Retail Store Building & Acreage Shelby, NC $179,000

FANTASTIC RETAIL POTENTIAL!

Formerly Bridges Market, more recently a Farmer's Market this location offers access from East Marion St. and Post Rd. Brick building with over 4000 Sq. Ft. the interior has storage cooler and produce display areas, a small office area, meat/produce market area, and one bathroom. Paved/marked parking area. Large attic area with exterior access only has over 1500 Sq.Ft. that can be utilized for storage. Solar hot water heater, public water/sewer connections, gas connections. Located at the Fairground intersection this site offers high traffic volume and convenience.

MLS #51839

Built - 1950

Est. SqFT - 4736

Road Access - State Roads (East Marion & Post Rd)

Utilities - Electricity, Gas, Public Water/Sewer

Contact Listing Agent or Listing Office (704-484-3003) to schedule a showing...

Hog Happnin' Shelby, NC "Commit to Change"

                    November 2, 2012 --- November 3, 2012

                    Cleveland County Fairgrounds

                    1751 East Marion Street

                    Shelby, NC 28150

                    "Commit to Change"

Autumn is in the air and Hog Happnin' is just around the corner. The Cleveland County Fairgrounds holds fond memories for me. Whenever I'm there, it's something special and I remember good times at the Cleveland County Fair riding the Himalya with my Mom, checking out my family's horses in the Cattle Barn, attending Pottery Shows, stirrin' up the lemonade and making rib eye steak sandwiches with my  Dad at Bridges Barbecue Corral, and campaigning for my friend, Don Allen . This November I'll be making desserts to contribute towards the purchase of Christmas gifts for foster children in our area.

The theme of Hog Happnin' is "Commit to Change" and all proceeds will be used for meeting the needs of children in our area. Events will include:

Barbecue Competition - There are four categories: BBQ chicken, BBQ ribs, BBQ pork and BBQ brisket. There's also an optional BBQ sauce category and a Friday night an "Anything But" contest which will have items such as seafood and veggies.

Classic Car & Cycle Show - The Car & Cycle Show will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday with awards being presented at 3:00 p.m.

Arts & Crafts - Saturday only from 9:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. Expect to see a variety of local vendors displaying their handmade crafts. These booths will be located near the Waterwheel, Barbecue Midway, and Car Show.

Tickets - You may purchase a ticket in advance or at the gate. Tickets will be $2.00 each on Saturday.

Items of interest - There will be a variety of other activities including live music, magic shows, and Karaoke. Click here for the complete schedule.

All this has made me hungry! What about the food?

Hot dogs, BBQ sandwiches, chips, and other items will be available at Goforth Hall. Ice Cream will be available at the Car Show. Hours are from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Barbecue meals and take-out will be available on Saturday. For more food specifics follow this link.

The Cleveland County Realtors Association will also have raffle tickets available. An update regarding the raffle prizes and ticket locations will be made within the next week. Our dessert booth will feature a variety of homemade goodies baked to perfection by local Realtors. I'll personally be making Toll House Cookie Bars. Please look for us there and know that your monies spent will be used to improve the lives of Cleveland County kids. 

Hope to see you there!

Farmer's Market Condos

Shelby, NC

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Prudential Carolinas Realty is proud to serve as the listing office for the Farmer's Market Luxury Condos.  The project is nearing completion and public offering of the condos will soon be underdway. 

This coming Sunday, August 5th, Broker Marlene Peeler will be hosting an Open House from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The units are quality constructed and beautifully designed.  Features include the original hardwoods which were refinished where possible, original exposed brick walls, high ceilings, and exposed original wood beams.  I was lucky enough to visit and take photographs this week and was impressed by the unique historical charm and serene feel of the design.  The units I visited had pale sky blue walls coupled with bright white trim giving them a neutral and calming palette.  The high ceilings were dressed with brushed steel and white light fixtures creating a wonderful modern contrast against dark cabinetry.  Features also include ample storage with kitchen pantry, ceiling fans, and serving bar.  The exterior of the building has new sidewalks and is graced with plentiful lanscaping.  The location is ideal for long strolls along shaded sidewalks and provides quick access to restaurants, shops, our new Farmer's Market, and uptown events. 

