Lake Norman Real Estate and NC Homes for Sale

Lake Norman has become a destination for so many out-of-staters that we actually have a name: "Transplants".  Or, if you are originally from the North, moved to Florida and THEN moved to Lake Norman you are known as "Half-backers" as you moved half-way back to the north! 

The type and depth of the questions I get from those considering relocating to the Lake Norman area are extensive but vary considerably depending  upon the person's age, type of employment, familial status, interests in sports and hobbies, lifestyle, eating habits, and personality.  I will provide answers to the most common questions now and in a separate blog post provide myriad links for you to peruse based upon your own questions, needs, concerns and interests.  I hope you will find this helpful but don't hesitate to call or e-mail me even if you just need reassurance that you are going to love living in Lake Norman!  For more of my own perspective you might want to also read :  Sushi and Hush Puppies: The Scoop About Relocating to Mooresville Lake Norman.

One of the first questions I get is about our weather; particularly concerns about the humidity in the summer, if one needs to worry about hurricanes and how cold it gets in the winter.  Our great weather is one of the reasons so many choose to move to Lake Norman.  We have four very distinct yet mild seasons:  Last year we got one snow storm with several inches of snow that melted that day.  Spring and Fall are simply gorgeous with bright skies and mild temperatures.  Summers are warm and yes we do have some humidity but not nearly as much as the states south of us.  We average about 3 inches of rain every month.  The last hurricane to come this far inland with any force was Hurricane Hugo in the early 1990's and that storm did cause trees to topple.  Since then we have just experienced some rain or wind if that.

Next on many people's lists are insects, reptiles and wildlife.  Folks, we are not Florida, so even I, coming from California, find the bugs easily handled in the heart of their summer season with some deet.  We have some mosquitoes but we have a monthly bug service which eliminates spiders, ants, and all other pesky insects so I personally don't consider bugs an issue.  There are a few snakes here and there although I have only seen a couple of them dead in the road.  We have lots of bunnies, squirrels, some deer, raccoons and opossums plus an amazing array of birds.  One of the first things I recommend is putting a least one bird feeder out.  The bright red cardinals, our state bird, are so pretty but we also get blue birds and so many others that I can't name!

Somewhere near the top on the list is how easy or hard is it to assimilate into the community? 

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Maybe it's because it is 102 degrees outside, I don't know, but all of a sudden cool fresh fruits and vegetables sound so good to me.  I have had this stack of information about our local farmers markets, farms and produce stands for weeks so it's high time I finally share all of the information with you!

Just like our daffodils and tulips, as spring arrives in Lake Norman our local produce stands and farmers markets start to come to life.  Anytime between April and June you will being to see fresh plants, local honey and jams made over the winter and the first of our spring harvests.  You don't need to look more than a few miles In the Lake Norman area to find a great selection of official farmers markets as well as numerous road side stands selling not just the seasonal fruits and vegetables but fresh pies and other home-made goodies.  Every week their signs will announce new arrivals like green peanuts, peaches, okra, corn, local blueberries and pumpkins.  Some even open to sell Christmas trees and wreaths.

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We like to party, we Lake Norman and Mooresville folks.  I guess that's why our celebrations for the 4th of July expand an entire week!  When you combine beautiful summer weather, a huge lake full of boats of all kinds, fireworks, picnics and a patriotic celebration like the 4th of July I think we do have the "Perfect Storm" for partying; especially here in the patriotic state of North Carolina.  

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Do you want to be a part of Crescent's next BIG upscale Lake Norman housing community?  You will have to look north of Mooresville on up to Troutman to find Falls Cove, with plans for 740 lots on 900 acres located next to the Lake Norman State Park.  Crescent 's sixth community on Lake Norman, Falls Cove's homes are expected to range from the high $400,000s to more than $1 million.  Starting in the $70,000s, lots will be one-half to two acres.  Lot sales will be open to the public starting this Saturday, June 29th.  Ground breaking is expected by late July and initial homes ready for buyers to customize by October.

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You know you live in a community that is growing significantly when there is a weekly column in the Charlotte Observer's Lake Norman section called:  Red Dirt Alert:   Development in the Lake Norman Area.  Knowing not only what is being constructed now, but also what is in the pipeline, is very important when considering where to purchase a home; whether it's your personal residence or an investment.  It is also important to understand growth trends and where the next "hot spots" are in the greater Lake Norman area.  I decided it might be helpful to actually provide you with a list of the most talked about projects around Lake Norman.  Because this is such an extensive list, I am going to start with the Mooresville Troutman area in this blog and then follow-up with the other communities surrounding Lake Norman.  

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