http://www.southlakesliving.com/CommunityNews.aspx - RSS Feed en-us South Lakes Admin South Lakes Admin Sat, 19 May 2012 03:07:44 GMT EfficionConsulting Articles Module (www.efficionconsulting.com) Copyright 2012, South Lakes New Homes, Fuquay-Vaina NC Recent reports are showing that home buying is on an increase not only nationally, but locally as well. The Triangle Business Journal reported yesterday that new homes sales are up nearly 12% over the same time period last year. Within South Lakes, at the time this blog was written, we have a total of 13 homes either currently under construction or ready to move into today. South Lakes is uniquely positioned to draw homeowners from multiple markets. Many of South Lakes’ residents work in RTP or in Raleigh. However, with our location being so close to Fayetteville, we also have a strong population of families who live in South Lakes, but work at Ft. Bragg. And we even have folks who are retired and/or work from home. So, now that the economy is improving and people are thinking about purchasing a new home, think about who you, as a South Lakes resident, would like to have as a neighbor. The very best way to guarantee that you have a great neighbor is to recruit them yourself! You chose South Lakes for a reason. Be sure to tell your friends about the how nice it is to live in a well-manicured community with an exciting pool complex and how nice it is to come home from work and take a nice leisurely stroll around the lake. Or about the quaint shoppes and restaurants in Fuquay-Varina. Before you know you’re your friends will want to come check it out for themselves. Come see what South Lakes is a great place to call home! Linda Dickert Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Get out your foam noodles and sun screen… it’s pool time ! The South Lakes swim complex officially opens on Saturday, May 19 th . We’ve taken advantage of the off season and made a few enhancements to the pool and cabana. We hope you will enjoy the new shade structure which has been added. The pool now sparkles as it was completely drained and re-painted. And the bathrooms are all ready with a fresh coat of paint and new epoxy on the floors. Pool hours are from 10:00 am to dusk , except: 7:30 – 8:15 am M,W,F for pool maintenance. Enjoy and have a blast. Don’t forget your sunscreen! Linda Dickert Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Now all that hard work can pay off! Preston Development and the builders of South Lakes are introducing a Yard of the Month competition. Master Gardener, Nelsa Cox , owner of the Garden Hut, will be our official judge. Nelsa will drive through our neighborhood each month and decide who has the best looking yard. Judging will be based on overall appearance, so make sure to keep your grass tight and trimmed, your flowers in full bloom and those sidewalks edged. The winner must agree to having a sign in their yard for the month and be mentioned in the South Lakes blog and press release. But more importantly, the winner will receive a $75 gift card to the Garden Hut ! Good luck to all! Linda Dickert Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Did you see the recent article lately in the News & Observer? Reporter, David Bracken, wrote a great article titled, Triangle home sales jump 35 percent in February . The increase compared February 2011 to the same period in 2012. This is indeed great news for the local economy. The Triangle is traditionally the last ones into slow periods and the first ones to come out of them. Consumer confidence is certainly on the mend with most economists speculating that we are done “bumping along the bottom” and are ready to begin our slow incline back to stability. This is also great news for existing homeowners as well as those considering purchasing. Both of our builders in South Lakes are offering outstanding interest rates along with their exceptional home values. Interest rates have never been better and the market for selling your current home has improved. So, since Spring is in the air, so let’s get moving. You’ve been waiting for the market to improve before putting your current home on the market. That time is now. Come see us at South Lakes and see how great a new home can be. Linda Dickert Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT What a glorious time to live in Southern Wake County, in the Piedmont are of North Carolina and especially in South Lakes! Yes, we’ve had a very mild winter, but nothing can compare to the beauty we are blessed with every year in the Spring. Fuquay-Varina is one of those exceptional Southern towns that beckons you to get outdoors and enjoy the beauty around you. Nature is putting on a spectacular art show for us right now, so why not take in some of the local flavors, slow down a little and enjoy these beautiful surroundings. The Aviator Tap House is Fuquay’s local micro-brewery. Open 7 days a week, kick back