CORNELIUS - M/I Homes Charlotte opened a new model home in the Antiquity neighborhood in Cornelius, with plans to build about 45 homes on Market Street. The builder already has begun construction, with three homes move-in ready.

Plans range from 2,168 to 2,739 square feet and include amenities such as rear-entry garages and dual master bedrooms – one on the first floor and one upstairs – to appeal to families with grandparents in the home. Prices range from $224,990 to $282,986. So far, none has sold, M/I homes marketing director Stacie Tinucci said, but the builder recently held a grand opening event and more than 50 realtors attended. Read the full story

John Marshall Custom Homes Inc. of Davidson will host an open house Saturday, Jan. 21, from 10 a.m. to noon at a “green” home under construction at 518 Walnut St. It will be the third local that John Marshall Custom Homes Inc. has built to the certification standards of the LEED for Homes program which is administered by the U.S. Green Building Council. Read the full story

By CHIP DAWSON
DavidsonNews.net

Until three years ago, the eastern view from the Cornelius Town Hall steps was underwhelming—a huge evergreen hedge screened the railroad and land beyond. Since then, Catawba Avenue has been extended across the tracks into Antiquity, the hedge is gone and a massive 43-foot-high series of structures rises from over ten acres of land to the southeast. Among them are the Antiquity Heights Apartments, nearing completion with the promise of quality housing at affordable prices only a short walk from the town center.

Danny Ellis, a representative of Charlotte-based GEM Management, says the four buildings will be open in April, weather permitting. Framing is done, roofs are on and windows are being installed. With the bulk of the work now moving inside, only finish grading and landscaping will be subject to winter variations.

According to Ellis, GEM manages 8,000 apartment units across the United States. Based on the high volume of calls, he believes all 94 units will be filled within six months of opening. Read the full story

What do you do if you’re a car collector with a big inventory? You build your house around it – or maybe even buy a warehouse. Forbes.com recently compiled a list of some of the nation’s most expensive and outrageous garages, including a home on Norman Shores Drive in Cornelius that has not one, but two multi-car garages. That house is on the market for $2.1 million. Read the full story

CHARLOTTE – Longtime Carolinas’ homebuilders Saussy Burbank and McNeill Burbank, which have been building homes as one company since 2001, said Monday they are combining their two brands as well – under the Saussy Burbank name. Read the full story

CORNELIUS – The Lake Norman Home Builders Association in conjunction with Central Carolina Green Building Council will showcase green products at an expo Thursday, June 9. LNHBA will be holding its June membership meeting in conjunction with the expo from 6-8 p.m. at Galway Hooker Irish Pub, 17044 Kenton Drive, 2nd floor, Cornelius.

“This will be a great time to see new products and network with HBA members,” said LNHBA President Nicole Goolsby. Read the full story