Celebrate Your New Home with The Carolina Shag!

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No, the Carolina Shag is not a type of floor covering…not for the purpose of this posting anyways!

The Carolina Shag is the state dance of North Carolina and South Carolina.

In the 1950’s and 1960’s, high school students of the Carolinas flocked to Myrtle Beach — actually they still do. But back in the 50’s and 60’s, everybody danced the Shag or the Carolina Shag, as it is sometimes called. Wikipedia says The Carolina Shag is a six count partner dance done mostly to moderate tempo music (100-150 bpm). During the dance the upper body and hips hardly move as the legs do convoluted kicks and fancy footwork.

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For some reason, those high school students of the 50’s and 60’s have never let go of those happy, carefree days. Perhaps because it’s such a perfect dance!

So, celebrate the purchase of a new North Carolina home by doin’ the Carolina Shag!!

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FREE Design Options for Your New Home!

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Now through February 28, 2010, take advantage of free design options on your new North Carolina home. Incentives below are good on to-be-built homes contracted through February 28, 2010.

Barrington

- $10,000 in FREE options OR 1/2 off options up to $40,000

Berewick

- $10,000 in FREE options in Newbridge
- $15,000 in FREE options in Castlecove

Dominion Point at Highland Creek

- $15,000 in FREE options

Old Stone Crossing

- 1/2 off options up to $20,000

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Summerwood

- $12,000 in FREE options in both villages
- Free 3-car garage in the Elms village

Winding Walk

- $10,000 in FREE options

Palisades Bear Creek

- FREE 3-car side entry garage (per lot conditions)
- Builder Experience Golf Package
- $15,000 in FREE options (Other incentives exist to receive up to $17,500 in free options)

Palisades Crosshaven

- FREE 3-car side entry garage (per lot conditions)
- Builder Experience Golf Package
- $15,000 in FREE options (Other incentives exist to receive up to $50,000 in free options)

Palisades Turtle Point

- FREE unfinished basement
- Builder Experience Golf Package

For more details see your builder representatives or visit www.SheaHomes.com.

North Carolina Preferred by Baby Boomers

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Arizona and Florida aren't the only retirement-relocation hot spots these days. In fact, South and North Carolina now top the preferences of baby boomers who will be retiring in the next decade, according to a survey to be released this week from home builder Del Webb.

Also, downsizing is a trend that is taking hold among all housing consumers, but it is particularly evident among the 55+ crowd that includes the older baby boomers.

Today, the "cost of living" is the most important consideration on where to locate. Although Florida, Arizona and California remain Top 10 retirement destinations, the trend is giving other states a chance to draw even more retirees.

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Despite the broadening of potential destinations, baby boomers' desire to move in retirement has remained relatively stable over the years. Between 30% and 40% plan to move to a new home in retirement, about the same as in 1996, and half of those plan on moving to a new state.

Check out available new homes in North Carolina at www.SheaHomes.com.

Information for this post provided by Steve Kerch of MarketWatch.

New Home Incentives Available Through January 31st

The following incentives are good on "To-Be-Built" new homes in the Raleigh/Durham area contracted through January 31, 2010:

1. Below Market Financing

2. Buy Down Rates - available on select inventory homes at Braemer at Mackintosh on the Lake and Stirling at Mackintosh on the Lake.

3. Free Design Options -

• Braemer at Mackintosh on the Lake - 1/2 unfinished basement OR 1/2 off options up to $30,000.
• Brightleaf at the Park - 1/2 off options up to $40,000.
• Stirling at Mackintosh on the Lake - 1/2 off options up to $30,000.
• Wrenn Meadow - 1/2 off options up to $50,000.

For more information on the above programs visit Shea Homes of North Carolina.

Charlotte: Weather to Entice A New Home Buyer

Just as Charlotte's location offers new home owners the benefits of both the mountains and the ocean, it also offers the best of all worlds in weather. This makes the city's weather one of its strongest assets, attracting visitors 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!