in this refurbished train depot for glass of local brew. Live music is played on the back deck each Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Step across the street to The Aviator SmokeHouse for some of the best smoked brisket or pulled pork you will ever taste. Cupcakes are all the rage! Children young and old alike will enjoy the whimsy of Cupcake Bites . Grab a delectable treat and enjoy the stroll along Broad Street as you window shop the eclectic collection of shoppes and boutiques. Since the warm weather is here, it must be ice cream time. So, a trip to Sunni Sky’s is in order! This unpretentious little shop boasts some of the most imaginative flavors known to man….and some flavors normal men would never think of. With ove Linda Dickert Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT We are so fortunate to live in one of the best housing markets in the country! While much of the country is still struggling, the Triangle is getting stronger. The Triangle Multiple Listing service reported a 7-month positive trend through January of this year. ( read article ) Wake County alone, posted a 16.8% sales increase over January 2011. Furthermore, In the News reported that the Raleigh-Cary market topped the nation’s housing list for appreciation and affordability ( see more ) So, with that said, while the rest of the country is showing only minimal improvement, be sure to look deeper and see what’s happening around the Triangle and at South Lakes. We are indeed, very fortunate to live in the best housing market in the country! Linda Dickert Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT We all know that schools are one of the most important factors to families when choosing where to purchase a home, we hope you choose South Lakes! For those who are not from the area, Wake County does things a little different. We thought it might be nice to give you several resources to help you navigate the topic of schools in our area. www.WCPSS.net is the Wake County Public School System’s website. Go to this site to learn about school assignment and selection choices. Magnet Schools fall under the Wake County School System. There are 33 magnet schools in the county. These schools focus on specialized studies in four categories – Leadership & Technology; Gifted & Talented; International Baccalaureate; and Application Schools. Click here for their downloadable brochure containing more detail and important dates. Check out GreatSchools.com for a complete list of all public and private schools in the area. This site is a great resource for finding a plethora of information about specific schools. Just put South Lake’s zip code (27526) and NC in the search fields and it does all the work for you. We are fortunate to have some of the finest colleges and universities all concentrated in the Triangle area. The Wake County Economic Development website is a great source for this information. Just click on the Education button. Linda Dickert Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Spring will be here before we know it. With the days getting warmer most of us are getting eager to get out and work in your yard. A little work now will really pay off in the months to come. We are fortunate in Fuquay-Varina to have a master-gardener in our midst. Nelsa Cox is the owner of the Garden Hut and appears regularly on WPTF 680 talk radio, writes articles for local papers and contributes to articles written about gardening in the News & Observer, Cary Living, Carolina Gardener magazine, and other publications. I’ve lived in Fuquay for the past 18 years and Nelsa is the best! Here’s what she says about preparing your yard for spring: · It’s Plant-tone and Holly-tone time. Make applications of these fertilizers this month to all of your trees and shrubs for best results · Cut back ornamental grasses and liriope · Fertilize fescue lawns with a light application, about half the Fall rate. Keep an eye on the forecast and fertilize just before expected rainfall. · Apply a pre-emergent herbicide such as Dimension , to keep weeds like crabgrass under control Now is also a great time to plant shrubs and start thinking about the vegetable garden you always wanted to make. Don’t forget that keeping these plants watered is essential to their growing success. Stay tune Linda Dickert Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT (Fuquay-Varina, NC – March 6, 2012) – Preston Development is pleased to announce they will be expanding their South Lakes community located in Fuquay-Varina just 15 minutes South of Raleigh and 35 miles North of Fayetteville. Construction will begin late spring on the 20 acre parcel. Located next to the community swim and recreation complex, the new phase will house 54 homesites. Preston Development worked diligently in the initial planning to preserve a large oak tree at the entrance creating a open space with walkways and benches. The builder has