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Outstanding values, plus True-Style Bonus at Crowders View, Gastonia, NC

admin — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:47:31 +0000

If you are tired of looking at model homes loaded with all the bells and whistles only to find that the standard plans don’t include any of those details, then you need to visit the homes in Crowders View by True Builders, located in Gastonia. Crowders View offers a peaceful view of Crowder’s Mountain, and a beautiful selection of “Green Homes” by True Builders, where being green isn’t just the latest trend or buzz word but rather it is the core of their business philosophy. This is achieved through “green building” and conservation. These two areas allow True Builders Homeowners to conserve energy, as well as save money.

Along those same lines of efficiency, True Builders has developed a more disciplined building process that allows them to build high-quality homes more efficiently, which reduces their costs. These saving are then passed on to their homeowners by allowing all homes to include many of the features that are listed as upgrades in other communities.

These items come standard in all True Builder homes in Crowders View:

*Interior features such as:

Smooth Drywall Walls & Ceilings, Birch Cabinet Doors, Ceramic Kitchen Backsplash, Refrigerator Panels, Castled Kitchen Cabinets, Crown Cap on Kitchen Cabinets, Cabinet Over Refrigerator in Kitchen, Upgraded Range and Dishwasher, Icemaker Line, Kitchen Sink Sprayer, Upgraded Moen Faucets , Master Bathroom Raised Vanities, 36″ Bathroom Vanities with Drawers, Cultured Marble Vanities, Vinyl Floors in Bathrooms, Shelf above Washer / Dryer, Single Piece Fiberglass Tubs & Showers, Towel Bars & Shower Bars, Semi-Gloss Paint on Doors & Trim, Six Panel Interior Doors, No Bi-fold Doors, Satin Nickel Door Hardware, Satin Nickel Hinges, Skirt Boards on Staircase, Upgrade Brushed Nickel Lighting Package, Lights in Breakfast Nook, Lights in Dining Room, Bedroom Overhead Light Rough-ins, Doorbell, White Electrical Outlets and Switches, (2) Phone Jacks, (2) Cable Jacks andGarage Door Opener Rough-in.

*Exterior Features such as:

30 Year Architectural Shingles, 8/12 Pitch Front Roofs, Partial & Full Front Porches (per plan), Shutters (per plan), Landscape Package, (2 Trees / 12 Shrubs, Planting Beds), Front Window Grids (per plan), All Wood Exterior Sheathing, Larger Garages (typical 20X20), and Maintenance Free Fascia & Soffits.

Currently, Crowders View, in Gastonia is offering a $5,000 True Style Package to buyers who are in the market to build a new home. This package will allow you to include many of these upgrades in the design of your home:

Granite Kitchen Countertops,
32” fireplace
9’ Ceiling on first floor,
First Floor stair railing (painted pickets / stained rail)
Upgraded Landscaping package
Two tone Paint
36” / 42” Castled Kitchen Cabinets
Stainless Steel Appliances
Home-site premium

There are now four new homes ready for quick move in, six resales, and six homes pending contract in Crowders View. You still have the option to start from scratch and build the home or your dreams. Homes in Crowders View range in size from 1615 square feet to 2594 square feet and in price from the $100,000 to $175,000, with a huge selection of designer options. Located in Gastonia, it is a vibrant community convenient to the areas of Uptown Charlotte, Mount Holly, Belmont, and Mountain Island.

To find out what is currently on the market in Crowders View and or check learn more about Gastonia Real Estate

Robinwood Village and the Gastonia Greenway

admin — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:39:13 +0000

As Gastonia expands and grows outward, the city has capitalized on theopportunity to preserve and make use of some of the City’s best natural assets. The development of the Gastonia Greenway now provides communities with miles of paths for walking,

jogging, bicycling and other forms of non-automotive recreation. The Gastonia Greenway begins at the southern edge of Lineberger Park, where a kiosk marks what should be mile zero of the Greenway.

One community that is benefitting greatly from this development is Robinwood Village., which has it’s own private access to the Greenway. Although there are many places along the way to parking to spend time enjoying these paths, the residence at Robinwood Village can enjoy convenient and easy access at a moments notice.

There are currently five townhomes available for purchase at Robinwood Village, and one pending contract. Townhomes here host three bedrooms and two and a half bath, and are 1,600 to 2,000 square feet. All of this for between $150,000 to $165,000, and all units have garages.

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Enjoy the Benefits of Gaston Country Club in Gastonia, NC

admin — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 05:12:34 +0000

If you live in Gastonia, or the surrounding areas, you should be aware of the amenities available at Gaston Country Club. Gaston Country Club, established in 1919 is one of the best kept secrets in the region, and unique among private clubs in the region by providing, in one magnificent setting, fine and casual dining, private meeting and banquet rooms, golf, tennis, swimming. Its course has very recently been ranked 44th Best Golf Course in North Carolina. They combine a beautiful setting with modern technology to enhance the age-old game of golf and host a tennis facility is led by Hall of Fame instructor, J.W. Isenhour, and features four hard and six clay courts.

