Waterfront Homes at Lake Norman

  Have you ever thought you might be interested in living on the waterfront at lake Norman?  Well let me tell you, homes are more affordable on the lake now, than they have been for years.  There are foreclosures, short sales, and homes that the owners have reduced the price to have a better chance to [...]

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New Listing At 204 Steele Ave. Cleveland, N.C.

Hi folks,      I am pleased to announce that I have just listed a nice double-wide in the North Western part of Rowan county just after crossing  the Iredell county line. Its just a few miles from Statesville. The MLS # is 999826 With 2,128 Square ft. of heated living area it sits on a 2 .21 acre wooded lot. [...]

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Celtic Music In North Carolina

Friday night I had an opportunity to be a guest of an Irish Band at a small Irish pub in Pineville, N.C.   The band, Clann Darragh, is made up of several Irish gentlemen, some people not from Ireland and my grandson, Colin, who plays the Irish flute and the penny whistle.  His mother is of Irish decent hence the [...]

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Century 21 Hecht merges with Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS

Just a few days ago our beloved Bob Hecht announced the merger of Century21 Hecht with the prestigious Coldwell Banker United, Realtors.  Although I will miss the Hecht Realty Company I look forward to working with the Coldwell Banker United, Realtors group.  I and all my co-workers at Hecht are going through tansition and training.  [...]

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A Place For Nature Lovers

As I am writing there is a bright red male Cardinal eating sunflower seeds on the deck  just outside the window.  He is accompanied by his mate and a few Black Capped Chickadees eating their favorite seeds.  Here comes a gray squirrel but the birds won’t give up their place at the seeds.  We spread [...]

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Mild Winter Days in Lake Norman, North Carolina

Hi Folks, For the past couple of weeks we have been experiencing some delightful weather here in Troutman and and Lake Norman,  North Carolina!  Last week we had some 70 degree days  here in the middle of February.  Trees are blooming, Buttercups are blooming and days are warm and sunny.   I know it’s is too early for spring [...]

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Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae and Lower Interest Rates

Good Morning!  What a day we had yesterday!  I think I was more interested in the inauguration then I have ever been.  Today I would like to share another article from the magazine, INSIGHT, NC ASSOCIATION of REALTORS.    What Does Fannie, Freddie Takeover Mean? There’s been a lot in the news recently about the  government take [...]

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More Growth in Troutman N.C.

About 2 weeks ago there was an article in the Statesville Record & Landmark about a proposed mall to be built in the new Larkin developement at the Troutman exit 45 on I 77.  The article stated the mall in question (unnamed at present )  will bigger than anything in Charlotte, Winston Salem, or any [...]

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