not yet been announced. “We are excited to move expand into the next section of South Lakes,” shares Tim Smith, Co-owner of Preston Development. “Homes sales have been very steady and consumer confidence is certainly growing. South Lakes is a beautiful community located in a warm, welcoming town. It is a great place to raise a family.” Linda Dickert Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT It’s Ground Hog Day and while most of the country watches Punxsutawney Phil , in the Raleigh area, we watch Sir Walter Wally . That’s right, we have our very own ground hog! One of the beautiful things about living in the central region of North Carolina is the fantastic weather. So it really doesn’t matter that Wally saw his shadow. The average temperatures for this area in January are highs in the mid 50s and lows in the mid 30s. That’s not bad at all, but this year we are enjoying even better weather with highs in the mid 70s!!! Some evenings are only dropping down into the 50s which make for a wonderful temperature to take a stroll around Southlake’s lake or bike ride through the neighborhood. My family and I enjoyed a picnic at Fallon Park just 4-1/2 miles from South Lakes. Next weekend we’re planning to have some of the neighbors over for a cook-out in the back yard. Who know, we may even break out the fire pit and roast some marshmallows! It’s great to live in a community where you really enjoy your neighbors and can get together for some greatly needed rest and relaxation! Come check out South Lakes for yourself. We still have room for you! Linda Dickert Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT (Fuquay-Varina, NC – January 31, 2012) – Preston Development is pleased to announce that their South Lakes community located in Fuquay-Varina just 15 minutes South of Raleigh and 35 miles North of Fayetteville ended 2011 with 48 sales for the year. Home sales continue with D R Horton, M/I Homes and a collection of local builders comprising the building team. Plans are underway to expand into the next phase of the community which will be located adjacent to the community’s swimming pool complex. Last fall two tracks of land within South Lakes were sold to Wake County Public Schools for a future high school and elementary school. “We are definitely seeing the market pick up,” shares Bubba Rawl, Co-owner of Preston Development. “South Lakes is perfect for people who what a small town feel but easy access to RTP, Raleigh or even Ft. Bragg.” Linda Dickert Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT (Fuquay-Varina, NC – December 22, 2011) – Residents of Fuquay-Varina’s South Lakes community got festive for the holiday season with a door decorating contest put on by the community’s developer, Preston Development . Alicia and Brian Coleman and their son Brian Patrick were the big winners. The Coleman’s won a $100 gift certificate to local Fuquay-Varina restaurant, Daniel’s on Main . The judges were allowed to only judge on the door/main entryway into the home. The Coleman’s door featured a wreath from D Vine Designs located in the Shoppes on Main . In addition, they accented the doorway with lights and strategically placed holiday accents around the bottom. Fuquay-Varina Town Commissioner Charlie Adcock presented the gift certificate to the Coleman’s on Wednesday. “The homeowners in South Lakes share a great comradery,” explains Tim Smith, Co-owner of Preston Development. “The door decorating contest is fun for everyone and is just a little way for us to recognize their efforts in keeping our community looking great.” Linda Dickert Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT You all did a great job decorating your houses for the holidays! The judges were out in the community this week and have selected the winner. Congratulations to Alicia and Brian Coleman and their son Brian Patrick for winning the South Lakes Holiday Door Decorating Contest! The Coleman’s won a $100 gift certificate to Daniel’s on Main – YUM! The judges were allowed to only judge on the door/main entryway into the home. The Coleman’s door featured a wreath from D Vine Designs located in the Shoppes on Main . In addition, they accented the doorway with lights and strategically placed holiday accents around the bottom. Fuquay-Varina Town Commissioner Charlie Adcock presented the gift certificate to the Coleman’s on Wednesday. Congratulations Coleman’s! We hope each and every one of you have a wonderful holiday. Here’s to looking forward to a prosperous New Year! Linda Dickert Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT What’s your Thanksgiving tradition? For me it’s having my entire family over to our house, completely gorging ourselves on way too much home-cooking, and then everyone falling asleep watching football all afternoon. Occasionally, my brothers (both in their 40’s) will break out the remote control cars and have the Indy500 in the driveway. Ah, the