The Charlotte Observer has a pretty cool tool that lets you see what the real estate values in certain areas have done over the past 8 years. If you’re curious to see what your home prices have done, definitely check it out.
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/661/story/501993.html
Unfortunately, the don’t list on Rock Hill SC or Fort Mill SC areas. At least not yet. 
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One of my goals with this blog is to provide readers and visitors to the Rock Hill SC or Fort Mill SC areas with insight into this great area we live in. And one of the most important things that can make an area even better is good restaurants. Well, at least I think so.
Anyway, I’ve posted several reviews of some great local restaurants my husband and I have found, but I’d like to know what you think.
What are some of your favorite, small, hometown restaurants in either Rock Hill SC or Fort Mill SC?
What do you like about them? What’s your favorite dish? Are the prices reasonable?
Leave your comment below and share your thoughts and chances are I’ll pass along your recommendation to my clients, prospects, fellow real estate agents, and readers of my blog.
Thanks in advance for your help!
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Yes, it’s true. The Charlotte area IKEA store finally opened today!
The new Swedish-based store is located in the Northeast side of Charlotte near UNC Charlotte and Harris Blvd. There’s been a lot of news coverage about it and today was no exception. Especially since there were lots of crazy people that camped out overnight (some for several days) for an opportunity to be one of the first 100 people in the door because they were given a free Poang chair.
That's me on the left.
Well, when I say “crazy people” I it with complete affection because….well, I was one of those crazies!
Yep, that’s right. I camped out last night, in the cold and rain I might add, for a chance to be one of the first 100 people through the door. I arrived at 10pm last night and was informed shortly after arriving that I was number 101. Bummer!!
Fortunately though, 2 people left during the night and as I result I moved up to #99 and was lucky enough to get a free chair. Yeah!
Anyway, even though my husband thinks I’ve gone completely off my rocker it was a ton of fun, I made some amazing new friends, and it’s a memory I’ll remember for a long time to come. Especially as I’m relaxing in my free chair!
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As you probably know by now, President Obama managed to push through a $787 billion stimulus package. Included in this package is an $8,000 Home Buyer Tax Credit. In a nutshell, this is what it means:
- The tax credit is for first-time home buyers only or anyone who has not owned a home in the last 3 years.
- The tax credit does not have to be repaid.
- The tax credit is equal to 10 percent of the home’s purchase price up to a maximum of $8,000.
- The credit is available for homes purchased on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009.
- Single taxpayers with incomes up to $75,000 and married couples with incomes up to $150,000 qualify for the full tax credit.
My friend Geoff at New American Mortgage tells me that rates continue to be historically low and they are always more than happy to answer any additional questions you might have about buying your new house in the Rock Hill SC or Fort Mill SC area.
Straight from Geoff, here is a snapshot of the mortgage rates* from last Friday on the purchase of a new house:
Conventional -
30 Year Fix Rate is 4.500%, APR 4.790% (2 pts)
30 Year Fix Rate is 4.875%, APR 4.959% (1pt)
30 Year Fix Rate is 5.500%, APR 5.629% (0pts)
FHA/VA – Government -
30 Year Fix Rate is 4.625%APR 5.000% (1.5pt)
30 Year Fix Rate is 5.000%, APR 5.375% (1pt)
30 Year Fix Rate is 5.500%, APR 5.775% (0pts)
* Borrower must qualify and restrictions apply
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Our very own Fort Mill SC was recently named to Business Week magazine’s “Best Affordable Suburbs” list.
According to the entry found on Business Week’s website:
“Fort Mill, SC, just south of the North Carolina border and 18 miles from Charlotte, is home to the Charlotte Knights’ baseball stadium. About 36% of residents are married with children. The average commute is 22 minutes.”
Here’s a link to the story:
Fort Mill SC Named to Business Week’s “Best Affordable Suburbs” List
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