Many people have heard about Ballantyne and wonder how to locate Ballantyne Real Estate. Ballantyne is actually located within Charlotte NC Real Estate. Ballantyne is not a city of a town but was designed as a planned Live, Work, Play neighborhood that began in the mid to late 1990s.
The heart of Ballantyne is in South Charlotte centered through Johnston Rd. Ballantyne technically begins at Ballantyne Commons Parkway at the stone pillars. Continue south on Johnston Rd and you will pass by many commercial shopping areas, past Ballantyne Country Club and then to the Ballantyne pillars at the southern border of Ballantyne at Providence Rd West.
What makes Ballantyne unique or special? Ballantyne has largely taken the Southpark model and amplified it. In the 1990's, Southpark was largely a residential area. Commercial development continued to expand. The Southpark Mall was a typical mall with standard stores as expected in a mall.
Commercial development continued around the area and Southpark quickly became the second largest employment center of the greater Charlotte area (second to uptown Charlotte). So what did the developers of Ballantyne do to improve upon that concept?
Ballantyne was a hunting preserve prior to being developed. The development was still in the distant Charlotte Suburbs (although only 10 miles geographically from uptown Charlotte or currently 17 miles driving), the area was very rural. The Ballantyne Country Club is the central part of Ballantyne and the greater Ballantyne area reflects the Country Club Atmosphere.
Discover the warmth and value of Ballantyne Homes for Sale today! Contact me, Rick Waite or call me at 704-770-6559; welcome to one of Charlotte's best treasures!
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Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Townhome in Ballantyne for Sale
Looking for brick townhome in Ballantyne? How about a 2 car garage, Master Bedroom on main floor with 3 bedrooms? Walk to shopping at Stonecrest at Piper Glen! What an amazing quality of life!
Visit the Virtual tour of 11182 Villa Trace Place and see what you have been missing!
There is a townhome for sale in the Villas of Ballantyne Trace that is sure to exceed your expectations! Enjoy the affluence of South Charlotte homes! It is hard to believe this home is listed at $245,000! It is time to take advantage of this opportunity!
The pride of home ownership is reflected throughout this home! The closets are organized with California Closets (closet organizers). The deck is incredible! This home has been maintained with quality and meticulous detail. You are sure to be impressed! Visit Ballantyne Homes for Sale to discover more about our great area! Call me, Rick Waite today at 704-770-6559 to see this amazing home!
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Homes in Charlotte
Homes in Charlotte continue to sell and the climate is a huge factor. February is the time of year when the largest contrast is noted. The northeastern US is in the middle of winter and Charlotte is into spring. Charlotte real estate is in full bloom with trees flowering and flowers blooming. The contrast is so stark that it is hard to imagine that we are only a few hundred miles south.
The best deals continue to be builder inventory but the deals are about to end. In the Charlotte Real Estate market, this is the time of year that builders would be going full steam ahead. The objective was to have as many inventory homes completed in spring as possible. Reason?
Many people relocating to Charlotte wanted new homes but did not have 4 months to wait for a new home to be built. Builders would have an inventory of new Charlotte homes prepared for those buyers. Due to the past several months of buyers financing difficulties, the builders are not building "spec homes". The only Charlotte Homes available for "quick move in" will be on homes where financing falls through.
What does this mean for you? There are still some great deals available to the person with good credit. I received a call from Wachovia this week stating they do have a loan program for 100% financing with a credit score of 620. This is one of the few programs still remaining with this credit score. "IF" you fit this criteria and are assured you can make your payments, then I would recommend that you do not purchase a "to be built" home expecting this program to last.
The cause of the crisis was the government loosening up on the financial criteria for a loan. The pendulum will swing back to a more stable area. I do not suspect the home buying criteria to be as stringent as back in the 90's but is will settle somewhere in between.
Ultimately, Charlotte is still a great place to own a home and a great place live. Visit Charlotte Homes For Sale for more in depth analysis of the greater Charlotte region including Ballantyne Homes for Sale, Fort Mill Real Estate, Matthews Homes for Sale, Tega Cay Homes for Sale to Kannapolis Real Estate.
The best deals continue to be builder inventory but the deals are about to end. In the Charlotte Real Estate market, this is the time of year that builders would be going full steam ahead. The objective was to have as many inventory homes completed in spring as possible. Reason?
