While the housing market in the Charlotte NC area, including the Rock Hill SC and Fort Mill SC areas, remain strong when compared to other major metropolitan areas around the country, home prices declined by 3.5% for the 12 month period ending in September S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index.
On the flip side, even though this marks the sixth straight month of declines, the Charlotte NC area remains among the best of 20 major urban markets in the monthly index. The average decline was considerably higher than our at 17 %.
As much as we’d love to maintain the steady appreciation we’ve seen while the rest of the country has struggled, it’s no surprise that we saw our numbers finally begin to decline. And as much as I’d love to predict things will turn around soon, with the purchase of Wachovia expected to be completed by the end of this year, I would expect the trend to continue.
Going back to the flip side again though, people are still buying houses so if you’re worried about losing your shirt in this up and down market, have no fear. With a solid plan in place to ensure your home is properly staged, priced, and marketed you can still sell your Rock Hill SC, Fort Mill SC, or Tega Cay SC for a good price!
Contact me today at 704-576-3826 and let’s figure out what we need to do to make it happen!
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After a rather lengthy stretch of bitter cold and nasty rain, forecasters are predicting a Thanksgiving Day we can all be thankful for!
Even though today will most likely be a little bit windy, tomorrow and Thursday are forecasted to be sunny days with temperatures in the high 50′s to low 60′s.
It won’t last very long though as a weak storm front is predicted to roll through the Rock Hill/Fort Mill SC area on Friday so if you’re planning on doing any early Christmas shopping, be prepared for some more cold, windy, and rainy weather.
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In a recent Business Week article, Rock Hill, SC was named the best place to live in the entire state of SC. According to the article, Rock Hill boasts “warm weather and some of the best public schools in the state.”
A definite kudos to our fantastic little town and it just echos what us residents of Rock Hill have known all along!
You can see the online post right HERE.
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Curious how all the election hubub ended up yesterday?
Check out all the local and national election results right here, thanks to the Rock Hill Herald:
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Here’s a list of adult themed Halloween parties around the Charlotte, NC area, many of which kick off this weekend. This list is courtesy of the Charlotte Observer.
Friday
The 24th Annual Halloween Thriller Costume Ball. The Big Chill, 911 E. Morehead St. $10 for those in costume, $20 otherwise. E-mail partyczar@yahoo.com for more information.
Saturday
Gravedigger’s Ball with Katy Perry, hosted by Dixie’s Tavern and Kiss 95.1. $1,500 costume prize. Ages 18 and up. 6 p.m. 301 E. Seventh St. $15. www.dixiescharlotte.com.
Rich and Bennett’s Halloween Pub Crawl. Registration starts at Dixie’s at 1:30 p.m. 301 E. Seventh St. $20 in advance, $30 at the door (includes entry into Gravedigger’s Ball). www.rockhouseevents.com.
Saints & Sinners Ball at Forum. $1,000 costume contest. 9 p.m. 300 N. College St. $10. www.thecharlotteforum.com.
Alley Cat hosts the Fangbangers Ball. 9 p.m. 314 N. College St. $7. www.thealleycat.com.
Vampire Costume Party at KISS. 10 p.m. 204 W. Woodlawn Road. Show fangs for free entry. www.kisscharlotte.com.
Oct. 27
Bill Hanna’s Vintage Dance Band plays the HannaWeen Costume Contest. 7 p.m. Grand Central Events. 1000 Central Ave. 704-373-1699.
Oct. 28
Whisky River kicks off its week of WhiskyWeen activities. Sexiest costume contest. Ages 18 and up. 9 p.m. 210 E. Trade St. www.whiskyrivercharlotte.com.
Oct. 29
Whisky’s second night of Halloween festivities is a 1950s Vaudeville night. Wear your best ’50s-era/pin-up costumes. 9 p.m. 210 E. Trade St. www.whiskyrivercharlotte.com.
Oct. 31
CarnEVIL will be a two-night event starting Oct. 31 at Amos’ Southend. Entertainment includes live music from the Lights Fluorescent and Black Lagoon, a performance by Big Mamma’s House of Burlesque, and a zombie fashion show. 8 p.m. Oct. 31-Nov. 1. 1423 S. Tryon St. $25 in advance, $35 at the door. www.amossouthend.com.
