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4D REAL ESTATE/S^e C(arb)Re $o4t Thursday, May 12, 2005 Great place to live Continued from page 3D need to sell their current resi dence prior to purchasing again. Both sellers and buy ers can benefit fix)m today’s attractive interest rates. If you are planning to pur chase a home or invest in real estate in the near future, dien Charlotte may be one of the best areas in die coimtry to own property America. Currently, the Charlotte area is considered one of the best real estate values in ROLAND K. HAWKINS is a Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker United Realtors. He can be reached at (704) 840-5762 or via the internet at wwwroland- hawkinsjcom Home: It’s all about you and definition of space Continued from page 3D wanted a log home, they agreed tliat now was their chance. ly and Ida found the perfect property just outside the town where they had raised their family It had the trees they both wanted and it was within a re'asonable drive to the services of the dty They had their dream lot; now they needed their dream home. Log homes to th^n were an extension of living close to the out doors, which said “relaxation” to them in a way conventional homes did not. When the Manns completed their research on line they decided to visit Wisconsin Log Homes in Green Bay ^fis. They found a fiiendly team of people to guide them throu^ the custom home process. “They made it very eryoyable,” says Ty One selling point was the fact that "^fisconsin Log Homes originated the energy-efficient half-log building system, in which the exterior log of their choice would be applied over a 2-inch by 6-inch wall filled with six inches of fiber^ass insulation. This innovative concept would both conserve energy costs and help preserve the surroundings they had chosen for their new home. “I can’t emphasize how important an authen tic handcrafted finish is to us,” says ly “We saw their craftsmen hew the entire surface of the Ic^ at the miU, they’re beautiful.” Also helpful was the 144-page planning guide put together by the company The combi nation of home plans, building information and photos of existing Wisconsin Log Homes was just what they needed to get started, ’^th the lot and home stjie defined, they were now ready to design their dream home. “Having an experienced team walk us through the plan ning stage resulted in a home which functions just the way we want it to,” says Ida. The peo- Bring the islands Continued from page 3D worth splurging on,” he says. These days, remodeled bath rooms resemble tliose you’d see at a spa, only on a smaller scale. They have lounge areas where the home owner can exercise, do yoga or simply relax and read the newspa per; radiant floor heating; dimmable lighting; overhead speakers; and massaging showers and baths people can use anytime they feel like it. Tfennant’s company just introduced a new line of baths at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, that are perfect for the home spa. The new Acryzen Series baths are sim ple in design and focus on comfort. They focus on com fort by offering two anatomi cally comfortable back rests with lower lumbar support, arm rests along both sides and flat bottoms. They are available with several differ ent massage options - as soak ing baths or with a choice of three different warm air hydro-massage systems Offered by Acrj^e. ‘Tou can set the massage system for a light tactical massage that stimulates the nervous system or a highly vigorous tissue massage that will really get the blood flow ing,” says Ifennant. “There’s a lot of fl«dbility” Not only in the massage, but the baths’ versatility as well. They can be set up anywhere in the floor space where there’s an area that’s at least 6 feet long and 4 feet wide. Depending on the room’s configuration, you can either create an island oasis where you can sit back and dream about a Hawaiian vacation, or tuck the bath back in a comer of the room near a window and enjoy the natural li^t coming in. No matter what configuration you choose, make the ejqieri- ence even more pleasurable by adding your favorite heibal bath elixir, throwing some music in the CD player, and letting the massaging waves take you away fiom it all. For more information about the Acryzen Series baths, and others available fi*om Acrjdine, log on to WWW. acr>dineusa.com. Comfort can cost much less Continued from page 3D percent more energy savings than one rated at 10 SEER Tb help you decide if your HVAC equipment needs to be replaced, take a closer look at these tips fitim ENERGY STAR, a pro gram of the U.S. Department of Energy • Your heat pump or air conditioner is more than 10 years old • Your furnace or boiler is more than 15 years old • Your equipment is in need of fi'equ^it repairs and your energy bills are rising * Your room temp«*atures are inconsistent • Your home does not have a prcgrammable tliermostat, and no one is home for long peri ods of the day • Your home has humidity problems • Your home has excessive dust • Your cooling system is noisy While some of the above issues may be solved with simple maintenance checks, others may require an entirely new HVAC system. Fortrmately, homeowners can reduce monthly