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Promises of 25 new jobs in Lincoln County, NC . . . SENNEBOGEN North America

SENNEBOGEN North America is coming to Lincoln County with promises of 25 new jobs to the area. Last July SENNEBOGEN North America, based in Charlotte, announced their plans to expand into Lincoln County. Investing $5.1 million in their 53,000 square foot parts distribution, training, and technical support center. The building is being built just off Highway 16 and Old Plank Road in the Lowesville area of East Lincoln County near Julius Blum Company. The facility is expected to be operational early this year (2009).


SENNEBOGEN North America employees who may be new to the area will not have to worry about housing, schools, or shopping. With some of the newer neighborhoods just around the corner or a few miles down the road there is plenty to choose from. The Lincoln County school system is one of the BEST around and there are private schools and a charter school as well not too far away. Shopping is not a problem either with the bustling new area of shopping at Highway 16 & Highway 73 and not to far away from Birkdale in Huntersville.


SENNEBOGEN North America couldn’t have picked a better location with it’s proximity to Charlotte, Lake Norman (Denver, Huntersville, Cornelius), Gastonia, and Hickory. For recreation you have the largest lake in North Carolina… Lake Norman at your back door. If golf is your thing you have several private and public courses to enjoy like Verdict Ridge, Cowans Ford, Westport, Birkdale, and River Run to name a few.
     

SENNEBOGEN is a 50 year old German company who entered the North American market in 2000; thus created SENNEBOGEN North America and has since become a market leader in the material handling industry. SENNEBOGEN offers a complete range of purpose-built machines to suit virtually any heavy lift or pick and carry application. They give credit to their continued success on the ability to recruit outstanding regional sales managers, which in turn grows their list of distributors, who support SENNEBOGEN sales and service across the Americas, ensuring the highest standard of professional machine support and parts availability.

Let me be one who welcomes SENNEBOGEN North America to our community. Here’s to wishing you continued growth and success for many, many years to come!!

About the author:

Teresa Harris is a Lake Norman Residential Real Estate Broker who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in Lake Norman and surrounding counties. Please visit www.TeresaMHarris.com for your relocation and/or your local needs.

Teresa Harris - Holbrooks Real Estate, Inc. - 704-458-1807 - Teresa@TeresaMHarris.com

Copyright © 2009 By Teresa Harris, All Rights Reserved...*Promises of 25 new jobs in Lincoln County, NC . . . SENNEBOGEN North America*

Building in Denver, NC has been given a GREEN light . . . if the economy cooperates!

Lincoln County commissioners have just approved a plan to allow nearly 800 new homes to be built in and around the Denver area. Prior to this the area has had a two-year long self-imposed moratorium on new sewer permits sighting the ten-year old Forney Creek wastewater plant was near capacity and the county was concerned about getting state penalties if they went over capacity.     

Approval of the new plant, which will be located off Old Plank Road, came last month. This approval meant the county could in turn approve construction of new projects. The commissioners choose to approve commercial and residential projects that were already previously approved and in the pipeline prior to the moratorium.

Among those lucky ones are:

Norman Pointe                      78 lots

Pin Oaks                                41 lots

Gates at Waterside                 96 lots

Salem Springs                         38 lots

James Plantation                    31 lots

Verdict Ridge                          35 lots

Village of Cowans Ford          37 lots

Burton Creek                          148 lots        

Westport                                                    58 lots

Catawba Springs Promenade 10 lots

Cottonwood Village                               3 lots

Balsom Ridge                          16 lots

Villages at Unity Church    205 lots

About the author:

Teresa Harris is a Lake Norman Residential Real Estate Broker who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in Lake Norman and surrounding counties. Please visit www.TeresaMHarris.com for your relocation and/or your local needs.

Teresa Harris - Holbrooks Real Estate, Inc. - 704-458-1807 - Teresa@TeresaMHarris.com

Copyright © 2009 By Teresa Harris, All Rights Reserved...*Building in Denver, NC has been given a GREEN light . . . if the economy cooperates!*

How Long Do Home Components Last?

I am sure most will find this bit of information interesting. The National Association of Home Builders and Bank of America together did a study on the life expectancy of home components.
Taking a look at the age of appliances, technology, and home equipment is important whether you are making purchasing decisions, looking at resale, or considering investing in rental property.


