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Allison Creek Access Re-Vamp To Begin Soon

July 29, 2021 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

If you are a frequent user of the Allison Creek Access Area and boat ramps, you will need to find an alternate access point starting next month. The two boat ramps and fishing access will be closed for improvements.

The area is scheduled for a much needed upgrade which will feature RV and tent camping, picnic area, trails, canoe/kayak launch, and ranger station spaces. York County recently rezoned 165 acres as part of the project.

The work is slated to begin in August of 2021 with a reopening planned for late in 2022. In the meantime, you can use access points at Buster Boyd, Ebenezer Park, Nivens Creek, or South Point. All of these areas have boat ramps, but there are many other public access points for the lake that do not have boat ramps.

This project is part of the requirements for Duke Energy as part of their federal license to continue operations of hydropower plants on the Catawba River. They have many other improvements in the area including restrooms at the Buster Boyd Access Area, a new riverfront park in Rock Hill, and the restoration of Great Falls. There are many other improvements that have been completed already, are in the works, or have been planned.

For information about buying and selling homes in the Lake Wylie area, give us a call at 803-831-8588 and we can put together a plan for you and your family. You can view current listings and create custom searches on our website here.

Featured Listing: 15016 High Bluff Court

June 18, 2021 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

If you have always wanted the perfect home in Regency at Palisades, bring your offers. This amazing home at 15016 High Bluff Court was just listed and won’t last long.

This home is located in the award winning community of Regency at Palisades. This highly desirable neighborhood features amazing amenities including a clubhouse, fitness center, game court, golf, outdoor pool, playground, sports court, tennis courts, and walking trails. It is also right next to Lake Wylie for water sports of all types.

This stunning ranch home offers features rarely found in the neighborhood and shows just like new. There is a private backyard, and upgraded side load garage. Inside the garage is a workshop space but there is still room to park two cars. The full brick exterior has clean architectural details and features mature landscaping.

Interior features include a recently upgraded gourmet kitchen with cast iron farmhouse sink, new quartz counters, Jenn Air gas cooktop, walk-in pantry, and soft close cabinets. The open floor plan allows sightlines from the kitchen to the great room and breakfast room. The generous master suite was extended so it is now a true master retreat with a walk-in-closet and master bath with a generous tub and separate shower.

Two other bedrooms, one and a half other bathrooms, laundry room, dining room, and a home office round out the 2,344 square feet. There is great attention to detail with extensive millwork including trey ceilings, wainscotting, and crown molding. Out back you’ll find a partially covered deck perfect for entertaining. You don’t want to miss out on this home, it will go quickly.

For more information about this home, see the full listing here. To learn more about this or any other neighborhood in the Lake Wylie area, call us at 803-831-8588. You can view current listings and create custom searches on our website here.

How to Handle a Multiple Offer Situation

June 1, 2021 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

If you are thinking about buying a house in the next few months, chances are you will find yourself in a multiple offer situation. The Charlotte region is one of the hottest markets in the country right now with buyers outnumbering sellers. This puts extra stress on homebuyers as they have to figure out ways to stand out from the crowd. Here are a few tips for handling multiple offers.

As a seller, multiple offers are really easy. Just sit back and let offers pour in and pick the best of the lot. As a buyer, they can be nerve wracking exercises with plenty of disappointment. This is probably keeping many more risk averse people out of the housing market. For those people with high risk tolerance, they can still be challenging because it is hard to know how much to offer and what terms will entice a seller to pick your offer out of the crowd.

One of the best things you can do is to make an aggressive offer. This may seem like obvious, but you don’t know what the other offers are and if you really want the home, you need to be willing to pay for it. This can take the form of an offer over list price, or more earnest money to take the home off the market, or both if you deem it necessary.

Another way to stand out is to take most of all contingencies out of the contract. This can mean not asking the seller to make any repairs, being willing to pay the difference if the home does not appraise for the contract price, and taking off loan conditions to name a few. It also means not making your offer contingent on selling your home first.

Another way to stand out is to offer to let the seller stay in the home for nominal or no rent for a few months so they can find their next home. This can be really attractive for a seller who will turn right around and become a buyer.

Personalized letters that are thoughtfully crafted can sway a seller to accept your offer. If you have a good story why their home should become your home, you can sway a seller away from a potentially more attractive offer. There is no guarantee that this will work, but it is definitely worth a try.

If you are a buyer about to enter the market in the Lake Wylie area, call us at 803-831-8588 to talk over your options and what you can do to prepare to make an offer on a home. You can view current listings and create custom searches on our website here.

Featured Listing: 1104 Long Creek Court

April 23, 2021 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

COMING SOON to The Landing! Our newest listing you don’t want to miss. 1104 Long Creek Court is a gem in the middle of a fantastic neighborhood on a private 0.40 acre wooded homesite. This stunning executive home features an open floor plan perfect for entertaining and sure to please any family.

When you walk in, you enter a large foyer entry with a sweeping staircase. A neutral color palette is the perfect complement to large windows letting in abundant natural light. The view from the windows overlooks a large buffer making it feel like a private park setting almost like you’re in the mountains.

The lower level features an open kitchen with plenty of counter space and great storage. There is also a large dining room, living room, family room, and a home office.