memories! Now we have children who are about the age my brothers were when they first started the Indy tradition. It’s like a step back in time watching all the fun. Indeed, Thanksgiving is the time of year we slow down just a bit, reminisce and ponder about the things we cherish most. Family, job security certainly come to mind…but surrounding all of those thoughts is home. I am grateful to have a wonderful home for my family. We have created so many memories here in South Lakes that my children will cherish in years to come. I wonder what they will remember most when they are in their 40’s. Will it be grandma threatening to never give away Aunt Gladys' famous stuffing recipe, the dog stealing the turkey, or perhaps those Indy races in the front yard… Happy Thanksgiving! Linda Dickert Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Can you believe that Christmas is less than 2 months away? This is the time of year when the cool weather and the panic of realizing it’s now November turns our thoughts to the holidays. Stores quickly restocked the empty shelves with red, green and white glittery decorations for Christmas. So, how will you decorate your house this year? As residents of South Lakes, we already know we have one of the best looking communities in Fuquay. It will only get better with the upcoming holiday season. To help everyone get into the holiday spirit, Preston Development decided to hold a Holiday Door/Wreath Decorating Contest in South Lakes. The grand prize is a $100 gift certificate to Daniel’s on Main. YUM! So, get those creative juices flowing. Let your imagination be your guide. Please note, we will only be judging your front door, not the entire yard. Judging will take place on or around December 12 th . Who will have the Best Looking Door in South Lakes? Stay tuned…we’ll announce the winner by December 16 th . Ho-Ho-Ho!!! Linda Dickert Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Halloween is just around the corner. Preston Development and the builders of South Lakes, (D R Horton, Impact Builder Guide and M/I Homes) would like to invite all of the children of South Lakes to stop by all three sales centers on Monday, October 31 st between the hours of 3 to 5 pm. We have a special Halloween Treat for you. I did a little research to see if the town’s website had any “official” trick-or-treating hours and here’s what their website reports. They also had some great safety tips and listed some fun activities happening around town. The Town of Fuquay-Varina does not recognize an official day to celebrate Halloween. Traditionally, Halloween is on October 31 st which falls on a Monday this year, but it’s up to parents to decide when their children will trick or treat. Here are a few safety tips to keep the evening fun and safe: • A responsible adult should accompany children at all times. • Only go to homes with a porch light on and never enter a home or car for a treat. • Pedestrian injuries are common on Halloween. Children should stay in groups; Remain on well-lit streets; Use crosswalks if available; Never cross between parked cars or out driveways. • Don’t assume the right of way. Just because one car stops doesn’t mean others will! • Call the Fuquay-Varina Police at 552-3191 to report any problems. Linda Dickert Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Fuquay-Varina is simply a great place to live and raise your family. There are so many things about this Southern Wake County town that is appealing. One of them took place last Saturday, September 24 th – the Downtown Bounty. This fun day featured a Brunswick Stew cook-off by local organizations, a children’s play area, local farmer market vendors, even the high school drama group got in the fun. South Lakes was a huge sponsor of the event. In our booth, children in three age groups could color their dream home. South Lakes teamed with local vendor, Cupcake Bite , to award our winners with a special prize. Thanks Cupcake Bite! Everyone did such a great job. It was very difficult to choose a winner. The winners were: Avery Adams – Winner – 1-4 age group Kelsey Lambalzer – 1st Runner up in the 1-4 age group Logan Spanone – Winner 5-7 age group Terri-Lynne Bunn – 1 st Runner up in the 5-7 age group Jonathan Gertler – Winner 8-12 age group Congratulations to each of our winners. If you’re looking for that wonderful bedroom community to live in, be sure to check out Fuquay-Varina. South Lakes is the town’s first master planned community and is just a short 15 minutes to downtown Raleigh and only 35 miles to Ft. Bragg. Check us out! Linda Dickert Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT (Fuquay-Varina, NC – October 5, 2011) – The South Lakes community located in Fuquay-Varina just 15 minutes South of Raleigh and 35 miles North of Fayetteville was pleased to team with the Fuquay-Varina Downtown Revitalization Association to sponsor the community street fair, Downtown