The condos are three bedrooms & three baths or four bedrooms & four baths.  Prices will range from $169,000 to $199,000.  Interested parties may make reservations for a unit as we anxiously await the public offering. 

Support our local farmers and nourish your body with fresh fruits and vegetables by shopping the Foothills Farmer's Market.

Location: Washington Street on the Court Square

When: Wednesdays from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM & Saturdays from 8:00 AM till Noon.

I'm excited to hear Pleasant City Wood Fired Grille in Uptown Shelby is partnering with the market to offer seasonal specials every Saturday. These delicious  dishes are made from local farm-fresh ingredients.  Click here to visit Pleasant City Wood Fired Grille's website.



Back in My Hometown

After four and a half years of living and working in the Hickory, Newton/Conover area, I've returned to Shelby.  My Mom passed away last year and the realization that many of those I hold nearest and dearest reside here and won't live forever, motivated my return.  Our town has seen lots of changes.  Looking for a place to grab breakfast on the go brought surprises my first day back.  Cookout no longer serves breakfast and where on earth was Bojangles now?  I'm figuring it out and am very happy to let you know that I'm still with Prudential Real Estate although I'm with Prudential Carolinas Realty in Shelby now.

I'm working with an awesome group of highly skilled Realtors and couldn't be happier about my local office.  I'm looking forward to seeing old friends, spending more time with family and working with home buyers and sellers.  Look for posts about the properties Prudential Carolinas is offering, local events, and DIY projects in the coming months.

3BR/2BA Home for Sale - Newton, NC $110,000

• Location - Newton, NC
• Square Footage - 1144 Heated SqFt + 546 Unheated SqFt
• Central Heat & Air
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Baths
• Walk-in Closet
• Gas Log Fireplace
• Acerage .69

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Great house for those on a budget.  This home is conveniently located and has two large workshops and a storage building on the property.

Saving Money on Your Electric Bill

Winter is well on it's way and with it comes higher than normal utility bills.  I've compiled an assortment of links with information on how to reduce your energy consumption and save some money.

Energy Draining Vampires - What are they and how to reduce their impact.

Heating Tips

How much does keeping your thermostat set at 72 degrees instead of 68 actually cost?  Thermostat Calculator.

 Is one type light bulb really better than another?  Lighting Calculator.

Water Heater Calculator - Would making a change be worthwhile?

Rinnai - America's number one selling tankless hot water heater.

Buy implementing several of these tips I've managed to cut my energy consumption by 25 - 30 percent this past year.  I enjoy keeping more of my money for myself and know you will too!

Just Listed

1377 Pear Drive - Conover, NC

$126, 750

 

3BR/2BA, 1.5 story home on a large 0.82 acre lot. Features include beautiful laminate floors, ample storage, double detached garage, storage building, partially fenced yard, professional landscaping, huge patio with scenic view, rocking chair front porch, security system, smooth top range, appliances/window treatments. Great location! Priced to sell...

Friends in Need

I've spoken with numerous persons in the last year who were attempting to put together a local "Couponing for Christ" group.  So far those efforts have not come to full fruition.  In the interest in moving such an idea forward I wanted to share some of my own strategies for helping others in need without blowing your budget. 

The following local groups maintain food banks:

St. John's Lutheran Church
2126 Saint Johns Church Road Northeast
Conover, NC 28613-8975
(828) 464-4071


Eastern Catawba Cooperative Christian Ministry
245 East N Street
Newton, NC 28658
828-465-1702

Christian Crisis Center of Alexander County
223 5Th Ave Sw
Taylorsville, North Carolina 28681
828-632-0022

Each of these groups work diligently in our communities to help provide for those in need.  Items which are always in demand are: Macaroni & Cheese, Soups, Treet Meat or Spam, Canned Tuna, Juice, Peanut Butter, Crackers, Oatmeal, Cereals. 
 
