Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the Naional Assoc. of Realtors, addresses the problem that we are facing in the housing market and tells of a tool that Congress could use to do something about it. “A crisis in confidence is what’s keeping home sales from rising. Our mortgage interest rates are at historic lows”, […]

Holiday parades in many of our municipalities, stores decorated, and specials on turkeys at the grocery store—the holiday season has definitely arrived. What a wonderful time of year. As families make plans to be together again, we began to wonder about Christmas and Thanksgiving traditions that may be a little out of […]

We promised to let you know the results of our poll regarding the transfer tax. All comments submitted were firmly against the tax. If you would like to read what people had to say, please click on “Discussions” in the tool bar above
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On the Nov. 6 ballot in Union County, voters will have the opportunity to decide on a real estate transfer tax, also
known as the “home tax”. It is a real property transfer tax and will be paid anytime you sell your home, your land, or your business—-and will be paid by the seller. The amount […]

The N.C. chapter of the Community Associations Institute awarded Emerald Lake the 2007 Homeowners Association of the Year award for a large single-family neighborhood. Emerald Lake is a golf course community located on Lawyers Rd. in Stallings. ” I think people enjoy the neighborhood a lot,” said Emerald Lake HOA president Monique Werner. David Baer, […]

Merry Fit’mess - and a Happy New You!

The Monroe Aquatics and Fitness Center (MAFC) invites you to join our growing fitness family.  We are proud to offer individuals and families an outstanding variety of fitness, aquatic and wellness programs to meet your health and recreational needs.  Our goal is to give members of all ages […]