Lake Norman Homes & Info Blog

New Pre-School for our Area!

Teresa Harris ~ Denver . Lake Norman . Charlotte (Holbrooks Real Estate, Inc. ) — Mon, 11 May 2009 12:43:40 -0500

We have a well established Church (one of the oldest) in the area that is adding a pre-school program.

Denver United Methodist Church will be starting a preschool program this fall and they are now accepting applications.

3 year olds must be 3 by August 31st

Denver United Methodist Church
3910 Highway 16 N
Denver, NC 28037

Contact info:
704-481-1601
preschool@denverumc.org

Classes:
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday
8:45 AM ~ 12:45 PM

There is a $75.00 non-refundable registration fee
$150.00 per month

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. The information in this post is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed.

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

We Have a New Addition . . .

Teresa Harris ~ Denver . Lake Norman . Charlotte (Holbrooks Real Estate, Inc. ) — Mon, 11 May 2009 10:19:46 -0500

We have a new addition to our area….can you guess what it might be?? Let me give you a hint:

A place that everyone including your dog will enjoy!

Can you believe we finely have our own PARK!?!?!?! Yes, here in Denver, NC (Lake Norman). There are plenty of parks around Lake Norman but this is the very first for us. Oh, how I would have loved it to be here when my son was little.

The Grand Opening to Beatty’s Ford Park was Saturday, May 9, 2009. I didn’t go but I did get by there a few weeks ago to get some photos of the area.

The park is located at almost the end of Unity Church Road right next to the Beatty’s Ford landing.

The park will include a splash zone, playground, picnic area, volleyball, horseshoes, and walking trail.

What a nice setting for all the birthday parties to come!

A BIG THANK YOU to the Major Donors:

NC PARTF Grant, Duke Energy, Timkin Foundation, BFI/Allied Waste, Bob Hecht/Century 21, East Lincoln Goodfellows, Judy Browne Memorial Fund, Boat USA, & Wal-Mart.

About the author:

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

McDonald's Why are You Doing This? Open Letter to Mickey D's . . . are YOU Listening?

Teresa Harris ~ Denver . Lake Norman . Charlotte (Holbrooks Real Estate, Inc. ) — Sat, 02 May 2009 22:06:07 -0500

McDonald’s Why are You Doing This? Open Letter to Mickey D’s…. are YOU Listening??

To Whom It May Concern:

I have noticed the changes at my local McDonald’s aka Mickey D’s, Golden Arches, American Success Story. The $1.00 menu is almost useless now since the last changes you have made. Where are the sandwiches and chicken nuggets? You just can’t make a meal on apples, yogurt, drinks, ice cream cones, pies, and fries.

Why would you tinker with a menu that has already been proven to work to your advantage? Is it because you heard the interview with Hardees’ CEO saying that they are doing well and they don’t see a need for a $1.00 menu??

Your first quarter earnings this year were up by 3.5%; sounds pretty good considering the industry as a whole, not to forget the economy. While this news was coming out you boasted your success do to your $1.00 menu.

Wonder what your second quarter will look like since most items taken off the $1.00 menu have seen a 27% or more increase? Better yet…How did you keep the media out of this one?

I am just an occasional customer now who is looking for answers.

P.S.: Just wanted to let you know that even though my all time favorite…. the yogurt parfait is still holding on to a space on the $1.00 menu you have decreased the size.

P.P.S.: I understand there are differences in stores throughout the system and most stores have a certain leeway on how to run their own store(s). The example here is my local McDonald’s in Denver, NC.

About the author:

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

Second Harvest Food Bank Drive ~ Holbrooks Real Estate, Inc.

Teresa Harris ~ Denver . Lake Norman . Charlotte (Holbrooks Real Estate, Inc. ) — Fri, 01 May 2009 22:06:15 -0500

ATTENTION NEIGHBORS & FRIENDS

O’Connor Insurance Agency & Platinum Funding Solutions in conjunction with Second Harvest Food Bank ... Charlotte, NC

Are asking you to donate non-perishable food such as canned meats & fish, canned vegetables & fruit, soup, cereal, tuna, pastas, sauce, rice, peanut butter, jelly, deluxe mac & cheese, baby food, laundry & dish detergent, shampoo, deodorant, toilet paper and diapers etc.

