July 2015 Petit Home Team Newsletter
1. Lake Norman’s 4th of July Fireworks and Celebrations
2. Client Testimonial
3. New Listings and Sold Properties
4. Tips for Home Safety While You're on Vacation
1. Lake Norman's 4th of July Fireworks and Celebrations
Lowe’s YMCA’s Summer Celebration on July 3rd for one of the biggest, baddest Independence Day fireworks show in the Lake Norman area. 15,000 – 20,000 people are expected to gather at and around the Y for family fun, music, food vendors and – of course – FIREWORKS! The celebration will kickoff at 4 pm with activities for the kids including inflatables, face painting, games, and balloons. This year, the Y has partnered with Bella Love and WSOC 103.7 to add live entertainment like never before. The July 3rd Summer Celebration will feature live music by three great local bands and will be co-hosted by 103.7 radio personalities. The event is free and open to the public but all proceeds from sponsors and vendors will benefit the Lowes Community Support Campaign. Get there early to find a good parking spot!
The Town of Huntersville will be hosting their 11th Annual Fourth of July Celebration on Saturday, July 4th from 10:00am – 1:00pm at Birkdale Village…a family-friendly celebration! Activities include a parade, a bike decorating contest, the annual water fight between the fire stations, childrens’ arts and crafts, face painting, a clown bounce, music, food and “A whole lot of fun!!!”. The parade begins at 11:45am. For more details: 704.895.8744
The Town of Davidson will be holding its annual downtown parade and concert on Saturday, July 4th from 5:15 – 8 p.m. Festivities begin with their small-town parade. Parade marchers are asked to line up at McEver Field on South Street at 5:15 p.m., and the festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. All citizens are encouraged to march in the parade dressed in Independence Day attire and to decorate their wagons, bicycles, tricycles, and pets in red, white, and blue. A color guard comprised of members of the police and fire departments will lead the parade up South Street onto Main Street and onto the town green. The Concert on the Green will begin at 6:00 p.m. and will feature Pushh, music of the 80’s, 90’s and today.
4th of July firework’s display at The Point’s Trump International Golf Club in Mooresville at 9:30pm. This will be the fourth year of fireworks at the golf club community since Donald Trump purchased it. In the past the mortars and shells for the show were so large that the Fire Marshall’s office required New York-based BAY Fireworks Pyrotechnic Engineering to notify the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport that night so airplanes could be directed to a different flight plan!!! For residents and members of The Point and Trump International Golf Club Charlotte there are a whole day of activities offered starting with a tennis round robin at 9:00am.
4th of July Festival at the U.S. Whitewater Center: Show your patriotism and break out your red, white and blue at the USNWC‘s 4th of July Festival, a two-day celebration featuring outdoor adventure, live music and spectacular firework displays. Musical performances on the Belmont Abbey Island stage will take place in the afternoon and evening, followed by a stunning firework display over the world’s largest manmade whitewater river. Bring out your blanket or chairs, pick out a great viewing spot and enjoy the show.
SKYSHOW Charlotte at BB&T Ballpark will offer the largest Fourth of July fireworks display in the Southeast on Saturday, July 4th 2014 at BB&T Ballpark. News Talk 1110 WBT and 107.9 The Link SkyShow 2015 presented by Carolina Chevy Dealers and NAPA Auto Parts, returns to Uptown Charlotte with the largest Fourth of July fireworks display in the Southeast powered by Fox 46 Charlotte on Saturday, July 4th 2015 at BB&T Ballpark. Team USA takes on Team Cuba, gates open at 5:00 PM. Baseball, fireworks and fun come together for SkyShow Charlotte! Come early for the pre-game festivities at theSkyShow Street Party including live music, food, drinks, inflatables, kid crafts, carnival rides, games, prizes and more! After the game, we will honor our Veterans and Military Personnelin a patriotic flag ceremony followed by the most amazing choreographed fireworks in the Southeast!