Many people relocating to Charlotte wanted new homes but did not have 4 months to wait for a new home to be built. Builders would have an inventory of new Charlotte homes prepared for those buyers. Due to the past several months of buyers financing difficulties, the builders are not building "spec homes". The only Charlotte Homes available for "quick move in" will be on homes where financing falls through.
What does this mean for you? There are still some great deals available to the person with good credit. I received a call from Wachovia this week stating they do have a loan program for 100% financing with a credit score of 620. This is one of the few programs still remaining with this credit score. "IF" you fit this criteria and are assured you can make your payments, then I would recommend that you do not purchase a "to be built" home expecting this program to last.
The cause of the crisis was the government loosening up on the financial criteria for a loan. The pendulum will swing back to a more stable area. I do not suspect the home buying criteria to be as stringent as back in the 90's but is will settle somewhere in between.
Ultimately, Charlotte is still a great place to own a home and a great place live. Visit Charlotte Homes For Sale for more in depth analysis of the greater Charlotte region including Ballantyne Homes for Sale, Fort Mill Real Estate, Matthews Homes for Sale, Tega Cay Homes for Sale to Kannapolis Real Estate.
Sunday, January 27, 2008
South Charlotte Real Estate
As the rest of the nation is experiencing a Real Estate melt down, Charlotte NC Real Estate continues to flourish. As you explore our expanding areas, you owe it to yourself to visit South Charlotte Real Estate. What is considered South Charlotte Real Estate?
South Charlotte is basically the entire pie shaped corridor from uptown Charlotte to the end of Mecklenburg County (Charlotte Real Estate is in Mecklenburg County). The areas just south of town are Dilworth and Myers Park. The Myers Park Real Estate has always been very affluent and prestigious. It is known for its wide winding roads and large tree canopies. Dilworth has been recently renovated and the homes in Dilworth maintain a great value.
Further South you enter into Southpark Real Estate. This is an older area that has gained a lot of value over the past 15 years. There are many white collar corporate offices within Southpark and this has influenced the trends of Southpark homes. In addition to the Southpark corporate offices, Southpark Real Estate also enjoys the upscale Southpark Mall.
As you continue your southward trend you discover Carmel Country Club, Piper Glen and then Ballantyne. The greater Ballantyne Real Estate area has basically extended to the southern border on Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. Each of these areas offer golfing, shopping and affluence to impress the most successful among us. South Charlotte has expanded well beyond the confines of these larger neighborhoods and the prosperity reigns throughout the southern corridor. Travel Ardrey Kell rd and you will fell the growth first hand. The shopping center at Rea and Ardrey Kell is almost a year old and now a newer shopping area is due to open this year at Johnston and Ardrey Kell. On the south side of Ardrey Kell (between Johnston and Marvin rds) has a new Peak Fitness Center, the 521 Recreational Complex and a new Elementary School will be opening in 08.
The cause of the national Real Estate decline is also being driven from people relocating to Charlotte Real Estate. Come see for yourself.
South Charlotte is basically the entire pie shaped corridor from uptown Charlotte to the end of Mecklenburg County (Charlotte Real Estate is in Mecklenburg County). The areas just south of town are Dilworth and Myers Park. The Myers Park Real Estate has always been very affluent and prestigious. It is known for its wide winding roads and large tree canopies. Dilworth has been recently renovated and the homes in Dilworth maintain a great value.
Further South you enter into Southpark Real Estate. This is an older area that has gained a lot of value over the past 15 years. There are many white collar corporate offices within Southpark and this has influenced the trends of Southpark homes. In addition to the Southpark corporate offices, Southpark Real Estate also enjoys the upscale Southpark Mall.
As you continue your southward trend you discover Carmel Country Club, Piper Glen and then Ballantyne. The greater Ballantyne Real Estate area has basically extended to the southern border on Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. Each of these areas offer golfing, shopping and affluence to impress the most successful among us. South Charlotte has expanded well beyond the confines of these larger neighborhoods and the prosperity reigns throughout the southern corridor. Travel Ardrey Kell rd and you will fell the growth first hand. The shopping center at Rea and Ardrey Kell is almost a year old and now a newer shopping area is due to open this year at Johnston and Ardrey Kell. On the south side of Ardrey Kell (between Johnston and Marvin rds) has a new Peak Fitness Center, the 521 Recreational Complex and a new Elementary School will be opening in 08.
The cause of the national Real Estate decline is also being driven from people relocating to Charlotte Real Estate. Come see for yourself.
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