Rutherford Weekly

Thursday, January 19-January 25, 2017 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 19 PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limita- tions or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, fam- ily status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination." Familial status includes children under the age of 13 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertis- ing for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. Rutherford Weekly Sudoku Answers The former "Golden Valley Girl Scout Camp" in Bostic, North Carolina is on the market and now available for purchase. Don L. Peeler, Broker with RE/MAX Select real estate agent is the exclusive listing agent for the 545.7 acre property. The "Golden Valley Girl Scout Camp" is a master-planned camp originally built over a two- year span from 1970-1972. Located in the foothills of Western North Carolina, less than one hour from Asheville, Char- lotte and Spartanburg, South Carolina, this very unique, "one-of-a-kind" property has many features, including a road system, water, sewer and power. It also has 60 structures on the property, including numerous community buildings with kitchens and bath facilities surround- ed by cabins. A large lodge with a commercial kitchen capable of serving 250+ people over- looking a 17 acre pristine mountain stream-fed lake. The unique property also features tennis and basketball courts, equestrian grounds, as well as a FAA spec helipad. This private legacy property is being offered at $8 million. To learn more about this property please call Don L. Peeler at (704) 913-1033. Former Golden Valley Girl Scout Camp in Bostic is Available for Purchase Article Provided By: Kaitlin McMurry Winter Getaway Winter Getaway Dates Available! Dates Available! Only Only $ 550 A Week or 550 A Week or $ 85 Per Night 85 Per Night "A Family Favorite" Call 704-718-6953 or email: sdo471@gmail.com OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH, SC BOOK BOOK YOUR YOUR SPRING SPRING & SUMMER & SUMMER VACATION VACATION DATES DATES NOW! NOW! ROSS WINDOWS THE BEST FOR LESS! CALL TODAY 828-437-4848 FOR ESTIMATE ASK ABOUT FREE LOW-E-GLASS AND ARGON GAS • ANY SIZE • WHITE • DOUBLE HUNG • DOUBLE PANE • FULLY WELDED LIFETIME WARRANTY ©Community First Media Community First Media "up to 101 u.i." *Additional Charges May Apply New Year Special $ 179. 00 Installed R u t h e r f o r d County has re- ceived a grant of $175,000 from the NC Housing Finance Agency (NCH- FA) to assist with the rehabilitation of moderately deteriorated homes that are owned and occupied by lower-income households with special needs in Rutherford Coun- ty. The grant will be administered by Rutherford Housing Partner- ship (RHP), a local nonprofi t that provides urgently needed repairs for qualifi ed low-income home- owners. Rutherford County has partnered with RHP since 2006 to administer NCHFA Urgent Repair Program (URP) program funds in the county. Homes selected for the program can receive up to $25,000 in needed rehabilitation, according to Nell Perry Bovender, RHP executive director. The Essential Single-Family Rehabilitation (ESFR) program is new. "The goal of ESFR is to reha- bilitate moderately deteriorated homes – to keep houses from falling into unsafe disrepair," Bov- ender said. "Plus these funds are available to households up to 80% of the county median income. Typi- cally, we work with those making less than 50% of median, so this opens more homes up for consid- eration." There is no cost to qualifi ed homeowners as long as they own the house, Bovender said. Funds for the ESFR program come from the US Department of Housing and Urban Develop- ment's Federal HOME Investment Partnership Program. Assistance for construction costs will be pro- vided as no-interest, no-payment loans which are forgiven at the rate of $3,000 per year. Non-con- struction costs will be provided in the form of a grant. Applications will be accepted throughout 2017, as funding al- lows, but to be eligible for the initial screening, applications should be returned to RHP by Feb. 1. Home- owners who wish to apply for as- sistance may request an applica- tion by calling Rutherford Housing Partnership (RHP), 828-248-3431; or in person at the RHP offi ce, 718 W. Main St., Forest City; next door at the Habitat ReStore, 686 W. Main St., Forest City; or Isother- mal Planning & Development, 111 W. Court St., Rutherfordton. To be