Just a reminder to all citizens within a fifty mile radius of McAdenville NC, known as "Christmas Town USA" by some. Every year the city is lit with beautiful Christmas lights. It will start on Tuesday, Dec 1 and end on Saturday, Dec 26 this year. You just drive through the city. You may get out and walk, as some do, depending on the weather.
Here is their schedule for the lights this year:
Monday - Friday 5:30 - 9:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday 5:30 - 11 pm
This is their 54th consecutive year of running these gorgeous Christmas lights. You do not want to miss these memorable lights.
It will really get you into the "Christmas Spirit". I hope you enjoy it, as much as my family and I do.

Happy Holidays to you and your family!
Good News:
$8,000 Home Buyers Tax Credit Approved & Extended by Congress
This is a fabulous and savvy move by our congress. This home buyers tax extention will help consumers, realtors and help to stimulate our economy.
Congress has approved the $8,000 home buyers tax credit extension.This bill was unanimously passed by both houses.
This bill was set to expire at the end of this month. The Home Buyers extension date is now April 30, 2010. You must be entered into a contract by this time. Homes must be closed by June 30, 2010.
There is another new $6,500 Home Buyers tax credit incentive for existing property owners that want to sell their home and possibly buy another during the same period of time. You must have owned your current residence for 5 consecutive years to be eligible for this.
Here are a couple of the qualifying limits listed below:
Qualifying Income limits:
raised from $75,000 to $125,000 for single tax payers
raised from $150,000 to $225,000 for joint tax payers
The maximum allowable home purchase price is $800,000 to qualify for this home buyers credit.
Here is a link where you may find out more information on the Home Buyers Tax Credit: http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=204671,00.html
It is a great time to buy a home. Interest rates are low. There are many homes to choose from, on the market. If you are interested in purchasing a new home, or selling an existing home, just give me a call. It would be "my pleasure" to help you!
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Do Some Granite Counter Emit Radon Gas?
Yes they do. Not all granite counter tops emit this radon gas, but if you have them in your kitchen, you should check and see if they are emitting radon gas. It is very simple to find out if they are doing this. Just go down to your local Home Depot, Lowes or any hardware store, and get a radon gas kit tester. It can tell you immediately if these coutertops are indeed emitting radon gas. These kits usually sell for around $20 to $30. This is a small price to pay, for peace of mind. It is very important to test for this radiation, because radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Children and a developing fetus are extremely susceptible to this radiation. You may also find granite used in building fireplaces. Please test any area that granite is used in your home. Since we know it can cause lung cancer, and harm developing children, please use caution if you are pregnant and have granite coutertops.

Gastonia NC is a sleepy small suburban town, right outside of Charlotte. Many workers from Charlotte live and commute from the Gastonia area, and call it home. Taxes, and home prices are lower, here, as you might expect, than our neighboring Charlotte. Affordable homes are plentiful. You can get more square footage, and a more luxurious home, for your money, here in our city. It is a most wonderful southern town, where you will be greeted with southern hospitality and warm broad smiles. It is an excellent place to live, raise your children, and call home. We are perfectly situated between the beautiful, majestic mountains of NC, and the tranquil, sandy Carolina beaches. You can get to both places within a few hours. I am a native Charlottean, but have lived in Gastonia, and called it "home" for the past 23 years. We have some superb academic schools for our children, fabulous restaurants, aromatic coffee bars, and an awesome, fully stocked shopping mall where you may want to walk and shop inside. Gourmet Restaurants are plentiful, full of every type of quisine. Our weather is fabulous! We have mostly sunny days, and only have a few cold months during the entire year. Snow is rarely seen around here. I seldom have to wear a coat in the winter time. We also have walking/biking trails that run by the scenic green wooded park and the crystal clear creek. Come to our beautiful city and see for yourself. Get a sample of the gorgeous Carolina Blue Skies, and you may never want to leave. It would be my sincere pleasure to help you with buying, selling or relocating to this grand, warm and friendly, southern historic city!
We'll leave the lights on for ya! :)
Ginger Moore 704 865 4290
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