The Portland Business Journal and Rock Hill Herald have both published stories recently about Daimler Trucks North America, formerly known as Freightliner LLC, purchasing 396 acres of undeveloped land in York County South Carolina.
Daimler Trucks closed on the 396 acre land purchase on August 7, 2008. The land is located along Lake Wylie near the Alison Creek Road. The location is on the southwest side of Lake Wylie on what is called the Big Allison Creek.
Daimler Trucks claims they will begin construction on a 200,000 square foot office building sometime next year and relocate the marketing and sales employees that just moved into the Intellicenter building on Deerfield Dr in Fort M Mill last July. Daimler Trucks has not disclosed any other plans for the 396 acres.
Rumor has it that Daimler Trucks will eventually relocate their headquarters from Portland to the 396 acres in York County South Carolina. There is certainly enough space. In additional it seems odd that Daimler Trucks will relocate the sales and marketing employees since Daimler signed an 11 year lease for the Intellecenter.
Daimler purchased the land from Allison Creek Partners who is working on a 2,300 acre master plan mixed use development in the same area of Big Allison Creek in York County South Carolina. See a similar post for more information about the proposed office campus, retail centers, hosing developments - Freightliner-Daimler Trucks Fort Mill SC New Office Almost Ready.
The recent purchase of land by Daimler should be a positive sign that Daimler is still planning on their eventual headquarters move from Portland to South Carolina.
Link to Post from Homesfortmill.com
Carmen S Miller
Century 21 First ChoiceFort Mill, SC803.322.3479carmen.miller@century21.com
I created a home sales comparison report for Tega Cay. The report compares 2007 homes sales in Tega Cay to the current year 2008 for the first two quarters. I also gave you a peek at how August home sales stack up against last year. Here is my sales report:
MARKET SNAPSHOT 2007 Vs. 2008
First Quarter Sales Comparisons
JANUARY-MARCH 2008---JANUARY-MARCH 2007
SOLD- 27 Homes............................... SOLD- 52 Homes
AVERAGE LIST PRICE- $272,469 ....... AVERAGE LIST PRICE- $339,565
AVERAGE SOLD PRICE- $268,359 ..... AVERAGE SOLD PRICE- $336,220
AVERAGE DAYS ON MKT- 114 ...........AVERAGE DAYS ON MKT- 78
% LIST TO SOLD- 98% ....................... % LIST TO SOLD- 99%
DECLINE IN SALES PRICE- 20%
DECLIEN IN # OF HOMES SOLD - 41%
Second Quarter Sales Comparisons
APRIL- JULY 2008 ----APRIL- JULY 2007
SOLD- 41 Homes ...............................SOLD- 69 Homes
AVERAGE LIST PRICE- $323,977 ........AVERAGE LIST PRICE- $340,272
AVERAGE SOLD PRICE- $312,553.......AVERAGE SOLD PRICE- $334,384
AVERAGE DAYS ON MKT- 99..............AVERAGE DAYS ON MKT- 79
%LIST TO SOLD- 97% .........................%LIST TO SOLD- 98%
DECLINE IN SALES PRICE- 6%
DECLINE IN # OF HOMES SOLD- 27%
Here is a look at the trend in August so far:
AUG. 1- AUG. 23 2008 --- AUG.1 - AUG. 23 2007
SOLD- 7 Homes ............................... SOLD- 9 Homes
AVERAGE LIST PRICE- $327,928 ...... AVERAGE LIST PRICE- $325,355
AVERAGE SOLD PRICE- $315,300 .....AVERAGE SOLD PRICE- $318,752
AVERAGE DAYS ON MKT- 101.......... AVERAGE DAYS ON MKT- 70
%LIST TO SOLD- 96% ....................... %LIST TO SOLD- 98%
DECLINE IN SALES PRICE- 1%
DECLINE IN # OF HOMES SOLD- 23%
THERE ARE CURRENTLY 132 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES FOR SALE IN TEGA CAY THAT ARE LISTED WITH AN AGENT IN MLS.