As a THANK YOU for donating at least 5 ITEMS or a $5 cash donation, you will receive a free insulated grocery tote.

Every $1.00 provides 6 pounds of food!

Items are accepted now through Thursday, May 7, 2009.

Holbrooks Real Estate, Inc. is the Denver area drop off.

3026 Highway 16N
Denver, NC 28037
704.483.6019

About the author:

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

Kids Care Fair ~ Huntersville, NC

Teresa Harris ~ Denver . Lake Norman . Charlotte (Holbrooks Real Estate, Inc. ) — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:57:20 -0500

Kids Care Fair ~ Huntersville, NC

Here’s a FREE event for the family…. you probably don’t want to miss this one! The event is sponsored by Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville and will offer:

•   Child safety and health information
•   Moon bounce
•   Food
•   Pony rides
•   Giveaways, first come first served

So mark your calendars for the Kids Care Fair!

Saturday, May 2, 2009

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville Front Lawn

About the author:

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

Rabies Clinic (Denver, NC) Lake Norman

Teresa Harris ~ Denver . Lake Norman . Charlotte (Holbrooks Real Estate, Inc. ) — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:59:24 -0500

Rabies Clinic (Denver, NC) Lake Norman

If you have dog(s) and/or cat(s) and they are due for their rabies shot(s) and money seems somewhat tight please mark your calendar for this event.

This Saturday, May 2, 2009 from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Lincoln County Animal Services is holding a Rabies Clinic, at Catawba Springs Elementary School bus parking lot. Rabies shots are $5.00 each.

Dogs need to be on a leash and cats in crates.

If you have a family member or friend that can’t afford the $5.00 but you can, how about gifting it to them?!?!?!?!?! WHAT AN AWESOME IDEA!!

For more information please contact Lincoln County Animal Services at 704-736-8517.

About the author:

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

Sally's Y Ride & Run ~ Denver, NC (LKN) UPDATE!

Teresa Harris ~ Denver . Lake Norman . Charlotte (Holbrooks Real Estate, Inc. ) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 23:41:15 -0500

Sally's Y Ride & Run ~ Denver, NC (LKN) UPDATE!

Back in March I blogged about the 2nd Annual Ride for Sally's Y. The event was held this weekend and I am happy to report it was a HUGE success!! There were over 220 participants and 30+ volunteers at the event. The weather was perfect for such an event and the riders/walkers had a wonderful time, and I guess you're wondering how I know this....well I have the surveys in hand!

Early on it was decided that the primary purpose for the event was to raise community awareness over monetary reasons.I am pleased to report it did both! Participants more than doubled from last years and the projected net is $7,000.

I am so proud of my friend Tina Duvall for being a huge participant in the planning of this event and keeping everyone straight with all the e-mails, checklists, and tying up the loose ends.

I know with out a doubt that the planning of the 3rd Annual Ride for Sally's Y is just around the corner and will be even better.

See you around Denver!

About the author:

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

"Ark of Taste" Dinner ~ Davidson, NC (Lake Norman)

Teresa Harris ~ Denver . Lake Norman . Charlotte (Holbrooks Real Estate, Inc. ) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:53:03 -0500

"Ark of Taste" Dinner ~ Davidson, NC (Lake Norman)

Slow Food Carolina Piedmont Region is sponsoring this rare dining experience. Our local Grateful Growers Farm in Pumpkin Center (Denver~Maiden area) will be a part of this exciting epicurean evening event to remember. Slow Food created this program to preserve food items that are important but disappearing from today’s culinary and agricultural practices.

The 10 course dinner will be prepared by 10 amazing local chefs and a gifted chocolatier. The dinner will include rare and endangered foods that are produced by area growers.

This event not only serves as a way to educate the consumer but will serve as a fundraising activity for each of the Davidson and Denver Farmers’ Markets.

