Lake Norman North Carolina - Swimming may finally come to Lake Norman Parks

Lake Norman North Carolina - Swimming may finally come to Lake Norman Parks (edit/delete)

Lake Norman North Carolina has a number of beautiful state parks but with no swimming access at any of them except for Lake Norman State Park in Troutman, NC.
However, that may all change after a meeting by Mecklenburg officials this week. Here is a recent article by the Charlotte Observer that explains what will be talked about.
Mecklenburg leaders this week are expected to lift a 32-year-old swimming ban at the county's waterfront parks, possibly leading to the re-opening of public beaches on Lake Wylie and Lake Norman.
Mecklenburg Parks and Recreation staff spent several months examining the feasibility of public swimming. The review included the county-operated parks at Copper Head Island, McDowell Nature Preserve, Latta Plantation Nature Preserve, Blythe Landing, Ramsey Creek and Jetton Road.

"As the lakes have been built out, there are very few places that the average person can go to swim," said Jennifer Roberts, chairman of the Mecklenburg County Commission.
Roberts said she expected Commissioners to lift the swimming ban at their meeting Tuesday night.
Preparing the parks for public swimming still requires the approval of Duke Energy, which controls the lakes, as well as dredging and the installation of markers and buoys.
"There are some very unsafe places in our Catawba River and in our lakes, and what we want to do is give people a safe place," Roberts told NewsChannel 36, adding the county hopes to post lifeguards at the public swimming areas.

Exact locations for swimming have not yet been finalized, officials said, and the public beaches may not be ready until the summer of 2012.
If, or when this happens I will be sure to keep you informed. E mail subscribe to my blog to stay up to date with the latest

Charlotte Mortgage Rates Still Historically Low

Piece from Charlotte Biz Journal

Long-term mortgage rates edged up this week but remain well below year-ago levels.
Freddie Mac says 30-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged 5.14 percent in the week ending Aug. 27, up from 5.12 percent last week. A year ago, 30-year mortgages averaged 6.4 percent.
One-year adjustable-rate mortgages averaged 4.69 percent this week, unchanged from last week.
"Long-term mortgage rates were barely changed this week, remaining historically low, which is helping to sustain a high level of affordability in the home-purchase market," says Freddie Mac (NYSE: FRE) chief economist Frank Nothaft. "Low rates contributed to existing-home sales rising for the fourth consecutive month to an annual pace of 5.24 million, in July, the most since August 2007, according to the National Association of Realtors."
The NAR reported July existing-home sales rose 7.2 percent. On Thursday, the U.S. Commerce Department reported a 9.6 percent increase in month-over-month sales of new homes.
The Mortgage Bankers Association says mortgage applications rose 7.5 percent last week as home buyers re-entered the market, although more than half of mortgage applications are homeowners refinancing existing mortgages.

North Carolina Best Place to Retire? - North Carolina Tax Friendly To Retirees, NC won "Favorite Destination " for taxes by Kiplinger.com

North Carolina Best Place to Retire? - North Carolina Tax Friendly To Retirees, NC won "Favorite Destination " for taxes by Kiplinger.com

Is North Carolina, the best place to retire?  If you care about taxes its certainly up there . If fact when it comes to taxes North Carolina is very friendly place to go.  In a recent study Kiplinger.com, the respected DC based personal finance journal, deemed North Carolina "most favorable" when it comes to your retirement tax dollars.
Among the Reasons:
North Carolina does not tax Social Security Benefits.
Also excluded are up to to $4,000 in taxes of local and gov pensions and $2,000.00 for private pensions.
A cap on property taxes for those 65 and older to 4% of income.
Additional exemptions are on prescription drugs and medical equipment.
Compelling when you add a much lower cost of living through some of the best home prices in the country. throw in the weather and nice people and its its a great place to make home.
Check out the article below:

