Monthly Archives: May 2008

The Silent Majority of Lake Norman Real Estate: Part 1

By Diane Aurit | Published: May 14, 2008

  Most articles about Lake Norman real estate and even most Lake Norman area real estate websites focus primarily on the many wonderful subdivisions in our area. However, these subdivisions do not reflect the majority of homes and neighborhoods along the shores of Lake Norman. I would guess that more than half of the homes [...]

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Lake Norman Real Estate: What is a “Perk” test?

By Diane Aurit | Published: May 9, 2008

  One of THE most confusing terms I heard when I first moved to Lake Norman and re-established my real estate business was the term “perk”. I would hear agents ask such questions as: Did the land perk? How many bedrooms did it perk for? When I visited a new housing subdivision in Mooresville the [...]

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The Race City Lake Norman Festival is Saturday, May 17th!

By Diane Aurit | Published: May 9, 2008

  The Race City Festival ˜A Celebration of Mooresville Arts & Culture If you want to experience the essence of small town life in North Carolina, there is nothing more fun for the whole family than a festival! Formerly known as The Lake Norman Festival, Mooresville’s The Race City Festival is held in Historic Downtown [...]

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Lake Norman Real Estate: Rocking Chair Front Porches

By Diane Aurit | Published: May 9, 2008

  When my husband and I first starting looking at real estate in Lake Norman (and even the greater Charlotte area) I expected to find myriad Colonial and Plantation style homes like the one I just listed above. (137 Mussel lane: See link below for more photos).   What we discovered was that most homes [...]

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Lake Norman Real Estate: April Showers Bring……?

By Diane Aurit | Published: May 4, 2008

  After some wonderful, much needed rain in April, I have never seen our Lake Norman gardens so beautiful. The lake levels are high and the skies are bright blue. What more could we ask for? Well how about some signs of a housing market upturn! I wish I could reassure all of you that [...]

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