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06/03/2026

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✨ 5/29 - CLOSED - The Top Sale on Lake Norman for 2026!

And a new benchmark for Denver, NC.

Mary Kay Portaro of Ivester Jackson has represented the highest-priced sale on Lake Norman this year, with the closing of 7861 Live Oaks – a distinction befitting one of the lake's most extraordinary residences.

Set within the gated enclave of Live Oaks, the custom Modern English Tudor by architect Jim Phelps spans nearly 7,000 square feet across 200+ feet of private shoreline. Honed marble, white oak, Amish-crafted cabinetry, a commercial-grade dock, and long-range water views – every detail considered, nothing left to chance.

The milestone closing underscores Mary Kay Portaro’s continued standing among the region's leading luxury waterfront specialists. Read the full announcement at the link in bio.

📸: Patrick Hood Photography

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📍 Lake Norman, North Carolina

06/02/2026

🚤 Home of the Week | 2243 Whiterock Court, Sherrills Ford

Picture sunset cocktails on your own covered dock, boating to dinner straight from the backyard, and coming home to a custom Craftsman estate on deep water in Northview Harbour. This is Lake Norman living, done right.

I’d love to show you around. Click for more ⤵️
https://lknreal.com/lake-norman-waterfront-home-2243-whiterock-court/

Listed by:
Mike Feehley
Ivester Jackson Christie's International Real Estate

Custom Craftsman estate on deep water in Northview Harbour — 6 beds, 6 baths, and a private covered dock. This is the Lake Norman life.

05/30/2026

I was recently called “easy” by a friend and colleague. It was intended as a compliment. 😉 It also inspired my latest blog article for Epic Agents.

Give it a read … and notice a few rockstar local real estate brokers I highlight who exude confidence.

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Trying too hard can quietly cost you the deal. Here's what I learned from Paul Russell about projecting authority and earning client trust.

05/23/2026

Selling a luxury Lake Norman home isn't selling a regular home with a bigger price tag. 🏡

Smaller buyer pool. Higher expectations. A marketing approach that turns a dock into "your gateway to 520 miles of shoreline."

My seller’s guide covers what premium marketing actually looks like on the lake – from twilight photography to reaching the right buyers, not just the most.

Get the guide:
https://lknreal.com/lake-norman-home-seller-guide/

05/08/2026

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The Best of Lake Norman Business network held its first official networking event in Cornelius on May 7th, 2026.

04/27/2026

The BEST opportunity in The Point right now (maybe all of Lake Norman) - check out my video tour! ⤵️

20 likes, 2 comments. "Lake Norman's BEST Opportunity Right Now (April 2026)"

04/24/2026

✨ If it's serenity you seek, this Huntersville oasis might be the one.

Fully reimagined in 2025, this one-of-a-kind Lake Norman waterfront estate pairs rare deep water, a usable wooded acre, and resort-style neighborhood amenities.

04/18/2026

Banner Elk open house this weekend. ⛰️

📍 The Lodges at Eagles Nest

04/13/2026

The latest opportunity on Saylors Watch Lane. ✨

- Welcome to one of Lake Norman's most breathtaking properties – a custom-built contemporary masterpiece where architectural brilliance meets lakeside luxury...

04/06/2026

✨ Luxury homes on Lake Norman don't sell themselves. (Well — the right ones, marketed the right way, kind of do. 😄)

If you're thinking about making a move in 2026, grab my free guide for Lake Norman sellers. Pricing, prep, marketing, and how to buy your next home without losing your mind in the process.

No strings attached - click ⤵️
https://lknreal.com/lake-norman-home-seller-guide/

Jeff Hamm
Elevate Land | Realty
Lake Norman & Banner Elk

Free seller's guide for luxury homeowners on Lake Norman. Pricing strategy, home prep, premium marketing, and how to time your next move.