Kiplinger: N.C. ranks high for retirees

Charlotte Business Journal - by Lee Weisbecker Triangle Business Journal

North Carolina has won “favorite destination” status in a study of the most tax-friendly places for retirees on pensions and Social Security.
Kiplinger.com, online arm of the Washington, D.C.-based personal finance publication, looked at tax policies across the country to determine whether they were friendly to seniors.
The publication summarized the results in groups of states with the lowest and highest taxes on income, sales, real estate and other assets.
North Carolina was among 27 states that don’t include Social Security payments as taxable state income.
Other factors contributing to the “favorite destination” label included the state’s exclusion of up to $4,000 in taxing state and local government pensions and its exemption of up to $2,000 for private pensions.
Kiplinger.com also considered North Carolina’s sales tax burden, which is rising to 4.75 percent after Oct. 1, that exempts prescription drugs and medical equipment, and a program limiting property taxes for homeowners age 65 and older to a total of 4 percent of income.

3 comments • Nick Stallard-Lake Norman Charlotte, NC - Realtor • August 28 2009 07:11AM

Huntersville NC Townhomes Under $150k - Huntersville North Carolina Homes for Sale

Huntersville NC Townhomes Under $150k - Huntersville North Carolina Homes for Sale

Huntersville NC Townhomes under $150k - Huntersville North Carolina Real Estate.
Huntersville, North Carolina has been voted by a number of real estate magazines as one of the top ten places to relocate. I would have to agree with that census.
My wife and I have lived in the Huntersville area for almost 10 years and have come to really love it here. From the climate to the location it has everything you could ask for.
For anyone looking to relocate from another state, but felt they would not be able to afford it. Take a look at some of the townhomes in the Huntersville Lake Norman area by following this link. Huntersville Townhomes for Sale

If you are new to the area here are a list of valuable links that you may want to visit:
Huntersville Schools:
Elementary
Barnette Elementary (just built 2008 and where my kids go)
Torrence Creek Elementary
Blythe Elementary
Huntersville Elementary

Middle                                        High School
Bradley Middle                   Hopewell High
J.M. Alexander Middle         North Mecklenburg
Huntersville Lake Norman area events Calendar
To view all of the homes/townhomes available in the Lake Norman/Charlotte region click on the buttons below.
       

The Park Condos, Charlotte NC, sells at auction, Charlotte, NC Condos, For Sale, Condo Listings

The Park Condos, Charlotte NC, sells at auction, Charlotte, NC Condos, For Sale, Condo Listings 

The Park finally sells at auction! Great news for the city scape, it was apparently 70%+/- sold before the banks pulled the plug on the project with the original developer for a loan default.
I have been up there (yes walked it, no elevators yet) for  a couple potential buyers of distressed buildings.  It could be be very nice if completed. Among the positives are the big balconies and roof top park and pool.  The new owner has the plans, not sure at this time what changes might be in store if any. Any intested parties out there give us a call, maybe a good time to inquire (read:negotiate).  



Heres the story form the Charlotte Biz Journal:
A Naples, Fla.-based developer has acquired The Park condo tower for an undisclosed amount in an all-cash deal.
Small Brothers LLC says one of its subsidiaries has bought the unfinished uptown tower from financial group BB Syndication.
“We are very excited to complete the project as quickly as possible,” says Mark Small, a partner at Small Brothers. “We feel the location of the project is a critical component to the continued success of the city because of its strategic location to the NASCAR Hall of Fame and will enhance the downtown redevelopment.”
Construction work has been frozen at the site on the corner of South Caldwell and Third streets since January 2008. The Park is still missing its exterior skin and has been exposed to weather and vandals.
Longtime local engineer Pete Verna lost the property after his development company 222 South Caldwell Street Limited Partnership defaulted on $28.5 million owed on a $30.69 million construction loan.
Verna’s construction lender BB Syndication, a subsidiary of Bankers’ Bank in Wisconsin, bought the building for $14.2 million after launching foreclosure proceedings last year. Poyner Spruill, the law firm representing the bank, had hosted a July 22 private auction for the project.
Small says the company has Verna’s drawings and currently plans to complete the tower as a for-sale condominium.
Small Brothers says it will use the Charlotte branch of Cleveland Construction Inc. in Ohio – a sister company – to complete the 21-story, 106-unit tower. It pegs the project at 70 percent complete.
“For us, we look at it as any other type of construction project,” Small says. “We have the tools in the toolbox.”
Cleveland Construction was founded in 1980 by the late Richard G. Small and his sons Mark, Tim, Jon, and James.
Small Brothers is owned by the four brothers and shareholder Bud Balsum. The company owns more than 1 million square feet of residential and commercial property, Small says.

