I got the above from Kelly's Tree House.  Courtesy of Kelly's Tree House from Face Book. It is during the worst storms that we face and go through that we will get to see,  the true colors of other people and if they really have our back and care about us or they do not care about us.  How many people do you think really care about you?  Oh, you will find out.  It will not be during your good times or times of prosperiety but during the times when you are down and sick or bed ridden.  You will get to see who comes to see you in the hospital and who comes to see you at home during your time of need.  I am better off knowing now, who has my back and who does not.  I will endure and I will surrive. I have been bed ridden 3 times in my life and during these times, it has been a time that I ... 06/19/2021

UNDER CONTRACT - 2048 Westminster LN in Buckingham Sorry, Too Late in Matthews: Welcoming single level home nestled in beautiful Matthews cul-de-sac setting was gone in a hot New York minute! This gorgeous, immaculate, RANCH, located on cul-de-sac in popular Buckingham neighborhood in Matthews, has the ultimate backyard oasis and we know the new buyers are thrilled with their soon-to-be new home - especially the backyard paradise!The beauty & spirit of this wonderful home, with heart, character, & impeccable landscaping, drew many to our busy Open House the first weekend we were on the market. Both the buyer and our back-up buyer, attended our Open House and fell in love!   We are excited for our sellers' new buyers and know they are looking forward to relaxing and enjoying spending bea... 11/21/2019

OPEN HOUSE JUST LISTED - 2048 Westminster LN in BuckinghamMove in ready RANCH home in popular Buckingham neighborhood in Matthews! Sought after RANCH, location and low Union County taxes! Fabulous kitchen with eat-in breakfast nook. Great home for entertaining with an open floor plan, family room with cathedral ceiling and gas log fireplace. Cozy screened-in porch overlooks impeccable, flat, fenced, private rear yard. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity.  JOIN US FOR AN OPEN HOUSE TODAY - NOON TO 2PM2048 Westminster LN (Buckingham) Want a private tour? Call us at (704) 609-2381. Take the virtual tour...   © Debe Maxwell | The Maxwell House Group | RE/MAX Executive | CharlotteBroker@icloud.com | OPEN HOUSE JUST LISTED - 2048 Westminster LN in Buckingham 11/08/2019

JUST LISTED - 2048 Westminster LN in Buckingham Welcoming single level home nestled in beautiful Matthews cul-de-sac setting! Gorgeous, immaculate, RANCH located on cul-de-sac in popular Buckingham neighborhood in Matthews, with an ultimate backyard oasis! You’ll feel the beauty & spirit of this wonderful home the minute you step through the doorway…once you step out back, you will want to settle into your own outdoor sanctuary as well. With heart, character, & impeccable landscaping, a large screened porch and oversized deck, all overlooking a flat, fenced lot, full of mature hardwoods, you will feel right at home.   The interior features gorgeous, gleaming new bamboo flooring (only not in kitchen, laundry and baths), beautiful lighting, warm, neutral colors throughout. Cathedral ceili... 11/08/2019

How important is indoor,  air quality to you?  How clean do you think your indoor air quality is?  Many people never stop to consider this until they talk to me or read an article that I write and then I get a phone call or email. People ask me all the time of what he or she is breathing and do I have a Mold Issue and could Mold be making me feel bad?  I have no idea until I get my samples taken and sent off to a lab for testing.Do we take our everyday breathing, for granted?Do most people even consider indoor,  air quality?  How clean or dirty is the air you are breathing?How clean is your Indoor Air Quality?  No one knows, without testing?  What is in your Air, that you are breathing?  Most do not know,  nor can they tell me.Did you know that Indoor Air, is more polluted than outdoor,... 03/15/2019

MLS: 3272558Stonewood3122 Pine Pointe St.Listing price: $235k4 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bath | 2 Half Bath| 2302 sqftFor a private showing contact listing agentKen Vining704-258-2948ken@teamvininggroup.comDESCRIPTIONRun! Don’t walk. Hot neighborhood + Gorgeous house + Fantastic price = G.O.N.E.New carpet and paint – top to bottom. Garage converted to a flex space (bonus, playroom, office, man cave) with private entry and 1/2 bath. Stainless appliances including modern-style island separating breakfast nook/keeping room from kitchen. Spacious bedrooms with walk-in closets. Backyard amenities galore! All seasons sunroom overlooks basketball court, swimming pool and the occasional deer and rabbits. Nestled on a cul-de-sac lot with plush trees and designer landscaping, this is a home you don’t wan... 05/02/2017

