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Recycle Christmas Lights

Posted in Quality of Life, tagged , on November 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

It is a bit odd thinking of getting rid of something at the beginning of a season rather than at the end, but that’s exactly how most people deal with those irritating strings of Christmas lights.  I’m sure many folks are just now getting boxes down from the attic to decorate the tree or doors or [...]

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What’s a Bow Got to Do With a Dulcimer?

Posted in antique tools, Entertainment, Quality of Life, tagged , , on November 28, 2009 | 2 Comments »

What do you think of when you see the word “dulcimer?”  If you know anything about traditional musical instruments, particularly those familiar to our area, you may think of what we call an “Appalachian” dulcimer.  That kind is laid on your lap horizontally and strummed with one hand and noted with the other.  There are a few musicians who [...]

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Now, Can We Start the Christmas Season?

Posted in Quality of Life, tagged , , on November 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Call me old-fashioned, but I just can’t get adjusted to the idea that Christmas starts after Halloween.  I know the retailers are anxious to start the Christmas shopping as early as possible.  It’s probably going to be somewhat of a slim gift-buying season, so I get it.  But dadgumit, if this keeps up, we’ll be [...]

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Economists’ Predictions

Posted in Finance, General Real Estate Market, tagged , , on November 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

In the last few days, we’ve seen quite a few statistics reported by various groups that measure how the economy is doing.  Being a Realtor, I especially look at reports having to do with housing- particularly sales volume and prices.  What inevitably goes along with these reports are the opinions of the pundits, both media [...]

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Another World in North Iredell

Posted in Iredell County, Quality of Life, Real Estate, tagged , , , on November 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

From the middle of Iredell County, Statesville, on down through Troutman and Mooresville, the character of Iredell County is defined by small cities, small towns, small farms, and Lake Norman.  Above Statesville, Iredell County becomes something very different.  Last Friday afternoon, I accompanied Elizabeth Barnhardt, our Realtor Association Director of Government Affairs, on a brief [...]

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Working on Troutman’s Future

Posted in Iredell County, Quality of Life, Statesville, Troutman, tagged , , , on November 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

I live in Mooresville and enjoy life here.  However, I grew up in Troutman, have deep roots there, ran an office there, have a brother who lives there, and have many friends and relatives there.  So, I’ve stayed involved with what’s going on in Troutman since I ran the Century 21 Real Estate office there.  I [...]

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No Point in Listing Too High

Posted in Finance, General Real Estate Market, Real Estate, tagged , , , , , , , , , on November 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

The good news is that there are buyers out there, especially since the passage of the expanded home buyer tax credit which now offers a tax credit for current homeowners who want to sell their home and buy another primary home (see details HERE). The problem is that some of those people thinking of selling their [...]

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Sunny Troutman Library Photos

Posted in Iredell County, Quality of Life, Troutman, tagged , , on November 18, 2009 | 3 Comments »

Here’s a sunny boost on a rainy day-  I rode by the new J. Hoyt Hayes Memorial Troutman Library this week to snap a few updated photos.  Wow, it’s looking great!  Seems a shame to wait, but the grand opening is now scheduled for mid-April, 2010.  I think the county has to get its funding act [...]

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Adventures with Septic Tanks

Posted in General Real Estate Market, tagged , , , , , on November 17, 2009 | 1 Comment »

I’m currently working on the details of an upcoming closing for my clients in which the home has a septic tank, pump and drain field.  The house is 8 years old, and my clients will be using an FHA loan.  Both of these details point to the need for an inspection of the septic system.  [...]

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Rockin’ Friday Night in Mooresville

Posted in Iredell County, Lake Norman, Mooresville, Quality of Life, tagged , on November 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Last Friday night, my bride and I decided to have dinner in downtown Mooresville at Soiree, a very nice local restaurant.  As we drove into the downtown area, it was clear that the Mooresville Downtown Artwalk had drawn a very large and enthusiastic crowd.  Parking on Main Street was at a premium, and people were filling the [...]

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