11425 Moonridge Drive - Charlotte

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THE SELLER SAYS:
The things we have enjoyed most about living at 11425 Moonridge Drive are….

1. The quiet of the neighborhood when we sit on the deck.
2. Watching the deer in the morning while we drink coffee.
3. How “secluded” the large trees make you feel in the back yard – seems very private
4. Home is on a cul-de-sac
5. The greenway backs up to the neighborhood and there is an entrance to it in the neighborhood.
6. The convenience of the location. You can get anywhere quick – yes I know about 51 – but there are lots of back ways to get around that so don’t worry.
7. Easy access to Charlotte CTS bus stops and 8 min / 2.9 miles to Charlotte LYNX Station
8. Lots of restaurant choices close
9. Lots of shopping choices – in addition to Carolina Place Mall.
10. Some really nice grocery options close and it does not hurt there is a Bi-Lo less than a mile away for when you find you have forgotten the one thing you need for dinner and your guests will be there in 30 minutes.
11. Drive thru Starbucks at entrance to neighborhood – nice for that morning you’re scrambling and need coffee to go. Just saying…..
12. Voluntary HOA:   http://parkridgehoa.webs.com/
13. Community Watch

What our neighbors are like…..
Everyone is very nice and friendly. The neighbor across the street has a major green thumb and is always sharing plants. Kids are well behaved. There are a friendly dog walkers and joggers in the neighborhood. The neighborhood is well established so lots of large trees. Yards are decent sized so you don’t feel on top of people.

We enjoy this particular house/floorplan because….. 

1. Having the master separate from the other bedrooms is very nice. Also, no stairs has been good for our old knees. Love the big driveway since we have lots of vehicles and visitors. The huge deck is great. The yard is “big enough” to feel spacious but not so huge to be a pain to take care of and nice and flat.   Ranch
2. Beautiful gas fireplace with forced heat (has a remote control)
3. Large deck – Have seen deer in the back in the morning hours
4. Open living/dining area
5. Large kitchen windows
6. Large fenced- in back yard
7. Driveway is flat and will fit 4 cars
8. Garage for storage or car
9. Gas stove (love cooking with gas!)

Some things you may want to know are……. 

1. Greenway behind the neighborhood
2. Great schools
3. Easy access
4. Pineville has a small farmers market on Saturdays
5. Belle Johnson park is very close – lots of activities and walking track
6. MJ Donuts only open in the mornings – made fresh – very addictive
7. Great schools
8. Easy 20 minute drive to up-town Charlotte
9. 15 minute drive to large “Red Barn Flea Market”

152 Byers Commons Drive – Mooresville

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THE SELLER SAYS: 
The Things We have Enjoyed Most about living at 152 Byers Commons Drive Are:

• The proximity of the Byers Creek community to a host of modern conveniences.  Harris Teeter, Sports Page & lots of other shops & restaurants within walking distance is great!
• Two miles from I-77 and minutes to tons of other shopping & dining.
• Great school district & assigned schools are close by.
• Lots of recreation opportunities nearby.  YMCA, several lake accesses, Lake Norman State Park close by.

We Enjoyed This Particular Floorplan Because:

• The first floor master suite
• Having a study with French doors.
• Huge kitchen island with one large bowl stainless steel sink- makes cleaning large items easy.  The gooseneck faucet with pull down sprayer helps with that as well.
• Recessed lighting and pendant lights in the kitchen.
• Dinette large enough to accommodate a big table, eliminating the need for a formal dining room- really a more contemporary design & appealing for a modern lifestyle.
• The exterior architecture and front porch.
• The back yard- Awesome covered patio with pull down screens, built in stone grill, mature privacy landscaping (the list goes on below). 

Some Things You May Want to Know Are:

• Community pool should come in the next year. 
• So far a very active community.  Lots of folks outside, walking, running, etc.
• Former sales representative for the community is the co-listing agent. Let us know if you have questions- there’s a good chance we’ll know the answer!