Located within a few short miles of this club are the following neighborhoods: Su San Farms, The Cloisters, Northampton, Southampton, Fairways, Heatherloch, Bethesda Oaks, just to name a few. You also have the option to build in communities such as Eagles Walk, Tomshire, Heather Trace, Cramer Woods, Erskine Woods, Fairways, or Fairfield at the Club among others. This club is also convenient to residences in the cities of Belmont, Mount Holly, Mountain Island, and Charlotte.

If are in the market for a home and are looking for the amenities that only a Country Club of this caliber can offer, then check out the wonderful communities in Gastonia that are most convenient to Gaston Country Club.

Take advantage of the values in Cramer Woods in Gastonia, NC!

admin — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 08:05:25 +0000

Gaston County posted the only fourth quarter gain in new home sales out of eight counties in the Charlotte area surveyed by Rocky Mount-based Market Opportunity Research Enterprises.

The VP of Castlegate Homes believes that Gaston County will continue to outpace the region on new home sales because of the quality of life offered in Gaston County and it certainly helps that buyers are getting more house for their money. With that in mind they are building several new homes in the city of Gastonia, within their Cramer Woods community.

Castlegate Homes has also lowered its prices to reflect changes to the market. by negotiating with vendors, subcontractors and suppliers to help by doing the same. Now is a great time to take advantage of these temporarily reduced prices available to buyers in Cramer Woods, and here are current examples of this price reduction:

Normal price of house is $298,292 reduced to $265,900
Normal price of house is $295,185 reduced to $259,900
Normal price of house is $329,622 reduced to $299,900
Normal price of house is $387,625 reduced to $339,900
Normal price of home is $298,292 reduced to $265,900

In addition Cramer Woods has taken many upgrades and made them standard feature in their homes, including granite counters, microwaves, tankless water heaters and energy efficient windows. Homes in Cramer Woods are full brick, and they offer a variety of plans such as ranch and basement homes, on sizeable lots.

Cramer Woods, in Gastonia, is positioned convenient to I-85, for an easy commute to Uptown Charlotte, as well as all of the amenities found in Belmont, Mount Holly, and Mountain Island.

Please visit the site Gastonia Real Estate more information on this community.

Lots of Activity in Willow Creek in Gastonia, NC

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:45:08 +0000

Despite reports of a sluggish market, Willow Creek in Gastonia has maintained great momentum. One of the top selling communities in Gastonia, Willow Creek, by Centex Homes offers features, such as walking trails, play ground, fantastic clubhouse, and a Jr. Olympic size swimming pool. Willow Creek is located minutes from I-85, and great shopping, restaurants, airport and close to Uptown Charlotte. This location makes for an easy commute to Uptown Charlotte, and Lake Wylie, with access to conveniences outside of Gastonia like Belmont and Mount Holly and Mountain Island Lake. The homes in this community range from $117,990 – $166,990 and 1500 to 3200 square feet. You can choose from 12 different floor plans and these fantastic homes offer many upgrades like granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, private owners’ suites, and much, much more. They will be hosting a MAX Your TAX Event that will allow your refund or tax credit to provide you with BIG Incentives.

Since January of last year 26 homes have been sold in Willow Creek, 21 of which were new construction. Currently, you can choose from 9 homes, of which, 1 is an inventory home that is ready for occupancy, and 4 are in various stages of construction, leaving the buyer room to make decisions. You always have the option to pick your lot and your own floor plan if you want more influence on the process.

Directions: From Charlotte, I-85 South to Exit 21 (Cox Road). Turn left onto Cox Road,

which becomes Armstrong Park Road and travel about 1.8 miles. Willow Creek is on the right.

Please visit the site Gastonia Real Estate for more information.

October 2009 Gastonia Real Estate Report!

richard test — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:52:55 +0000

October 2009 Gastonia Real Estate Report!

In the communities represented on this site, there were 14 properties actively available on the market with an average list price of $212,627

1 property was put under conditional contract
2 properties were pending
4 properties were pulled from the market temporarily
4 properties were withdrawn from the market
5 properties expired

Of the 8 properties that were sold had an average listing price of $192,593.00 and a sales price of $181,619.00 after an average of 93 days on the market.

The 8 units that were sold and the 2 pending contracts for the month were located in Willow Creek, Bethesda Oaks, Parkside, the conditional contract is in Su San Farms.

Click here to find out more about Gastonia Real Estate!

Cramer Mountain in Gastonia; Estate Homes on a Private Mountain

admin — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:40:17 +0000

Located in Cramerton, the community of Cramer Mountain is a gated development featuring luxurious homes and an 18-hole golf course at Cramer Mountain Country Club. The city of Cramerton is located in Gaston County, and is convenient to the neighboring cities of Gastonia, Mount Holly, and Belmont in Gaston County and only minutes away from Uptown Charlotte. Beautiful mountains highlight the topography of this small community, which has become one of the premier residential communities in the Charlotte-Metro Area.

