$800 Million Luxury Beach Resort Area In Talks For North Carolina
On the surface, I think we all like the idea of being near a luxury beach type resort. However, how would you feel if it threatened to disrupt the quiet, peaceful lifestyle you’re used to? According to WBTV, developers propose a mixed-use community with an $800 million price tag in Huntersville, North Carolina. And, the $800 million luxury beach resort area includes a hotel, more than 200 homes, apartments, townhomes and a 10-acre freshwater lagoon.
According to plans, the community would sit on 270 acres east of I-77 near Sam Furr Road. And, there’s also plans to add a trolley to get people to the lagoon. So, it sounds like a lot of fun on the surface. But, as with any new proposal, not everyone loves the idea.
Reports indicate neighbors voice concerns about traffic from the $800 million luxury beach resort area. Some even say it is essentially in their backyard, which worries them. Of course, developers might have differing opinions in the name of progress.
However, the project is just in the proposal stage. And, a meeting on Wednesday, April 26 at 6:30 at 1994 University City Church Drive gives concerned citizens the chance to express opinions on the $800 million luxury beach resort proposal. Members of the town planning staff also plan to attend. So, this one will be interesting to follow. Read here for full details on the proposed community.
5 Charlotte Area Neighborhoods Among The 10 Best Places To Buy A House In North Carolina
While there may be a slight improvement it’s still a crazy market to try to buy a home in. The prices seem to stay crazy high, with no end to this housing bubble in sight. I would love to buy my first house, but like many, I simply can’t in this market. And if you are paying these prices you want to make sure you’re buying in the right area. Luckily, Niche.com decided to do the homework to determine the best places to buy a house in North Carolina. They recently released a list of the best places to live in the state, factoring in both cities, suburbs, towns and city neighborhoods.
Charlotte and the surrounding areas were very well represented on this list with five Charlotte neighborhoods making the top 10 places to buy a house. This includes both neighborhoods and suburbs.
“The Best Places to Buy a House ranking provides a comprehensive assessment of the housing and community of an area,” they explain the in the study. “This grade takes into account key factors of a location’s housing market, including home values, taxes, crime rates, and quality of local schools, in an attempt to measure the quality and stability of an area’s real estate market.”
Other factors included in the analysis include home value to income ratio, public school grades, monthly housing costs, the cost of living, the higher education rate, the median home value, and more.
So, are the best places to buy a house in North Carolina? Read on for the top 10 as well as the other Charlotte area neighborhoods. Or you can read the full list via Niche.com.
Debbie Nance is the afternoon co-host along with her husband on "The Charlie and Debbie Show" at WSOC, Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for 18 years. Debbie is a CMA Award winner for Radio Personality of the Year. And, she has worked in radio for 40 years. Before her current afternoon position, Debbie spent more than a decade as co-host on morning shows in several markets across the Southeast. As a content creator for Country 1037, Debbie writes articles about food, new restaurants in the Carolinas and travel experiences.
