When is it time to invest in HOME?

Home > House!

The word "investing" means something different to each of us.  Most hear the term and shudder at the complexities of stocks, bonds, mutual funds and 401(k)'s.  I want to talk about some of the other types of investing, some that might not always be on the front page of the business section.  Some that might not ever get talked about.

How about "investing in your children"?  Sitting down and reading a book to your pre-schooler or helping your 5th grader with their homework.  Teaching them right from wrong and the importance of values and hard work.  What about "investing in your own well-being"? That Saturday afternoon nap or that long hot bath.  Movie night with the family or an evening reading by the fire.  How about "investing in your community and society"?  Charity and giving, making your town and world a better place to live.  All of these "investments" are equally important and consume more time and energy than most give to stocks, bonds and mutual funds, yet when you hear the term "investments" they are often over looked.

The foundation of all of our "investments" is our HOME!  Homes are more than just a place we hang our hats.  It is the place where you first lived when you got married, or where your child took there first steps, or where you go when everything seems like it is falling apart.  Home is a sanctuary, where you can leave the world behind.  It is filled with love and warmth and laughs and tears.  Where you live defines what is important about your community.  It gives your children a safe place to be and strength to grow knowing they can always come home.

As we navigate our way through these turbulent economic waters, give some thought to the importance of your HOME.  There are lots of reasons to be uncertain of the economy, but if you sit, peacefully in a quiet place and see things with real clarity, you will see that NOW is always great time to "invest" in "HOME".

Small Town Politics

It never amazes me to how the "he said/she said" reaches its ugly hand in to every level of politics.  Now, it has reached the local level here in Harrisburg.  Harrisburg has seen a large amount of growth over the past decade and as a community has elected not to have the "big box" stores within the city limits in order to preserve the quaint feel of the community.  This issue alone has pitted the incumbents against all comers and an incumbent Mayor against the Town Council.  While it goes without saying, I like my town the way it is, but nothing is written in stone and one should never say never.

Concord Mills Mall, "North Carolinas largest tourist attraction," was originally proposed to be in Mecklenburg County, Charlotte City Limits, developers were disappointed by the City Council and moved a few miles down I-85 to Cabarrus County and Charlotte missed out on upwards of $20 million per year in tax revenue.  We cannot miss the forest for the trees on these big issues including residential density, but it is important to keep an open mind because a closed mind leaves very little room for change.

Here are a few links for more information on the elections (and mudslinging):
www.harrisburgfirst.org
www.myharrisburg.org
www.harrisburgnc.org
www.chadbaucom.org

The Skinny

Lets get started with the "skinny" on Harrisburg, NC.

Zip Code - 28075
Area Code: 704

Land Area (sq mi): 6.3

Time Zone: Eastern (EST)

Elevation (ft): 643




Founding Date: Jan 1, 1732

Total Population: 4493 (2000 census)

Website: www.harrisburgnc.org

For more demographics information visit:  Harrisburg, NC

Schools - Cabarrus County


Harrisburg Elementary
C. C. Griffin Middle School (new Hickory Ridge Middle School coming Fall 2010)
Hickory Ridge High School