payments with equipment featuring increased efficiency “Compared to traditional furnaces and air con ditioners, our high-effidency systems can save the average homeowner as much as $140 a year,” says John Gibbons, vice president of Bryant national accovmts. Installing a high- effidency heati^ and cooling unit can save homeowners as much as 20 percent on annual energy costs. These miits have less impact on the environment, producing less carbon diox ide and sulfur dioxide than their coimterparts. In addition to high-effidency products, Bryant Heating and Cooling offers the Evolution* Control, a new technology that allows home- owners to achieve close to 100 pCTcent effiden- cy with their HVAC System. If you believe your HVAC system is in need of repair or replace- mait, visit Bryant Heating and Cooling Sys tems online at www.bryant.com to locate a pro fessional dealer who can help evaluate the effectiveness of your system. Bryant, one of the HVAC industry’s lead^s in providing home comfort solutions, has provided millions of cus toms nationwide with over a cmtury of reli able care. Always at home and the neighborhood. C^jarlotte $ot At home and in the neighborhood. Cl^arlotte ^ Someday, youTl find a community you can call “home.” pie at Vfisconsin Log Homes suggested that the Manns look at how they spend their time now that they are empty nesters. They foimd they both ei^joy time together over morning coffee, and so a sunny breakfast spot was designed. They love to cook and enter tain fiiends, so an open concept kitchen/dinir^ room was designed to allow interaction between them and their guests. They also knew that tiiey both needed theii* own space, and so a media room for Ty and a craft room for Ida came about. Occasionally they have ovemi^t visitors, resulting in a loft area with separate bedroom and bath. They both wanted a lai^er master bedroom so a master bedroom suite with a large master bath and plenty of doset space was added. “Then came the fun part,” says Ida. “We added the extra spedal touches we simply couldn’t afford when we were raising our fami-' ly” The finishing touches in the home indude upscale appliances in the kitchen, a stone faced floor-to-ceiling fireplace and large win dows in the greatroom to let in their beautiful view, log interiors in the greatroom and master bedroom to add warmth and coziness to their home, hardwood floors in appropriate areas, a stunning timber staircase leading to the loft, a large shower and whirlpool tub in the master bath. in University Area ASHBURN FARMS Homes from the S130's • Spacious two-story and ranch homes • Convenient to area schools • Located near 1-77, Uptown Charlotte, University Research area, and Concord Mills • Minimal thru traffic due to the fact there Is one way in and out of the community 704.563.3030 University Area POTTERS TRACE Homes from the S120's • Spacious and affordable rancit and two-story homes • Close to shopping, public parks, restaurants, and schools • Street lights and sidewalks throughout the community • Convenient to 1-85, 1-77, and Uptown Charlotte 704.509.0862 Mountain Island Lake Area TRADITIONS AT BROOKMERE Companies like Vfisconsin Log Homes see more and more people like the Manns, who may have had to compromise on previous homes, but the next one is all about them. More information about designii^ and build ing log homes can be found at Wisconsin Log Homes’ Web site, www.wisconsinloghomes.com, or calling (800) 678-9107. Homes from the Sl50's • Close to shopping, restaurants, and Mountain Island Lake • Spacious and affordable randt and two-story homes • Convenient to 1-85, 1-485, and Uptown Charlotte • Community surrounded by mature trees 704.393.0603 Realtors Welc fjiln' Ariil ) Ki ttvsnyr Ttin (t'lruilitiii tv jpirxl'iti ifi xful ki l>r Ixa 'ifxiit?.— rkJi vaOwflfi iyiVsiit-o-iH»oi\ rra-ftcflofi or prior OltorffjodOfl'yTlirouf?hi}co2ij’ lA.'fVw aid it ojx", c-r, mj, 3I.20W jClcr/l‘uWcf iroy poy uo tt C rnooUii oftl'c bv’m.'vrcfs rurcaon niA Loom {>>.* not-ticoodiT? cfOr: soicj Itm rjilM IV ^xkI ixi h«nl ntti rxilv—iiMifi i.-irm # IS m ‘j-i ip«.|irx'M>l»' kii ijf [iivii f picond iftsuronc-: dumif? tK'Lfrc k«' ornod Value of offer vnllvjryocpcivjunr on pnee of fume Us; “Lwc Droms tionm IKJI Kxlkl ai il«* killriwcin; Hixirv iririxi.xirirs R«tfi VJIxy, iingUm. Mx’''jjii, i«l Mrx4rXli Piirrr eoorni,«i»cs korc ottr.r $pooal owiaWO vx New i lonx Lounrefeo for nsoic dewiP .^.B.eazer Loaz t-r. coi Beazer Ho m a home this summer I p^toundingCenterOtyO^ Rosa Place Azalea Place CameOia Place AT DUNCAN QAm>EHS Projected move-in: JANUARY 2006 TOWNHOUSES: lBR/1 bath Caldwell Street addresses from niSyOoo AT DUNCAN GARDENS Projected move-in: MARCH 2006 AT EXJNCAN QAlVXjeSl TOWNHOUSES: 2BR/2.5baths Parkwood Avenue and 16th Street addresses from niSyOoo Projected move-in: MAY 2006 FLATS: lBB/1 bath and 2BR/2 bath Skyline views available 15th Street addresses from ^110,000 Located four blocks from First Ward Complete apfiiance packages • Electric heat and air • Though^ landscaping Qualifiers receive city funds up to $20,600 www.DuiicanGardens.com For more information, contact Catherine Browning at First Charlotte Properties 704.377.9000
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