If you’re planning on buying a new home soon, then you’ll definitely find Essex Homes’ list of Hot Properties extremely helpful! One community on the Hot Properties list is Tullamore in Southwest Charlotte. Just minutes from recreation at Lake Wylie, retail, and restaurants. Tullamore is also an easy drive to Uptown Charlotte. You’ll love the convenience [...]

There are numerous reasons to remodel your home and May is the time to start! The NAHB (National Association of Home Builders) suggests hiring a professional remodeler for this process to ensure that the job is done correctly. Remodeling is an investment that can increase the value of your home, improve the energy-efficiency of your [...]

According to an article from Reuters.com on April 23, 2013, the sale of new single-family homes has been on the rise and the housing market appears to still be improving. The Commerce Department stated that sales increased 1.5% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 417,000 units. The median sales price for a new home [...]

Becoming a homeowner (and moving in general) is quite a task and comes with a large amount of added responsibility. Here are a few tips to consider for your first few weeks in your new home: 1. New Address and New Accounts You’ll need to open new accounts for utilities such as water, electricity and [...]

Located in a quaint town only 25 minutes from Uptown Charlotte and 10 minutes from Matthews. Belle Grove Manor is in an ideal location for those looking to live outside of the busy city life while still maintaining an easy commute to Charlotte. Belle Grove Manor offers 4-sided brick homes starting from the $300′s in [...]

Looking for a new home near great schools in the Greater Charlotte area? Essex Homes offers communities throughout the Greater Charlotte vicinity, in NC and SC. Here is some information to help you locate outstanding schools, depending on where in Charlotte you want to live: Homes in Matthews and Charlotte are generally zoned for schools [...]

Located in Lexington, SC, the Hampton Park community offers affordable homes in a prime location, near great schools!  Our spacious, brick homes are available in one and two story plans, and are built with Essex Homes’ traditional quality at an amazing value! Hampton Park is only 10 minutes from the city of Lexington, and about [...]

Essex Homes is proud to be the Title Sponsor for KEMOPALOOZA 2013. KEMOPALOOZA is… A former partner event and now one of Palmetto Health Foundation’s signature fundraising events, KEMOPALOOZA raises funds and awareness for CAMP KEMO Programs of Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital. Your support of KEMOPALOOZA makes a difference in the lives of more than [...]

Looking for a great new home near high ranking schools? Our homes are placed in only the best locations in hopes that families living in these areas can give their children the best education possible. According to the 2012 U.S. News Best High Schools rankings, Chapin High School, Dutch Fork High School, and Lexington High School [...]

Looking for seclusion & lake living only 20 minutes from Charlotte? Heron Cove, located in the Southwest Charlotte area offers both of these wonderful features. Heron Cove homesites offer four-sided brick homes with an extensive list of included features. Experience large wooded lots starting from the $350′s. You’ll love having the convenience of lakeside living [...]