OT: Real Estate in Charlotte

[Flash3]

Hey Guys,

Trying to see if I can get a home/townhome instead of renting and letting my $ go to rent, instead of it going towards equity, in a sense. I've got a few questions for you guys, granted you guys know more about the area that a noob like me coming over from So Florida.

-What are some of the top new home/townhome builders in the Charlotte area? I've seen KB Homes, but what are some others?

-If I am working in Uptown, what would be the best place/community/area to get a home in, preferably brand new? (fwiw, I'm currently in the Steele Creek area and really like it over here.....

-What are some sites you guys would suggest to get information on new single family homes and also townhomes, at that too?

Thanks in advance.

[fatlever]

sorry flash, i'm not much help in this area. been in my townhouse since 2001. not much into looking at real estate as i have no intention of moving any time soon. fwiw my townhouse was built by mulvaney homes.

i did see some new townhomes over off westinghouse, near tryon. thats close to you. also, lots of new townhouses down steele creek (160 towards fort mill)

[bobcatters]

Throw a rock and you will hit one. Good luck.

[Flash3]

Thanks, Fat.

I'm trying to look for a new single family home or a town home from a reputable builder in the NC or even SC area (as long as it's close to Uptown Charlotte) maxing out at around $135k. -- I've seen 2 properties from KB Homes close to the Carowinds area.

But, what are some sites that show new properties around the NC/SC area?

[Felton for Pres]

Honestly dude, I'd rent for awhile and get to know the area. The market is going to get ugly in '09 and I wouldn't be long real estate anywhere. Get here, learn the area and then find the builders that are hurting the most in a few months. There are going to be plenty. Heck, there probably are plenty already.