I am often asked by first time buyers that they want a neighborhood that is safe for the children to play. Though I cannot steer anyone to any particular neighborhood or area; if they are considering the Matthews area I recommend they look in Crestdale Crossing.
In addition to the affordable pricing that it offers, Crestdale crossing offers what I felt was a great value for my wife and four kids. A safe child friendly neighborhood. With only one road into the complex and every road ending in a cul-de-sac traffic is light. It is not used a cut through and people are very conscious of the children out playing.
I have no fear letting my kids ride their bikes on the cul-de-sacs or going to the playground and playing on the swings or slide. Or even letting them enjoy the vast open field that is there for their enjoyment. In fact, I encourage it.
The way they positioned the subdivision the playground and the field is in the middle of the complex. Surrounded by homes on all sides. If you did not know it was there you would never know or see any of the many kids playing nerf gun wars, football, baseball or a variety of other outdoor activities.
I recently was showing a home to someone in the neighborhood and they asked where the playground and field was. They had seen a picture of it but when they did a drive through they could not find it. I said that is the beauty of it. Based on it's location in the middle it is centered to all the homes and yet tucked away so people cannot see it. Thus making it safe for the kids to play in.
A day does ntto go by now that spring is upon us that there are not at least 15 to 20 kids playing a variety of sports, games, or enjoying the playground out there.
With it's limited traffic in and out of the complex and the vast amount of young and teenage children it makes Crestdale crossing a very children friendly neighborhood.
We probably all remeber the days when we were growing up (dating myself here) when we would be outside playing kickball, baseball, swinging on the swings, bike riding or a variety of other things...and our parents would be sitting outside talking with other parents or telling us to be home before dark. This little 150+ community offers much of that same old fashioned traits that we grew up with.
So, if you are looking in Matthews for affordable housing and a neighborhood that offers some of the most children friendly amenities around consider Crestdale Crossing in Matthews North Carolina.
Dave diCecco
Realtor/Agent
www.davedicecco.com
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Easter bunny Coming to Matthews North Carolina
As Spring has arrived..so comes the Easter Bunny. This Friday and Saturday in Matthews (March 26 and 27) children will have two opportuniies to see the Easter Bunny and get their picture taken with him.
The Town of Matthews parks and recreation will sponsor a lunch with the Easter Bunny on Friday March 26 at the community center. It ssi designed for children ages 2 to 5. The event is from 11:00a.m. to noon. In addition to lunch and getting the chance to get their picture taken with the Easter Bunny; the kids will have an opportunity to do a fun craft. Admission is $7.00 and tickets are availble at the door at the community center.
On Saturday Matthews will be holding there annual easter egg hunt at Stumpton Park. Alwyas a fun event for kids of all ages. They will have inflatable bounce for the kids to jump in, crafts, and carnival games for the kids with music and refreshments. This is always a fun day out. The event will run from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00p.m. and admission is $5.00 for kids between the age of 2 to 12. Do not forget your cameras either....you will nto want to miss the opportunity to get your picture taken with teh guest fo honor.
Dave diCecco
Realtor/Agent
www.davedicecco.com
The Town of Matthews parks and recreation will sponsor a lunch with the Easter Bunny on Friday March 26 at the community center. It ssi designed for children ages 2 to 5. The event is from 11:00a.m. to noon. In addition to lunch and getting the chance to get their picture taken with the Easter Bunny; the kids will have an opportunity to do a fun craft. Admission is $7.00 and tickets are availble at the door at the community center.
On Saturday Matthews will be holding there annual easter egg hunt at Stumpton Park. Alwyas a fun event for kids of all ages. They will have inflatable bounce for the kids to jump in, crafts, and carnival games for the kids with music and refreshments. This is always a fun day out. The event will run from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00p.m. and admission is $5.00 for kids between the age of 2 to 12. Do not forget your cameras either....you will nto want to miss the opportunity to get your picture taken with teh guest fo honor.
Dave diCecco
Realtor/Agent
www.davedicecco.com
Monday, March 22, 2010
Tax Credit Expires Soon...Have You Taken Advantage of the Credit?
As i write this there is only 40 days left to be under contract for the purchase of a home and qualify for the tax credit. For first time home buyers that amount is $8000.00 and for previous homeowners it is $6500.00.
There has been a lot written on what constitutes a first time home buyer and a repeat home buyer on the Internet. In essence if you have not owned a home in the past three years you are considered a first time home buyer. To qualify for the repeat home buyer you have had to owned and lived in as your primary residence the home you are in for five of the past eight years.
But with only 40 days left to find a home there is no better time than now to be out looking. The market in Charlotte area is filled with a lot of homes priced to sell as people are looking to take advantage of the tax credit.
The one common misconception I have heard from people is they believe they have to be closed by April 30, 2010 to qualify for the tax credit. No, you have to have found a home and have an executed sales contract to purchase the home no later than April 30, 2010. You must close by June 30, 2010 to still receive the tax credit.
But with choices out there for just about every price range in the Charlotte area you want to give yourself some time to look around and make sure you find the right home for you now. Another problem I see coming up is the short sales. With the influx of homes on the market being short sales the longer you wait may cost you on the tax credit if that is the home you want to purchase.
On average it is taking the banks from as little as three weeks to six months to get an answer on a short sale. And just becasue you have an offer in by April 30th does not mean you will get the tax credit if the bank has not accepted the offer by the deadline.
The tax credit is a benefit to any person or family looking to buy a home. I personally took advantage of the move up tax credit back in November and my bank account was grateful when the IRS deposited in my tax refund which included the additional $6500.00 home buyer tax credit.
Who of us today could not use an extra $6500.00 to $8000.00 money? So, if you are thinking of buying a home but maybe wanted to wait to the kids were out fo school you can buy now and close in June and still have the rewards of the tax credit.
Dave diCecco
Realtor/Agent
www.davedicecco.com
There has been a lot written on what constitutes a first time home buyer and a repeat home buyer on the Internet. In essence if you have not owned a home in the past three years you are considered a first time home buyer. To qualify for the repeat home buyer you have had to owned and lived in as your primary residence the home you are in for five of the past eight years.
But with only 40 days left to find a home there is no better time than now to be out looking. The market in Charlotte area is filled with a lot of homes priced to sell as people are looking to take advantage of the tax credit.
The one common misconception I have heard from people is they believe they have to be closed by April 30, 2010 to qualify for the tax credit. No, you have to have found a home and have an executed sales contract to purchase the home no later than April 30, 2010. You must close by June 30, 2010 to still receive the tax credit.
But with choices out there for just about every price range in the Charlotte area you want to give yourself some time to look around and make sure you find the right home for you now. Another problem I see coming up is the short sales. With the influx of homes on the market being short sales the longer you wait may cost you on the tax credit if that is the home you want to purchase.
On average it is taking the banks from as little as three weeks to six months to get an answer on a short sale. And just becasue you have an offer in by April 30th does not mean you will get the tax credit if the bank has not accepted the offer by the deadline.
The tax credit is a benefit to any person or family looking to buy a home. I personally took advantage of the move up tax credit back in November and my bank account was grateful when the IRS deposited in my tax refund which included the additional $6500.00 home buyer tax credit.
Who of us today could not use an extra $6500.00 to $8000.00 money? So, if you are thinking of buying a home but maybe wanted to wait to the kids were out fo school you can buy now and close in June and still have the rewards of the tax credit.
Dave diCecco
Realtor/Agent
www.davedicecco.com
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