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By Nancy Braun, Professional Service, Personally Delivered
(Showcase Realty LLC)
The Charlotte housing market has changed recently. Before, prices kept increasing constantly, but now, it is a more varied landscape. Some places are experiencing price increases, while others are witnessing price decreases.  This is different from the previous trend because prices just kept increasing.  We want to help you know why this change is happening. This knowledge can help you make decisions when buying or selling a home in Charlotte, NC.  Will Housing Prices Fall in Charlotte, NC?  The prices are changing in different parts of Charlotte. Some areas that used to cost a lot in 2021 and 2022 are now getting cheaper. But in other parts, the prices are going up.  Around June 2023, house prices in Charlotte were expensive, about $425,000 on average. That’s a big jump of 5.1% from ho...
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By Nancy Braun, Professional Service, Personally Delivered
(Showcase Realty LLC)
Charlotte has many different neighborhoods. Some neighborhoods feel old and historic, while others are modern. These neighborhoods show how Charlotte keeps growing and changing over time.  This guide discusses how these neighborhoods are changing and what makes them unique. We’ll learn about what’s special in each area and why they appeal to residents.  Find the right neighborhood with this guide, whether you like old-style, modern, or a blend of both.  Is Charlotte NC Up and Coming? Charlotte Regional Business Alliance found that many people are moving here in Charlotte.  About 113 people picked Charlotte as their new home every day between 2021 and 2022. That’s a significant number! It shows that many people favor Charlotte’s living environment. Charlotte is getting more new residents...
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By Nancy Braun, Professional Service, Personally Delivered
(Showcase Realty LLC)
Now is a great time to sell your home! With experts like Nancy Braun, you can make the most of this seller’s market.  This guide is your source for selling your home in Charlotte. The real estate market is changing, but right now, there are a lot of people searching for homes to buy.   You need to follow tips to guarantee a fast and profitable sale. These include finding the right agent, enhancing curb appeal, or making prompt repairs. In this article, we'll discuss these tips and more.  How Can I Sell My Home in Charlotte, NC? Selling Your Charlotte Home at the Right Price When you want to sell your home in Charlotte, getting the price right is super important. It makes your sales quick and profitable. But don’t worry. We’ve got tips to help you with this.   Look at Similar Recently So...
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By John and Gaye Vickers
(Keller Williams Realty)
As real estate professionals, we often meet people who are moving to Charlotte from other cities, states, and in some cases, a different country. Being natives of Charlotte and absolutely loving it here, we have absolutely no problem boosting our Queen City up in the eyes of a newcomer! We often tell people, "Charlotte's environment is one that is attractive to families, businesses, employers, and visitors, and we are proud to call it home." Although we feel very strongly about Charlotte, NC being one of the best places to live in the United States, we decided to do some research and offer anyone who is interested some cold, hard facts about: WHY CHARLOTTE, NC IS THE PLACE TO BE! Charlotte is home to Bank of America and Wachovia Wachovia and Bank of America combined employ over 35,000 p...
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Homes For Sale in Myers Park - Charlotte, NCClick HERE to view all properties for sale in Myers ParkPopulated by some of the city's oldest and largest houses, Myers Park's streets are lined with towering oaks, the remaining originals of which were raised on James B. Duke's New Jersey estate before being transplanted to the new development. Designed by John Nolen of Boston in 1911, Myers Park was initially a "streetcar suburb" whose residents commuted to town via electric trolley. Nolen discarded the original grid street pattern of Uptown and Dilworth and instead planned curving avenues following the area's topography. Myers Park is largely a product of the building boom of the 1920s. The traditional charm of Myers Park is breath taking while driving down the tree lined streets. Once you...
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By Debe Maxwell, CRS, The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!
(Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310)
Locating the Perfect NeighborhoodBuyerTips:  Locating the Perfect NeighborhoodCharlottehas a multitude of areas, subareas, communities, subdivisions andneighborhoods and if you're new to the area, you really doneed aknowledgeable agent to guide you through the process of elimination asfar as neighborhoods are concerned.  There are a few goodsites that I recommend to my clients to learn moreabout the different areas/neighborhoods in Charlotte. First,you'll want to consult your agent and let him/her know, specifically,what you're looking for.  If your agent is a CertifiedNeighborhood Specialist, he/she will be able to assist you in matchingyour current neighborhood to one very similar in your destination city. If at all possible, consult one in your destinationcity--you'llbe glad you did!...
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By Jonathan Osman, Charlotte House Hunter Group
(Jonathan and Associates, Inc)
Charlotte North Carolina Market Update for: Single Family Homes in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Area 2 including: Charlotte Neighborhoods East of N. Tryon Street and North of Albermarle Road (24/27) including the neighborhoods of Plaza Midwood, NoDa (The Arts District), Belmont, McCarron, Old Stone Crossing, Buckleigh.  Data gathered for July 1, 2008 - July 31, 2008 In July, 321 new single family listings were added to the market, which is down from the 386 home added the year prior.  As of the date of this blog, the total number of single family homes in area 2 is 1,139. July saw a 27% decrease year over year in the number of homes placed under contract.  In July 2006, 233 homes were placed under contract and in July 2007, the number of pendings dropped slightly to 231.  In 2008, ...
