The number one cause of dryer fires is reduced airflow from lint build-up inside the dryer and in the dryer ducts.  As the dryer labors to force heat and moisture through the clogged dryer vent system, a spark is thrown; the flammable lint ignites and creates perfect fuel for a rapidly spreading fire.   Proper air flow keeps drying time down, which keeps operating costs down.  Proper dryer vent cleaning and maintenance ensures your dryer is operating safely and efficiently.   Be sure your dryer duct system meets local codes.  Vinyl and flexible foil venting are not up to code; use semi rigid or rigid metal to achieve maximum air flow, extend the life of your dryer and reduce wear on your clothing.   Your clothes dryer was built to last; not too much can go wrong with it if the dryer ven... 08/08/2009

Thursdays on Main is a lunchtime music series being held this May and June in Veterans Park - Kannapolis NC.   The concert series is FREE to the public and features live music ranging from jazz to classical to big band music. Lunch will be available for purchase from downtown vendors, or you can bring your own.  Veterans Park is located at the corner of Main and E. First Street - Kannapolis. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and join the fun from 11:30am to 1:00pm! Music Schedule for the remaining performances: June 4 The Mark Hoffman Trio Classical June 11 The Chris Dixon Duo Acoustic/electric guitar June 18 Southern Junction Country June 25 Prime Time Community Band Variety of styles Restaurant Schedule for remaining concerts: June 4 46 June 11 Village Grill June 18 DePompa's Comfort... 05/29/2009

The Farmers Market at the N.C. Research Campus, in Kannapolis North Carolina, opened for its second year on Thursday, May 7.  It's a great way to support the local economy by purchasing produce grown within 100 miles of Kannapolis. Live music is also provided to add to the fun! Time: 4:00 to 7:00 pm, THURSDAY evenings beginning May 7, 2009 and ending October 29, 2009 Location:  Kannapolis, NC - West A Street between the former Cabarrus Bank Building & Transit Damage Furniture To view and print a flyer with all the details, click the following link: N.C. Research Campus Farmers Market 05/28/2009

Come out to see old friends and celebrate the history and people of Kannapolis at the Kannapolis Intimidators game Saturday, May 30th. The game starts at 7:05 p.m. The first 1000 fans will receive a free replica of the Gem Theatre. There will be fireworks after the game.  Fans may pick up their complimentary tickets (limit 2 tickets per person while supplies last) for this special night at the Gem Theatre, City of Kannapolis' City Hall, the Utility Billing Office, Public Works Office and Parks & Recreation Office at Village Park.On this special night, the stadium will be filled with historical photographs, artifacts and additional memorabilia courtesy of the Kannapolis Historical Associates. 05/22/2009

The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame will open soon in Kannapolis near the North Carolina Research Campus. It will be located in the old Kannapolis jailhouse and will honor musicians, singer, songwriters and producers who have made contributions to American music and are from the state of North Carolina. Exhibits include Randy Travis, Andy Griffith, Ben Folds and Billy Scott and the Chairmen of the Board. The music hall of fame should open to the public by June 1. 05/22/2009

Kannapolis Parks and Recreation will host Summer Concerts in the Park at Village Park in Kannapolis. The schedule is as follows: June 6-Charlotte SymphonyJune 20-Right Turn ClydeJuly 2-Charlotte SymponyJuly 18-The Andrew Theilen Big BandJuly 31-The TamsAugust 1-The Entertainers and CoastlineAugust 15-Too Much Sylvia All concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. Fireworks will be presented after the concerts on June 6 and July 2. For more information, call 704-920-4343. 05/20/2009

Want to enjoy some music over lunch? During the months of May and June, there will be live music in Kannapolis at Veterans Park from on Thursdays from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.  Lunch will be available from a different downtown restaurant each week or you may bring your own. The music and lunch schedule follow: May 7-The Hipcats (Jazz) Lunch available from 46May 14-Destiny (Rock & Adult Alternative Blend) Lunch available from Village GrillMay 21-Justin Mychal (Easy Listening) Lunch available from DePompa's Comfortable FoodsMay 28-Coconut Groove (East Listening) Lunch available from Pizza HutJune 4-The Mark Hoffman Trio (Classical) Lunch available from 46June 11-The Chris Dixon Duo (Acoustic/electric guitar) Lunch available from Village GrillJune 18-Southern Junction (Country) Lunch available... 05/07/2009

A new apartment community for those 55 and older recenently opened in Kannapolis at 300 S. Little Texas Road. The 64-unit Villas at Forest Park is for low income senior adults. The community is a public-private partnership involving Douglas Development LLC, Halcon Development LLC, Hart Development LLC, the local nonprofit Prosperity Unlimited Inc., the city of Kannapolis and the N.C. Housing Finance Agency. One-bedroom units rent for $252, $417 and $442, and two-bedroom units for $289, $512 and $607, based on income. The community has many amenities including a beauty salon, exercise room with a treadmill and a Nintendo Wii system, TV rooms, game room/craft room, community room with a kitchen for resident events, library, laundry rooms, outdoor gazebo and picnic area andoutdoor garden p... 04/24/2009

Thank you all for the response to our new book. You are great. The reviews are terrific and we appreciate it. Most are saying the same thing about not realizing that they could do some of these strategies with the 203k including buying investment property. Yes, it can be done. There is talkin DC about bringing investors back into the 203k... stay tuned for that when it happens. 04/18/2009

My last post was about seeing a movie at the Gem Theatre in Kannapolis NC. The Gem is in an area known as Cannon Village. The main shopping area of Cannon Village is a long street with businesses/shops on both sides. Here you will find furniture stores, gift shops, ice cream parlors, churches and much more.       After the movie, we took a leisurely walk down the pavered sidewalk to window shop and occassionally stop in a store. Every so often, there is a bench to sit on should your footsies get tired.  : )             There is even a public restroom should the need arise. There is plenty of parking as well.           Located right next to Cannon Village is the new NC Research Campus. It's being built where the old Textile buildings use to be. At one time, Kannapolis was a booming texti... 04/16/2009

