Located off of Rocky River road in Cabarrus County, Kensington Forest offers easy access to shopping, schools, restaurants, and endless entertainment options. One of Niblock’s newest communities, Kensington Forest will offer 188 new home sites on which to build homes ranging from $380,000 to $500,000. Each lot is wooded and will average around half an acre. The community also offers an easy commute to downtown Charlotte and the Charlotte Douglas International Airport via I-85 making it perfect for the commuting professional and business traveler.

As for the kids, the community will offer a playground area and a swim club with a junior sized Olympic pool. The current public school placement as of 2008-2009 will be Harrisburg Elementary, C.C. Griffin Middle School, and Hickory Ridge High School.

Be one of the first to see this new Niblock community, and be ready to enjoy the beauty and friendliness that Harrisburg has to offer!

4 acres on Rogers Lake Road in Kannapolis
$240,000
Residential Zoning

Megan Bowen
Office Manager
Team Honeycutt
704-784-5291
Megan.Bowen@AllenTate.com

As Realtors, we find that when potential home buyers are looking at a home to purchase they are often curious about electric bills. Since it get hot here in Cabarrus County and the Charlotte region, we thought we would offer a few hints for you. This way when you are ready to sell real estate in the Cabarrus County area, you can be prepared for questions that might come up.

If you’re looking to stay cool and save on energy bills this summer, look up. A good ceiling fan, when properly used and maintained, can help keep your cooling and heating costs down throughout the year.

To reap the maximum benefits — in comfort level and savings — it’s important to make sure that ceiling fans are properly installed and that you use the right size and model for the room.

Consider ceiling fan blade spans, which range from 29 to 54 inches, and room size, and be sure that the fan is mounted in the middle of the room, at least 7 feet above the floor and 18 inches from the walls. Other performance factors to consider include the motor type and grade (performance, medium or economy), and the blades’ pitch and material. The fans with the best blade and motor designs are most efficient and quieter as well. Look for models with the highest air flow efficiency, which is measured by cubic feet per minute per watt (CFM/watt) at each speed.

An Energy Star-rated fan is 50 percent more efficient than a conventional fan and can save $10 or more annually on utility bills. If this doesn’t seem like much, consider the additional savings that come from adjusting the thermostat accordingly and keeping air conditioner (or heater) use to a minimum.

Ceiling fans keep people cool, not the spaces they’re in, so be sure to turn off the fan when not in a room. In the summer, make sure the fan is moving in a counter-clockwise direction so that it produces the downward windchill effect; in the winter, reverse the direction and use the fan at a low speed to force the warm air near the ceiling up and then down along the walls and floor.

And don’t forget about the lights. Most ceiling fans include some kind of light fixture, which is often used as the main light source in a room. Be sure to use an energy-efficient light kit and to turn it off when a room is empty.

Source: www.energystar.gov


Diane Honeycutt
Team Honeycutt/Allen Tate Realtors
704-784-5282
“Get the Team Advantage”
www.Teamhoneycutt.com

1244 Danielle Downs Court
3 BR/2 BA 1100-1400 square feet
$152,900
Immaculate home. Fenced backyard. Storage building with electricity.

381 Sycamore Ridge Road
7 BR/5.5 BA 5700-6800 square feet
$1,050,000
Open floor plan with high ceilings. Beautiful moldings and many other custom features. Second living quarters in basement.

641 Camrose Circle
2 BR/2.5 BA 1400-1700 square feet
$136,300
Beautiful townhome in Oakleaf Condominiums ready to move in.

Q. How much house can I afford?

A. Determining how much home you can afford or what payment you feel comfortable with, can be a trying process. Calling lenders, looking at mortgage loan programs and interest rates can be confusing, to say the least. There is an easy way to get started and give yourself an idea of where you stand.

The first step is to find out what mortgage interest rates are at the current time. You can typically do this with a couple of phone calls to lenders or some quick looking on the Internet. Get your rates on conventional fixed rate loans. Then use Team Honeycutt’s handy table to see what your payment would be at different price ranges and interest rates.