eligible for assistance through the Essential Single- Family Rehabilitation program in Rutherford County, the applicant and his/her household members: · must own and occupy the home in need of repair and show evi- dence of ownership; · must reside within Rutherford County; · must earn a household income 80% or below the Area Median Income for Rutherford County, as determined by household size; · must have a special need – that is, someone in the household must be elderly, handicapped, disabled, or a veteran, or a child under age 6 in the household must have el- evated blood lead levels; · and must have no other available resources to repair his/her home. Qualifying the houses for the pro- gram isn't easy, Bovender said. "The goal of ESFR is to make a moderately deteriorated house de- cent, safe, sanitary and affordable for at least the next fi ve years with- in the $25,000 program limit. Just because the household qualifi es doesn't mean the house can meet the required rehab standards." Eligible houses must fi t these qual- ifi cations: · The property must require at least $5,000 of improvements. · Every ESFR-assisted housing unit must remain "affordable" after its rehabilitation is complete. In other words, houses won't be re- habilitated beyond 95% of the area median purchase price of compa- rable neighboring single-family houses. · Program funds may assist on- site stick-built homes, off-frame modular homes and manufactured homes. However, manufactured homes will be considered only if they are on real estate owned by the applicant and are permanently affi xed and have permanent utility hook-ups. "Permanently affi xed" means the transporting equipment (wheels, axles, tongue, etc.) has been removed and the home has been placed on masonry supports with a full masonry foundation and tie-downs in place. · New construction to replace a de- teriorated home is not eligible. · The property must be free of environmental hazards and other nuisances as defi ned by all appli- cable codes or regulations, or any such hazards or nuisances must be corrected as part of the reha- bilitation of the unit. · The property cannot have been repaired or rehabilitated with pub- lic funding of $25,000 or more within the past 10 years without NCHFA approval. "We're excited about what these repairs can mean for these homeowners," Bovender said. Grant funding available to provide home rehabilitation Article Provided By: Rutherford Housing Partnership Located across the front lawn from the Neal Senior Center. Turn off of Hwy 18 North at the Crystal Springs sign onto T.R. Harris Drive. Prices Starting Prices Starting in the in the $ 160's! 160's! Developer Gregdon Investments, LLC Developer Don L. Peeler, Managing Partner/Broker Come view this Single Level Patio Home with Bonus Room over the double garage for that special place at home you've always wanted. Ground Floor has 2 Bedrooms with Walk-in Closets, 2 Full Baths and Custom Kitchen with Open Great Room. Stay Nice and Warm this Winter with the Easy Lite Gas Fireplace. Ground Floor has No Steps and is Designed with 3 Ft. doors for ease of access from room to room. Best of All, There's No Mowing in Crystal Springs. The Homeowners Association takes care of all landscaping for you. Crystal Springs the only 55 plus community in Cleveland County. Call for an Appointment Today ! Two new Craftsman Models with two bedroom and two full bath townhomes are now under construction in Crystal Springs. Master bath has a relaxing shower with seat and custom glass door for easy access. An open custom designed kitchen with island and bar make cooking very enjoyable. Stop by and take a personal tour of Crystal Springs today. Website : crystalspringsnc.com Email: crystalsprings1@hotmail.com This Patio Home This Patio Home Almost Almost Ready Ready To Move In! To Move In!! 100 T.R. Harris Drive • Shelby, NC 28150 Cell Voice/Text 704-349-0461 Offi ce 704-481-7396 Charles Tarlton, Design & Marketing Director BEGIN 2017 IN BEGIN 2017 IN CRYSTAL SPRINGS ESTATES! CRYSTAL SPRINGS ESTATES! Offi ce Address: 100 T.R. Harris Dr. Shelby, NC 28150 (Inside The Neal Sr. Center) NEW HOMES NEW HOMES NOW AVAILABLE! NOW AVAILABLE! NEW CRAFTSMAN NEW CRAFTSMAN DESIGNED TOWNHOMES DESIGNED TOWNHOMES ALSO AVAILABLE ALSO AVAILABLE! Owners and staff reserve the right to make changes in design, size, dimensions, fi nancing, and price without notice. Now Under Construction

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