Veterans Day Pickleball Tournament Donation

Veterans DayAt the dinner Friday night an over-sized check for $5000 was presented to the Hidden Wounds group. It was a great Veterans Day celebration for everyone.

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Is this a good time to list your home?

September and October were two very good months for” resales”. In October, nine (9) “resales” sold (contracts written in Sept.) and eight (8) homes went under contract. There are currently 42 resale homes on the market. Is this a good time to list your home? Statistically, this may be a good time to list. However, the Holiday Season is usually a slower market. What should you do? If you are considering selling in the next 6 months, let’s talk—803.802.9800.

House Icon for ClairTeamTechnology to brighten your home! When we can’t take advantage of natural sunlight to brighten our homes, let’s use technology! Connecting lamps to automatic timers is an excellent way to brighten your home and save money. These inexpensive timers can be purchased at Lowes for $5 – $10. This is an excellent idea for anyone listing their home. We use them now to make our home look welcoming when we arrive home from work! :-)

Make your home feel warm! During the colder season is the best time to make your house feel “homey”. This may not even be a word, but you all know what we mean. Have the cinnamon potpourri, fireplace, soft music and the accent lighting working for you. These suggestions are more important now than any other season.

Happy Thanksgiving! We hope that each of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving this year. We are excited because we will be celebrating this Thanksgiving with our daughter and son.
~ Brian & Sharon Clair

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Get in the Holiday Mood!

Southern Show - ChristmasYup, holiday time is fast approaching. Guaranteed to get your ho-ho‘s going, the annual Southern Christmas Show sparkles from Nov. 10 through Nov. 20 at 2500 E. Independence Blvd. Advance tickets on sale at Harris Teeter with your VIC card for $7.50, less than half the normal admission! You can save even more by clicking on the “save with exhibitor coupons” at www.southernshows.com. Print them all out, just in case.

Hours:
Daily: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sundays, Monday and Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Location:
The Park Expo and Conference Center
2500 E. Independence Blvd., Charlotte, N.C.

Admission: Adults $9, On-line Advance $8
($7.50 advance at participating Harris Teeter stores)
Youth 6-12 $3, Children under 6 free with paying adult.
Groups of 20 tickets or more $7.50 each (advance only).
Same day in/out privileges with hand stamp.

Parking:
Cars $6 all day; Buses free

Food:
Cafeteria & Food Court on site

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Ballantyne Restaurants

Villa Antonio RestaurantCheck out the restaurants in Ballantyne at these links:

1) urbanspoon.com (Ballantyne area including Rea Rd and Providence Rd).

2) ballantynevillage.com (Ballantyne Village).

The Mellow Mushroom will be opening soon at Ballantyne Village.
Ballantyne Village is about 9 miles north of Sun City Carolina Lakes.

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Veterans Day Pickleball Tournament

Sponsored by:
Sun City Carolina Lakes (SCCL) Pickleball Club for the
benefit of Hidden Wounds.
November 11 and 12.
In grateful appreciation of the dedication and contribution of our Military and Veterans, proceeds will be donated to Hidden Wounds. The mission of Hidden Wounds is to provide peace of mind and comfort for military personnel suffering from combat stress injuries such as PTSD, TBI and other psychological post war challenges until such time as the Veteran’s Administration or the Veteran’s Affairs agencies are prepared to deliver long-term services.

All games will be played on our 6 out-door pickleball courts located at the beautiful SCCL Community in Indian Land South Carolina.

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Softball – First Tourney at Sun City Carolina Lakes

softballOur First SCCL Invitational Softball Tournament
Sunday, October 22nd, 2011
Turkey Point Field
Teams
1.  Sun City Carolina Lakes
2.  Columbia, SC
3.  Lake Norman, NC
Game Times
9am > SCCL vs. Lake Norman
10am > Lake Norman vs. Columbia
11am > Columbia vs. SCCL
12noon > SCCL vs. Lake Norman
1pm > Lake Norman vs. Columbia
2pm > SCCL vs. Columbia
Followed by Trophy Presentation
Hot Dogs, Chips & Cold Drinks will be available!
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Looking at the Big Picture – Sun City Carolina Lakes looks pretty good!

Regional MLS – 12.7 Months of Inventory!
This is down approximately 7.8% (13.6 mos.) from the same period last year! :-)

Sun City – Approx. 10 Months of Inventory!
The last 3 months in Sun City (July, August, Sept.) we are averaging four (4) resales a month. With an average of 40 single-family homes on the market the last three months, you can calculate that Sun City has approximately a 10-month inventory of single-family homes.

Real Estate StoreOctober – Lowest Inventory in Months!
Good News! Based on the “resales” currently under contract, we expect the single-family home inventory in Sun City Carolina Lakes to be the lowest it has been in several months. We are anticipating October to be a good month for sellers.

Pricing Your Home!
If you are considering placing your home on the market in the next few months, it will be very helpful for you to have all the data. Know your Competition! Stop by The Real Estate Store and we can schedule time to present an in-depth detailed report of the market and an accurate valuation of your home. Knowledge is Power!! It continues to be a buyer’s market.

Buyers – It’s Your Time!
Low Prices + Low Interest Rates = Value!
Interest rates are the lowest in 50 years! Pulte continues to offer very competitive pricing! Sellers of “resales” are matching Pulte pricing. Buyers it’s your time! You have options! We strongly suggest buyers evaluate all of their options and compare” new construction” with “resales”. The lowest priced home is not always the best value. We educate buyers and help our buyers compare new construction with “resale”!

“Top of the line professionals, Integrity is a particular strength, Brian went out of his way to provide completely unbiased advice & counsel. He ensured there were no conflicts of interest between himself, buyer & seller, inspectors, attorneys, & loan officers. ”
~ Jeff & Susan G. (Buyers, 9/11)

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Carriage Home Rentals in Sun City Carolina Lakes

Carriage HomeThese finely furnished decorated homes are availble on a monthly basis. Limited availability for approx $1900 per month (includes everything). Minimum stay = 1 month. These homes are 2br/2ba, lr, dr and are approx 1500 sq ft. Availability changes often. Please call for current status.

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New Rentals Available in Sun City Carolina Lakes

There are a few new rental homes available now in Sun City Carolina Lakes. Check them all out by clicking the “Rent” menu button.
Here’s one example:
Copper Ridge on Kingfisher
3200 sq ft. approx – Beautiful view
Lake is in the background
Pod C – Close to Golf Shop & restaurant & all facilities
Upgrades throughout including hardwoods, granite,
stainless appliances, ceiling fans, gas fireplace
2 level. with finished basement
Unfurnished
Rent $1795 monthly, tenant pays utilities
Term: 6 months or greater

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Halloween Dance at Sun City Carolina Lakes

Halloween PartyThe halloween dance is Sat night at 7pm, October 29th, at the Lake House. The resident band “Well Seasoned” will be playing some great dance tunes from the 60s and 70s. Keep an eye out for ticket sales a week or so before the event.

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Coupons for Cash

CouponA terrific site for the coupon queens and those that aspire to be, www.coupondivas.com. Everything you ever wanted to know about the art of saving cash at the checkout. Prepare to spend some time because this site has it all! Even if you don’t coupon, you’ll enjoy it. Updated weekly.

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Waxhaw’s Chillin’ and Grillin’ and Autumn Treasures Event

Waxhaw NCOver 85 crafters and artists, live music and lots to eat. And if
you are a car enthusiast, over 75 cars will show off on Sunday
afternoon. Something for everyone. A great fall weekend,
just 15 minutes away. October 8th and 9th. 704-834-2195 or
www.waxhaw.com

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