To obtain a very clear picture of how much home you can actually qualify for, the best idea is to contact a reputable local lender and let them analyze your entire situation. Call us for recommended loan officers in your area.

Q. Do I need an attorney when I buy a house?

A. Yes. We recommend anyone buying a house use an attorney. An attorney will make sure all terms of the contract are acceptable and help you avoid any future legal hassles. If you need help choosing an attorney, just ask. We can recommend attorneys that are very experienced in real estate transactions.

Q. Are low-ball offers advisable?

A. A low-ball offer is a term used to describe an offer on a house that is substantially less than the asking price. While any offer must be presented, a low-ball offer can sour a prospective sale and discourage the seller from negotiating at all. Unless the house is very overpriced, the offer will probably be rejected. You should always do your homework about comparable prices in the neighborhood before making an offer.

Q. How do I get the real scoop on homes I am looking at?

A. Home inspections, seller disclosure requirements, surveys and the agent’s experience will help. Disclosure laws vary by state, but in some states, the law requires the seller to complete a real estate transfer disclosure statement. Here is a summary of the things you could expect to see in a disclosure form:

• Foundation, slab, fireplaces/chimneys, floors, windows, doors, ceilings, interior and exterior walls
• Electrical system, plumbing system, heating and/or cooling systems
• Built-in appliances (range/oven, attached microwave, hood/fan, dishwasher, disposal)

Sellers are also required to indicate any significant defects or malfunctions existing in the home’s major systems. A checklist specifies interior and exterior walls, ceilings, roof, insulation, windows, fences, driveway, sidewalks, floors, doors, foundation, electrical and plumbing systems. The form also asks sellers to note the presence of environmental hazards, walls or fences shared with adjoining landowners, any encroachments or easements, room additions or repairs made without the necessary permits or not in compliance with building codes, zoning violations, citations against the property and lawsuits against the seller affecting the property.

Some properties have accompanying covenants, codes and restrictions or other deed restrictions. Also, the home inspection and home warranty industries have grown significantly to accommodate increased demand from cautious buyers. Be sure to ask questions about anything that remains unclear or does not seem to be properly addressed by the forms provided to you.

New Prices!

2110 Brantley Creek Drive in Kannapolis
Brantley Creek Subdivision
1200-1800 square feet
3 BR/2.5 BA
$139,900
Nice home with rocking chair front porch in convenient Kannapolis location.

5640 Yorke Street
Afton Village Subdivision
3400-4000 square feet
5 BR/4.5 BA
$469,900
Incredible home with tons of space. Double balconies on front overlook park.

609 Deveron Place
Beverly Hills subdivision
1200-1500 square feet
3 BR/2 BA
$159,900
Nicely updated home in Beverly Hills in Concord.

50 Blenheim
2700-3300 square feet
5 BR/2.5 BA
Nice home on large private lot. Sunroom. Two 3-car detached garages plus 2-car attached garage.

195 Spring Street SW
4300-5200 square feet
5 BR/4 full baths and 2 half baths
$286,500
Home near downtown Concord. Tons of living space. 2nd kitchen in basement.

Thunderstorms can bring severe consequences to areas like ours here in Concord, N. C. in a matter of minutes. Thunder is the only thing in a thunderstorm that cannot cause damage. Lightning is extremely dangerous and can cause deadly fires. Winds can cause damage the equivalent of a tornado.

Heavy rains can cause flash flooding, which can occur in minutes. Even though you don't live in a flood plain, you need to be aware of flood hazards. Low-lying areas that are harmless in dry weather can fill with storm water run-off and pose a threat to your safety. Approximately 140 people die per year from floods. This is the number one killer from thunderstorms. Hail, which comes in all sizes is another serious problem and causes much damage to cars and homes.

Turbulence often turns into funnel clouds or tornadoes. During our summer season thunderstorms are a very common occurence. Our television and radio systems give us warnings and track thunderstorms to give us information as to the storm in relation to our location. Survival in severe weather depends on knowing what to do.