Huntersville Business Relocation - Rated Number 2 NATIONWIDE in Forbes Reloville Piece

Huntersville Business Relocation - Rated Number 2 NATIONWIDE in Forbes Reloville Piece 

Huntersville Business Relocation - Rated Number 2 NATIONWIDE in Forbes Reloville Piece
Huntersville NC voted number 2 overall as a place to relocate your biz. Nice to see.  As a local could not agree more -  big growth expected, low taxes, good weather, very affordable NEW housing.
 Check out Forbes piece:
 America's 25 Best Places To Move
Peter T. Kilborn, 07.07.09, 08:00 PM EDT

Professionals looking to get ahead are relocating to these burgeoning areas.

 In the early 1980s, Mark Remson, then a recent graduate of Humboldt State College, couldn't find work in his major of forestry management. Newly married, Remson and his wife Sandi turned to Silicon Valley, then brimming with jobs. He landed one with Advanced Micro Devices ( AMD - news - people ), a semiconductor company that was developing a production technology called computer-aided manufacturing, or CAM. He learned semiconductor assembly and fabrication and to write and manage the software.
"And that," Remson says, "is what I've been doing since."
For nearly 30 years, Remson has been running CAM systems for semiconductor plants across the globe. From Sunnyvale, he and Sandi moved to St. Louis, where daughter Laura was born; to San Antonio, where they had Brian; to Phoenix, where Kerry was born; to Austin, Texas; to Aizu-Wakamatsu, Japan. Then it was back to Austin before taking off for Singapore, New Delhi, Frisco, Texas, and, in August 2007, to Geneva, Switzerland, where Mark is a senior director at STMicroelectronics ( STM - news - people ), one of the world's biggest semiconductor companies. In June, the company bailed out of its 1,000-employee plant in Carrollton, Texas, where Mark had his office, and asked him to start packing for another stint in Singapore.
The children call themselves "third-culture kids," meaning they're from everywhere and nowhere. And they,
like their parents, are not alone.

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In Depth: America's 25 Best Places To Move

Now in their early 50s, the Remsons are corporate serial movers--"Relos," they call themselves. Relos are relocated every few years for jobs with IBM ( IBM - news - people ), General Electric ( GE - news - people ), ITT ( ITT - news - people ) and Hewlett-Packard ( HPQ - news - people ), Advanced Micro Devices ( AMD - news - people ), Intel ( INTC - news - people ), Microsoft ( MSFT - news - people ), Cisco ( CSCO - news - people ), Procter & Gamble ( PG - news - people ), Coca-Cola ( KO - news - people ), American Express ( AXP - news - people ), UPS ( UPS - news - people ), Marriott International ( MAR - news - people ) and Hilton Hotels ( HLT - news - people ), Johnson & Johnson ( JNJ - news - people ), Pfizer ( PFE - news - people ), Siemens ( SI - news - people ), Royal Dutch Shell ( RDSA - news - people ), Sony ( SNE - news - people ) and Toyota ( TM - news - people ).
At most of those companies, periodic relocation has become a well-worn track to the executive suite. Twelve of Coca-Cola's top 19 officers and 27 of Caterpillar's ( CAT - news - people ) 31 have been moved three or more times. W. Frederick Henderson, CEO of General Motors ( GMGMQ.PK - news - people ), has moved nine. His predecessor, Rick Wagoner moved eight. To get ahead at GE, UPS, ExxonMobil ( XOM - news - people ) and P&G, executive relocation is all but mandatory.
Between moves, Relos roost in "Relovilles" that cater largely to them--young, mid- and upscale suburbs near their companies' plants and office parks outside Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Denver, Raleigh, Charlotte, Chicago, Washington, Indianapolis or Minneapolis. Today, Alpharetta, Ga., Huntersville, N.C., Apex, N.C., Parker, Col., and Castle Rock, Col. are among the country's top "relovilles."