Nestles back in the wooded mountain, the safe, gated community of Cramer Mountain offers extraordinary estate homes that rest on oversized private lots. Membership to Cramer Mountain Country Club are available giving you access to the golf course, tennis courts, swimming pool, cabana and fine dining.

Homes currently available in Cramer Mountain range in size from 3000 to 8000+ square feet, and have as many as 6 bedrooms and 6 baths with prices ranging from $375,000 to $1 million. These designer homes are perfect for entertaining and boast outstanding amenities. If you are looking for convenient country club lifestyle, Cramer Mountain is the place for you.

Click here to view the Cramer Mountain Homes For Sale or click here to learn more about Gastonia Real Estate!

Up to $65,000 in Savings on Inventory Homes at Parkside in Gastonia!

admin — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 05:46:46 +0000

The Village at Parkside, a development of Gandy Communities Inc., located in Gastonia, is Gaston County’s first traditional neighborhood project. This mixed use community in Gastonia, will eventually host approximately 1400 homes that will include single family homes, townhomes and condos; with plans that will also include a 95,000-square-foot town center and a YMCA. It’s a neighborhood that will provide goods and services that’s like the hometowns of years past. Parkside will feature walking trails and green space linked to nearby Martha Rivers Park, which will anchor the neighborhood into the community.

Residents of Parkside will feel like they’re living in a park. Prices for homes in the initial phase are in the $140,000s to $220,000s, but houses in the $400,000-to-$600,000 range will eventually follow. Condominiums and offices are planned for the second and third floors of that area, which will feature street-level retail.

Parkside is also close enough to the sister cities of Belmont, Mount Holly, Charlotte, Lake Wylie, and Mountain Island to provide an easy commute to work or recreation.

Parkside has 5 finished, Energy Certified, homes available for immediate move in. Currently, you can save $35,000 to $65,000 on inventory homes and have your closing costs paid. If you would like to have your dream home built for you, there is no time like the present. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to be one of Parkside’s first residents and take advantage of these fantastic offers! You’ll love the charm and appeal this house has to offer. Enjoy afternoons on your front porch sipping lemonade or backyard barbeque with friends.

Click here to search for Parkside Homes for Sale or to learn about Gastonia Real Estate.

Willow Creek Offers Incentives to Buyers Who Work in Public Service!

admin — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 05:29:08 +0000

In addition to offering 100% financing to qualifying buyers, Willow Creek, one of Gastonia’s most popular communities, is offering a “Preferred Buyer Program” to those who work in the following fields:

• Teachers
• Military
• Police
• Fire Fighters
• Nurses
• EMS (Emergency Medical Responders)

If you aren’t familiar to this new community in Gastonia, Willow Creek is located on Armstrong Park Road, just minutes from I-85, Belmont, Mount Holly, Charlotte and Mountain Island.

The open floor plans in Willow Creek, range from 1,509-3,209 square feet with 3-5 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, with prices from $120,000 to $165,000. Home features include Whirlpool black appliances, birch cabinets, Centex Energy Advantage, 2 Year Fit and Finish Warranty plus a 10 Year Structural Warranty, and fully sodded lawns. The community of Willow Creek offers a state of the art clubhouse and Jr. Olympic swimming pool.

There are currently eight new homes ready for purchase at Willow Creek, if you wish to have more input on the design of your new home, then we can pick out a lot and get you started.

Click here to visit Willow Creek Homes for Sale or to learn about Gastonia Real Estate.

Catawba Hills is Convenient Living in Gastonia!

admin — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 05:05:16 +0000

Catawba Hills is an established community in Gastonia that offers pleasant living that is convenient to whatever a homeowner could need. Located minutes from 1-85 your commute to Belmont, Mount Holly, or Uptown Charlotte is a breeze. If you have college aged children, you have access to two very good college choices: Gaston College, located in Gastonia, or you could send them to Belmont Abbey or UNC Charlotte.

Catawba Hills is merely miles away from Franklin Square, Westfield Shopping Center, Gaston Memorial Hospital, and Martha Rivers Park. With the holiday season upon us, the residents of Catawba Hills will have another added benefit, in that can easily access Christmas Town USA in McAdenville, a neighboring city to Belmont and Mount Holly.

If you are interested in becoming a resident of Catawba Hills, you have the option of purchases an existing home or building your dream home. There are currently 6 homes for sale in this community, and four pending contract. Over the past year, 11 homes ranging in square feet from 1500 to 3500 square feet with purchase prices ranging from around $110,000 to 213,000 make Catawba Hills, in Gastonia, a community that offers something for everyone.

Click Here to view Catawba Hills Homes for Sale or to find out more about Gastonia Real Estate.