2. Client Testimonials
Kelly & Angie Fegter Left a Recommendation for listing agent Mike Tolbert:
JUNE 25TH, 2015
"Mike Tolbert was awesome! He went above and beyond. We worked with many agents and many different agencies, his knowledge and attitude truly BEST IN THE BUSINESS! Can't say enough, thanks a MILLION Mike! You did a fantastic job!!!!" |
3. New Listings and Sold Properties
118 Winborne Dr, Mooresville, NC 28115
SOLD
$165,750
$165,750
Well maintained home in beautiful Winborne Subdivision minutes from Mooresville. This spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bath ranch has an open flow and very spacious rooms (especially the Master Bedroom). Attached, 2-car garage. New paint throughout. Kitchen, complete with pantry, has like-new cabinets. Bright, sunny breakfast nook off the kitchen. Landscaping is well established. This home is move-in ready.
5436 Kerry Lane, Charlotte NC 28215
$107,500
Do not miss the opportunity to make this your HOME!Motivated Seller says bring an OFFER!!Wonderful split level home.Quiet street with a peaceful setting. Home features include entry foyer, living room, dining room and kitchen. Hardwood floors throughout bedrooms/hallway/stairs on main level. Lower level family room with fireplace, laundry room and additional bedroom. Large fenced in yard with many beatuiful trees. Private side patio. Call today!This home will not be around for long!!
4.Tips for Home Safety While You're on Vacation
Pack your bags and grab the kids. The vacation of your dreams is about to begin. Just make sure you have properly secured your home before you head for the beach/mountains/jungle or you may return to a nasty surprise.
Secure All Windows and Doors - Keeping your home locked up will deter most potential vandals or robbers from targeting it. Of course, make sure that you fasten all windows and doors before you leave for vacation. Additionally, if you have a sliding glass door, leave a pole in the track to prevent the door from being forced open. Alternatively, some sliding glass doors have a hole you can stick a nail into, which prevents them from opening. Finally, disable your automatic garage door opener just in case someone has its signal decoded.
Temporarily Stop the Mail and Newspaper - A couple of days before you depart, place a hold on your mail and your newspaper subscription. Most people let their mail and newspaper accumulate while they vacation, which makes empty houses easy for criminals to identify. If you would rather not interrupt your services, simply ask a neighbor to pick up your mail and newspaper daily, just as you usually would.
Set up Timers to Turn on Lights - Another way to give the impression that there are people living in your home is to set up timers on a couple of lights throughout your house. Have the timers set to turn your lights on and off when you normally would each morning and evening.
Leave a Radio on - People rarely live in perfectly quiet homes 24 hours a day, so why should you leave your home devoid of noise when you vacation? Simply leave a radio on or set one up on a timer, like with your lights, to give the impression that you really have not left.
Ask a Friend or the Police to Monitor Your Home - If a criminal notices someone monitoring your home, then he or she probably will not target your house. In some cities, you can ask the police to drive by your home while you are vacationing. Of course, you can always have your neighbor check in on your home if the police are not an option.
You could also give your valuables to a trusted neighbor to watch. If you’re leaving a car at the house, give your neighbor the keys. That way, if you are robbed, they won’t be able to steal your car. Your neighbor could also move your car to further the illusion that someone is still living at your house.
Alert Your Home Security System Company - Monitored home security systems can protect your home while you’re away. By alerting your vendor that you will not be home, the security company can alert the police as soon as they notice an irregularity as opposed to trying to call you first. Those few seconds can make a big difference when someone has broken into your home.
Unplug Unnecessary Items - Not just criminals could ruin your home while you’re gone. Leaving items plugged in while you vacation could result in disaster. Since no one will be home, a spark from an electrical short could easily cause a house fire. By taking a few minutes to unplug all non-essential items before you leave, you can greatly reduce your risk of coming home to a burned down shell.
Turn off Water to Your Clothes Washer - The water supply hoses connected to clothes washers fail from time to time. You should turn off the water to your washing machine to prevent returning home from vacation to a flooded house. While the likelihood of a water supply line bursting is low, it only takes a few seconds to turn off the water to your clothes washer. Do not take the risk of leaving the water on.
Many of the above tasks require very little time to complete. Securing your home prior to leaving for vacation will allow you to relax on the beach truly, since you will not have to worry as much about something bad happening at your home. Just beware of falling coconuts if you decide to lie under any palm trees. Have a great summer!