So mark your calendars now!

The Details . . .

Where:
Beaver Dam Historic House
19600 Davidson Concord Road
Davidson, NC 28036

When:
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Rain or shine!

Tickets are $100 per person and cancellations after May 6 will not be refunded. Click here for a reservation form.

If you are interested in volunteering, please e-mail Cassie.

About the author:

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

2nd Annual Denver Diabetes Expo . . . (Denver, NC/LKN)

Teresa Harris ~ Denver . Lake Norman . Charlotte (Holbrooks Real Estate, Inc. ) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:09:23 -0500

I know this is short notice but thought it was important.

Everyone is invited to the . . .

2nd Annual Denver Diabetes Expo

Monday, April 27, 2009

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Denver United Methodist Church
3910 Highway 16N
Denver, NC 28037

Registration is required.
Please call 704-732-5153.

Come learn about new products, educational materials, services available, and food sampling. Door prizes will be given out!

Sponsored by Carolinas Medical Center Lincoln’s Diabetes Education & Self-Management Program.

About the author:

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

North Lincoln Middle School ~ Staff/Student Basketball Game

Teresa Harris ~ Denver . Lake Norman . Charlotte (Holbrooks Real Estate, Inc. ) — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:00:52 -0500

North Lincoln Middle School ~ Staff/Student Basketball Game

The PTSA of North Lincoln Middle School here in Denver, NC is holding a spring fundraiser to benefit the school’s Media Center. On Thursday, April 2nd, there will be a Staff/Student Basketball Game in the gym at 7:00 PM.

Game Admission Cost:
$3.00 ~ Adults
$2.00 ~ Kids (<6 free)

Addition to the game there will be a cash raffle of $500. taking place at half-time. Tickets for the raffle are $1.00 each.

• For the top seller in each grade level, that student will be allowed to throw a pie at a school staff member at half-time.
• For the homeroom with the highest ticket sales, the teacher will be allowed to throw a pie at the principle at half-time.

Food will be available from concessions and those proceeds will benefit the Athletic Department.

?Questions?

See You at The Game!

About the author:

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

Dribble Out Diabetes

Teresa Harris ~ Denver . Lake Norman . Charlotte (Holbrooks Real Estate, Inc. ) — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 21:04:18 -0500

Dribble Out Diabetes

A World Record Attempt (5,000+ people)

“Most People Dribbling Basketballs At One Time”

Come Help Break the World Record
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Rock Springs Elementary School
3633 Highway 16N
Denver, NC 28037

Schedule of Events   1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Check-In & Registration   1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Raffles    1:00 PM – 2:45 PM
Entertainment, Food, & Games   1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
World Record Attempt    3:00 PM

Please bring your own ball!

Pre-Registration forms must be mailed to:
Dribble out Diabetes
PO Box 1888
Denver, NC 28037
And received by March 20, 2009

Pre-Registration Fee Per-Person:
$5 Rookie, $25 Veteran, $50+ All-Star
Registration forms available at JDRF.

All proceeds benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Questions

About the author:

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

Sally's Y Ride & Run ~ Denver, NC (LKN)

Teresa Harris ~ Denver . Lake Norman . Charlotte (Holbrooks Real Estate, Inc. ) — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 22:55:48 -0500

If you are local to the Denver area and like to ride bikes or run then here is an event for you.

at sportoften.com

The 2nd Annual Ride for

25 - 50 -100 K. bicycle ride & 5 K trail run

to benefit the Sally’sYMCA

April 26, 2009

at 1:30PM

at future location of The Sally’s YMCA

1601 Forney Creek Pkwy, Denver, NC 28037

To find out the story behind Sally's Y please visit:

Sally's Y Blog Post

See You in Denver!