Features:

• Almost ¼ acre premium home site in the heart of the community
• Close to future amenity
• Front porch
• Carriage style garage doors with windows
• Stainless Steel appliances
• Granite tops in kitchen
• Tile backsplash
• Custom built in pantry shelving system
• Hardwood floors through most of the main level
• Mud Room/ laundry room with drop zone & custom cabinets
• 1^st Floor Master Suite
• Tile shower/ bath floor
• Frameless shower door
• Custom built in shelving system in closet with drawers, granite vanity with mirror and attached laundry baskets
• Coffered ceiling in Master Bedroom
• Large, bright family room
• Gas fireplace
• Study with French Doors
• Large secondary Bedrooms with walk in closets in Bedroom 2 & 3
• Easy access with walk in attic
• Covered Patio with Sierra Stone® floor, comprised of natural, decorative stones with an epoxy overlay.
• Built in Stone Grill
• Ground level Deck
• Paver Patio
• Privacy Louvers and Pergola
• Mature privacy trees and extensive landscaping
• Energy Star Qualified® home with HERS rating of 69
• Upgraded Filter System on high efficiency HVAC with dual zones & controls
• Low E windows
• Solarboard® radiant barrier roof sheathing to lower energy bills
• 35 year architectural shingles

Celebrate Earth Day in Cornelius

Celebrate Earth Day in Robbins Park, Cornelius, this Saturday, April 26th, at 9:00 am.  Some activities include clearing a walking trail, building a butterfly garden, and a town-wide clean-up.  The butterfly garden will be built near the tennis courts and the town of Cornelius would love volunteers!

Residents are also encouraged to clean-up their roads and neighboring roads from 1:00 – 3:00 pm on Saturday as part of ‘Keep Cornelius Clean.’  Encourage your neighbors to join you – the weekend will be beautiful.  If you are unable to attend any of these celebrations, think of ways you can help reduce, reuse, recycle, and conserve.  Any work towards conservation helps!

A few ways families can celebrate Earth Day at home are:
- growing vegetables/herbs in a garden
- having rain barrels to water your yard or garden
- compost
- recycle
- use natural cleaning products
- maximize trips using your car or consider walking
- using cloth cleaning wipes instead of paper towels
- unplugging appliances when not in use
- turn lights off when not in the room
- support local agriculture by shopping at farmer’s markets, participating in CSAs
- solar power
- carpool
- use re-usable packaging
- plant trees

8139 Townley Road - Huntersville

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THE SELLER SAYS:
The Things We have Enjoyed Most About Living at 8139 Townley Road Are:
Going for walks, runs, bike rides in the neighborhood and on the greenway– with miles of sidewalks and connecting neighborhoods, it’s great for marathon training!

Walking to dinner, movies and shopping…don’t have to worry about parking or driving after a night out!

Pool and tennis courts

Always felt safe– really important to me when I was a single person!

Socializing with others in the neighborhood– very active neighborhood, from playing cornhole on the sidewalks, to having a glass of wine on the front porch, to more formal community events– there is always something to do!

It’s a great central location and close to everything– Lake Norman, Uptown Charlotte, Airport, I-77, Northlake Mall and Concord Mills!
We Enjoyed This Particular Home Because:
It’s open– great for entertaining!

We renovated the home with upgrades like granite countertops, hardwoods, tile and kitchen backsplash and new light fixtures.   It was really fun to turn a basic house into a home with these custom features!

A bathroom on each floor– really nice when we have friends visit.

We liked the master bedroom being upstairs– again really nice for our guests to have their own space!

1216 Hudson Place - Davidson

  

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The SELLER SAYS:
"Building this home was great fun. Sourcing all the antique architectural components we incorporated was a true adventure! Especially the floors which came out of a pre-1900s era school house ceiling, near the Pee Dee River in South Carolina. The front doors, the columns and the fireplace…they each have their story.
We’ve often felt like we are living in a mountain lodge here. The views of the changing sky and the evolving nuances of color on the tree trunks, branches and leaves of the woods as the seasons change is exquisite. And from the oversized arched window upstairs in the bonus room/bedroom suite, you have a front row seat of the Perseid meteor showers in August.
Everything becomes so tranquil before sunset in Hudson Place. And the rear deck is the ideal place to watch the sunset and relax as dusk settles in and the sounds of owls beginning their evening activities along the greenway begin. If you love song birds, this home is utopia. Just sitting at the breakfast table or working at the kitchen sink, look out the windows and you can literally watch a dozen varieties of birds on average each day. Finches, tufted tit-mice, cardinals, chickadees, redheaded woodpeckers and blue birds are regulars. Hawks also frequently land on the branches of trees in the back yard. And in summer, the humming birds are plentiful and very entertaining.
This home was ideal for our son and daughter. Having a bedroom suite in the walkout basement gave our son and his rambunctious friends plenty of space to “be boys”, while our daughter preferred an upstairs bedroom and throwing slumber parties in the guest room suite (now our bonus room). So it was always “girls dorm” up and “guys locker room” down at our house, with everyone gathering in the kitchen for frequent buffet style meals!
Hudson Place has evolved into a nice balance of young and families among the empty nesters. Halloween has become a lively event now and the night Santa drives through the neighborhood on his annual “fire truck ride” is the best of all! Adults and children alike get butterflies in their stomachs when they hear the siren and “Ho, Ho, Ho” on the megaphone as the truck approaches. The young kids just squeal with joy as they run to the curb to wave to Santa. That night NEVER gets old!
Kids growing up in Hudson Place have a great situation. When very young, the stretch of sidewalk to the end of the cul-de-sac is provides adventure and protection for them. Yet, by the time they reach 5^th grade, they are walking, biking and skate boarding to Main Street Davidson for ice cream or to kick a soccer ball on the green with friends. When the days are colder and shorter, there’s usually a crew of boys playing tag football at the entrance to the greenway just two doors down. And weekends are a wonderful time for the whole family to stroll or bike down the greenway,
At 1216 Hudson Place, life is good!"

