood located just minutes from the beautiful Lake Wylie in the town of Clover. This charming community is an ideal blend of natural beauty and luxurious single-family homes. Stately and architecturally diverse homes are situated on generously-sized lots that are as large as an acre. Homes here feature optional side-entry garages, stunning granite countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms, tankless water heaters, hardwood floors and architectural shingles on the roof. Plus, The Bluffs is conveniently located near local restaurants, great shopping and plenty of recreational activities.

The market here is fairly balaned, with 7.2 months of inventory represented by three homes currently on the market. While this number does not indicate a strong buyer’s nor seller’s market, inventory here is still significantly higher than that of York County as a whole, where there is only 4.7 months of inventory.

There has been a steady uptick in the average number of homes sold per month, and this increased activity tends to favor the sellers.

However, while there has been little change in the average price per square foot of homes, there has been a steady drop in the average sales price of homes, which favors the buyers.

The average sales price of homes currently available is $572,125, and houses on the market here have at least five bedrooms, four bathrooms and a minimum of 5,100 square feet and have been meticulously maintained. Don’t miss this beautiful neighborhood and all that the The Bluffs has to offer!

Local entrepreneur brings new pizza restaurant to Fort Mill

November 6, 2016 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

A new local pizza joint is moving in to Fort Mill that the whole town can get excited about. Toppers, known for its fantastic pizza with multiple topping options, as well as its “topperstix,” which are the namesake’s breadsticks, already has two locations in Charlotte and is now finally opening up a location in Fort Mill.

While there will be limited seating inside, there will potentially be a patio area for seating, but delivery and take-out will definitely be a primary money maker. The restaurant focuses it’s food on freshness and quality. However, their biggest selling point is the sheer number of toppings that they offer. You can order a buffalo chicken pizza, a macaroni and cheese pizza, a taco pizza, and so much more. The list goes on, and the restaurant will be open until 3 AM for a late night orders and pizza cravings.

The new store will be located at 400 Doby’s Bridge Road next to the new Walmart market.

Bill Stayduhar is the founder and owner of Toppers, and he is originally from Fort Mill, as is his wife and family. He is incredibly excited to finally bring his concept to his hometown. The store is hiring, and potential employees should visit toppers.com for a job application, and interested pizza eaters should check out the menu on the website, as well. Read the full article at Heraldonline.com for more details on this new restaurant opening.

Neighborhood spotlight: Mill Creek Falls

October 30, 2016 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Let’s check in with Mill Creek Falls, a master-planned community that features an active homeowner’s association and plenty to do all year-round. This beautiful and well-maintained neighborhood is located in the town of Clover, so residents can take advantage of the fantastic Clover school district as well as South Carolina’s low taxes. Plus, its close proximity to Charlotte means residents have easy access to big-city perks without having to live in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the city. Furthermore, being so close to Lake Wylie means easy access to boating, fishing, water sports and more.

The neighborhood is conveniently located near Lake Wylie’s best shopping, dining, grocery stores, fitness and recreation. The community features a swimming pool, playground, walking trails, tennis courts, and a clubhouse, all perfect for families.

Mill Creek Falls has 3.1 months of inventory represented by nine homes on the market, so we have a seller’s market on our hands here. Comparatively, Lake Wylie has 5.2 months of inventory and York County has 4.8 months of inventory, which SKU towards a more balanced market.

Market stats in Mill Creek Falls show almost no fluctuation in the average price per square foot, however the average number of homes sold per month has been steadily increasing over the past year.

Homes here average between 2,000 and 4,000 square feet, with most homes that are currently on the market featuring four bedrooms. The average list price is $270,967, and most homes for sale here do not stray far from that average.
This is a fantastic community in a stable market and may be your perfect Lake Wylie neighborhood. Check it out!

Lake Wylie gets ready to welcome Moe’s

October 30, 2016 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

“Welcome to Moe’s!” Lake Wylie is going to be hearing a lot more of this starting on November 4 when Moe’s Southwest Grill opens at 312 Bulkhead Way.

The official grand opening at 11 AM on November 4 will offer the opportunity for the first 100 customers to get a burrito per week for a year. A fundraiser will also be taking place on opening day titled “Pay What You Want Day” focused on raising money for local schools, and the school that raises the most money will receive an additional thousand dollars courtesy of Moe’s Southwest Grill.

Furthermore, as part of the restaurant’s grand opening launch, a sneak peek fundraiser will be taking place on November 3 prior to the restaurant’s official opening to benefit Lake Wylie Children’s Charity. Moe’s Southwest Grill will be hosting an all-you-can-eat buffet, and the $10 charged per meal at the event will go to the local charity that serves children and their families who face life-threatening medical conditions. Plus, kids who attend can eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée.

Moe’s Southwest Grill is a fast casual Tex-Mex restaurant operating over 600 locations in the United States and offering a menu of fresh, fun, all-natural items including burritos, quesadillas and more.

There are lots of new development plans for the same location as Moe’s, including Lee’s Hoagie House, Mathnasium, SportClips,TK Nail Bar and Morningstar Mini-Storage. Also under construction is a dental office across Nautical Drive and an additional dental office across Latitude Lane.

Plenty is on the horizon as far as new businesses go in Lake Wylie, but for now, residents can get excited about some pretty great burritos.

Check out the full article at heraldonline.com for details.

