All cash offers are on the rise, with an increase from 15% to 25% of all home purchases over the last year. They are attractive to sellers because they don’t have to worry about a deal falling apart because the buyer can’t secure their funding. They can also get you to the closing table more quickly because you don’t have to wait for a loan package to be put together.

For buyers, they are attractive because they make a stronger offer. This can be especially helpful for buyers who really love a property and want to make sure that they win a bidding war.

Does that mean that all buyers who have all cash offers have to provide all of the cash at closing? Nope, a lot of those buyers will end up mortgaging the property, or mortgaging other assets to pay for the property. There have been a lot of people who have had windfall events like an inheritance, cryptocurrency sale, or other event leaving them with cash as a powerful bargaining chip.

What an all cash offer typically means is that a home contract can have fewer contingencies. Without a mortgage company involved there is no mortgage contingency. An appraisal may not be needed either though it is required for lender financing.

All is not lost if you can’t make an all cash offer. You can still make an attractive offer with tools such as personalized letters, removing contingencies, or offering above list price. Another strong tool right now is leasing the property back to the seller so they have a few months to find their next home.

For more information on buying or selling a home in the Lake Wylie area, call us at 803-831-8588. You can view current listings and create custom searches on our website here.

Sanders Landing is located off of Lawrence Road just south of Clover, South Carolina. Just a few minutes away you’ll find Lake Wylie with many watersports and recreation areas you can enjoy.

The neighborhood started building in 2019 and phase three of homes is now open. Homes start around 2,000 square feet and can be much larger. They have 3-4 bedrooms, bonus rooms, and can have up to 3.5 bathrooms. Kitchens are lavish and floorplans are open

Homes have 2 or 3 car garages and sit on lots averaging 1-2 acres, but some lots can be as large as 8 acres. Many of the homes have screened in porches, and space for sports courts, pools, playscapes, and gardens.

In the last year, 14 homes sold in Sanders Landing ranging in price from $330,000 to $430,000. There are currently 5 homes and 4 lots available in the neighborhood with 3 lots and 1 home already under contract.

To schedule a private tour of homes in Sanders Landing or if you would like to learn about any other neighborhood in the Lake Wylie area, give us a call at 803-831-8588. You can view all current listings and create your own custom home search on our website at lkwrealty.com

Homes in Forest Oaks were built between 1989 and 2009, with most of the homes built in the early 2000’s. Homes range in size from 1,100 to 2,300 square feet. That makes them the perfect starter size for a small family or for downsizing from a larger home. Homes have 3 to 4 bedrooms and 2 to 3 bathrooms. Yards are small and easy to care for, and exteriors are low maintenance.

In the past year, 22 homes sold in Forest Oaks. This is a great neighborhood to watch closely as there are currently six homes on the market. Prices typically range from $155,000 to $231,000 so these homes are much less expensive than many other areas of Lake Wylie. There is currently a 3.4 month supply of inventory which is compared to a 6.4 month supply in the whole of Lake Wylie. This means that Forest Oaks is currently in a seller’s market.

If you would like a private tour of homes in Forest Oaks, call us at 803-831-8588. You can view current listings on our website here and also create custom searches to help find your perfect next home.

The Charlotte Region:

When you start digging into the numbers, for the entire Charlotte region sales were down 14% from December of 2017. Prices were up slightly, with the average sales price up 1.1% to $282,894. Inventory was down yet again from a 2.3 month supply to a 2.2 month supply, a decline of 550 homes. This leaves sellers again in the best position in real estate deals with a balanced market considered to be a 4-6 month supply of inventory. Pending sales were dead even and new listings were down 4.4% from this time last year.

In the Steele Creek area zip codes 28278 and 28273 the Market is extremely tight,

1325 Homes were sold compared to around 2000 in 2017. Currently there were only 15 Homes priced under $300,000 in the entire 28273 area, most sell within 10 days of entering the market and the overwhelming majority of those were priced under $350,000.

York, Clover and Lake Wylie: Zip Codes 29710 and 29745

A similar pattern continues in the South Carolina Market, sales were down from 2017 from a high mark of 1300 to 1135 in 2018, the majority of those 848 were priced under $350,000. Current active inventory is 221 Homes.

