A Dream Home for a Special Buyer - A Disabled Veteran  What an honor to be referred a relative of a fellow ActiveRain member - and an even bigger honor when that agent's family member is a wounded American war veteran.  I can't say thank you enough - and you know who you are - for the honor of being able to assist this wonderful family in buying their new home in the Charlotte area. I wanted to share the story of this incredible family...We first met by phone, had a fabulous conversation and agreed to meet after their long flight, arriving early morning on a Saturday in early April. They decided, last minute, to bag the Saturday showings - they were exhausted from traveling and would just drive around after they napped and then meet up on Sunday to tour homes Sunday and Monday.Instead, ... 02/18/2018

  January 2018 home sales in the Fort Mill/Tega Cay, South Carolina areas of the Charlotte, NC metro region continued the trends we've seen since 2016 and throughout 2017 with pressure on closed sales, as inventory continued to decrease, while demand for homes exceeded supply. The average sale price of Fort Mill area homes increased by 6.0% to just over $327,000 compared with January 2017, while average days on market for property listings were 52 days. Price per square foot also increased by 5.8% to $128/square foot in January 2018 versus the same period in 2017.  In Tega Cay, average home sale prices increased by 1.0% just over $343,500 versus January 2017, while days on market decreased by 9 days to 65 days, a 14.5% improvement. Price per square foot in Tega Cay increased by 7.3% to ... 02/16/2018

Fort Mill, SC Market Report | JAN 2018    The numbers are in for January and Fort Mill continues to be one of the Metro region's hottest real estate markets.  Charlotte, being right on the state line of North and South Carolina, borders this popular South Carolina town. A Fort Mill commute can be shorter to Uptown Charlotte than many areas within the city of Charlotte itself! This pristine South Carolina town offers a variety of home styles, prices, lake and golf course living and excellent schools.  Low SC taxes also draw a good number of our Charlotte area relocation clients to Fort Mill.  How’s the Fort Mill residential real estate market doing?  Here are the single family home final numbers for January sales: 70 Fort Mill single family homes sold and Closed in January, 2018. Average... 02/10/2018

  December 2017 home sales in the Fort Mill/Tega Cay, South Carolina areas of the Charlotte, NC metro region had a solid performance continued the trends we've seen since 2016 with lots of pressure on closed sales, as inventory continued to decrease. The average sale price of Fort Mill area homes increased by 6.0% to just under $327,000 compared with December 2016, while average days on market for property listings were increased by two day to 51 days compared with the same period last year, more than likely due to a holiday seasonality. Price per square foot also increased by 5.8% to $128/square foot in December 2017 versus the same period in 2016.   In Tega Cay, average home sale prices dropped by 1.0% just over $339,000 versus December 2016, while days on market decreased by 9 days t... 01/09/2018

MLS: 33482851853 Felts Pkwy, Fort Mill, SC 29715Listing price: $325,000For a private showing contact listing agentKen Vining, 704-258-2948, ken@teamvininggroup.comChrystal Rowe, 704-968-9695, chrystal@teamvininggroup.comDESCRIPTIONFabulous master on main home in Massey with wonderful upgrades. This semi-open floor plan includes office/study with french doors, formal dining and open kitchen / living room. Second floor highlights include three bedrooms, spacious bonus room and plenty of storage room! Incredible community amenities include pool across the street, clubhouse, playground,  fitness center and community fire pit.SCHOOLSDOBYS BRIDGE ELEMENTARYBANKS TRAIL MIDDLE SCHOOLNATION FORD HIGH SCHOOL 01/04/2018

Fort Mill, SC Market Report | NOV 2017  Even during the winter months, Fort Mill continues to be one of the Metro region's hottest real estate markets.  Charlotte, being right on the state line of North and South Carolina, borders this popular South Carolina town.  A Fort Mill commute can be shorter to Uptown Charlotte than many areas within the city itself! This pristine South Carolina town offers a variety of home styles, prices, lake and golf course living and excellent schools.  Low SC taxes also draw a good number of our Charlotte area relocation clients to Fort Mill.How’s the Fort Mill residential real estate market doing?  Here are the final numbers for November sales: 85 Fort Mill single family homes sold and Closed in November, 2017. Average list price was $363,317. Average sal... 12/10/2017

  November 2017 home sales in the Fort Mill/Tega Cay, South Carolina areas of the Charlotte, NC metro region had a solid performance continued the trends we've seen since 2016, with sales prices increasing and inventory continuing to decrease. The average sale price of Fort Mill area homes increased by 5.9% to just under $324,000 compared with November 2016, while average days on market for property listings were flat at 50 days compared with the same period last year. Price per square foot also increased by 6.7% to $128/square foot in November 2017 versus the same period in 2016.   In Tega Cay, average home sale prices increased by just under 1.0% just under $342,000 versus November 2016, while days on market decreased by 7 days to 67 days, a 9.7% improvement. Price per square foot in ... 12/09/2017