Last weekend was so beautiful here in Concord, North Carolina that we decided to go to the movies... go figure! While there are many different theatres to choose from, we like to go to the Gem in Kannapolis, North Carolina.     Gem Theatre One of the reasons I really like this theatre is because of the outside facade. It reminds me of theatres of old, with the lighted marquee and ticket booth out front. They show only 1 movie at a time. Tickets are $3.00 for everyone always!! That's a deal! Once inside, you come to the concession stand. All candies are $1.00...yes! $1.00! The food is also fairly priced. We bought 2 popcorns, 3 sodas and 2 candies for under $11.00. I dare you to spend that little in a big chain theatre. Another nice aspect of the Gem is you can sit 1st floor level or in ... 04/12/2009

To search ALL currently available real estate listings and homes for sale in Kannapolis North Carolina in Rowan & Cabarrus Counties, and surrounding areas, visit The Powell Team - Property Search Website.  When you are ready to contact a Realtor, I'd appreciate the opportunity to earn your business.  As a Real Estate Broker, Realtor, and Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR) with more than 9 years of new construction and residential real estate experience, I have the knowledge and dedication that you are looking for. Contact me today for one-on-one professional help and advice!  You can also access many other helpful real estate tools on our website, such as: Search Foreclosure & Preforeclosure Properties in Kannapolis NC and the across the US.  FREE Personal Home Search Website, cus... 03/01/2009

The North Carolina Dare Association recognized Kannapolis Police Officer Terry W. Triplett as the 2009 North Carolina D.A.R.E. Officer of the Year. At a training conference in Atlantic Beach on January 15, Officer Triplet was also sworn into his second term as First Vice President for the North Carolina D.A.R.E executive board of directors. Officer Triplet has taught and graduated over 3,000 fifth graders as an instructor for D.A.R.E. in the Kannapolis City Schools. Officer Triplett joined the Kannapolis Police Department in 2002 after his retirement from the United States Air Force. 01/23/2009

Kannapolis Fire Station 5, located on Barr Road, opened recently. The 12,300 square-foot station will provide increased public safety coverage for the rapidly growing western part of Kannapolis allowing for decreased response times.  Key areas served by the new station include Afton Ridge, Pine Creek, Renaissance Square and River Pointe. An official grand opening will be scheduled for mid-February. 01/23/2009

If you are looking for some holiday fun this weekend, take a trip to the Village in Kannapolis and join in the holiday festivities. On Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29, there will be a Holiday Farmers Market at the Old Cabarrus Bank Building at 201 West Avenue from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Fruits, vegetables, jams, jellies, cakes, cookies, handmade gifts and Christmas decor will be available. Enjoy the sights and sounds of a Williamsburg-inspired village on November 28 and 29, December 6, 13 and 20 from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at the North Carolina Research Campus Visitors Center at 200 West Avenue. 11/26/2008

Do you live in Kannapolis North Carolina or the surrounding area and need to sell your home NOW to avoid foreclosure?  But, due to current real estate market conditions you won't be able to sell it for a high enough price to pay off your mortgage(s), the Realtor's listing commission and other seller fees?  Well, you aren't alone! Unfortunately, owners in Kannapolis North Carolina and across the country are finding that their home's current market value is less than they paid for it.  Even more tragically, the value of their home is less than the loan payoff.  They always heard that home values will go up over time, they thought they were building equity in their home... thus saving for retirement or for a downpayment to move up to a larger home in a few years. If possible, home owners s... 10/19/2008

PARK CREEK IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE EXPANSION OF THEIR BRIDGE MOORE AND BRIDGE MOORE ESTATES NEIGHBORHOODS.    With the design of Phase 3 at Park Creek, Bridge Moore has expanded by an additional 26 lots all a minimum of 1 acre in size. These lots extend into the wooded country side adjoining the northeast corner of our current development. Within these lots there is included, an additional 20 acres of open space, and another small creek feeding Park Creek. This creek will be crossed by a timber bridge.     Bridge Moore Estates will be expanded by an additional 13 estate lots, all at least 3 acres in size. It will also create an additional gated entry to the neighborhood. Construction on this phase is scheduled to begin in 2009. 10/10/2008

CABARRUS: N.C. 3 Study: Cabarrus provided planning options By Eric Deines · Independent Tribune · October 7, 2008 A regional study of how best to expand N.C. 3 and foster development along the highway has garnered different opinions from Cabarrus County and Kannapolis. 10/10/2008

This offer is only good to the first 5 lot sales, or until December 31, 2008. Visit our website for current lot pricing, and then take 10% off of that price to determine your clients sales price. Keep in mind this does not affect your 6% commission on the sale. We anticipate the start of our third phase early next year, and would like to clear out as much inventory between now and then as possible. Again, this discount is only good until the end of the year, and then our prices will revert to the full listing price. 10/10/2008

                     A short sale occurs when the proceeds of a real estate sale fall short of the balance owed on the property.  In a short sale, the bank or mortgage lender agrees to discount a loan balance due to an economic or financial hardship on the part of the mortgagor. This negotiation is all done through communication with a bank's Loss mitigation department.  A Realtor can help you through this process and negotiate with the bank on your behalf. What does this mean for you as a BUYER? Because of the current mortgage crisis and the large number of homes that are facing foreclosure, there are many short sale listings currently available for purchase in Kannapolis North Carolina and the surrounding areas.  These homes are available at BARGAIN prices, so they can be sold quickly... 10/06/2008