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The Point, Mooresville, NC Homes For Sale - Brawley Widening Continues.

The Point, Mooresville, NC Homes For Sale - Brawley Widening Continues.

                                                                                                                                                                  
The Point, Mooesville, NC  Homes For Sale - Brawley Widening Continues.

Road work continues on the much anticipated widening of Brawley School Road.

The awaited project is slated to complete in Summer 2011 and appears to be on schedule. Great news for the residents of the communities and businesses along the heavily traveled route.

 Some believe that during the recent RE market downturn the added negative of the extended travel time along the road has led some  to further softening of the home market along Brawley including the Point.
I share this view and believe that as the road widening nears completion the area
will see a surge in new interest. There are some incredible deals to be had. We recently represented a buyer who saw a purchase price reduced over 20% from ask.
We believe The Point is the most desirable community on the Lake and feel that at the right price now a buyer will be well situated for over the long Term.

Recent update from NCDOT:
Brawley School Road

Roadworkwill also close lanes of Brawley School Road in Mooresville at various times this week:


• Between Isle of Pines Road and Poplar Grove Road from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. until Wednesday. (roadwork)
• Near Stutts Road from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. until Friday (storm pipe replacement)
• Near Williamson Road (widening project)
According to the NCDOT, the Brawley School Road widening contractor will not be allowed to delay traffic by use of lane closures during the following time periods:
• Monday - Friday 6-9 a.m. and 3-9 p.m. from South Fork Road to Blume Road
• Monday - Saturday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. from Blume Road to Williamson Road
• Monday - Saturday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Williamson Road

Macaulay Homes For Sale Huntersville NC Real Estate - MacAulay Homes for Sale

Macaulay Homes For Sale Huntersville NC Real Estate - MacAulay Homes for Sale 

Macaulay Huntersville NC Real Estate - MacAulay Homes for Sale
Macaulay in desireable Huntersville, NC is the sweet spot!
I own 2 local Real Estate Agencies , Lake & Town Realty and Carolina Commercial Advisors, and happen to live in the Macaulay neighborhood.
I moved to the Charlotte area 5 years ago and choose make this area and this neighborhood my home.
Macaulay is well situated with easy access to Charlotte, Lake Norman and the nearby amenities of Birkdale Village.
The north lake area in general has a slightly resorty feel and after getting to know the entire region through my real estate endeavors I find this area of Huntersville to be among the regions best.
Please check out all the currently listed homes in Macaulay by clicking below and if you are thinking about this community please feel free to call or email anytime.
This is an excellent time to buy! Allow us to assist you in making a negotiating a great deal.

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Birdale, Huntersville NC Homes For Sale - Local Realtor Offers Buyer Credit!!

Birkdale Golf Community Info, Huntersvile, NC, Birkdale NC Homes for Sale, Lake & Town Realty Buyer Credit!

Birkdale Golf Community Info,  Huntersvile, NC, Birkdale NC Homes for Sale,  Lake & Town Realty Buyer Credit!

Birkdale. The premier golf community in Huntersville.  Location Unmatched, Awesome Pool Club, Walk or Ride to the Village, all on a Arnold Palmer golf course less than a mile from I-77 and 15 min from Charlotte.

If your looking or thinking about Birkdale,  consider this.

Lake & Town Realty is offering a buyer credit of up to 1% of the value of the purchased home.

Yes 1%!