Bounty. At the event South Lakes held a coloring contest where children could color a picture of their dream home. The community teamed with local vendor, Cupcake Bite , to award prizes in three age categories. Avery Adams was the winner of the 1-4 age group and Kelsey Lambalzer was First Runner up. Logan Spanone won for the 5-7 age group and Terri-Lynne Bunn was the First Runner up. Jonathan Gertler was the winner in the 8-12 age group. “We developed South Lakes with the intention of creating a wonderful place to raise your family in a quaint town with so much to offer,” shares Bubba Rawl, Co-Owner of Preston Development. “This event is a prime example of what makes Fuquay such a wonderful place to live. Congratulations to all of our coloring contest winners!” Linda Dickert Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT (Fuquay-Varina, NC – October 7, 2011) - Preston Development is pleased to report that South Lakes is currently hosting two Parade Homes. Visitors can tour the fully decorated models daily. South Lakes’ Parade homes are the model homes for D R Horton and M/I Homes so they are open for you to tour 7 days a week! The Bradley, by D R Horton, is a 2,699 square foot home and boasts an amazing 4-6 bedroom and 3-1/2 baths. The master suite is conveniently located on the first floor. The recreational room on the second floor can easily be converted into a 5 th bedroom and loft can be converted into the 6 th bedroom. This wonderful home has a two car garage and starts at $219,990. M/I Homes’ Parade model is The Pinnacle II. This 4 bedroom, 3-1/2 bath home also has a two car garage. The 2,769 square feet are masterfully utilized providing a wonderful family gathering area and even a flex room on the first floor that can be used as a 5 th bedroom or an office. The plan is priced from $232,990. “We encourage the public to stop by and tour our homes not just during Parade, but throughout the entire year,” shares Tim Smith, Co-Owner of Preston Development. “The builders have done a fantastic job putting very nice, solidly-built homes on the ground in South Lakes. You need to see for yourself just how much you get for your money in this great community.” Linda Dickert Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT So, if you’re like me, you love going into decorated model homes. In South Lakes, we are fortunate that we have two fully decorated models on the Parade of Homes this year. Parade weekends are always scheduled for the first 3 weekends in October, but you can stop by any time! Our Parade homes are the model homes for D R Horton and M/I Homes so they are open for you to tour 7 days a week! Stop by and see how special theses 4 – 5 bedroom homes are. Both of them have 2-car garages and each has its own unique personality. The neighborhood is simply beautiful surrounded by mature hardwood trees and a gorgeous lake. It’s the perfect time of year to sit out on your back porch and enjoy the company of a great neighbor or take a stroll along the meandering streets or around the lake. I’ve even seen some folks sitting around their fire pits winding down after a long day at work. Come out and see for yourself. South Lakes is can be the perfect place for you to retreat to this Fall! Linda Dickert Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT So, last week we got the kids back in school, now it’s time to take a big, deep breath. Did you feel that? It’s Fall. Indeed, Fall is in the air. We can feel it with every breath we take. The evenings are getting cooler and the days are more bearable with temperatures in the 80s. Someone in my office made the comment today that she knew it was Fall because Starbucks has put the Pumpkin Spice Latte’s back on the menu! Not that any of us watch the calorie county, but here’s a link to the Starbuck’s page showing the “nutritional facts” about the Pumpkin Spice Latte. http://www.starbucks.com/menu/drinks/espresso/pumpkin-spice-latte And best of all, Starbucks is just 2.76 miles from a South Lakes!! If you look closely, you will see the beginnings of Fall colors coming out in trees. Just take a stroll around the lake and you’ll begin to see the colors dotting the skyline. Throughout the next month, the colors will become even vivid. Last year the colors were so brilliant. I can hardly wait for this year! Linda Dickert Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT (Fuquay-Varina, NC – August 26, 2011) – The South Lakes community located in Fuquay-Varina just 15 minutes South of Raleigh and 35 miles North of Fayetteville recently opened two new model homes. The new models were built by D R Horton and M/I Homes. The Bradley, by D R Horton, is a 2,699 square foot home and boasts an amazing 4-6 bedroom and 3-1/2 baths. The master suite is conveniently located on the first floor. The recreational room on the second floor can easily be converted into a 5 th bedroom and loft can be converted into the 6 th