OPEN HOUSE, SATURDAY, 11/18, 11-1MLS: 33381421064 JW Wilson Rd, Fort Mill, SC 29715 Listing price: $350kFor a private showing contact listing agent Ken Vining, 704-258-2948, ken@teamvininggroup.com Chrystal Rowe, 704-968-9695, chrystal@teamvininggroup.comDESCRIPTION Incredible Fort Mill property situated on 2 acres of privacy! Main floor features large Master Suite with two walk-in closets and separate garden tub w/ shower. Kitchen offers new appliances, island and semi-open to dining and living areas. Main floor also has two additional bedrooms and laundry. Second floor features two bedrooms with walk-in closets and flex room. Tons of space and privacy!SCHOOLS DOBYS BRIDGE ELEMENTARY BANKS TRAIL MIDDLE SCHOOL NATION FORD HIGH SCHOOL 11/16/2017

  October 2017 home sales in the Fort Mill/Tega Cay, South Carolina areas of the Charlotte, NC metro region had a solid performance continued the trends we've seen since 2016, with sales prices increasing and inventory continuing to decrease. The average sale price of Fort Mill area homes increased by 5.2% to just under $323,000 compared with October 2016, while average days on market for property listings dropped by 1 day to 50 days, a 2.0% improvement over the same period last year. Price per square foot also increased by 5.8% to $127/square foot October 2017 versus the same period in 2016.   In Tega Cay, average home sale prices were essentially flat at just under $339,000 versus October 2016, while days on market decreased by 11 days to 66 days, a 14.3% improvement. Price per square... 11/08/2017

Fort Mill's Third High School Construction Progress - Catawba Ridge High School The announcement of the bond proposal and approval came in January, 2017 and this much-needed new high school in our Fort Mill area, is well under-way. Earlier this fall, the school's student advisory committee also finalized the vote for the school mascot - the Copperhead - with accompanying green/gold colors. Fort Mill’s newest high school, Catawba Ridge High School, the district’s third high school is slated to open in August 2019. The school will be located 1-½ miles from the Catawba River on a site that boasts a unique landscape, thus resulting in its chosen name; the name highlights the area’s historic ties and the unique landscape of the school site. Students in Fort Mill are assigned schools, based o... 11/02/2017

MLS: 3330792Stanton Heights 918 Abilene Lane, Fort Mill, SC 29715Listing price: $578,500 4 Bedrooms | 3  Bath | 3611 SQFTFor a private showing contact listing agent Chrystal Rowe 704-968-9695 chrystal@teamvininggroup.com Ken Vining 704-258-2948 ken@teamvininggroup.com DESCRIPTION Must see home!  Incredible home with fabulous upgrades and exquisite detail finishings. Semi­-open main floor features master retreat with spa-­like bathroom, guest bedroom, beautiful gourmet kitchen, laundry room and plenty of entertaining space! Second floor with additional bedrooms, bonus room and attic storage. Screened­in porch and 3­-car garage add to the exterior appeal of the home.SCHOOLS SUGAR CREEK ELEMENTARY FORT MILL MIDDLE SCHOOL NATION FORD HIGH SCHOOL 10/24/2017

Picture Perfect Home Coming SoonWhen I say picture-perfect, this coming soon listing meeting couldn't have been at a more optimal time! Imagine having coffee on the back deck, overlooking the tree-filled lot watching this glorious sunrise. You'll feel like you're living smack dab in the middle of the forest but, this home is located in a beautiful community in Fort Mill with easy freeway access and convenient to everything in this booming South Carolina town.   The sellers have absolutely loved living in this full-brick home with the finest of appointments, master on the main level fabulous kitchen and a banquet-sized breakfast room with fireplace, both opening to the large family room. Stay tuned...   This photo is an entry in Dick Greenberg's October Photo Contest in the category of R... 10/22/2017

 Fall Festival season has arrived in earnest in the Charlotte metro area... and this Saturday, October 21st you can enjoy two great fall festivals in Fort Mill and Tega Cay on the South Carolina side of Charlotte metro area's border. The festivals are less than 15 minutes distance from each other by car, so if you plan it right, you can attend both.  Fall Festival & Market Day in Baxter Village in Fort Mill, SC 17 years and still going strong with some 3,500 people attending in past years... the Baxter Village Fall Festival & Market Day takes place from 12:00 pm till 6:00 pm, followed by an evening concert from 7:00 pm till 11:00 pm (and it's all free to attend). The day's festivities will include: live music, a kid's costume contest, martial arts demonstrations, games, lots of food and... 10/19/2017

  September 2017 home sales in the Fort Mill/Tega Cay, South Carolina areas of the Charlotte, NC metro region had a solid performance in the last month of the third quarter as compared with the same period one year ago, continuing the trends we've seen since 2016, with sales prices increasing, closed and pending sales up and inventory continuing to decrease for the most part. The average sale price of Fort Mill area homes increased by 5.0% to just under $320,000 compared with September 2016, while average days on market for property listings dropped by 2 days to 50 days, a 3.8% improvement over the same period last year. Price per square foot also increased by 5.9% to $126/square foot September 2017 versus the same period in 2016.   In Tega Cay, average home sale prices were flat at jus... 10/08/2017