About the author:

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

Real Estate Has Gone Virtual ~ 7 Websites to Help Buyers With Their Searches

Teresa Harris ~ Denver . Lake Norman . Charlotte (Holbrooks Real Estate, Inc. ) — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:05:20 -0500

Real Estate Has Gone Virtual

In the past few years Realtors have seen a shift in their savvy clients using the internet to find potential housing. This is often done before a Realtor is even contacted. There are so many websites that you can go to, to find out what houses are available in your chosen area…. But I bet you didn’t know that there are more websites out in cyberspace that you can find out more information to make your hunt a happy one.

Here are seven cool websites to surf to find out more information on the

area you would like to call home.

Non-Drivers:
www.walkscore.com
This site is a pedestrian’s best friend; whether you never got a drivers license or are sick of draining you savings account to fill your tank. All you do is put in an address and it will score the neighborhood on its foot friendliness.

Drivers:
www.traffic.com
Great site to visit to see find out commute times in real-time traffic conditions. You will also be able to find out about ongoing road construction and can be alerted to nearby traffic hotspots.

Civic Minded:
www.everyblock.com
This virtual town square delivers geographically pertinent news and community information. If you are visiting a city and want to find a good restaurant with a good inspection rating or wanting to know the news books in the city’s library this site is worth checking out.

Politicos:
www.policymap.com
If you desire to be in an area that shares the same political you do this site is for you. This site allows you to search for a politically like-minded block. Also listed are: FBI crime stats, census data, and local property values.

Problem Neighbors:
www.rottenneighbor.com
Get the scoop on any neighbors that are considered non-neighborly in the areas you are considering calling home. Remember depending on the problem, the problem could effect your future property values.

Big-Picture:
www.earth.google.com
Great site that uses satellite images to see what lurks beyond your potential future property line. The aerial view shows major highways, power lines, cell towers, and more pertain information. The Street View feature can rule out any properties across from fire stations and hospitals.

Other Information:
www.teresamharris.com
Excellent site to surf to find out about schools, weather, mortgage rates and payments, Charlotte MLS, and other pertain information about the Lake Norman and Charlotte areas.

Remember:

Overall finding that perfect house to call home is the biggest investment you will ever make.
Knowlege is power.
Being informed will help you make a wise decision.
Shopping should be fun and without pressure.

About the author:

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

Golf For Life at Cowans Ford (Denver~Stanley, NC/LKN)

Teresa Harris ~ Denver . Lake Norman . Charlotte (Holbrooks Real Estate, Inc. ) — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 01:18:35 -0500

Golf For Life at Cowans Ford

The East Lincoln Fire Department is having a golf tournament

to benefit Relay for Life.

Monday, April 6, 2009
Cowans Ford Country Club
761 Club Drive
Stanley, NC 28164
Tee Time: 12:00 PM
$320. Per 4 Person Team
Call: 704-822-5999

About the author:

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

Reverse Offers . . . it's worth a try!

Teresa Harris ~ Denver . Lake Norman . Charlotte (Holbrooks Real Estate, Inc. ) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 10:54:42 -0500

Reverse Offers . . . it’s worth a try!

Have you ever heard of a reverse offer?? Okay, let’s say that you have your house listed and it seems that you are having some second time showings or maybe third time showings. Maybe it’s time to ask your Realtor® about doing a reverse offer.

A reverse offer is when your Realtor® contacts the buyer’s agent(s) that have showed your property more than once to the same buyer's. Of course there must be some interest in the property because why would they want to see it more than once? Truth be known that there probably is one or several factors holding the potential buyer's back from making an offer.

Ask your Realtor® to look into a Reverse Offer.

To start a Reverse Offer your Realtor® will contact the buyer’s agent(s) to find out what is holding their buyer's back from making an offer. If for example they say the property needs new carpet in the master bedroom, the living room needs painted, and/or the buyer's need a fenced-in backyard….these are issues that can be worked out; if you are willing.

You can discuss, with your Realtor®, what you are willing to do to help alleviate the issues…thus creating an offer. Then your Realtor® will contact the buyer’s agent(s) and present the offer….well the Reverse Offer.

Keep in mind that if the buyer’s agent knows their client well and provides your Realtor® with useful information that sometimes these can work.

Hey what can I say….it never hurts to try!

Good Luck!

About the author:

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