bedroom. This wonderful home has a two car garage and starts at $219,990. M/I Homes’ new model is The Pinnacle II. This 4 bedroom, 3-1/2 bath home also has a two car garage. The 2,769 square feet are masterfully utilized providing a wonderful family gathering area and even a flex room on the first floor that can be used as a 5 th bedroom or an office. The plan is priced from $232,990. “Having model homes for our potential home buyers to walk through is a very important facet of our business,” shares Tim Smith, Co-Owner of Preston Development. “Providing model homes allows buyers to see the craftsmanship of the builder. We are very excited that each of the builders in South Lakes have provided model homes for their customers. Both of these new model homes will be in the 2011 Parade of Homes in October, but visitors can tour them now. Linda Dickert Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT (Fuquay-Varina, NC – August 29, 2011) – Preston Development is pleased to report that four Army families now call South Lakes Home. South Lakes continues to be a destination community for soldiers looking for a primary residence. With only a 35 mile commute to Ft. Bragg, soldiers and their families are finding that South Lakes offers many of the items on their “must have” list. Not only do buyers find a great value in their home purchase, but the community offers a wonderful amenities package including pool with water features and fun playground area along with a 30 acre lake with boardwalk for evening strolls. The town of Fuquay-Varina offers many conveniences within minutes of your front door. “We are ecstatic that Ft. Bragg soldiers have found South Lakes,” shares Tim Smith, Co-Owner of Preston Development. “This is a beautiful community and a wonderful town to raise a family in. We are honored they have chosen us.” Linda Dickert Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT As the school bells ring once again this year, I’m brought back to the memory of a television commercial that Staples ran several years ago. It had an image of a dad riding a shopping cart up and down the store aisles while two children walked reluctantly behind him with long drawn-out, pouty faces. The funniest part was the music playing in the background…. “It’s the Hap, Happiest Time of the Year” – yes, the Christmas carol! In all honesty, while children idealize the thought of summers and summer vacations, most of them are very excited to return school, get back into a routine and of course, see their friends. There are many school options in the Fuquay area, from Wake County Public School system to many private, magnet and charter schools. The list is vast. Great Schools is a wonderful website which allows you to check out schools in a given area. Their web address is http://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/fuquay_varina/ . The site also contains links and overviews to many private school options as well. Wake County Public Schools has a very informative website as well: http://www.wcpss.net/ . On this site, you can watch for the latest updates from the school board, get school assignments, school calendars for the year, even see what’s on the lunch menu at your child’s school. Perhaps one of the convenient things about living in South Lakes this time of year is that we do have a Staples store in Fuquay-Vari Linda Dickert Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Preston Development recently sold two pieces of land in South Lakes to the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). Initial plans are for the sites to house a new elementary and high school on the property. Now that the land has been secured, the two new schools will go into WCPSS’s planning process for future schools. The two parcels of land are on the northern side of South Lakes and will have access off of Old Honeycutt Road. Linda Dickert Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Preston Development is pleased to announce that construction is underway on the next phase of the South Lakes community in Fuquay-Varina. Home sales have been steadily increasing thus allowing the developer to expand into this section sooner than originally planned. The new phase, consisting of 54 homesites, is located on the southwestern side of the community next to the community’s swimming pool and playground. The first homes are will be ready to move into by late spring of next year. Linda Dickert Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Summer is in full swing in South Lakes! Just walk out your front door and you’ll see what I mean. Everyone is taking advantage of the great amenities in the neighborhood. In the morning you’ll find quiet serenity and cool overnight waters at the swimming pool - a great time to swim some laps and get in your morning exercise. By mid-day you can hear the joyful laughter of children splashing around under the water mushroom and nearby playground. By