Since I live on a budget (as we all do) I have certain items that I purchase with coupons to get the most value possible.  Here's my personal list.
 
Wal-Mart has cans of chicken noodle and tomato soup for 68 cents each.  The Charlotte Observer frequently runs coupons for Campbell's soup and you can purchase 10 cans of soup for about $6.00.  The store brand of crackers costs about $1.27 each and the food banks typically distributes crackers by the sleeve instead of by the box due to them being an in demand item.  Other items I purchase at Wal-Mart are the Great Value jars of peanut butter, macaroni and cheese, Sweet Sue Chicken & Dumplings and family sized cans of Chef Boyardee products.  
 
The Eastern Catawba Cooperative Christian Ministry also has a Thrift Store that is desperately in need of coats and sweaters.  Please take the time to go through your closets (especially children's closets) and donate any coats or sweaters that you do not need.  Outer wear is very expensive and families who have experienced job loses will not be able to purchase warm coats (where needed) for themselves or their children this year.
 
The first month I did this I decided I'd hold the food for one month (so I wouldn't be embarrassed by the size of my donation) and was very surprised when I had six bags to turn in.  I encourage each of you to take the time to go through the coupon section of the paper weekly and use them in conjunction with weekly specials at your favorite grocery store.  You'll be surprised at how many meals you can provide.

Marketing Plan For Sellers

As a Prudential agent I'm proud to let you know that we received the J.D. Power award for "Home Seller Satisfaction" this year.  Our online seller advantage program gives you daily or weekly access to information regarding your competition, new listings, sales of other homes in the area, and tracks your online activity.  Online Seller Advantage will be used in conjunction with my own specialized marketing plan.  I've listed the basics of that plan below.



COMMUNICATING


Education – Keep you educated and up-to-date on listing and selling market conditions in your area. You will be connected to Prudential Online Seller Advantage which will keep you informed of what’s happening in the local market.

Keeping You Informed – Provide updates on all activity regarding your home: you’ll receive emails (daily or weekly – whichever you decide) regarding online activity, agent showings, open house attendance, agent tours, sign inquiries, etc.

PREPARING YOUR HOME FOR SALE

Home Preparation - Suggest constructive changes to your home to make it more appealing.

Home Staging - Present you with professional advice on presenting your home to show exceptionally well, and sell for the highest possible value.

PROMOTING YOUR HOME TO REAL ESTATE AGENTS

MLS Exposure - Submit your home listing for exposure to over 700 active agents in the Catawba Valley Multiple Listing Service system.

Personal Promotion to Agents - Create a custom publicity flyer about your home for personal distribution to each active agent in the community.

PROMOTING YOUR HOME ON THE INTERNET

Internet Exposure on Google.com, Prudential.com, Yahoo.com, Frontdoor.com, Frontdoor.com, Realtor.com, Homes.com, Homesandland.com, Facebook, Craigslist, Activerain, BobVilla.com, and dozens of other websites

ADVERTISING YOUR HOME

Print Advertising - To promote your home as part of a full color ad in Homes and Land . This publication has country-wide circulation with thousands of readers, and, it is available online.  Your listing will also appear in the Iwanna Newspaper and Hickory Daily Record from time to time.

Custom Home Descriptions - Create a custom flyer of features and lifestyle benefits of your home for use by cooperating agents showing your home. Your homes attributes, local restaurants, school info, and nearby recreational facilities will be noted.  Copies of the flyer will be placed in your home to be available for prospective buyers during showings.

SHOWING YOUR HOME

Easy Access for Showings - Enhance convenience of buyer viewing by placing home on a keybox and using Centralized Showing Systems so someone is always available either by phone or online to book a showing regardless of what time of day or night it may be.

Professional Signs - Maximize showing exposure through professional signage.