Charlotte North Carolina is attracting many home builders and real estate developers that are creating large, vibrant neighborhoods in all sorts of price ranges throughout the Charlotte metro area. Charlotte North Carolina's gleaming skyline is the centerpiece a collection of very contemporary and sometimes ver expensive neighborhoods that stretch from the main county, all the way down to the next state, S. Carolina. Each providing a unique and family friendly living experience. The area's three lakes, Lake Norman, Mountain Island Lake and Lake Wylie, which is actually located in South Carolina, appeal to Charlotteans who can afford and appreciate the joys of waterfront living. Many of Charlotte's top builders are creating neighborhoods that showcase the natural beauty of the lakes, and making themselves a tidy profit as well, while offering a level of privacy and provide resort-like amenities. To the north of Charlotte, and surrounding Lake Norman, are the towns of Mooresville, Davidson, Cornelius and Huntersville. Each community is undergoing tremendous growth thanks to small town charm with easy access to uptown Charlotte. The race to be the next hot area in Charlotte pits the Western edge of Mecklenburg County, from Mountain Island Lake south to Lake Wylie, against areas east of Charlotte, like desirable

Mint Hill and its larger lots. Both areas feature expanses of open land mixed with compact neighborhoods that promote a sense of community. Home to some to the region's most desirable and established neighborhoods, South Charlotte blends historic homes and streets with new, visionary developments including luxury townhomes and custom in-fill homes. The towns of South Park and Ballantyne remain hot areas for new homes and the area's top retail offerings. Closer in to the city center are Charlotte's historic neighborhoods. These suburbs form a circle around the town and feature single family homes, from small patio homes to impressive Georgian mansion, with new construction all over. Just as Charlotte's location offers residents the benefits of both the mountains and the ocean, it also offers the best of all worlds in weather. This makes Charlotte North Carolina's weather one of its strongest assets, attracting people and new residents alike. The year is filled with days which invite you outside to enjoy the clear blue sky and bright sun, the perfect backdrop to Charlotte's beautifully landscaped neighborhoods, commercial areas, parks and lakes. The area's climate can best be described as moderate, pleasant and sunny. Forget about the winter blues of our northern neighbors or the stifling summer heat of our southern friends. In Charlotte, the weather entices you outside all year. Special Acknowledgment to the new informative website from the Charlotte Home Builders Association....www.CharlotteBetweenTheLines.com A great source of information on Charlotte real estate, and news that home buyers and sellers can use. According to the United Van Lines 2007 Migration Study of nearly 213,000 moves, North Carolina attracted a bigger share of newcomers and had fewer residents leave than any other state. More than 61.6% of North Carolina's interstate moves were inbound. Financial and job growth, better costs of living, great weather and a better quality of life were cited among factors for the increase. Nevada ranked second for the most inbound moves from other states, with 59.4% inbound. South Carolina also ranked high, with 57.8% inbound. Michigan, U.S.A. was on top of the list of state's losing people, with 67.8 percent of the state's interstate moves as outbound.