  August 2017 home sales in the Fort Mill/Tega Cay, South Carolina areas of the Charlotte, NC metro region had a solid performance in the second month of the third quarter as compared with the same period one year ago, continuing the trends we've seen since 2016, with sales prices increasing, closed and pending sales up and inventory continuing to decrease for the most part. The average sale price of Fort Mill area homes increased by 4.3% to just over $317,000 compared with August 2016, while average days on market for property listings dropped by 3 days to 50 days, a 5.7% improvement over the same period last year. Price per square foot also increased by 5.0% to $125/square foot August 2017 versus the same period in 2016.   In Tega Cay, average home sale prices were up 3.5% to just ove... 09/08/2017

OPEN HOUSE, SATURDAY,  9/9, 11AM-3PM AND SUNDAY, 9/10, 2-4PMMLS: 3318052Balmoral 5026 Weber Court, Fort Mill, SC 29715Listing price: $300k 4 Bedrooms | 2 1/2 Bath | 2782 SQFTFor a private showing contact listing agent Ken Vining 704-258-2948 ken@teamvininggroup.com DESCRIPTIONLooks and feels like new construction! Sellers went the extra mile in making this home move-in ready for its new homeowner. Newly installed carpet and bath floors, top-to-bottom-side-to-side new paint (SW Agreeable Gray), freshly painted shutters, front porch and deck. Brand new, never used stainless appliances. Open floor plan perfect for entertaining. Morning room overlooking private backyard. Hardwoods throughout main level. Accepting all offers through weekend!SCHOOLS SUGAR CREEK ELEMENTARY FORT MILL MIDDLE SCH... 09/08/2017

MLS: 3305177Carolina Orchards 945 Kirby Drive Fort Mill, SC 29715Listing price: $450K 4 Bedrooms | 3 Full Bath | 3048 sqftFor a private showing contact listing agent Ken Vining, 704-258-2948, ken@teamvininggroup.com Rebecca Cullen, 980-428-4477, rebecca@teamvininggroup.comDESCRIPTION Why build, when you can move in now?Brand new, never lived in Martin Ray floorplan with loft home in the highly desired community of Del Webb's Carolina Orchards. This home has been decked out top to bottom with designer features from the custom stone work on the fireplace, whirlpool tub, entertainment paver patio with a natural gas grill, wet bar and wine rack, gourmet kitchen, and the surround sound ready hook ups. No detail has been missed!This home is complete with an office, sunroom, three bedrooms, an... 08/30/2017

MLS: 33138671798 Felts Pkwy, Fort Mill, SC 29715Price Adjustment to $324,900For a private showing contact listing agentKen Vining, 704-258-2948, ken@teamvininggroup.comChrystal Rowe, 704-968-9695, chrystal@teamvininggroup.comDESCRIPTIONInviting like-new home in Massey within Fort Mill School District! Wonderful upgrades including irrigation system & tankless water heater! Kitchen features stunning cabinets, granite countertops and center island. Office/Study with French doors and formal dining area on main. Master Bedroom features garden tub with separate shower, as well as two walk-in closets. Second level includes wonderful loft space for family gatherings, as well as 3 additional bedrooms. Bonus entertaining and living area available with outside covered patio. SCHOOLSDOBYS BRIDGE EL... 08/29/2017

Fort Mill SC Market Report | AUGUST 2017Fort Mill is one of the Metro region's hottest real estate markets.  If you're thinking of relocating to Charlotte, you simply must consider nearby Fort Mill.Charlotte, being right on the state line of North and South Carolina, borders this popular South Carolina town. So, a Fort Mill commute can be shorter to Uptown Charlotte than many areas within the city itself! This pristine South Carolina town offers a variety of home styles, prices, lake and golf course living and excellent schools.  Low SC taxes also draw a good number of our Charlotte area relocation clients to Fort Mill.How’s the Fort Mill residential real estate market doing?  Here are the final numbers for JULY 2017 sales: 131 Fort Mill homes sold and Closed in JULY, 2017. Average list... 08/20/2017

MLS: 33090191499 Pine Bluff Court Fort Mill, SC 29708 Listing price: $145K 2 Acre LotFor a private showing contact listing agent Ken Vining, 704-258-2948, ken@teamvininggroup.com Rebecca Cullen, 980-428-4477, rebecca@teamvininggroup.comDESCRIPTION This NO HOA, cul-de-sac wooded 2 acre lot in the award winning Fort Mill school district is ready for you to build your dream home! A peaceful creek in the back of the property is a must-see. Minutes from 77 and great shopping and restaurants. Active well and septic (3 bedroom) currently on property. Seller has septic permit for 4 or 5 bedroom home. Lower section is in 100 year flood plane but not near house pad. They don't make more land, so why not scoop it up when you have the chance?  Property line illustrations on photos are for estimates... 08/16/2017