Go to www.fema.gov/areyouready for more information on how to prepare your family plan for safety and survival.

All of us on Team Honeycutt at Allen Tate Realtors in Concord, N.C. wish you a happy and safe summer.

New Price
609 Deveron Place
Beverly Hills Subdivision in Concord, NC
Brick ranch with 1-car garage.
1200-1500 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths.
$164,900

New Price 
5907 Birchfield Lane
Ridge Crossing Subdivision in Concord, NC
2 story home with 2 car garage.
1500-1800 square feet, 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 baths.
$169,900

Lot for Sale in Cabarrus County
Grandview Drive
1.85-acre lot in Beverly Hills subdivision. Established neighborhood in convenient location near schools, interstate, shopping and more.
$129,000

Property for Sale in Cabarrus County
40 Marsh Avenue
Concord, NC 28025
$384,000
Totally renovated home in Historic Downtown Concord. Beautifully update kitchen, huge backyard with gazebo, front porch, walk-in closets, hardwoods floors, huge master suite.

In CONCORD, CABARRUS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA as it is everywhere, it is now more important to check your own credit report to be sure that it is correct than it ever was. Even if you are not checking your credit report many other people are. You may have impeccable credit habits but errors may appear on your credit report. These errors need to be corrected immediately.

Credit scores play a big part in the interest rate you can get and even as to whether you can qualify for a mortgage on a home you would like to purchase. Rental home and apartment companies also check and consider your credit scores when considering leasing a property to you. In some states, with North Carolina being one of those, insurance companies use credit scores to determine the premiums that you will pay for your residence.

Credit scores are also considered when buying car insurance, when having utilities turned on in your new residence, by cell phone companies and when you are seeking employment the employers also check credit scores.

Credit scores are based on five categories. These are payment history, amounts owed, length of credit history, new credit and types of credit. Credit scores range from 300 to 850 with the highest making you appear safer to a lender. Your credit score is not the same as your credit report. Your credit score is based on the credit report. You can get a free copy of your credit report once a year from three credit reporting agencies. These three companies are Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. The best way to obtain a report may be to go to AnnualCreditReport.com. Do not give your personal information or respond to anyone other than this site.

It is greatly to your advantage to obtain your credit report, check it out thoroughly and make every effort to remove anything negative as soon as possible. Be sure that you also are given credit for a good account. Errors of omission can hurt your report also.

KEEP CHECKING. A GOOD CREDIT REPORT WILL MAKE IT ALL WORTH WHILE.

Summer time provides us many choices for healthy foods. Organic and conventional methods of farming offer much versatility in our diets. Organic foods have the same appearance as conventionally grown foods. Organic foods are more costly due to the fact that natural fertilizers are used, crops are rotated in the fields, methods for farming are labor-intensive and the crops produce a lower yield. This growth process is what makes a product organic and to be labeled that way it must meet U.S. Department of Agriculture Criteria. Conventional farmers may use chemical fertilizers as well as herbicides and pesticides. The choice between organic and conventional products is a personal one.

Whether choosing organic or conventional foods, you may want to keep these tips in mind:

• Buy locally and in season when you can at farmers markets and local produce vendors.
• Thoroughly wash your fresh produce under cold running water using a clean brush to scrub with.
• Peeling conventionally grown produce may reduce pesticide exposure.
• Produce may lose some of its nutritional value.

For more information:

http://www.foodnews.org  

http:://www.consumerreports.org/cro/food/diet-nutrition/organic-products

All of us on Team Honeycutt wish you a happy,healthy summer.

5847 Misty Forest Place
Concord, NC 28027
Ridge Crossing Subdivision
$192,000

4 bedroom, 2 bath home with 2 car garage. Large kitchen with lots of cabinets. Split bedroom floor plan. Great room has 10 foot ceilings.

9914 Bayart Way
Huntersville, NC 28078
The Hamptons Subdivision

$650,000
5 bedroom home with 4 full baths and 2 half baths. Second living quarters in basement. Beautifully landscaped lawn.