5724 Sagittarius Circle - Denver, NC

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The SELLER SAYS:

The things we have enjoyed most about living here are….
*Quiet neighborhood and private lot.
*New Highway 16 makes it very easy to get to Charlotte with minimal traffic!
*Easy to get to Mooresville or the Huntersville/Cornelius area- equidistant to both.
*We enjoyed living so close to the lake!
*Low Catawba County taxes!
We enjoy this particular house & floorplan because…..
*We love the open floorplan on the main level.  It is easy to cook and entertain while others are in the living and dining areas.
*We love sitting on the front porch and swinging with our daughter.
*Upgraded electric service and wide garage bays allow for a great place to work on projects.
*We love the built-in bookcases in the upstairs bedroom.
*We love the additional space in our basement for our family.
*We enjoy having an oversized concrete pad outside the garage for parking, washing cars or allowing kids to play.
*Private deck.
* We enjoy the additional flexibility and space afforded by the workshop with attic storage.
*Surround sound in the living room.
*Loved the hardwood floors throughout the main level and the new carpet in the basement and upstairs.
* Love the natural light in the kitchen that comes from the under cabinet windows! We also love the granite countertops and modern backsplash.
*Custom, kitchen height vanity in master bathroom.

Gilead Village Artist Bungalow

 

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THE SELLER SAYS:
The things we have enjoyed most about living here are….
Being so close to nature! We are lucky to live near Latta Plantation, Lake Norman and the U.S. National Whitewater Center. So many Saturdays we walk our dogs on the nature trails at Latta or go kayaking at The Whitewater Center. It has also been great to be patrons of local mom and pop’s like Cafe 100 or Lupie’s located right down the road. We love the charming small town feel of Huntersville and the close access to downtown Charlotte when we want a more urban atmosphere.

What our neighbors are like…..
We will miss our neighbors the most when we move. We have spent countless nights on our back patio having dinner, drinking wine and playing corn hole with our neighbors. There are always at least a couple of holiday parties to attend and even recent talks of creating a History club for us history buffs on the street! Friendly, helpful and social… That’s our street!

We enjoy this particular house/floorplan because…..
We love the charm and coziness of this home. My husband truly enjoys his art studio downstairs and having so much closet and storage space for his artwork. I love reading a good book in front of the fireplace! We both really enjoy the privacy of having the master suite being the only space upstairs. In the spring and summer, we love being on our back patio when all the roses and flowers are in bloom.

Some things you may want to know are…….
Living in the Lake Norman area gives you the opportunity to attend monthly art crawls in Davidson and Cornelius as well as visiting the local farmers market in downtown Huntersville. Being so close to Historic Rural Hill and Latta Plantation you can attend many annual events such as “The Amazing Maze”, “The Scottish Fesitval” , “The Annual Sheepherding Trials” and the “Latta Plantation Ghost Tours.”  There is always something fun to do!

