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| July 02, 2004 | This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: Doug Smith

Jul. 2--Developer Jack O'Rourke has sold three more townhomes than he has started at Dominion Village in northeast Charlotte, and he couldn't be happier.

When sales outpace construction, it's a good indicator that a product has found a niche.

O'Rourke's specialty at Mint Lake Construction Co. is the "villa" -- a single-story, two-unit brick building targeting empty-nesters and single women seeking ease of maintenance and the privacy of a small complex.

Record low mortgage rates have contributed to strong sales of condos and townhomes in Charlotte over the past three years.

Product types range from starter…

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