Market Report: Crestdale Crossing Matthews, NC. 28105 September 2011

Crestdale Crossing is a quaint 110 single family home subdivision located in Matthews, NC. 28105 just outside of the center of town. This quiet community was built in 2002-2003. It's families love the location to the highways, the great schools and family like atmosphere with children playing in the park or riding bikes through the cul de sac's. Below are the market trends for Crestdale Crossing for the past three years. This will give you a good idea of how the housing has trended in there. These numbers are from September 1st through August 30th. 3 years ago there were 3 homes that sold for an average sale price of $109,333. They were on the market for an average of 13 days. 2 years ago there was 6 homes that sold for an average of $121,625. They were on the market for an average of 63 days. Last year there was 4 homes that sold. They sold for an average of $92,875.00. They were on the market for an average of 69 days. Currently there is only one house on the market actively right now. it is priced at $84,900 and there are 2 other homes under contract. Even in a market where home prices have fallen and inventory is up...this quaint little community in Matthews, NC. has doen well with selling homes in a timely fashion..... Dave diCecco Realtor/Broker www.davedicecco.com

New Listing: 7905 Harrington Woods Drive Charlotte, NC. 28269

Looking for a home with a WOW factor that is reasonably priced? This may be the home for you. 7905 Harrington Woods Drive in Charlotte, NC. 28269 is priced at only $199,900. This four bedroom two and half bath home features over 2500 square feet of living space on a nice .3 acre lot. With brand new wall to wall carpet, tile flooring and paint this home is ready for new home owners.... Curb appeal is outstanding on this home with the partial brick front and the two car garage with a side loading add to the curb appeal of this home. but what will stun you is when you walk in this house. The first thing i noticed was the beautiful high two story ceilings that greeted me on the wood flooring as i walked in. it gave the home a more open feeling. The great use of space in this house is easily seen as you walk through the lower level of the house. The house features a formal living room, formal dining room and a family room adjacent to the open kitchen. The layout is great for families and for entertaining. in the family room is a nice gas log fireplace and access to the large rear deck that runs the length of the house.... With an abundance of windows the feeling of openness and light protrudes through every corner. On the other side of the main level is the room that I had a WOW moment on. The master bedroom is located on the main level.... it is a large master suite (yes I said suite not room). the room is broken into two parts. One for the sleeping are and the other for reading or leisure and included in that space is another gas fireplace. In addition to that you have your own private access to the rear deck from the master bedroom. Off the master bedroom is the master bathroom with a cathedral ceiling and gorgeous tile flooring. It boasts his and her sinks and a separate jacuzzi garden tub and glass enclosure shower stall. Also is a walk in closet that should hold even my wife's clothes (that is saying a lot). Go up the staircase and enjoy the overlooking view to the formal living room and foyer from the sitting area at the top of the stair case. Or venture down the hall to one of the three spare bedrooms...All very large.... In addition there is a full bathroom across the hall way from the bedrooms centrally located for them. Or if you prefer the outdoors; take a walk on the large deck overlooking the private backyard. the back part of the yard is tree lined adding to the privacy you receive with this house.... This home has features I would normally expect to see only in much higher priced homes....Conveniently located to major roads and shopping this home offers a lot of home for the money..... Dave diCecco Realtor/Broker www.davedicecco.com

What America's Got Talent and Realtors Have In Common

People that know me; realize I love America's Got Talent...I find the show entertaining, funny and see some unique great acts over time. Well as season six came to a close on Wednesday night; I could not help but think how being a Realtor in this economy is a lot like the judges on the show of America's Got Talent. They are looking for that someone special...that next superstar. The person that without this show the world may never be be blessed with their god given talents. Wednesday night was one of the best feel good stories on the show for me..... A young man making a family with his wife and children. Supporting them by washing cars for a living....Now, after months of auditions and voting and elimination rounds he was crowned the winner of America's Got Talent. This man is going to be a great singer and have a nice career regardless if he won wednesday night or not...but none of it would have been possible without the show America's Got Talent. Well, like the show there are many people out there trying to realize the dream of home ownership. Lately I noticed commercials talking about whether future generations will be able to afford a house. I know growing up that was the American Dream (Get married, have your 2.2 children and buy a house with a white picket fence). As Realtors part of our job is to educate potential home buyers on the purchase of a home and guide them down the path to home ownership. I know a lot of Realtors do not like to deal with first time home buyers...personally I love them. There is a great joy in seeing a family or young professional realize the dream of home ownership; and helping them reach it..... First time home buyers have a lot of questions. And there are soem they do not think about that we as Realtors must explain to them along the way on the process and finding the right home for them. Most people do not realize that we are here to help them with the purchase of a home and guide them through the process. I am amazed daily at the amount of people I talk to that can purchase a home but never believed they could....Like you; I remember clear as if it were yesterday the first house I bought. I also remeber thinking I cannot buy a home; until a Realtor explained to em I could and helped me along the path to home ownership. So, as Realtors we are a lot like America's Got Talent....we help people realize their dreams of home ownership and achieve it...... Dave diCecco Realtor/Broker www.davedicecco.com