The Farm at Riverpointe: 3286 Streamside Drive

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The Things We have Enjoyed Most About Living Here Are:
My mother originally discovered The Farm at Riverpointe after my father passed. Once she decided to move to NC from VA she scoured scores of neighborhoods all across Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, and Union Counties and this was her favorite by far.  She said she always felt alive and part of a community when she visited the neighborhood.  Once she moved in and we visited her we understood exactly what she meant and worked feverishly to move into the neighborhood as well!
It is extremely common to drive through the neighborhood on a Saturday afternoon and see the streets lined with children on bikes and skateboards and adults sitting on each other’s porches or walking their dogs.  I remember one specific day this past August we had just left the pool for the kid’s naps and as we rounded the loop at the amenity center there were kids playing basketball, the pool and waterslide was in full swing, and a group of men were playing flag football on the soccer field.  I remember thinking, “This is as close to Mayberry as we could possibly get!” and that was on a regular summer afternoon…
The holiday season proved to be fascinating as well!  I thought it was neat that the Social Committee hosted a fall festival and did a Halloween house decoration contest but actually on Halloween night it was the most spectacular showing of community I have actually experienced in person!  The streets were FULL of trick-or-treaters being pulled in wagons, kids laughing and running, and adults in full costume ready to “trick” any kid that came near.  It was truly one of the most family-focused community events I have ever seen!  The mood continued all the way through the end of the year as families drove through the neighborhood marveling at the Christmas lights and as Santa visited the kids in the amenity center to read them stories.  I could go on and on about the community including family movie nights at the amenity center, the community yard sales, etc etc.
Whether you are a single grandmother like my Mom and enjoy Book Club or a young family with small kids who wants to be around other young families, this neighborhood is perfect and is why we are staying!

Why this lot is amazing:
By the time we discovered The Farm at Riverpointe many of the sections were already completed and there were not many lots actually available.  However, our lot was the last PREMIUM lot available and we knew that we absolutely could not let it pass us by!  The lot not only backs to a natural wetland, which cannot be built on, it is also situated on an official storm easement so there is an additional 10 feet of space on the left side of the lot.  The combination of a larger lot that backs to the tree line provides an incredibly scenic private back yard in an otherwise active neighborhood.  The lush greenery lining the backyard fence is home to deer and rabbit; and, we even saw a blue herring this summer!  There are not many things like preparing for a busy day like enjoying the serenity of watching the sunrise above the trees and hearing nothing but the sound of the bullfrogs in the pond all from your back door!


We Enjoyed This Particular Floor plan Because:
When you move in you will immediately understand why Ryan Homes named this plan The Rome.  This plan is the perfect example of maximizing architecture by combining size, function and beauty.  The Rome is the largest plan in The Farm yet does not at all feel overwhelming.  The expansive square footage affords us the space we need to keep our busy weekdays organized, entertain friends on the weekends and host huge family gatherings on the holidays.  Once we moved in, our house was quickly designated the family gathering venue for holidays.  This Thanksgiving we hosted 26 people with plenty of space to spread out relax and play!  Not only is the size and layout incredibly functional; our chosen design upgrades turned this into a beautiful home!
We spent time in the build process really thinking through how we would use the space. That attention to detail is evident when looking at things like the large playroom next to the loft, the addition of the French doors providing a quiet office, and even the built-in home theater upgrades in the loft, master bedroom, and family room.  The softer elements add nice artistry to the home shown through the granite selections, cabinet hardware selections, upgraded lighting, and especially the floor to ceiling fireplace!  Whether you are hosting a ping-pong match in the playroom or retreating for a private workout this floor plan is perfect!
 
Some Things You May Want to Know Are:

1. General
   1. Overhead lights exist in every room and every hallway.  Ryan homes only comes standard with overhead lights in the kitchen, bathrooms and closets
   2. Ryan homes is energy star certified.  By providing the certification to Duke Energy your billable rate is reduced.
   3. The tank-less water heater is amazing!  Every shower and faucet can be going at once and you never run out of hot water.
   4. Pre-wired for Guardian security and has the control panel by the garage door; however, any system can be used for monitoring.  We actually used a Time Warner system, which runs from cell towers as part of our cable/internet package.
   5. The fireplace is gas and vents externally
   6. Every window in the house is covered with plantation blinds (valued +$1200)
   7. Key cards provide access to the amenity center and pool
   8. Low Voltage:
      1. Panel in front closet is a nice hide-away for built in cable and internet hookups
      2. Central modem placement allows for full-house Wi-Fi internet coverage.  Our coverage supports a smart TV downstairs and two upstairs, multiple phones and tablets.
      3. Panel in exercise room allows for a receiver to control overhead Klipsch® speaker system in the family room
      4. Panel for cable and power behind hanging TV allows for “no wires” TV
      5. Built-in aux hook-up in the loft controls overhead Klipsch® speaker system in the loft and master bedroom.  Each room has a wall control panel which works independent of one another.
      6. There are internet hook-ups in both the study and in the playroom
      7. There are cable hook-ups for the family room, exercise room, master bedroom, and loft.
      8. There are telephone jacks in the kitchen and the master bedroom
      9. There are lighted ceiling fans in the family room, master bedroom, bedroom 2, bedroom 3, and the loft.  All ceiling fans have wall panels to control speed and light.
      10. While there is one HVAC unit, there is a control for each floor to maximize comfort and energy savings
      11. Attic
          1. The  attic was upgraded with pull-down stairs and additional storage flooring providing a huge storage area out of sight
      12. Garage
          1. 120 volt outlet in the garage to support an additional refrigerator or deep freezer
          2. After moving in we treated the garage floor with a weathering kit (valued +$500).  This is aesthetically pleasing but it also helps protect the concrete from spills and other harmful things often present in the garage.
      13. Exterior
          1. Fenced in back yard with two lockable gates
          2. Fully sodded yard treated seasonally for maximum grass health (valued +$1,200)
          3. Pine needles replaced with mulch by owner, rose bushes and shrubs added by owner
          4. Plan upgraded to include full porch.  This is not a standard offering of The Rome.
          5. Flag holder mounted to column on front porch
          6. Two exterior water hook ups and covered electrical outlets
      14. Kitchen
          1. Upgraded with morning room and gourmet island
          2. 42” upgraded cabinets with hardware included
          3. Gas stove with overhead exterior ventilation (limits cooking smells in home)
          4. Refrigerator water/icemaker hook up
          5. HUGE walk-in pantry
          6. Nice recessed can lights overhead