8476 Plantation Way
Harrisburg, NC 28075
Highland Ridge Subdivision

$230,000
3 bedroom, 2 bath brick ranch with 2 car garage on over 1/2 an acre. Fenced backyard. Irrigation system.

1647 Marmot Place SE
Concord, NC 28025
Raccoon Hollow Subdivision
$141,000

3 bedroom, 2 bath home with 2 car garage. Covered front porch. Freshly painted exterior.

With summer almost here, there are many events planned around town that will keep you entertained.

The Cabarrus County Library Children's Reading Program runs from June 9-August 2. The library has many fun events planed for the Concord, Kannapolis, Mount Pleasant and Harrisburg branches throughout the summer. You can visit their website at http://www.co.cabarrus.nc.us/Library/ for more information and specific dates, times and locations of events.

The Kannapolis Intimidators are also back in full swing. They have frequent home games with many activities planned to keep the entire family entertained.You can find their complete schedule including the nights they will have post-game fireworks on their website at http://www.intimidatorsbaseball.com/. On June 26th, Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium will host Team USA vs. Chinese Taipei. You can find more information about that game on their website as well.

If you need to beat the heat by staying inside, try taking in a play at the Old Courthouse Theatre in Concord. They will present Charlie and the Chocolate Factory June 19-22 and June 26-29. Later in the summer, you can see Smoke on the Mountain: Homecoming from July 31-August 3, August 7-10 and August 15-17. For specific times and details, visit them online at http://www.oldcourthousetheatre.org/.

Union Street Live will take place on the Historic Courthouse Lawn the third Thursday of each month. See Craig Woolard June 19, Sea Cruz July 17 and Billy Scott and the Prophets August 21. Concerts are from 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. each night.

Many events are scheduled throughout the summer at Village Park in Kannapolis. They have a summer concert series that runs from June 7-August 9. On June 7, see Starship with Mickey Thomas, A1A: The Official Jimmy Buffet Band on June 21, Charlotte Symphony July 2, Superglide July 12, Too Much Sylvia July 26 and the Beach Music Festival with various acts on August 8 and 9. Concerts begin around 7:00 p.m. each night. You can get more information at 704-920-4343.

There are also Movies in the Park on June 13, June 27, July 18, August 1 and August 15 starting at 8:45 p.m. each evening. You can get more information at 704-920-4343.

Megan Bowen
Office Manager
Team Honeycutt
704-784-5291
Megan.Bowen@AllenTate.com

On June 10th, the 15th annual Quaker Steak & Lube Summer Shootout Series will begin and run until August 12, 2008. Each week fans will enjoy the Legends Car, Bandolero and Thunder Car racing action along with School Bus and Crash Car races. Back again this year will be local racing champion Clay Hair trying to defend his 2007 Summer Shootout Series Championship as well as local racer Jerry Lambert who was named the 2008 King of the Oval Rookie of the Year.

The 10-race Quaker Steak & Lube Summer Shootout runs each Tuesday night through August 12. Admission is just $7 for adults. Children 6-12 are admitted for $3 and kids under 6 are free. Tickets are available in advance at the speedway ticket office and at Gates 4 and 5 the night of the event. Parking is free.

Spectator gates open at 5 p.m. with preliminary action at 5:30 p.m. Feature racing begins at 7:30 p.m. and is scheduled to conclude by 10:15.

For information, call the speedway ticket office at 1-800-455-FANS.

Team Honeycutt and the Allen Tate Concord office are taking measures to get all agents involved in recycling by having devoted areas in the office for agents to disposed of recyclable items. Agents are excited that the company has taken the lead in getting everyone in the office involved in this effort!

The team is also asking that customers to go to teamhoneycutt.com and email their email address so that many of the communications can be by computer to help this effort as well!

New on the market 3BR/2B Home with rec room, fenced back yard, hardwoods, 2 car side load garage, irrigation system and nice master bedroom and bath with jetted tub. This full brick home is located on a .55 wooded lot. The address is 8476 Plantation Way in Harrisburg in the Highland Ridge Subdivision.