The upper level features a large master bedroom with a luxurious master bath. This private retreat is perfect for relaxing at the end of the day. There are additional bedrooms and bathrooms and a bonus room that could be used as another bedroom.

Outside you can relax on a multiple level deck with plenty of room for entertaining. Below the deck is a stone fire pit with a flagstone patio for seating.

This home is situated within one of Lake Wylie’s most desirable communities, The Landing. The neighborhood features a pool, club house, walking trails, and much more. The home is also zoned for sought after Clover Public Schools.

To schedule a private showing of this property, call us at 803-831-8588. You can view current listings and create custom searches on our website here.

To view the full listing on this property, click here.

Neighborhood Spotlight: Chapel Cove

February 22, 2021 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

If you want to be a part of a new lakefront community with great amenities but don’t want the hassle of new construction, check out Chapel Cove. This community has new homes, but is in the last phase of construction so the vehicles and noise will be gone soon. This gives you all the time in the world to enjoy the peace and quiet of the lake lifestyle.

Chapel Cove is located just off Shopton Road West on the North Carolina side of Lake Wylie in the Steele Creek area. Residents can quickly get on the highway for an Uptown commute, head to a sporting event, concert, or shopping trip. There are many nearby options for shopping, dining, entertainment, and outdoor recreation.

Three builders developed the neighborhood, Pulte, Taylor Morrison, and Fielding Homes. This means that there are many different floor plans, options, and styles of homes to choose from. Homes range from 3-5 bedrooms, 2.5-5.5 bathrooms, and 2,800 to over 6,000 square feet. In the past year homes sold for between $325,000 to $725,000 with the average sale price coming in at $460,000.

Neighborhood amenities include a clubhouse with kitchen, fitness rooms, and multi-use club room. Outside you’ll find a swimming pool with splash area, basketball courts, tennis courts, and pickleball courts. There are walking and biking trails winding through the neighborhood with both hard and soft surfaces. Pocket parks are throughout the community as well as a playground. One of the trails will wind through and take you to a kayak and canoe launch with kayaks provided by the neighborhood.

There are just a handful of homes on the market, but they are all currently under contract. According to builders, there are two unreleased lots still to be developed. We can help you find the perfect home in Chapel Cove as soon as it hits the market.

For more information on amazing homes in Chapel Cove or any other neighborhood in the Lake Wylie area, give us a call at 803-831-8588. You can view current listings and create custom searches on our website here.

Neighborhood Spotlight: Regency at Palisades

February 11, 2021 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

If you are looking for a low maintenance luxurious existence, Regency at Palisades is perfect for you. This amazing 1,500 acre master planned Toll Brothers neighborhood has everything you are looking for and more. Lakeside living with resort style amenities at their finest, all within 30 minutes of Uptown Charlotte or Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Amenities are extensive in Regency at Palisades. There is a lifestyle director who can help you take advantage of everything they have to offer. From the clubhouse with a full calendar of activities, to the indoor and outdoor pools, bocce courts, tennis courts, pickleball courts, walking trails, spa, billiards and game room and much more, there is something to entice every resident.

Homes in Regency at Palisades all have owner’s suites on the first floor and there are 8 different floor plans to choose from. Each can be customized to fit your family’s particular needs. Homes have between 2 and 5 bedrooms and 3-5 bathrooms. They start at an easy to care for 1,700 square feet but can be upwards of 3,700 square feet. In the past year, homes sold for a range between $392,000 and $671,000 with the average price coming in at $523,000. There are currently 50 homes on the market with only two of them not already under contract. This popular area has homes going quickly so be sure to act fast.

For more information on a quick move-in home or customizing and building a home in Regency at Palisades or any other neighborhood in the Lake Wylie area, give us a call at 803-831-8588. You can view current listings and create custom searches on our website here.

Neighborhood Spotlight: Woodland Bay Waterfront Community

January 6, 2021 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Located on the South Point Peninsula of Lake Wylie, Woodland Bay is an exclusive gated waterfront community perfect for your next home. Woodland Bay is located zoned for highly coveted schools, and is on one of the most tranquil and unspoiled parts of Lake Wylie.

Woodland Bay is located off NC highway 273, just across the road from Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens. The neighborhood keeps the character and natural beauty of the botanical gardens. It is heavily wooded with rolling terrain and plenty of privacy.

The original developer of Woodland Bay was Crescent Resources, a premium designer of upscale, restricted neighborhoods. There are now many custom builders in the neighborhood ready to help you build your dream house.

Homes have already been built but there are lots available so you can customize a home to suit your particular needs. There are waterfront properties as well as more secluded interior properties and all lots have mature trees and are large enough to have outdoor living spaces and still have privacy from the neighbors.

Homes in Woodland bay have all the bells and whistles. Many homes have home gyms, firepits, gourmet kitchens, fully finished basements, home offices and much more. In the last year just two homes and two lots changed owners. Waterfront lots command a premium but with main channel views for many properties, they are worth it. Lots typically range from ¾ of an acre to almost 2 acres. Homes are typically between 3,000 and 5,000+ square feet of living space. The average home sells for between $800,000 and $2.3 million depending on size and location.

There are currently 4 homes and 4 lots for sale in Woodland Bay with one lot under contract. If you are interested in learning more about one of these great properties in Woodland Bay or any other home in the Lake Wylie area, give us a call at 803-831-8588. You can view current listings and create a custom search on our website here.