For example, you hire us as your Buyers Agent (zero fees), we search and assist you in finding your home or choice of homes, then negotiate a price and fully represent you, and at close we pay you a credit of 1% of the purchase price {$4,000 on a $400,000 home}. Costs you nothing, not sure call of email Nick 704 577 3306 or nick@lakeandtown.com

THAT'S IT! WE PUT IT IN WRITING.

Check out whats currently Available Here or have us contact you.

 

Festival in the Park 2009 - Charlotte North Carolina

The Freedom Festival at Freedom Park, Charlotte North Carolina will begin Thursday September 24th.
Since 1964, Festival in the Park has been bringing good music, good art and good times to Charlotteans and visitors from around the world. The sounds of "big band music" drift across Freedom Park's lake whose still surface reflects the lights strung from Camelot exhibit tents.
The scents of a variety of food fill the air, as small children with painted faces happily produce their first art work. Others find the many talented artists who can create an original work of art to grace their home or to give as the perfect gift.
First time visitors are taken by the simple, relaxed atmosphere. Old timers marvel at the freshness of each year's offerings, as memories from long ago festivals are revisited. Unlike most festivals our lighting system allows us to continue into the night.
This fun filled event is designed to promote and stimulate interest in the arts. It provides the opportunity for all to see, hear, and learn from over 150 artists and crafts people who actively demonstrate and display their art. Nearly a thousand entertainers provide free ongoing performances at the main band shell and many stages surrounding it.
Festival in the Park has been chosen as one of Sunshine Artists Magazine's 200 BEST festivals. Over 125,000 visitors are estimated to have attended the 2008 Festival in the Park.
The Festival is made possible by many groups and individuals. A sampling of the organizations who actively participate in bringing art and entertainment to the Festival are Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, the Afro American Cultural Center, the Carolina Clowns, the United Magicians' Association, and the Charlotte Folk Society. We welcome them and the many others who help make the Festival possible.
We encourage all groups and individuals to participate and get involved Festival in the Park!!
"My wife and I  have attended for 10 years now and think it is one of Charlotte's Best events held!"
Mike Carpino
Mike@LakeAndTown

0 comments • Mike Carpino Realtor from Lake Norman to Uptown Charlotte, NC • August 25 2009 01:01PM

Huntersville North Carolina Public Golf Courses- Birkdale, Skybrook, Highland Creek, The Tradition Reviews

Huntersville North Carolina Public Golf Courses,Birkdale, Highland Creek, The Tradition, and Skybrook are some of the nicest public golf courses you will play. For the money you will not find a better value in the Huntersville, Lake Norman area.
If you are not familiar with the Huntersville NC area sometimes it is hard deciding what course is worth playing. There is nothing worse than getting to a club and realizing it is not worth the price you pay.
 In this article I will give you 4 public golf course within the Huntersville area that you can choose from and not be disappointed with any of them. They are part of what is called The Carolina Trail.
First, is Birkdale Golf Course located just off I-77 exit 25. From the nicely manicured greens to the great practice facility you will enjoy this golf course tremendously.
Since, it is located so close to my home I probably have played this course more than any other. Also, if you have small children it has great pratice facilities to get the little ones some swings.
Secondly, there is Highland Creek. Highland Creekis located at 7101 Highland Creek Parkway. The one nice feature they have is the GPS system on every cart.
It has a number of challenging holes which I have found myself taking a snowman on.
Another beautiful course is Skybrooklocated off of Eastfield Road in Huntersville. Skybrook Golf Club, the centerpiece of the award winning Skybrook community, is an 18-hole championship course with a challenging, yet friendly layout that welcomes players of all abilities.  John LaFoy, designer and golf course architect, blended the rolling hills, dramatic elevation changes and beautiful landscape into a course that captures the heart of every golfer that plays.
Skybrook, which beckons you with beautiful rolling fairways and incredibly scenic views, roams across 7,000 yards of remarkably mountainous terrain.  Each golf hole has five tee boxes allowing players of all ability the chance to enjoy our course.
Lastly, there is The Tradition. This scenic golf course was cut out of dense hardwoods and is located on the beautiful, rolling terrain of North Mecklenburg County . Strategic shot-making is the key to scoring at The Tradition, with its winding, tree-lined fairways.
The Tradition Golf Club opened for play in 1996. John Cassell, II has orchestrated a masterpiece of understated elegance with The Tradition. His layout manifests a harmonic blend of natural beauty and championship golf. The result is a majestic, tree-lined layout that delights the senses and thoroughly challenges all facets of the player's game.
The property includes a 5,400 square foot clubhouse, dining facilities, a fully stocked golf shop, driving range and practice facilities.
The great thing about all of them are they are very reasonably priced. Right now you can play for around $35 anytime.
If you are moving to or visiting the Lake Norman, Huntersville area you will be very satisfied to know that you have a number of public golf course to choose from. If you have any other questions please feel free to call or email me. Mike@LakeAndTown.com 704 301-9264.