Appliances
Life expectancy of any appliance depends on the use it receives and most appliances are replaced before they are worn out because of consumer preferences.
  
Gas Ranges        15 years
Dryers              13 years
Refrigerators    13 years
Dishwashers       9 years
Microwaves        9 years
Compactors        6 years


Cabinetry & Storage
Kitchens have been getting larger and more elaborate. More kitchens encompass the great room which creates a place for people gather to read, eat, do homework, surf the net, and pay bills.

Kitchen Cabinets           50 years
Medicine Cabinets        20 years     


Countertops
In recent years with the wave of the popularity of the use of stone, many countertops have been replaced before they are worn out because of consumer preferences too.

Natural Stone Countertops        Can last a lifetime.
Cultured Marble Countertops    20 years


Decks
Life expectancy of wooden decks very significantly due to the wide range of conditions in different climates; also to be considered is the amount of foliage that is around and near the deck too.



Wooden Decks    20 years (under ideal conditions)      


Doors
The life expectancy of doors is really something most of us never really consider when looking at than older home but if you are an investor you probably do.

Exterior Doors (fiberglass, steel, & wood)    Can last a lifetime.
Exterior Doors (vinyl)                                 20 & 40 years
Exterior Doors (screen doors)                      20 & 40 years
Interior Doors                                            Expected to last a lifetime.


Faucets & Fixtures (Kitchen & Bath)
With a little continued maintenance some can have an unlimited lifespan.


Kitchen Sinks (modified acrylic)        50 years
Kitchen Faucets                                15 years
Shower Heads                                  Expected to last a lifetime.
Shower Doors                                  20 years
Toilets                                            Unlimited Lifespan
Toilet Components                            Require usual maintenance.


Garages
This is something most people never really think about.

Garage Door Openers                           10 to 15 years
Garage Door Openers Light Inserts       20 years


Home Technology
This is another area that most people never think about.

Built-in Audio Systems                20 years
Security Systems                        5 to 10 years
Smoke Detectors                         5 to 10 years


HVAC
Most buyers are concerned with the ages of heating and air conditioning systems; because this is one of the major expenses of houses.

HVAC Systems (with proper maintenance)       15 to 25 years
    Furnaces                                                   15 to 20 years
    Heat Pumps                                               16 years
    Air Conditioning Units                               10 to 15 years
Water Heaters (tankless)                               > 20 years
Water Heaters (gas & electric)                      10 years
Thermostats                                                  +/- 35 years


We built our house a little over 14 years. So far we have had to replace the hot water heater and garage door opener at about 10 years of age. We had to replace the refrigerator at 13 years. We replaced all other kitchen appliances during a kitchen remodel at 13 years. We replaced our deck at 13 years. We had to replace our roof because of a massive “Mother’s Day” hail storm three years ago; thank goodness for good insurance!

Yesterday we had our first major drain clog which I have been advised to get our septic system pumped out. Next I am sure it will be the heat pump…. I’m not complaining I’m just glad I have a house!   

About the author:

Teresa Harris is a Lake Norman Residential Real Estate Broker who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in Lake Norman and surrounding counties. Please visit www.TeresaMHarris.com for your relocation and/or your local needs.

Teresa Harris - Holbrooks Real Estate, Inc. - 704-458-1807 - Teresa@TeresaMHarris.com

Copyright © 2009 By Teresa Harris, All Rights Reserved...*Life of an Appliance . . . How long do home components last?*

Poinsettias Currently on Sale at East Lincoln High School (Denver, NC)

The Agricultural Education Program at East Lincoln High School (ELHS) in Denver, NC is having their annual Holiday Poinsettia Sale. This event has taken place the past three years and this year the students propagated 275 of the plants.

Come out and purchase your Poinsettias while helping ELHS!


East Lincoln High School
6471 Highway 73
Denver, NC

704-736-1860

Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Plants may be purchased from the greenhouse, located behind the two-story building on the school campus.

Crimson and chartreuse varieties are available.

6” pot ~ $4.00
12” hanging basket ~ $10.00
20” basket with 16 plants ~ $25.00


Proceeds benefit the East Lincoln High School FFA Chapter.

 

About the author:

Teresa Harris is a Lake Norman Residential Real Estate Broker who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in Lake Norman and surrounding counties. Please visit www.TeresaMHarris.com for your relocation and/or your local needs.