When you look just at Lake Wylie, South Carolina non waterfront resale Homes the story is a little bit different. Closed sales were indeed down year over year 15.3% from 98 to 83. Due to the small sample size, the percentages can look extreme so please keep that in mind. Average price was up year over year to $409,539, an increase of 16.2%. Inventory was dead even from last year in terms of months of supply at 3.3, but remember about that extreme note from earlier, there were actually 26 more homes on the market.

This means that sellers are still in a slightly better position in the Lake Wylie area. New listings are on the rise in the area with many new construction projects helping to boost the supply. The new listings were up 23.9% from 67 to 83. Pending listings were down year over year from 75 to 62, down 17.3%. Homes spent longer on the market in 2018 with days on market up 102% from 51 to 103, but this probably reflects new construction homes which typically stay on the market substantially longer than existing Homes.

In River Hills there is an extreme shortage of Homes on the Market the lowest in recent memory 52 closed last year with currently only 9 on the Market. New Homes accounted for an amazing 245 sales with strong sales in the Paddlers Cove Community

WATERFONT MARKET UPDATE

Median prices continue to rise in the waterfront market due to low inventory and high demand, as of this writing there were just 91 active listings in both Carolinas down from the 120 to 140 we experienced over the last decade with a median asking price of $839,000 which is over $100,000 more than last year with only 5 priced below $600,000.

The 1 Million plus market was very active with 11 Million Dollar plus Homes closed in 2018 and currently 14 are on the market, both numbers are about the same as 2017. A total of about 120 legitimately waterfront Homes sold down from about 160 from the year before due to a shortage in inventory with a median price pushing close to $725,000 up from the low $600,000’s a number that stayed steady for some time.

TIPS FOR BUYERS AND SELLERS:

In this unusual Housing market it is still important to discuss Home staging, photography, drone shots, brochures, marketing, Web presence and most of all pricing strategy. Here are a few other tips to guide the process.

The Real Estate transaction is a complicated and emotional process. Contracts and addendums are extensive sometimes reaching 20 to 30 pages.

Make sure you review all the documents prior to listing or purchasing a property, that way there will be no surprises when time comes to make an offer or negotiate an offer..

Understand the hard deadlines for Loans to be approved, Inspections to take place and negotiations on any repairs, speaking of repairs this is the biggest deal killer of them all as Inspectors are paid to find out everything that is not perfect with the Property, that offends most all Sellers.

The best tip of all is always hire an experienced professional Agent not a friend of a friend that just got Licensed or the former Barber or Hair Stylist. Transactional experience is key to a successful and Happy Purchase or Sale.

David McCorkle

David lives on Lake Wylie and is the Principle Broker of Lake Wylie Realty. David has been a Licensed Broker for 40 Years.

You approach Pierpointe from Pine Harbor Road at Shopton Road. This means that Rivergate is just minutes away providing most of the necessities. There are shops, restaurants, and grocery stores in Rivergate. Residents can quickly get to I-77 or I-485 to connect with Charlotte Douglas International Airport and Uptown Charlotte.

Homes in Pierpointe are grand in scale and full of unique features. Many of the homes have two-story plans and some have fully finished basements as well. Some of the homes have extensive formal gardens, some have guest houses, some have media rooms, there are surprises in each home. Most homes have over 4,000 square feet of living spaces with between 3 and 6 bedrooms and 3.5-4.5 bathrooms.

The waterfront homes in Pierpointe have truly stunning views of the lake. Homes take full advantage of the views with terraces, sunrooms, decks, boat houses with lifts, floating docks and lakeside seating areas. Some homes even have pools that overlook the water. All have outdoor living spaces and lush landscaping making a true retreat. The lots are large, most are at least half of an acre with many over an acre, providing privacy.

These homes don’t come on the market very often, in fact in the past year only two homes came up for sale. Prices range from the $700,000’s to over $1 million.

Children in Pierpointe currently attend Winget Park Elementary School, Southwest Middle School, and Olympic High School. Please verify school assignments as they can change from one school year to the next.

The home was originally built in 1977, but just underwent a major renovation. This includes a new three car garage, large enough to store cars, boats, and more. As you enter the property, the house is partially hidden behind a rise. As you approach you will see the new garage and paver patio and retaining wall.

As you enter the home, you will be amazed by the open floor plan and view all the way through and out the huge sunroom. This spacious feeling continues as you walk through the well appointed chef’s kitchen. There is a full dining room, or you can eat al fresco on the deck overlooking the water. The main floor also contains the master bedroom and bathroom as well as a half-bath.