0 comments • Mike Carpino Realtor from Lake Norman to Uptown Charlotte, NC • August 23 2009 01:28PM

Homes for Sale in Skybrook Subdivision, Huntersville NC

SkyBrook Subdivision in Huntersville, NC has so much to offer for Familes. Just take a look and find your New Dream Home here with all this to offer! Golf, Swim, Tennis, Soccer & More Community
Nestled amidst beautiful hilly terrain, Skybrook offers some of the most incredible
views in the Charlotte area.  At Skybrook you'll find an array of lifestyle opportunities including a challenging 18-hole championship golf course, an amazing Swim & Racquet Club and homes built by the area's top builders. Discover Skybrook and see why it has become Huntersville's neighborhood of choice. You'll find what you've been looking for
and so much more.

• Swim Programs Include:
  Competition Pools
  Splasher and Activity Pools
  Toddler Pools
  Water Slides
  Swim Teams and Lessons for
            Children and Teens
  Summer Pool Events and Club Socials
    Snack bar
• Fitness Center
  
  Cardio and weight rooms
  State of the art equipment
  Multi-purpose activity room with classes
  Certified Director of Fitness
       on staff for personal training
       and fitness classes
  
• Year Round Tennis Program
  6 lighted tennis courts including
  4 clay and 2 hard court surfaces
  Private and group lessons from our
       USPTA professional
  Leagues and events for players of
       all ages and abilities
  Proshop stocked with equipment and apparel
  Summer camp programs for children and teens
  
•  Clubhouse
  Social/TV activity room
  Bathhouse with showers and changing areas

 Skybrook Golf Club, the centerpiece of the award winning Skybrook community, is an 18-hole championship course with a challenging, yet friendly layout that welcomes players of all abilities.  John LaFoy, designer and golf course architect, blended the rolling hills, dramatic elevation changes and beautiful landscape into a course that captures the heart of every golfer that plays.  Skybrook, which beckons you with beautiful rolling fairways and incredibly scenic views, roams across 7,000 yards of remarkably mountainous terrain.  Each golf hole has five tee boxes allowing players of all ability the chance to enjoy our course. Complimentary green fees, preferred starting times and social events for members!

Call or Email me today to Find your Family Dream Home

Brock Zevan
704-728-1008
Brock@lakeandtown.com

2 comments • Brock Zevan Lake Norman Huntersville NC Area Realtor • August 23 2009 08:25AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Festival in the Park 2009 - Charlotte North Carolina