REALTORS® Expect Prices to Increase Modestly in Next 12 Months

REALTORS® generally expect modest price increases in the next 12 months with demand easing and more inventory coming into the market. The median expected price increase is 3.7 percent [1].
Some REALTORS® saw the forecasted slowdown as a welcome brake to the rapid home price growth amid the modest growth in consumer incomes and jobs. Local conditions vary, and conditions can change as the economy changes. See the November REALTORS® Confidence Index Survey report for more information.

[1] The median is the middle value. A median expected price change of 4 percent means  that 50 percent of respondents expect prices to increase above 4 percent while the other 50 percent expect prices to increase (or decrease) at less than 4 percent.
 
Copyright NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.   Reprinted with permission

Trunk-or-Treat in Lake Norman!

It’s hard to believe it is already November!  We are still finishing our candy from Halloween and all of the fun we had at this year’s Trunk or Treats!  If you don’t know what a “Trunk or Treat” is, they are a lot of fun for kids and parents alike.   All you need is a parking lot, a trunk and candy…for those more creative types, decorated trunks make for even more fun.   For kids like mine who want to rack up on some quick candy, Trunk or Treat is a good alternative to Trick or Treating in the neighborhood (which we did that too).   This year, Kay Fisher and Associates participated in two Trunk or Treats….one with Lake Norman Mommies and one with Gateway Academy.

Our first one with Lake Norman Mommies, also included hosting apple bobbing.  Kim and I ran the game and it was a lot crazier than we thought and we hoped to get some good pictures, but we were too busy swapping out apples as the kids did a good job with the “bobbing”.  We did dry apple bobbing, in which we took rope and tied a drywall screw to the end and attached the apple to the screw.  Thanks to a smart Lake Norman Mommy and Daddy for giving us this genius idea!    The winner of our Target Gift Card Raffle is Michelle Mills!


Our second Trick or Treat was with Gateway Academy, where my kids go to school.  Maddie was a fairy princess (like many of her friends in her class) and Noah was Spider Man.  It was fun to talk to the other parents there and see their little friends dressed in all of their costumes.    The kids loved it!   We also learned from the director of their school, Natasha Peterson, that all of our clients are offered three days of FREE CHILDCARE at Gateway Academy for one day of showings, on closing day and on moving day!   We are so appreciative that Gateway Academy has offered us this exclusive service for our clients- making their home search a little easier.

Please give us a call today at 704-363-5120 to see how we can help your family search for the perfect Lake Norman Home for Sale!

By Kay Fisher
www.myhuntersvillehome.com
www.kayfisherandassociates.com
Tags: Brian Fisher, kay fisher, kay fisher and associates, LKN Mommies, Trunk or Treat

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Charlotte - next American Girl Doll Store location!