For more information or to discuss the market analysis further please contact me.
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Carmen S Miller
Century 21 First ChoiceFort Mill, SC803.322.3479carmen.miller@century21.com
If you are thinking about moving or buying/renting a home or condo in the Fort Mill, Tega Cay, Lake Wylie, Rock Hill area and would like to search the available home or condo listings you've come to the right place on the internet.
Carmen Miller with Century 21 First Choice is now offering FREE, no strings attached, local property for sale or rent search. This service is available at both of Carmen Miller's websites www.carmensmiller.com and www.homesfortmill.com.
We have just signed up with a new property search service to offer you the latest technology in the home search business. And best of all it is free for you to use.
Here is how to use this new tool, just click on the property search orange button
on the top left hand side bar or choice from one of the custom search links we have set up for you for a specific neighborhood.
If you choice to use the full property search feature just select your search area and options and click search. Next you can choice a map view or list view shown below.
The map view allows you to visually see the area and as you move your mouse pointer over the listed icons you can see summary information about each property.
A screen shot of the Map view
A screen shot of the List view
Once you narrow your search to a specific property, you can view all of the available details about the specific property as seen in the screen shot below.
On the individual listing detail page you have many bonus features available like; print a brochure, save your information, sign up to be automatically notified for new property listings, see pictures of the home, see virtual tours if they are available, get school and neighborhood info, see a map and aerial view, request a showing, email the property info to a friend, and more.
Once again this service is offered to you free. No hassles. No registration required. No kidding! Just simply contact me when you are ready to buy, sell, or rent.
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Carmen S MillerCentury 21 First ChoiceFort Mill, SC803.322.3479carmen.miller@century21.com
Fort Mill schools begin August 20, 2008. Many of you have been asking questions about an update to the elementary school enrollment freeze. Here is what is mentioned on the Fort Mill School District website:
The Fort Mill School District is now reviewing its elementary attendance areas to prepare for the opening of Sugar Creek Elementary and Pleasant Knoll Elementary in 2009. The process will take into account a number of considerations including enrollment, building capacity, demographics, transportation issues, transitions between schools, keeping neighborhoods together and creating an easily understood plan. A public meeting will be held in September to unveil reassignment options.
In the July school construction update both Sugar Creek and Pleasant Knoll elementary schools under construction are still on schedule to open August 2009.
If you are looking for specific information like the school calendar, bus routes. bus schedules, registration information, contact information and more, there is a parent information page on the Fort Mill school website.
Click to go to "parent Information page".
You can download the 2008-2009 school calendar by clicking here.
For the bus route and information page click here.
The Bus or transportation dept phone number is (803)802-1998
If you need more information about a specific Fort Mill school like:
Fort Mill Elementary School
Gold Hill Elementary School
Orchard Park Elementary School
Riverview Elementary School
Springfield Elementary School
Fort Mill Middle School
Gold Hill Middle School
Springfield Middle School
Fort Mill High School
Nation Ford High School
Fort Mill Academy
Each school has a website. Click here for the district individual school web page. Then you can select the school website you wish to naviagte to.
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Carmen S MillerCentury 21 First ChoiceFort Mill, SC803.322.3479carmen.miller@century21.com
Tega Cay residents filled the Tega Cay council meeting room on July 24th to participate in a special session. The topic was the proposed Hidden Harbor Marina to be located in the Lake Shore subdivision of Tega Cy. The council voted no to the marina plan. This would have been the second Tega Cay Marina.
So why did the council vote no? Most Lake Wylie marinas are full with waiting lists. You would think this was a good deal for Tega Cay. As it turns out the proposed 32 slip marina must meet Duke Energy's shoreline management rules. The marina must be a true public marina but there is a hitch. The rule further states that a bordering development can not use the marina. That means Lake Shore residents could not use the marina. Lake Shore is home for approx 40% of Tega Cay residents.
The shoreline management rule was put in place in 2006. It's too bad Newland, the company who developed Lake Shore, or Tega Cay that took over Lake Shore after Newland left in 2005 did not apply for a marina at that time.
Most Lake Shore residents I spoke with about this issue were opposed to the rule and did not want the marina with the restrictions. Lake Shore residents would gain non-resident traffic without the marina benefit. I am not surprised that there was a large turn out for the special council meeting. Some Lake Shore residents questioned if the council would have voted no without the large Lake Shore resident turnout. Based on some of the negative comments made by the Tega Cay council members about the Duke shoreline management rule it would seem they were frustrated by the rule too.
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Carmen S MillerCentury 21 First ChoiceFort Mill, SC803.322.3479carmen.miller@century21.com
Century 21®First Choice Realtor® in Tega Cay SC, Fort Mill SC, Lake Wylie SC, Rock Hill SC, South Charlotte NC. Awarded Top 100 Producing Century 21® Realtors in South Carolina and North Georgia.
I am a licensed Realtor® ABR in North and South Carolina. I am proud to be a Realtor® with Century 21 First Choice. I am also a professional decorator. I live in beautiful Tega Cay, SC. I work in the following areas but not limited to : Tega Cay, SC. - Fort Mill, SC. - Lake Wylie, SC. - Rock Hill, SC. - Charlotte, NC.
I am married and have three wonderful children. We moved to South Carolina from Katy, Texas when my husband changed jobs. I was born in South America and my family moved to the United States when I was ten. While we miss our families in Texas (and we miss the great Mexican food!), we are truly at home in South Carolina. We cherish its beauty, the charm and graciousness of the people, and we respect its wholesome environment to raise our children.
We love living here so much that helping a family find their perfect home in our area is not a job, it's an absolute pleasure!
Our family enjoys the boating on the lake. If I was to say I have a hobby it would be entertaining. I thoroughly enjoy entertaining friends and host as many "events" as we can throughout the year. Not having family close by has taught us to treasure our friendships and we are very fortunate to live in an area with so many great people.
HOW MY EXPERIECE CAN HELP ME SELL YOUR HOME
- Interior Designer- I have over six years of business ownership and hands on experience as an Interior Designer. I will personally, and at no additional cost to you, showcase your home and its special features to potential buyers. Not only will I give you general suggestions on how to get your home ready to sell, I know what it takes to give your house that "model home" feel and I can get it done!
- Human Resources- Before staying home to raise my children I worked as a Human Resource Specialist. Dealing with multiple personalities, managing training goals, and providing the "people" resources for different companies developed my listening and follow through skills that will now apply to working with my real estate clients.
- Volunteer Experience- During the last twelve years I have been involved in my children's schools and PTA Organizations. I have held Executive Board positions ranging from Fund Raising to Volunteer Management. My children have always been my number one priority and I am a firm believer in our parental involvement being a key factor of our children's success.
To me being a volunteer means devoting precious hours towards the greater good without expectation of financial return. I have always devoted my time to the things that I am passionate about, and the programs and opportunities that I love. I am passionate about real estate, and I love doing my job. My passion translates to the hours and effort I will give to marketing and selling your home.
- Home Buyer/Home Seller- Over the last ten years my family has moved four times. I am personally familiar with the worries and stress of selling a home. I understand the concerns of pricing, the worries of market issues, and the stress of showing a home. While every market is different every home will sale! My homes all sold within a few weeks of listing. I can use that experience to showcase your home to all its advantages.
Having been a home seller those many times also makes me an experienced home buyer. Not only can I offer you a comprehensive market analysis, provide you with a detailed marketing plan, and the support, experience and services of Century 21 First Choice, I can also give you an unbiased, professional opinion of what a buyer sees and thinks when they walk into your house. I can guarantee that when a buyer walks into a house I've listed and staged, they WILL BE IMPRESSED!
OTHER EXCELLENT QUALITIES
- Client Driven
- Quality Service
- Budget Minded
- Detail Oriented
- Versatile
- Enthusiastic
- ABR certified
- A Proven Track Record of Selling Homes!
Over the years I have bought and sold many properties and had the occasion to work with many different Realtors. Of all those real estate experiences, your service, dedication and professionalism have been exemplary. You are, by far, the best realty professional I have ever had the pleasure to work with. ... You have gone above and beyond and done everything possible to market our home in the best possible light. ... I would be happy to recommend you to anyone we know who would be seeking a Realtor in this area and will be more than happy to serve as a reference and recommendation for you in the future.
Sincerely,
Jill & Richard BossiTega Cay, SC.≈ ≈ ≈
To Whom it may concern,
I would state the experience I have had working with Carmen Miller from Century 21 Real Estate. Carmen listed my home in Tega Cay, SC in the Fall of 2007. First I would like to state that I interviewed several realtors to list my home. I was very impressed with Carmen's professional presentation of herself and the company she represented. She was very thorough on what she represented and what she would do to sell my home. She illustrated how current technology would assist in the sale of the home. I was updated frequently on showings of my house. After signing the listing contract, my home was staged, a virtual tour was developed and published on the internet immediately. Carmen's persistence, hard work, and professional advice helped me understand the steps we would take in the sale of the home. I would highly recommend Carmen Miller as a listing or buying agent. I also hired her as my buying agent which resulted in an immediate home purchase for myself.
Sincerely,
Steve KingTega Cay, SC.≈ ≈ ≈
After selling our home in less than six weeks when neighbors' homes sat for over a year, we were extremely pleased with our decision to use Carmen Miller of Century 21 as our Realtor. There are several reasons we selected Carmen over other agents in the area and would continue to use her in the future:
· To showcase our home, unlike any other agents, Carmen utilized her several years of interior design experience. Carmen was able to emphasize our homes' selling assets and identify areas in need of improvement in a courteous and professional manner. For example, she helped us reposition furniture and remove clutter to make certain rooms appear larger and more functional. Additionally, she made suggestions to enhance our landscaping during the drought to make first impressions lasting impressions.
· To target the more sophisticated, high priced buyers from out-of-state or country under time-constraints, Carmen insisted on hiring a professional to create a virtual tour for Internet marketing.
· To help identify a competitive price point for listing our home, Carmen prepared a comprehensive feature sheet highlighting the upgrades in our home. Then she even took the time to walk the competition and extensively researched the previously sold comparable homes in the area to create a market analysis. With a little short of a full price offer, she knew exactly how to price our home to sell it in a timely manner.
· To bring in buyers, Carmen along with Century 21s experience helped attract qualified buyers through local and national advertising plans in home publications, newspapers and Internet websites.
· To insure proper traffic for our open house, Carmen notified her extensive list of neighborhood contacts utilizing her friends-refer-friends approach to marketing along with her local advertising. Additionally, she provided proper signage making the home easy to find; she supplied snacks and drinks to make buyers feel welcome; and provided buyers with a plethora of information on the home, neighborhood and surrounding areas selling features.
· To make the showing process more comfortable for us, she used Centralized Showing. This company called us ahead of time to let us know when our home was being shown.
· To prepare for any offers, Carmen once again thought ahead with a specification book including frequently asked questions, home warranty information, annual utility budget sheet and more.
· To ensure an efficient closing, she was organized and able to identify what she needed from us and kept in close contact with the buyer's agent and closing agency.
• Most importantly to create a lifetime client, she sold our home for the right price in the right time.
We appreciated Carmen's Internet savvy and fresh approach to selling our home. She was always professional, organized and enthusiastic as I'm sure she'll be with the sale of your home or property. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact either one of us.
Best wishes,
Eve and Dennis McCaffreyTega Cay, SC.
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