Stallings NC Real Estate Market Second Quarter 2012—Four Facts It's time to look at the real estate market in Stallings NC and to assess how home buyers and home sellers fared during the first quarter of 2012. Here are four facts about the Stallings marketplace in April to June 2012. The median closed price was higher in the second quarter of 2012 than any time since 2008. The number of home closings more than doubled over the number sold in the first quarter 2012. Days on market decreased to 84, over 70% lower than the first quarter. 40% of the closed sales in the second quarter were distressed sales. What do these four facts mean for Stallings NC buyers and sellers? Home buyers found good values in the higher priced homes in Stallings with prices rising in spite of the many distressed... 07/16/2012

Stallings NC Homes for Sale--1041 Chaucery Lane is Sold! The beautifully renovated home on Chaucery Lane in Stallings has sold!  This home is located in the Buckingham subdivision, a moderately-priced neighborhood located in the Stevens Mill area.  Click here to read more about Buckingham in Stallings NC. See more information about the home at 1041 Chaucery Lane. Beautifully Renovated Home in Stallings Overview Maps Photos Features Description Neighborhood $159,900 Single Family Home Main Features 34 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms1 Partial BathroomLot: 0.33 acre(s) Location 1041 Chaucery LaneMatthews, NC 28104USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: Carol S. Fox Allen Tate Realtors(704) 905-3935carol.fox@atcmail.comhttp://carolinasmallt... 06/08/2012

Stallings NC Homes for Sale--1041 Chaucery Lane Picture living in an affordable neighborhood within a couple of miles of two golf courses, a community shopping center and an interchange with I-485.  Then think about a beautifully renovated home on a big cul-de-sac lot. If this describes the right location and right type of home for you, take a look at 1041 Chaucery Lane in the Buckingham subdivision.  Located in the Union County NC town of Stallings, the home on Chaucery Lane is minutes from the grocery store, restaurants, a gas station and other shops.  You can golf at the nearby Divide golf course or at the Emerald Lake Golf Club. 1041 Chaucery Lane is move-in ready with fresh interior paint, new floorcoverings, light fixtures and a brand new kitchen.  The floorplan is open with an ea... 04/02/2012

I am an avid gardener and I live in Union County NC.  Spring is my favorite season and Kings Greenhouse is my favorite local garden center. Kings Greenhouse is actually a garden center with a little history in the area.  Its history and growth over the years mirrors the growth of Union County. The business was started in 1971 by Dot and David King on two acres of land in Stallings.  In those days, Stallings was a rural place just outside Matthews and a distance from Charlotte.  The Kings’ operation reflected the quiet rural area that surrounded them.  They grew vegetables and annuals in peat pots for sale to area garden centers.  They operated from December to May. In 1989, Kings was purchased by the Leonard family and expanded to a year-round operation.  The inventory of plants expande... 03/25/2012

Stallings NC Homes for Sale--1163 Drummond Lane Reduced! Don't miss this updated townhome in the Callonwood subdivision.  1163 Drummond Lane has just been reduced to $145,000.  A great open floorplan accented by an arched opening between the great room and dining area greets you as you enter the townhome.  Upstairs you'll find three bedrooms and two full baths plus the laundry.  There's storage galore inside the townhome as well as outside in an attached storage unit and a deep one-car garage. Click here to see more photos of 1163 Drummond Lane. Want to know more about real estate and living in Stallings NC?  Visit www.CarolinaSmallTownLiving.com. Copyright 2012.  Carol Fox.  Allen Tate Realtors.  *Stallings NC Homes for Sale--1163 Drummond Lane is Reduced* 03/05/2012

Chestnut Oaks, a Charlotte neighborhood of bungalows and craftsman-style homes. Does your dream home have a big front porch and gingerbread trim?  Does it have an open floor plan and a modern kitchen and bathrooms?  You can find your dream home among the bungalows and craftsman-style homes in Chestnut Oaks.  Chestnut Oaks is located in Stallings, a small town in the southern region of Charlotte.  Built in the 2000s, the neighborhood is in Union County NC where property taxes are reasonable and the schools are highly regarded. Lots in Chestnut Oaks are small and easy to maintain.  The neighborhood also has a small townhome section for those who want no exterior maintenance at all. Chestnut Oaks residents can enjoy the outdoors in the neighborhood common area.  There’s a clubhouse and a s... 02/27/2012

A drive through the country brings you to Fairhaven, but city conveniences are so close. Fairhaven is a Charlotte neighborhood located in the Union County small town of Stallings.  Two interchanges with I-485 are within minutes as are shopping centers and historic downtown Matthews.  Surrounded by farms and woodlands, Fairhaven will make you feel like you’re still in the country. Fairhaven is a great neighborhood to find an affordable new home.  Construction in the neighborhood began in 2006 and continues today.  Built on small easy-to-maintain lots, Fairhaven’s homes include both ranches and two-story homes.  The neighborhood includes a swimming pool and a playground.  A town park with picnic facilities and a sports field is adjacent to the community.  A recently-built elementary schoo... 01/26/2012