Immortals Ball hosted by Suite. 10 p.m. 210 E. Trade St. $10. www.suitecharlotte.com.
Heaven & Hell at Howl at the Moon. 10 p.m. 210 E. Trade St. Free admission with costume. www.howlatthemoon.com.
WhiskyWeen at Whisky River. 10 p.m. 210 E. Trade St. $7. www.whiskyrivercharlotte.com.
Dead Rockers and Celebrity Stalkers featuring U-Phonik. 9 p.m. Alley Cat. 314 N. College St. www.thealleycat.com.
Garden & Gun Club hosts Midnight in the Garden: A Southern Gothic Ball. 9 p.m. 820 Hamilton St. $15. http://gardenandgunclub.com.
Halloween Howler Costume Contest Bar Crawl hosted by Carolina Nightlife. Stops include Whisky River, Tilt, Forum and Bar Charlotte. Prizes will be awarded for best male and female costume. 9 p.m. Oct. 31. 710 W. Trade St. $10. RSVP to info@carolinanightlife.com
NV Lounge hosts its annual Boo Bash. Arrive before 11 p.m. to register for costume contest. 9 p.m. 20924 Torrence Chapel Road. $15. www.nvlounge.net.
Guys with Ties hosts the 3rd Annual Monster Mash at Cans. Proceeds benefit The Bethlehem Center. 8 pm. 500 W. Fifth St. $10. www.guyswithtiescharlotte.com. $1000 cash prize for best costume.
Haunted Hom, featuring Scarowinds’ Halloween Haunt and DJ Esquire. 10 p.m. Hom nightclub. 116 W. Fifth St. No cover. www.myhom.com.
RumbaWeen – Halloween with a Latino flavor – hosted by Rumba Productions. 10 p.m. Kiss Lounge. 204 W. Woodlawn Road. www.kisscharlotte.com.
Carolina Breakbeat United’s From the Grave, hosted by Sugar Society and Velocity. 9 p.m. 935 Summit Ave. Tickets available at the door or at groovetickets.com.
Purgatory Presents: “Something Wicked This Way Comes.” Live acts from Purgatory Fetish performers. 8 p.m. The Gold Club. 5624 Old Pineville Road. $15. www.singlecell.us.
Breakfast Club
Angry Ale’sHalloween Party. 9 p.m. 1600 Montford Drive. $2 for those in costume, $5 otherwise. www.angryales.com.
Andrew Blair’s 80s Halloween. Costume and dance contests all night. 9 p.m. 1600 Montford Drive. No cover. www.andrewblairs.com.
Rocky Horror-ween, a screening of the movie musical, plus costume contest, food and drinks. Ages 18 and up. 10 p.m. Hart Witzen Gallery in NoDa. 136 E. 36th St. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. www.stone-essence.com.
Maz Entertainment presents Hollywood Halloween. 10 p.m. Arpa. 129 W. Trade St. $10 before midnight, $15 afterwards. E-mail info@mazentertainment.net.
Inner Circle Events presents Purgatory. Two parties at Tutto Mundo and Pewter Rose. 10 p.m. 1820 South Blvd. www.innercircleevents.com.
Six Figure Entertainment’s Masquerade Edition. 10 p.m. Mimosa Grill. 327 S. Tryon St. www.sixfigureentertainment.com.
Halloween Costume Dance with Smokey and the Roadhouse Band. 9 p.m. American Legion Post 51, 165 Wilshire Blvd., Concord. $10. 704-782-6915.
Nov. 1
Halloween Party at Grand Central uptown. Ages 18 and up. 10 p.m. 101 N. Tryon St. www.uptownsgrandcentral.com.
Prepare for metal mayhem at the Headbanger’s Halloween Ball. The Joe Davis Band and Luna’s Lament, will join forces for a rock concert to help raise awareness about breast cancer. Proceeds benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation. 9 p.m. Sylvia Theater. 27 N. Congress St., York, S.C. $10. www.etix.com.
Nov. 2
Halloween and Masquerade Yacht Ride on Lake Norman. 7 p.m. Lake Norman Kings Point Marina. 18020 Kings Point Drive, Cornelius. 704-492-0069.
Don’t see your event listed? E-mail saarthun@charlotteobserver.com with a short description of the event, location, cover or ticket charge, and Web site and phone number.
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