Learn about new homes available by Shea Homes in the Charlotte area at http://www.sheahomes.com/find-a-new-home/Charlotte-New-Homes.cfm.

New Homes Available at Braemar at Mackintosh on the Lake

Conveniently located off I-40/85 between Raleigh and Greensboro at Exit 140, Mackintosh on the Lake is a 612-acre community that is located on an idyllic canvas of open meadows surrounded by historic oaks and bordering Lake Mackintosh in Alamance County. Greensboro is just 15 minutes away and Raleigh is 40 minutes down I-40.

Lake Mackintosh is a crystal-clear lake that is more than six miles long and covers over 1100 acres, boasting 100 miles of shoreline. Well-known to fishing and boating enthusiasts, the lake enjoys a resort-like atmosphere, complete with a marina, sailing, rental boats, picnic areas, paddleboats and more.

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In addition to beautiful natural amenities, Mackintosh also features over 80 acres of community open space and 2.5 miles of protected shoreline, with tree-lined sidewalks and pocket parks throughout the community, including a private 10-acre lake, and a lakeside pavilion and fire pit. The Aquatic Park features several pools, plus a 120 foot long slide. In this fantastic community, there's always a place to go for fun nearby, even for our four-legged furry friends, who have their own dog park.

Shea Homes offers our Traditions series homes on crawl space foundations. Many homes feature front porches and stone accents, plus decorative garage doors are included. Our plans are open and airy with 9' ceilings, allowing an abundance of natural light inside. Basement homesites are still available!

Visit http://www.sheahomes.com for more information today.

Concord Has Much To Offer To New Home Buyers

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Concord was first settled in 1750 and is located near the center of Cabarrus County, twenty miles northeast of Charlotte. The name “Concord” means harmony.

A few years ago, the City of Concord implemented the "Partnerships for Stronger Neighborhoods" program. This program is designed to enhance the lives of residents in the neighborhoods in the city, increasing the quality of both life and events for those calling Concord home. Through volunteer city staff liaisons appointed to work directly with neighborhoods requesting participation in the program, strong communication is established between city government and the citizens it serves which contributes to making this Concord one of the most sought-after communities for homebuyers in the regional real estate market. Choices are diverse, offering modest homes to multi-million dollar estates.

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Winner of the All-American City Award in 2004, Concord boasts a comprehensive collection of late nineteenth and early twentieth century historic districts along the streets of North Union, South Union and Edgewood. Residents of these three Historic Districts take great pride in maintaining the historical and architectural greatness of their homes. Within the historic districts is also Memorial Garden which is located on three acres, the garden winds through the 200-year-old cemetery of The First Presbyterian Church. Memorial Garden is a horticultural jewel and a tourist attraction in itself. The historic districts and Memorial Garden are all within easy walking distance of historic and vibrant downtown Concord, with numerous restaurants, banks, shops and personal services.

The City of Concord provides its neighborhoods with three recreational centers, eight parks, four sport complexes, an aquatics center featuring open swimming and swim lessons, beautiful Lake Fisher, with 3 miles of lakefront and 534 acres providing for a leisurely boating and fishing, greenways and bike paths. There is also the championship 18-hole Rocky River Golf Club owned by the City and privately managed.

The educational system includes both private and public schools, in secondary and higher education. Concord is served by the Cabarrus County Schools system. For post-secondary education, residents may choose from Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, Cabarrus College of Health Sciences and only a few miles to the south, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Shopping is ample in the charming downtown, with merchants offering antiques, fine collectibles, arts and crafts, and almost any other merchandise a shopper might desire. Concord is also home to the large retail venues of Carolina Mall and Concord Mills.

Concord is the current home to Lowe's Motor Speedway, a NASCAR Research and Development Office, and several professional race teams, including Hendrick Motorsports, Roush Fenway Racing, Richard Petty Motorsports, and Earnhardt Ganassi Racing.

For more information on new homes in the area visit http://www.sheahomes.com/find-a-new-home/Charlotte-New-Homes.cfm.