The 2011 Stallings NC Real Estate Market—Four Facts It's time to look at the real estate market in Stallings NC and to assess how home buyers and home sellers fared in 2011. Here are four facts about the Stallings marketplace in 2011. The median sales price of single family homes in Stallings has improved slightly each of the past three years over the previous year.  Down 12.3% from the 2008 median price, the 2011 median price in Stallings was $199,495. Townhome median prices in Stallings have declined each year since 2008 with the 2011 median sales price at $114,000. Distressed sales accounted for only 16% of all sales in 2011. New construction accounted for only 2% of all sales in 2011. What do these four facts mean for Stallings buyers and sellers? Single family real estate prices ha... 01/16/2012

Resort-style living and location, location, location. Callonwood is a Charlotte neighborhood where you can enjoy both of these.  The Callonwood Amenity Center with clubhouse and pool with waterslide is the centerpiece of the community.  The Callonwood Residents Park provides additional outdoor amenities, including sports fields and a picnic grounds with playground. You can’t beat Callonwood’s location just minutes from historic downtown Matthews with its farmers market, library, restaurants and community festivals.  All of South Charlotte’s shopping destinations are easily reached via nearby I-485.  Add the fact that Callonwood is in Union County NC where you can find lower property taxes and great schools and you’ve found the perfect spot to live. There’s a home for every life style an... 01/10/2012

What features would you choose for your dream home and neighborhood?  Would the perfect Charlotte neighborhood for you have a golf course running through it?  Would it have an active homeowners association with activities and amenities for young and old?  Would it be located with convenient access to shopping and I-485? Would your dream home have the upscale features found in custom-built homes?  Would it have a golf course view or a private wooded setting on a generous lot? If these features describe the perfect Charlotte neighborhood, take a look at Shannamara.  Shannamara is a golf course community located in the small Union County town of Stallings.  Near two interchanges with I-485, the neighborhood has great access to Charlotte’s amenities and workplaces. Shannamara’s homes are fu... 01/07/2012

2011-11-22 Stallings NC Townhomes for Sale—Market Report for Five Communities Are you looking for the lower property taxes and great schools of Union County NC but prefer the low-maintenance lifestyle of a townhome or condominium?  If so, you may have noticed that you don’t have that many attached home choices in Union County.  Stallings is one area, however, where you can find a variety of townhome communities. Click here to learn more about these Stallings townhome communities:  Stallings NC Townhomes for Sale—Five Communities to Consider. Market Report for Stallings NC Townhomes After you’ve identified some communities to consider, it’s helpful to look at the real estate market for these townhomes.  The table below shows the trends in the median sales price in each community over the... 11/22/2011

Stallings NC Real Estate Market Report—July-September 2011 The number of single family homes sold in Stallings during the third quarter of 2011 increased 8% but the median sales price dropped 7.2% from the second quarter.  Median days on market declined to 110 days. Only two townhomes sold during the third quarter.  The median sales price of these homes was higher than any time period since 2009.  Median days on market were 110 days. What do the third quarter 2011 numbers mean for Stallings NC buyers and sellers? Single family home sellers in Stallings saw a downward pressure on home prices during the quarter while townhome sellers saw an improvement. Buyers can find affordable housing in Stallings with great access to Charlotte amenities.   Single Family Homes Stallings Single Family H... 10/03/2011

Hunley Creek in Stallings NC—2010 Real Estate Market Update Click here for an update to the 2011 real estate market in Hunley Creek. Large wooded lots and mature landscaping welcome you to Hunley Creek in Stallings NC.  This neighborhood of two-story colonials and ranch-style homes has a great location in the Stevens Mill area of northern Stallings.  The Stevens Mill Crossing shopping center is within walking distance for restaurants and groceries.  An interchange with I-485 at Lawyers Road is just a half mile away. How did the 2010 real estate market in Hunley Creek compare with the 2009 market in the neighborhood?  The table below shows median values for several characteristics of the marketplace. Seven homes sold in 2010 compared with 5 in 2009.  Hunley Creek Real Estate Market Compa... 09/12/2011

Stallings NC Homes for Sale—2001 Westminster Lane is Sold! The beautiful home at 2001 Westminster Lane in Stallings is sold.  This home is located in the Buckingham neighborhood, a small community of affordable homes. You’ll find Buckingham in the Stevens Mill area of northern Stallings.  The neighborhood is off Lawyers Road adjacent to Emerald Lake subdivision.  Buckingham couldn’t be in a better location.  Two golf courses, The Divide at Shannamara and the Emerald Lake Golf Club, are located with a mile of the neighborhood.  You can go grocery shopping, buy gas, and eat out at the nearby Stevens Mill Crossing shopping center.  Just a mile away, the interchange of Lawyers Road and I-485 gives you access to south Charlotte amenities and the University area in northeast Charlotte. Learn ... 09/11/2011