Walk downstairs and you will find an additional living room, two bedrooms and another full bathroom. All of the bathrooms have been fully remodeled. With 3,220 square feet of living space and 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, this homes is a great value at the current list price of $899,000.

You can access the lake from the walk-out basement or from the upstairs deck. You can walk all the way down to the covered dock with boat lift. With just under an acre, you will have plenty of room to enjoy everything the lake has to offer and have room for all of your guests.

Children in the neighborhood currently attend Oakridge Elementary School, Oakridge Middle School, and Clover High School. Please verify school assignments as they can change from one school year to the next and boundaries can sometimes cut through neighborhoods.

The location of this home really has few rivals. Lake Wylie YMCA and T-Bones on the Lake are within walking distance as are many other local businesses. York Road (highway 49) is just down the road making it easy to connect with I-77 and I-485. Rivergate is just down the road for additional shopping needs. Carowinds Amusement Park, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, and Uptown Charlotte are just short trips away. Closer to home you’ll find McDowell Nature Preserve and Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens. Don’t miss your chance to own this stunning home.

As you approach the home you see the all brick facade with side-load two-car garage. The lot is just over one acre so there is privacy from neighbors as well as room for lots of outdoor living. Relax on your beautiful sandy beach or take your boat out from one of the two covered boat lifts at the end of the pier. Relax and swim in the water from the floating dock, or just enjoy the view from the covered deck.

Inside this home rivals the outside. Enter through the front door and you will see high ceilings, columns, hardwood floors, and crown moulding. Explore through the 4,856 square feet and you will find 4 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. The master bedroom is on the main floor as are two of the additional bedrooms. You will also see the grand kitchen, dining room, great room and light filled sunroom.

Downstairs you will find a fully finished walk out basement with a full second living quarters, billiard room, and bar. You will also find the 4th bedroom and bathroom. Walk out to take advantage of the views of Lake Wylie’s main channel.

The 20 miles to Uptown Charlotte will take you right around a half-hour if you want to see a sporting event, museum, concert, night out, or commute. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is 18 miles away and will also take right around a half-hour.

Shopping, dining, entertainment and more are close-by at Rivergate. Just a little bit further away you will have more options at I-485 or I-77, both of which are close by. This close highway access is great for feeling connected to the city when you are relaxing with your lakeside living.

This home was made for entertaining and is move-in ready. Currently priced at $1,199,000, this home won’t last long. For more information, see our full listing here.

When you approach the property, you will see over 300 feet of road frontage. This gives plenty of privacy from neighbors making Cedar Lodge feel like a retreat. There are 1.9 acres of property included as well as the main house, adjacent bunk house and a large garage workshop.

The main home is a 1,566 square foot home with 2 bedrooms and one bathroom built in 1975. It includes the glassed-in porch which measures 26’ x 16’. This room is truly what makes this home spectacular as you can enjoy living on the water all year round from up here. This lake house is truly a classic.

Next to the main house is a second living quarters in the form of a bunk house which has one bedroom and one bathroom. This is a great place for guests, or for the kids to stay and have separate space from parents.

For the maker in your family, there is a large garage workshop that measures 24’ by 30’. This space is perfect for all of your projects, or just for storage space for a great car.

The best part of the home however, is the over 400 feet of lake frontage. This includes a pier and boat lift as well as two private sandy beaches. The views are incredible so this property is a must see.

The location of this house is great as well. Secluded and away from it all, but close enough for a commute or a trip to Uptown. A trip to Charlotte Douglas International Airport will take around 45 minutes and Uptown Charlotte takes around

5350 Blue Bird Lane is on the South Carolina side of the lake which comes with lower South Carolina Taxes. Current listing price is $685,900.

Don Stephens longtime Lake Wylie Realtor and Partner in Lake Wylie Realty passed away unexpectedly at Home last week. Don was recently awarded the Realtor Emeritus designation from the National Association of Realtors for 40 years of service to the Community and the Industry, no one in this area has ever achieved that status.  We used to laugh about the fact that Don probable sold every Home on the Lake at one time or another and some twice. Don knew the Lake like the back of his hand and was the real “MISTER LAKE WYLIE”

Don was a native of Charlotte a true Gentleman and Scholar and will be greatly missed, He is survived by his Daughter Natalie and her Husband  Andy Adams of Clover, three Grandchildren and of course  all his friends and Business associates over the years. So long Don.