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The Landing: Lake life & the pursuit of happiness

January 26, 2016 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Great Clover schools, great location and York County taxes are just three reasons to consider moving into one of the beautiful homes in The Landing on Lake Wylie.

Located at Highway 49 near the intersection of Highway 274, the community is convenient to Charlotte, Rock Hill and Gastonia. Nearby Shoppes at the Landing offers retail, dining and business offices close to home. Walmart and Lowe’s Home Improvement are just up the road, and more dining and shopping options are further east on 49 toward the Buster Boyd Bridge.

For Landing residents there is a covered picnic area, a pool and clubhouse and a playground. There are also 2 miles of paved walking trails throughout the wooded neighborhood.

Developed by Crescent Communities and built by some of the country’s finest builders, such as Saussy Burbank, Shea Homes and David Weekly, The Landing has waterview, waterfront and interior homes available. There are also 4 sites for sale – 2 half-acre parcels and 2 three-quarter-acre sites still available ranging from $45,000 to $65,000. Home size requirements are minimum of 2,400 for a one-story ranch home or 2,600 for a two-story home.

Currently, there are 8 homes for sale in The Landing, two of which are under contract. None of the homes listed are on waterfront lots. They range in size from 2,800 square feet to 4,700 square feet. An average of 1.1 homes sell per month in The Landing, which puts the current inventory at just under 7.5 months. This is more than the average for Lake Wylie and York County, which each has 6.9 months of inventory.

The average price of a home in The Landing is $436,686 for the last 12 months. Expect to pay an average price per square foot of about $126 for a home in The Landing, which is the average during the last 12 months.

Twelve homes sold during the last year in The Landing for an average of 98% of list price. The highest price of a home sold was $744,000 for a waterfront home and lowest was $323,000.

You simply cannot go wrong living near the water, and The Landing is a fantastic, family-friendly choice!

There’s no place like home…on Allison Creek Peninsula

January 19, 2016 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Allison Creek Peninsula is surrounded by Big and Little Allison Creek inlets, two recreational hot spots on beautiful Lake Wylie. Palm Cove and Palm Cove II are just 2 of the 4 adjacent communities on the peninsula worth considering if moving to the lake is on your to-do list!

The communities offer a mix of custom homes and production homes. Palm Tree Cove II is still being built out and has only new construction homes for sale, while there are a mix of new construction and resale in Palm Tree Cove.

Palm Tree Cove II homes start in the $200,000s, and Palm Tree Cove homes are a bit pricier, averaging closer to $300,000 on the low end and upper $400,000s on the high end.

Currently, there are 4 homes on the market in Palm Tree Cove, 2 new construction and 2 resale. One of the new construction homes is under contract, as of Jan. 19. The prices range from $576,000-plus to $385,000.

In Palm Tree Cove II, there are 7 new construction homes on the market. The highest list price is nearly $400,000 and lowest is in the $270,000s. None is under contract.

The location of the communities cannot be beat! Access is easy from Highway 274 onto Allison Creek Road. There is a public access point with a boat launch and day dock that many of the peninsula homeowners use. Shaded sidewalks connect all the communities along Allison Creek Road.

The peninsula offers a diversity of homes from custom homes in Mariner’s Bluff or Mariner’s Watch Cove – the other two neighborhoods that share the peninsula – and homes outside the 4 subdivisions that could be a small cabin or a waterfront mansion.

Winter is the perfect time to dream about summer fun on the lake. If you’re thinking of moving then you can’t go wrong with a home on beautiful Allison Creek Peninsula!

Palisades brings nature home

January 7, 2016 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Just south of the Buster Boyd Bridge on the North Carolina side of Lake Wylie is the awe-inspiring 1,500 acre master-planned community of The Palisades, where Mother Nature and modern lifestyle peacefully coexist.

The Palisades actually comprises 15 different named neighborhoods built by one of the community’s 5 builders. Outside your front door is all Lake Wylie has to offer in the way of water sports and fantastic views. In addition, there is a residents club, country club and golf course and recreational facilities.

The effort to preserve nature, green spaces and watersheds earned the community an Audubon International Certification. Residents can enjoy that nature on the community’s numerous trails.

Home prices range from the low $200,000 area to well over $1 million. There are new homes and lots on the market as well as previously occupied homes. The Palisades offers a limited number of waterfront homes sites.

As of Jan. 7, there are 74 homes on the market in The Palisades, 23 of which are under contract. Many of the homes listed are new construction.

During the last 12 months, an average of 7.1 homes sold per month in The Palisades. Given the number of homes currently for on the market, that is more than 10 months inventory. Nearby Riverpointe has about the same amount of inventory. Charlotte and Mecklenburg County each as 3.8 months inventory.

The average sales price in The Palisades during the last 12 months is just over $463,000, with an average price per square foot of $113.12.

The highest price of a home sold during the last year is $950,000; the lowest sold for $268,700.

Market spotlight: Forest Cove

January 6, 2016 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

The waterfront neighborhood of Forest Cove is the best of both worlds offering proximity to the northern end of Lake Wylie as well as an easy commute to the larger city amenities of Charlotte, which is a mere 20 minutes away.

While some Forest Cove homes are waterfront, all home owners have access to community boat slips. The neighborhood is 3 miles from the beautiful Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens and 7 miles from quaint downtown Belmont.

Just 4 homes in Forest Cove have sold in the last 12 months. Those homes sold for an average of 97% of list price. Currently, there are 2 homes on the market in Forest Cove, one of which is a waterfront property built in the mid-1980s.

The highest sold price for the last 12 months is $451,500; the lowest sold price is $285,000.

In the last 12 months, an average of 0.3 homes have sold per month. With 2 currently on the market, that gives Forest Cove about 6 months of inventory, which is slightly higher than Belmont’s 5.7 months of inventory.

The average sales price and average price per square foot for during the last 12 months is $344,875 and $110.36, respectively.

3 Little-Known Tips for Buying a Home

August 17, 2015 by David McCorkle Leave a Comment

Buying a home is no small feat. When looking to purchase a home, there are endless factors to consider. Here are a few quick tips on searching for the perfect home.

Pre-Approval Means A Lot: If you get preapproved from a lender, it can mean a lot to your budget and your realtor! All of the contributors will feel more invested in you if you are pre-approved for a mortgage. Try to stay friendly with the people at your bank so you can ask friendly questions (like the best interest rates and hidden fees that might be associated with the loan).

Stick to the Facts: Buying a home can be difficult, but try not to get too emotionally invested in your hom- buying experience. It will help you stay strong if your bid is not accepted on a house,or if the deal just doesn’t fit with your budget.

You’re Moving Into Your New Neighborhood: Remember, you’re not just moving into a new house – You’re moving into a whole neighborhood! Take into consideration how your neighbors live, where the grocery store is, and where you can get a good slice of pizza.

If you’ve determined that now is the right time to buy a new home, we’re here to help you get started. For information on homes for sale in Lake Wylie, SC, visit LKWRealty.com!