Are you looking for privacy? Come home to a remarkable one-story, 2,196 sq feet 3-car garage home in a cul-de-sac, with exquisite curb appeal in Imagery, a premiere 55+ community. Elegance begins at the porcelain-tiled front porch. Inside, you'll find 10-foot ceilings, 8-foot  doors and portals, a GREAT ROOM with floor-to-ceiling reclaimed wood fireplace surround, a GOURMET KITCHEN with double ovens, gas cooktop, stainless steel appliances, granite counters, island/breakfast bar, huge walk-in pantry with built-ins. Enjoy a large Primary Suite with custom closet, zero-entry shower, even i ..read more

THE NAR SETTLEMENT COMES HOME TO NORTH CAROLINA Beginning August 1, the much-publicized National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement took effect in the Charlotte market.  So far, it’s led to great confusion and consternation in residential property sales.  Here’s a synopsis of the key changes resulting from the settlement: Before this month, Canopy MLS (Multiple Listing Service) which services Greater Charlotte and nearby markets, allowed display of buyer agency compensation for a listing.  Due to the settlement, Canopy MLS will no longer display buyer agency compensation ..read more

Home for sale in Imagery on Mountain Island on 813 Botticelli Court.  This home is loaded with upgrades. BE INSPIRED in this 1.5-story home in amenity-rich Imagery, a premiere 55+ community on a peninsula of Mountain Island Lake near Charlotte, NC.  This 3 bedroom, 3 baths 2,639 sq. ft home boasts extensive upgrades, a large Owners Suite on main level with custom closet.  Kitchen with gas cooktop, quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, island and walk-in pantry with custom shelving.  Guest space upstairs with full bedroom, bath and huge loft.  Enjoy ceiling fan ..read more

People immediately think of Colorado when they hear Denver. But, yes, we have our own Denver in North Carolina.  It is a small town located on the west side of Lake Norman in Lincoln County. Denver is a neighboring town west of Huntersville via Highway 73. It’s just about 12 minutes to get to Birkdale Village if you are coming from the intersection of Highway 73 and Highway 16.  Denver NC has a population of 3,261 per US Census in 2021 and 5.93 sq. miles in size.   The west side of the lake, where Denver is located, has typically been quieter, with a “laid-back” and “easy ..read more

Which of America's biggest cities with 500K+ are attracting the most interest from movers? According to moveBuddha’s 2023-2024 Migration Report, Charlotte was the #1 most moved-to big city in the country from 2023 -2024. The Queen City surpassed #2 Denver, #3 Nashville, #4 New York City, and #5 Jacksonville on the top 5 list, with an impressive move-in-to-move out ratio of 1.68. Potential factors driving this trend include lower cost of living, affordable housing, and a robust job market with two major banks. On a state level, NC was ranked the #5 most moved to the state this past year ..read more

No doubt, most readers will have heard about the momentous settlement proposed by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) in March.  The proposal is sending shockwaves throughout the real estate industry.  Since it stands to impact the way we do business, The Ally Group feels it necessary to comment. Background Sellers have been suing the NAR for years contending that commissions for home sales are too high, that sellers are unfairly burdened with compensating both the listing and buyer agent to a transaction, and that buyer agent commissions in general are too high.  It is a ..read more

Here it is! A 2021 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath 1.5-story home in amenity-rich Imagery, a premiere 55+ waterfront community on Mountain Island Lake! This 2,975 sq. ft, 2-car garage home offers a large Owners' Suite on Main with a sitting area leading to a screened porch. Enjoy an open floor plan with an extended great room, luxury vinyl floors, a white gourmet kitchen with a gas cooktop, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, double ovens, a huge island, and a walk-in pantry. Upstairs you'll find a bedroom, full bath, and roomy loft with lots of storage. Relax in the private backyard with a pav ..read more

Del Webb, the prolific national developer in the 55+ niche, is at last seeing its newest 55+ community in Greater Charlotte come to fruition.  Once dubbed “South Fork” based on the nearby section of the Catawba River, the newly named Carolina Riverside has now broken ground in Belmont, NC.  Following on the heels of its two sold out 55+ communities in nearby South Carolina – Sun City Carolina Lakes in Indian Land and Carolina Orchards in Fort Mill – Carolina Riverside promises to become one of the premiere 55+ or active adult communities in Greater Charlotte.  There’s no better ..read more

These are the last three new construction homes built by Toll Brothers, an award-winning luxury home builder for 50+ years. Now is a great time to purchase a new Toll Brothers home. Let us help you find your dream home, whether it’s a beautiful new home already in progress or one personalized with their style. At Regency at Palisades, your clients can enjoy low-maintenance living at its finest, exceptional amenities, and a beautifully crafted home in an award-winning community brimming with activity. At Regency at Palisades, your clients can get the luxury home they want, even when they don’t ..read more

Are Grandparents Moving To Be Closer to Their Grandkids? During the pandemic, many people distanced themselves from their loved ones for health reasons. Grandparents were told to stay away from their grandkids, especially as schools started to open. That’s because it would have been risky to visit with their grandchildren who may have gotten sick from school. Now that the pandemic has passed, many grandparents want more than ever to be near their grandchildren again to make up for that lost time. But how are they getting that “Grandparent Wish?” The data tells us many are movin ..read more