evening, families gather together and simply enjoy some relaxing time around the pool after a hard day’s work. The evenings also beckon you to take a stroll on the boardwalk along the lake. The sunsets are magnificent in Fuquay-Varina and I can’t imagine a better place to take them in than along the lake with the beautiful pink skies reflecting in the water. I can’t wait until fall when the leaves start to change. This is simply going to be amazing! With only private entrances into the community (no thru streets), South Lakes does not have a lot of automobile traffic. The streets meander through beautiful vistas. It’s a fantastic place for a nice long run. Besides, don’t you want to see what the new homes that are under construction are looking like? As I was leaving the community to run some errands in Fuquay last week, I even saw an old tire swing hanging from the oak tree near the front of the community! Are you sure that Norman Rockwell didn’t live here? What a great community to build your new home in! Come see for yourself. Linda Dickert Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT South Lakes now has 3 decorated model homes! Stop by and tour model homes by D R Horton, Impact Design Build and M/I Homes. These beautiful homes are open from 10:00 to 6:00 Monday thru Saturday and 2:00 to 6:00 on Sundays. Linda Dickert Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT Linda Dickert Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT Welcome to South Lake’s new blog! Check back with us often to stay up to date on the latest happenings within the community, in Fuquay-Varina and in the surrounding areas reaching from Raleigh to Fayetteville. Summer is in full swing and the pool is full of laughter and splashes! Preston Development recently hosted its annual Homeowner Picnic with over 100 residents in attendance. A scrumptious faire of hamburgers, hotdogs, and shrimp burgers from 42 nd Street Oyster Bar was all the rage while home-made ice cream from Sunni Sky’s (located just down the street) filled the tummies of both the youngsters and those of us who are “young at heart”. Joe Givens marveled us with his up-close magic while butterflies and dolphins were painted on the faces, arms and legs of children, and there was even some pretty serious corn hole tossing going on! As you can see, South Lakes is a new homes community full of life! There’s something for those in every phase of life. Enjoy a leisure stroll on the boardwalk along on the lake, take a dip in the pool at the recreation complex or have fun on the newly installed interactive playground complete with a very unique fish slide, or simply enjoy a refreshing cool drink on a neighbor’s porch taking in the beautiful natural surroundings. Stop by and see us. We’d love to show you around. Linda Dickert Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT South Lakes announces the new Creekside Cottages Collection, with homes starting in the $160's! Charming Arts and Crafts style architecture accent the single story and two story home plans. Special features include... granite countertops, hardwood and ceramic tile floors, Hardi-plank siding, beautiful cabinetry, Stainless Appliance Package, garages, patios, front porches, and more! Impact Design Build has constructed these homes to Energy Star and Green Building standards! South Lakes Admin Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT South Lakes Developers are planning to extend the South Lakes greenway and walking trails this summer. This new addition will connect to residents of South Lakes to a brand new park to be installed in the near future. South Lakes Admin Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Wake county Public Schools has entered into contract for two parcels of land with the developers of South Lakes. The South Lakes Master Plan is for a brand new Elementary and High School to be built in the future. South Lakes Admin Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Impact Design Build is proud to annouce the newest Furnished and Decorated Model Home, the Morgan Cottage. This Charming home is available for viewing Monday - Saturday 11 to 5 or Sunday 1-5 or by appointment. Please visit the Sales Center located on Kones Lake Road or call 919-552-1005 to scedule an appointment for a personal tour of this lovely home. You may own this home for the low price of just $169,900. Pricing subject to change without notice. Furnishings do not convey with this special pricing but some items may be available for sale. South Lakes Admin Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT South Lakes Pool and Recreation Area is open for all residents of South Lakes. HOA fees are only $480.annually. This fee includes maintenance and upkeep of the walking trails, Pool & bath house, Stocked Ponds, Beautifully Landscape Entrance and all common areas, South Lakes Admin Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT