Hey Fort Mill / Tega Cay locals! Remember when the only "sit down" restaurant in town was Fish Bones? Things are REALLY changing fast around here....
Ok, I've never been a big fan of Wal-Mart. I just don't like the way the 800 lb gorilla bully's the little mom and pop shop keeper. Well, it's kind of hard to hate the new Tega Cay store. I thought Wal-Mart coming to town wouldn't be such a good thing, but it's just so darn convenient! Not only does the facade look great, but the parking is wonderful. No more fighting for a spot at the one in Rock Hill or up in Charlotte. I can run by on the way home to pick up something and it's not a huge trip.
And now it looks like we're getting even more options to eat out - Dunkin Donuts going in beside McDonalds at 160 and Gold Hill Road (not sure if Baskin Robbins will be in with them as other locations do), Breadsmith Bakery in the strip with Town Tavern, and a wings place in front of Wal-Mart. Not to mention the Party Store, and more haircut stores and nail places than even my wife can imagine. There are many other stores going in but I haven't heard the final word on them yet! Oh, and I gotta give a plug to a client of mine who is opening up L.A. East in Stonecrest. It's "The hottest boutique clothing store this side of L.A." Be sure to check them out!
One thing is for sure. Having all these conveniences right here will allow us in Fort Mill / Tega Cay to keep our tax dollars local to SC without having to drive down to Rock Hill. More money for our schools!
Steve Schwartz is a licensed REALTOR in NC and SC specializing in Fort Mill, Tega Cay, Lake Wylie, and Charlotte and the host of over 7 Real Estate websites including his REALTOR websites, http://www.thepurpledog.com/ and http://www.last10sold.com/, and http://www.charlotteareahomefinder.com/, (for home buyers) and http://www.charlotteareahomevalue.com/, (for home sellers).
Listening to the National Media drone on about how dismal things are in residential housing is enough to make you cry, get a little sick, then cry again. And, after seeing the California Market first hand last month, it's not pretty. But, you have to remember that the National numbers are not necessarily an accurate reflection of what's going on right here in Fort Mill, Tega Cay, and Lake Wylie.
Here's the facts: The Charlotte Metropolitan Area was one of 3 major cities that actually experienced increased appreciation in 2007 by a little over 4.5%. The average price for a single family home for January, 2008 was only very slightly down from the same period in Jan 2007 ($218,610 down from $219,270) which represents less than 1 percent. The number of sales transactions is down and houses are sitting on the market a little longer, but it's no reason to pack your bags and flee for Mexico. A "slow" market is a relative term. Yes, we are slower than we were when the whole real estate market was on fire. What you have to remember is that there is also opportunity out there.
Remember, the media makes advertising dollars by keeping you glued to the TV set. Shocking headlines of gloom and doom keep you watching. Telling you everything is ok does not. We are definitely feeling the slowdown of tighter lending practices and cooler markets elsewhere. The thing to keep in mind is that our area did not experience the years of double digit appreciation that they did elsewhere. In short, we are still very affordable. Combine that with our reputation for excellent schools, lower taxes, and being a great place to live puts us on the "short list" on many people's list for re-locating.
Steve Schwartz is a licensed REALTOR in NC and SC specializing in Fort Mill, Tega Cay, Lake Wylie, and Charlotte and the host of over 7 Real Estate websites including his REALTOR websites, http://www.thepurpledog.com/ and http://www.last10sold.com/, and http://www.charlotteareahomefinder.com/, (for home buyers) and http://www.charlotteareahomevalue.com/, (for home sellers).
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I am a full time Realtor licensed in NC and SC. I specialize in Fort Mill, Tega Cay, and Lake Wylie, but work all over South and South West Charlotte and York County.
I graduated from Clemson University with a B.S. in Management. I am a member of the National Association of Realtors, Member of Piedmont Association of Realtors, and I am licensed in NC and SC. After graduating from Clemson in 1992, I spent over a decade in Corporate America primarily in Marketing, Sales, and Project Management. I felt that these skills along with a pretty good technical know how would be good prerequisites for being a REALTOR.
Now in my 4th year in real estate, my intuition was correct. I love what I do and I enjoy helping people with what is often the most stressful purchase of their lives. I am an active volunteer with the Tega Cay Lions Club. The Lions Club gives me plenty of opportunity to get out into the community and give back. When I'm not working, I'm spending time with my wife of 10 years, Rachel, and my two children, Jessica and Robert. Jessi, who is 6 keeps us busy between dance class, soccer, and gymnastics. Robbie, who is 2 just plain keeps us busy!
I love anything Clemson, classic cars, NASCAR, photography, and I am lucky enough to love what I do for a living. I'm also a technology buff and enjoy the challenge of trying to keep up with all the tech changes. One way to keep current is to always be developing new technology on the web as it pertains to the real estate market.
I host 3 websites which represent the most comprehensive photo tours of the area. Hundreds of photos/videos show you Tega Cay, Fort Mill, and Lake Wylie as if you were here yourself.
The websites are as follows:
http://www.TourTegaCay.com - The Most Comprehensive eTour of Tega Cay Anywhere!
http://www.TourFortMill.com - The Most Comprehensive eTour of Fort Mill Anywhere!
http://www.TourLakeWylie.com - The Most Comprehensive eTour of Lake Wylie Anywhere!
I also host the following websites:
http://www.thepurpledog.com/ - My REALTOR Web site
http://www.Last10sold.com - Get your Neighborhood's "Last 10 Sold"
http://www.CharlotteAreaHomeValue.com - Get your home's value (for sellers)
http://www.CharlotteAreaHomeFinder.com - Find a home online (for buyers)
After 13 years in Corporate America doing everything from selling copiers to being a Project Manager implementing large scale software applications for a major defense contractor - I've picked up a lot of experience. Now in my 4th year in real estate, I have become well versed in helping people get through what is often the most stressful purchase of their lives.
Real Estate IS about sales, but it's also about being a Project Manager. The agent has a fiduciary duty to their client to make sure that everything with the transaction goes smoothly. This includes making sure the offer and acceptance process, the loan process, the inspection process, the title work process, the appraisal, survey, closing, and all the other nuances of the transaction are handled properly by all those professionals that an agent works with during a transaction. I am fortunate that my prior experience in sales, marketing, and Project Management were the perfect training grounds for this tough profession.
In real estate today, technology is king. According to the NAR, more than 82% of all people begin their home search on the internet. I love this aspect of the business and work hard to keep up with all the latest trends in technology. As a seller, you need an agent who is technically savvy or you may find yourself with a home that just sits on the market. Or, if you are on the buying side, you may find yourself missing out on a perfect buying opportunity.
I have both the experience and technical know-how to help guarantee a smooth real estate experience. I look forward to the opportunity to help you on your next transaction.
By the way, I also know a good bit about the importance of family. If you have questions about Soccer, Gymnastics, Dance Class, school info, or just about anything else - I'm living it, so I can help! Here's my pride and joy!
I work primarily in Fort Mill, Tega Cay, Lake Wylie, Indian Land, Rock Hill, and South and South West Charlotte. I have closed transactions as far North as Mooresville, NC and as far South as Chester, SC. If I don't feel comfortable working in an area that you want to buy or sell in, I will find a competent Realtor who will! Please give me a call.
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