 

It was actually before I was even a mother when I learned about American Girl Doll® and it’s “brand.”  My daughter is 3 and has turned very girly over the last year- wanting to be a princess, wear jewelry and have “pose offs” with strangers in Target like Barbie does in “Life in the Dreamhouse”, so I know it is only a matter of time before she becomes obsessed with these $100+ dolls with accessories like $12 footless tights (for the dolls)! 
In the state of North Carolina, we are required to take 90 hours of post licensing classes and one of the classes is on commercial real estate.   My friend and I signed up together four years ago expecting a lot of lecturing and some stories from the teacher’s experience.  What we got instead was a project on American Girl Doll®.  We were to research the company, scout all of Charlotte looking for the ideal location based on demographics, anchoring stores and even traffic flow and parking.  Then our team was to give a presentation to the head of American Girl Doll® (aka- our instructor) as to why American Girl Doll® should select us as their commercial real estate agency to represent them in moving into the Charlotte market.  Almost every team was clear that South Park was the obvious choice….I don’t know how many of these presentations our instructor heard (but I know my husband’s class two years later had the same project)…hmmm, conspiracy theory…Now American Girl is coming to Charlotte- SouthPark in 2014.   Great for Charlotte, Great for American Girl, and Great for the Girls of Charlotte!

Halloween - Fun for Everyone!

This weekend kicks-off Halloween festivities in the Lake Norman Area!  Check-out our list below and let us know where you are celebrating!

Downtown Davidson offers its Halloween March on Friday, October 25th.  Kids can enjoy games starting at 4:00 pm on the town green, followed by the Halloween March at 5:00 pm.  Children can wear their costumes and march down Main Street - while merchants pass out candy.  The Halloween March begins at Town Hall and progresses down Main Street to the College Bookstore.  After the march, there is a concert on the town green.

The Lake Norman Mommies Network is hosting a Trunk-or-Treat on Saturday, October 26th in Cornelius.  Join the LKN Mommies Network to learn more information about this event.  We will have a bobbing for apples booth there, so come and see us!

Huntersville's Carolina Raptor Center is hosting a Hoot and Howl on Saturday, October 26th from 10am-3pm.  The festival includes science experiments, games, face-painting, and jack-o-lantern contests.

Trick-or-treating in downtown Mooresville happens on October 30th from 3pm-5pm.  Kids can wear their costumes and trick-or-treat down Main street.

Concord's Candy Crawl will take place from 3-5 pm on Halloween on Union St. in Downtown Concord. Here, children can enjoy trick or treating by going to all the shops and restaurants. Family friendly activities such as bean bag toss and basketball are also on the streets for some more fun!

Birkdale Village offers a scavenger hunt on Halloween from 5-7pm.  You can find clue sheets at the fountain that will lead you on a Halloween themed hunt!

Also, The Speedpark at Concord Mills transforms into The Scarepark every evening. Take a shot at “18 Holes of Horror Haunted Mini Golf," ride the Haunted Hayride, climb the spiderweb, and more! Admission is $5 per person, or free with purchase of Haunted Mini Golf or the Hayride.

Happy Halloween!!

 

 

Houzz: Living Room Lay-outs - how to maximize your space!

Lay Out Your Living Room: Floor Plan Ideas for Rooms Small to Large

Architects, interior designers, and more ∨

Consider a versatile murphy bed when looking for guest beds, find the perfect office chair, and work with a contractor in your area to create a fun yet functional home office.
Work with a home decorator when choosing area rugs or hanging new window treatments in your home.

The Carolina Renaissance Festival Celebrates 20 Years!

The 20^th season of the Carolina Renaissance Festival opens this Saturday October 5^th, and is located near the intersection of Highway 73 and Poplar Tent in Huntersville, NC.

With over 20 acres filled with shops and vendors, entertainment, food, and hundreds of costumed characters roaming throughout, this festival has something for everyone.

There are 11 stages spread throughout the festival. Dancing, music, and comedy shows play all day long, and most of them are interactive. Of course, one can not leave until seeing the jousting knights at the King’s Tournament Arena.

The Renaissance Festival is lined with over 100 charming little shops. Here, vendors showcase their unique handmade items such as leather goods, jewelry, and the popular lotion candles. You can even watch an artisan make blown glass! Various homemade rubs and spices are also sold, and quite often make great Christmas gifts.

With all the interactive entertainment and shopping, you are bound to get hungry! Giant turkey legs are a big hit, as well as the various soups, stews, and chowders served in bread bowls.

Some of the special events taking place this year are “Two Tickets for the Price of One Weekend”, “Kids Free Weekend”, and “Brewfest Weekend”. For a list of all the special events taking place, click here.

The Carolina Renaissance Festival will be open every weekend from October 5^th – November 24^th, 10am – 5:30 pm – Rain or Shine!!