The Freedom Festival at Freedom Park, Charlotte North Carolina will begin Thursday September 24th.
Since 1964, Festival in the Park has been bringing good music, good art and good times to Charlotteans and visitors from around the world. The sounds of "big band music" drift across Freedom Park's lake whose still surface reflects the lights strung from Camelot exhibit tents.
The scents of a variety of food fill the air, as small children with painted faces happily produce their first art work. Others find the many talented artists who can create an original work of art to grace their home or to give as the perfect gift.
First time visitors are taken by the simple, relaxed atmosphere. Old timers marvel at the freshness of each year's offerings, as memories from long ago festivals are revisited. Unlike most festivals our lighting system allows us to continue into the night.
This fun filled event is designed to promote and stimulate interest in the arts. It provides the opportunity for all to see, hear, and learn from over 150 artists and crafts people who actively demonstrate and display their art. Nearly a thousand entertainers provide free ongoing performances at the main band shell and many stages surrounding it.
Festival in the Park has been chosen as one of Sunshine Artists Magazine's 200 BEST festivals. Over 125,000 visitors are estimated to have attended the 2008 Festival in the Park.
The Festival is made possible by many groups and individuals. A sampling of the organizations who actively participate in bringing art and entertainment to the Festival are Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, the Afro American Cultural Center, the Carolina Clowns, the United Magicians' Association, and the Charlotte Folk Society. We welcome them and the many others who help make the Festival possible.
We encourage all groups and individuals to participate and get involved Festival in the Park!!
"My wife and I  have attended for 10 years now and think it is one of Charlotte's Best events held!"
Mike Carpino
Mike@LakeAndTown

0 comments • Mike Carpino Realtor from Lake Norman to Uptown Charlotte, NC • August 25 2009 01:01PM

Huntersville North Carolina Public Golf Courses- Birkdale, Skybrook, Highland Creek, The Tradition Reviews

Huntersville North Carolina Public Golf Courses,Birkdale, Highland Creek, The Tradition, and Skybrook are some of the nicest public golf courses you will play. For the money you will not find a better value in the Huntersville, Lake Norman area.
If you are not familiar with the Huntersville NC area sometimes it is hard deciding what course is worth playing. There is nothing worse than getting to a club and realizing it is not worth the price you pay.
 In this article I will give you 4 public golf course within the Huntersville area that you can choose from and not be disappointed with any of them. They are part of what is called The Carolina Trail.
First, is Birkdale Golf Course located just off I-77 exit 25. From the nicely manicured greens to the great practice facility you will enjoy this golf course tremendously.
Since, it is located so close to my home I probably have played this course more than any other. Also, if you have small children it has great pratice facilities to get the little ones some swings.
Secondly, there is Highland Creek. Highland Creekis located at 7101 Highland Creek Parkway. The one nice feature they have is the GPS system on every cart.
It has a number of challenging holes which I have found myself taking a snowman on.
Another beautiful course is Skybrooklocated off of Eastfield Road in Huntersville. Skybrook Golf Club, the centerpiece of the award winning Skybrook community, is an 18-hole championship course with a challenging, yet friendly layout that welcomes players of all abilities.  John LaFoy, designer and golf course architect, blended the rolling hills, dramatic elevation changes and beautiful landscape into a course that captures the heart of every golfer that plays.
Skybrook, which beckons you with beautiful rolling fairways and incredibly scenic views, roams across 7,000 yards of remarkably mountainous terrain.  Each golf hole has five tee boxes allowing players of all ability the chance to enjoy our course.
Lastly, there is The Tradition. This scenic golf course was cut out of dense hardwoods and is located on the beautiful, rolling terrain of North Mecklenburg County . Strategic shot-making is the key to scoring at The Tradition, with its winding, tree-lined fairways.
The Tradition Golf Club opened for play in 1996. John Cassell, II has orchestrated a masterpiece of understated elegance with The Tradition. His layout manifests a harmonic blend of natural beauty and championship golf. The result is a majestic, tree-lined layout that delights the senses and thoroughly challenges all facets of the player's game.
The property includes a 5,400 square foot clubhouse, dining facilities, a fully stocked golf shop, driving range and practice facilities.
The great thing about all of them are they are very reasonably priced. Right now you can play for around $35 anytime.
If you are moving to or visiting the Lake Norman, Huntersville area you will be very satisfied to know that you have a number of public golf course to choose from. If you have any other questions please feel free to call or email me. Mike@LakeAndTown.com 704 301-9264.