Market spotlight: Belmont’s South Point Ridge

October 23, 2016 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Let’s check in with South Point Ridge in the town of Belmont, which features spacious new construction single-family homes on beautiful lots with an average sales price of approximately $270,000. This lovely neighborhood features a community pool and playground, making it great for families. Plus, the community is located just behind South Point High School.

Residents here can take advantage of all that Belmont has to offer. It is a charming town that is small, yet thriving, and offers a fantastic quality of life. Residents can enjoy a slower pace while taking advantage of a stroll through historical shops, fantastic local dining, and plenty of downtown community festivals. Belmont is located at the northern end of a large peninsula that has Lake Wylie to the south, the Catawba River to the east, and the South Fork of the Catawba River to the west. Thus, it is surrounded by lots of natural beauty, with plenty of water, rich forests, and rolling hills. It is full of southern small-town charm, yet is within close proximity to Charlotte for all of the big-city amenities you could want.

This growing South Point Ridge neighborhood has a very steady housing market with notably little fluctuation in the number of homes sold per month, in the average sales price of homes, or in the average price per square foot, which has not strayed far from $95. This consistency indicates a very stable market, which is attractive to both buyers and sellers.

With only four homes currently on the market, there is only 3.4 months of inventory in South Point Ridge, indicating a sellers market. This is lower than the inventory in Belmont or in Gaston County as a whole, which are also sellers markets.

Belmont, North Carolina, is a wonderful town that is definitely worth exploring.

Shipt partners with Harris Teeter for grocery delivery in Lake Wylie and Fort Mill

October 23, 2016 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Grocery shopping is about to get a little easier and a lot more convenient.

Lake Wylie and Fort Mill are just two of the Charlotte towns who can benefit from Shipt, a grocery delivery service that is now delivering from 50 Harris Teeter stores throughout the Charlotte area.

Shift began its service throughout Charlotte originally only delivering from Publix stores last September. But the service has been widely popular and is expanding now to the Harris Teeter chain for delivery.

Charlotte region residents love Harris Teeter, and Shipt wanted to capitalize on that. Shipt provides service for an annual fee of $99 for orders of at least $35. As part of its launch with Harris Teeter, the company is offering $25 in free groceries to annual members who sign up prior to the launch of Shipt in their area.

Shipt offers both a desktop and mobile app that allows shoppers to peruse online the selection of groceries at their local Harris Teeter. Once shoppers select their groceries, they choose a delivery option and then check out. It is fast, simple and convenient. The service offers same-day grocery delivery, as soon as one hour after the order is placed, and delivery is free for members on orders over $35. There is a slight difference on Shipt’s item pricing versus standard in-store pricing.

In addition to providing a tremendous convenience, Shipt’s new partnership is creating jobs, as the company is currently hiring more shoppers to keep up with the increase in grocery stores and coverage areas. If you are interested in applying, visit the website at shipt.com. And, for more details and information on the Shipt and Harris Teeter partnership, read the full article at CharlotteObserver.com.

Market spotlight: Lake Wylie’s Autumn Cove

October 16, 2016 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Autumn Cove at Lake Wylie might just have everything you have been searching for in a community. With competitively priced homes in a beautiful neighborhood and plenty of waterfront options, Autumn Cove also offers an easy commute to Charlotte, Gastonia or Rock Hill. The neighborhood features relatively new construction homes generously sized with an average price point of approximately $228,000.

Because Autumn Cove is located in the charming town of Clover in York County, residents can take advantage of South Carolina’s low taxes as well as the fantastic and desirable Clover school district, making this neighborhood great for families.

We are looking at a seller’s market in Autumn Cove, with six homes currently on the market representing 3.1 months of inventory. This is lower than the inventory in Lake Wylie and York County overall, which have 5.1 months of inventory and 5.3 months of inventory respectively.

The market here is stable with very little fluctuation in the number of homes sold per month, in the average sales price of homes, or in the average price per square foot. The average price per square foot has hovered around $94 for the past year, with an average sales price not straying far from $224,000, and approximately two homes selling per month.

Autumn Cove at Lake Wylie is a great neighborhood with plenty to offer and perhaps has everything you’ve been looking for. Plus, Clover offers a small town feel with big city conveniences and easy access to fantastic shopping, dining and entertainment.

Check it out!

Fort Mill’s development plans continue to…develop

October 16, 2016 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

In local development news for Fort Mill, the town’s plans continue to push forward, but Council approvals and re-zonings are still in the works.

Fort Mill Parkway will potentially be the site of 75 new homes at Whites Road across the street from what will be the future location of the new Fort Mill district high school. What will most likely be 75 new homes was potentially going to be 670 new apartments, but town planners agreed that less construction and less density would be more ideal, given the proximity to the new school location.

Also, Fort Mill Town Council recently passed a rezoning and development agreement on Fort Mill Parkway occupying almost 45 acres, as well as an agreement to annex 208 existing homes at Huntington Place that are situated on approximately 49 acres.

Moreover, as part of a Main Street revamp, the Town Council accepted $5,000 to renovate or restore new facades there. A grant program was also recently approved by the town for facade improvements with $15,000 set aside for the first year and matching grants dedicated primarily to businesses on Main Street, with the hopes of reinvigorating but maintaining the historical integrity of the area.

In a separate project, a recent pushback from the Town Council on the annexation and development agreement dates, The Carolinas Healthcare System property at Fort Mill Parkway and Tom Hall Street still needs further approvals before It can move forward with its plans to put a multistory medical building there.

For more details on the town plans for Fort Mill, be sure to read the full article at Heraldonline.com.