Teresa Harris - Holbrooks Real Estate, Inc. - 704-458-1807 - Teresa@TeresaMHarris.com

Copyright © 2008 By Teresa Harris, All Rights Reserved...*Poinsettias Currently on Sale at East Lincoln High School (Denver, NC)*

Holiday Farmers Market    

Sponsored by Carolina Farm Credit, Lincoln County Apple Festival, and the NC cooperative Extension Service of Lincoln County…. the Holiday Farmers Market is coming this weekend. I know it's been cold in our neck of the woods, but wrap-up and come out and enjoy this once a year event!

Bring in farmers and artists with goods for sale ….. maybe you can find that special gift for that special person on your list or find that fresh meat or vegetable that you are wanting to have at your Thanksgiving dinner!

Lincoln County Farmers Market
Rock Springs Elementary School
3633 Highway 16 N
Denver, NC

Saturday, November 22, 2008
 
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM




Refreshments and cooking demonstrations begin at 9:00 AM.
Entertainment begins at 11:00 AM and will continue until 12:00 PM.


So come out and enjoy the last Farmers Market in Denver for this year!


For more information please contact the Extension Office at 704-736-8461.

About the author:

Teresa Harris is a Lake Norman Residential Real Estate Broker who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in Lake Norman and surrounding counties. Please visit www.TeresaMHarris.com for your relocation and/or your local needs.

Teresa Harris - Holbrooks Real Estate, Inc. - 704-458-1807 - Teresa@TeresaMHarris.com

Copyright © 2008 By Teresa Harris, All Rights Reserved...*Holiday Farmers Market (Denver, NC)*

Today I received an email from Melissa, a local lady that read one of my blog posts. As most people who subscribe to my blogs know I blog a lot about localism in the Lake Norman and Charlotte areas, about living green, and about pets. I am a firm believer that pets have an innocent way of enhancing our life’s if given a chance.

Melissa had read my, ‘Operation Noah’s Ark’ post which was about the rescue of hundreds of animals in an animal hording case. In fact this post has created more emails and calls than any other that I have written thus far; emails and calls asking who to contact to adopt these animals.

For the past month I have wanted to have a pet of the week or month that needs to be adopted, in hopes of being a link in assisting pets get a second chance.

The reason Melissa emailed me today was to find out if ‘Operation Noah’s Ark’ could take on two more dogs that were left at her house. Although, the organization will be contacted, I really doubt that they will be able to take on two more, with the hundreds and hundreds that they have to keep until the case goes to trial ….

So Melissa this one is for you ~ my very first Pet Feature goes to Bear and Bella!



Please Meet Bear and Bella



   

They are sisters, who are beagle mixed, approximately one year old. Since they are sisters and they have been raised together since birth, it is Melissa’s wishes to try and keep them together.

If you are interested in more information about Bear and Bella or if you have a pet that needs a new home that you would like featured please email me or call me at 704-458-1807. Pet Feature is FREE!

About the author:

Teresa Harris is a Lake Norman Residential Real Estate Broker who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in Lake Norman and surrounding counties. Please visit www.TeresaMHarris.com for your relocation and/or your local needs.

Teresa Harris - Holbrooks Real Estate, Inc. - 704-458-1807 - Teresa@TeresaMHarris.com

Copyright © 2008 By Teresa Harris, All Rights Reserved...*Pet Feature ~ Meet Bear and Bella*

If you have children in grades 3-12, who are interested in playing basketball then you do not want to miss this…. The East Lincoln Optimist Club is currently holding basketball signups for the 2008-2009 season.

About the author:

Teresa Harris is a Lake Norman Residential Real Estate Broker who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in Lake Norman and surrounding counties. Please visit www.TeresaMHarris.com for your relocation and/or your local needs.

Teresa Harris - Holbrooks Real Estate, Inc. - 704-458-1807 - Teresa@TeresaMHarris.com

Copyright © 2008 By Teresa Harris, All Rights Reserved...*Optimist Basketball Signups ~ Denver, NC*

Two Events for Senior’s to Plug-In ~ Denver, NC



                         

Denver, NC has a lot to offer seniors and here are a few events for the month of November. I hope you are able to attend one or both . . . .  


•    Wayne’s Feast . . . This is a monthly educational luncheon where by seniors get together to have lunch and listen to guess speaker(s). The luncheon this month will be on Friday, November 14. It will be at Captain Pete’s Restaurant on Highway 150. Start time is 9:45 AM. The cost is only $6.00. Due to the amount of seniors that attend reservations must be made through your church representative or by contacting the program director Celia Deese at 704-483-4355.

Guest speakers this month are Drs. Michael Assell and Amanda Barker-Assell of Advanced Family Eye Care Center. This event is open to every senior no matter of denomination and residence.


•    Nutrition Meeting . . . This is a monthly meeting that covers topics that pertain to the health and wellbeing of our seniors in the area. This months meeting will be on Wednesday, November 19. It will be at East Lincoln Community Center. Start time is 11:00 AM. It’s FREE but you need to register by calling 704-732-9053.

This month and energy program will be presented by Michael Corn from Duke Energy. The program will show ways to increase energy efficiency, manage energy costs, and lower your energy bill. Following the energy program Claudia Dancoff from Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) – Carolinas Home Health will present a short program.

About the author:

Teresa Harris is a Lake Norman Residential Real Estate Broker who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in Lake Norman and surrounding counties. Please visit www.TeresaMHarris.com for your relocation and/or your local needs.

Teresa Harris - Holbrooks Real Estate, Inc. - 704-458-1807 - Teresa@TeresaMHarris.com

Copyright © 2008 By Teresa Harris, All Rights Reserved...*Two Events for Seniors to Plug-In ~ Denver, NC*

29 Days of Giving!

Have you ever heard of 29 Days of Giving? I haven’t until now…. The concept is to change lives one gift at a time. People from 37 countries are giving away things from money to clothing to smiles in an effort to connect with others in a positive way.

Inspired by the teachings of Mbali Creazzo a South African Medicine Woman, the organization was started by Cami Walker of Hollywood, California. The goal was to attract 2,000 givers, but the number has recently been increased to 20,000 and continues to increase daily, because of so many givers have taken on the challenge.

About the author:

Teresa Harris is a Lake Norman Residential Real Estate Broker who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in Lake Norman and surrounding counties. Please visit www.TeresaMHarris.com for your relocation and/or your local needs.

Teresa Harris - Holbrooks Real Estate, Inc. - 704-458-1807 - Teresa@TeresaMHarris.com

Copyright © 2008 By Teresa Harris, All Rights Reserved...*29 Days of Giving . . . A Cool Concept*

Our Anniversary!

On July 14, 1984, I met the guy I would eventually marry on October 26, 1985. Last weekend, to celebrate our anniversary, we spent the weekend at Lake Keowee. Saturday night we went bowling until 1:00 AM. On Sunday, after he fixed and served us breakfast, my wonderful husband took our son and me to Cashiers and Highlands. What beautiful places they are. The view of Lake Jocassee and Lake Keowee in the mountains is so gorgeous and breathtaking. We shared the view with many other people and a huge amount of ladybugs. I did take pictures but the pictures do not show its justice…      

This year we did not exchange gifts because we were together sharing our time with each other, which is really unusual because his job has him traveling fall, winter, and spring. Needless to say we all had a wonderful weekend just kicking around and exploring the beauty of Gods creations.

Twenty-three years of being married has gone by quickly and I guess the years to come will seem to go by even quicker. I am well blessed and know it. What I have is something that some people never find. Yes, we kid each other about our dreams of winning the lottery and becoming philanthropists but deep down we know we won the lottery that day in July and we won it again March, 1996 when our son was born.

Like everyone we have our ups and downs too but being married to the right person makes those ups and downs so much easier. If someone was to ask me what makes your marriage work, I would have to say we allow each other to grow, we are devoted to each other and our son, and we think a lot alike.

What’s really amazing is even though we were working for the same company (Duke Power now known as Duke Energy) we met on a blind date and from that date on we have been inseparable other than what our jobs have required us to be.

About the author:

Teresa Harris is a Lake Norman Residential Real Estate Broker who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in Lake Norman and surrounding counties. Please visit www.TeresaMHarris.com for your relocation and/or your local needs.

Teresa Harris - Holbrooks Real Estate, Inc. - 704-458-1807 - Teresa@TeresaMHarris.com

Copyright © 2008 By Teresa Harris, All Rights Reserved...*Our Anniversary!*