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By Jillian Mourning
(Carolinas Luxury Realty)
  The Avenue Condominiums in Charlotte North Carolina are new condominiums that have the modern appeal and all the amenities discerning buyer's desire. From a 24/7 state of the art fitness center, 24/7 concierge, wireless internet, 10th floor pool and lounge, and a virtual art gallery, The Avenue in Charlotte is the perfect place to call home. Within walking distance of restaurants, retail, nightclubs, and Bank of America Stadium, residents have the accessibility to all of their needs and wants right outside their door. The Avenue Condominiums include state of the art kitchens with stainless steel appliances, ceiling to floor windows, luxurious bathrooms, and a spectacular view of uptown Charlotte.     If you have any questions email me at jillian@carolinasluxury.com
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By Brian Belcher, Charlotte Realtor
(RE/MAX Executive)
If you're looking to move to Charlotte's Ballantyne area and are wondering what the heck there is to do there, you've come to the right place. There's (almost) no need to ever leave this fresh new community, as it offers everything from movies, to live music, shopping, restaurants, golfing, you name it. The list of great restaurants is vast. Whether you're in the mood for Italian or Thai, ribs or breakfast for dinner, you really can't go wrong. As far as shopping goes, Ballantyne runs the gamut. With two, yes two, Targets, numerous boutiques for men and women, specialty stores, and everything in between, there's no need to ever go a mall again. Ballantyne has a unique movie theater, as well. It's unique for two reasons really, as most people compare it's appearance to a space ship, but ...
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By Erelopro Out of Business, Relocation Professionals are out of business
(erelopro)
I couldn't believe my eyes after reviewing how many exclusive leads we have recevied so far this month for Charlotte, North Carolina. We actually had a client this morning tell us to "please slow down the leads" as they are receiving so many. Currently (for our program) Charlotte is one of the best relocation cities in the country and we desperately need Realtors to assist our home buyer leads. Can you imagine we are actually receiving so many leads, we can't keep up with them due to lack of Realtors within our porgram. If you are a Realtor and love to work with 10 - 20 exclusive home buyer leads per month we want to hear from you. Kindly give us a call at 800-900-2807 or visit us at www.PurchaseExclusiveLeads.com.   www.PURCHASEEXCLUSIVELEADS.COM
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By Charlotte Home Loans Your Charlotte Mortgage Lender
You like that title, huh? Well, its true... we became our own worst enemy! I am not talking about the mortgage meltdown.. that was more a combination of greedy execs, Wallstreet investors, a soaring and inflated housing market and a government that continues to ignore growing problems until everything falls apart. No, I am talking about the dreaded "rate shopper." You can't blame the potential borrower. They are simply playing the game that the mortgage industry created. They go from lender to lender asking for their "best rate" as if it is some hidden national treasure they must uncover. Items such as professionalism, service, knowledge, follow through... these don't matter any more. Why? We told the public they didn't matter! Think about it like this. Imagine if you will an ad on the ...
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By Brian Belcher, Charlotte Realtor
(RE/MAX Executive)
Located along North Davidson Street, NoDa, as the locals call it, could easily be Charlotte's official arts district. With gallery crawls every first and third Friday of each month and an increasing number of eclectic watering holes with surprisingly good food, NoDa has a little something for everyone. Located just a couple of miles from the heart of downtown Charlotte, living in NoDa provides a quick commute and easy access to the interstate, but seems far enough away from any hustle and bustle. With many of the neighborhood's bungalows getting serious face lifts, and new modern townhome and apartment construction, NoDa is a great mix of native Charlotteans and professional young transplants. If you're looking for culture and a friendly atmosphere, NoDa is the place to be.
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By Brian Belcher, Charlotte Realtor
(RE/MAX Executive)
It was a boy's weekend for me, with my sons Colton (2) and Christian (5). We took the light rail from south Charlotte into downtown and went exploring. Children under the age of 5 ride free and my round trip ticket was under $3. A visit to the Discovery Place was a highlight. We saw an exhibit on dinosaurs and had a blast looking and learning at all there was to see. The boys loved it, and I must admit that I was entertained as well. After a stop for ice cream, we walked to a park that was having an Irish Festival, with live music, food, dancing, and no admission charge. Then we made our way to the Mint Museum, where children under 5 get in for free and an adult ticket is only $6. We had a really good time, and didn't have to break the bank to to enjoy all that Charlotte, North Carolina...
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By Brian Belcher, Charlotte Realtor
(RE/MAX Executive)
If Mecklenburg County commissioners approve Daniel Levine's proposal, First Ward will be growing quite a bit more than it already has by year's end. With more and more current and future Charlotte residents looking to the advantages of living in Center City, Levine Properties has major plans for twenty acres of the hip downtown area. Anchored by at least one new UNCCharlotte classroom building, the project will include over 2,000 residential units (apartments and condos), 282.000 square feet of retail and restaurants, a much needed 2 million square feet of office space, and of course, a 1,500 car parking structure. The light rail runs directly through the area as well, making it easily accessible to the rest of the city. A direct line to the main campus of UNC Charlotte via the light ra...
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By Debe Maxwell, CRS, The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!
(Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310)
Uptown Charlotte NC: No Vacancy? Uptown Charlotte NC:  No Vacancy? Our Uptown Charlotte area is thankfully, still going strong!  Uptown Charlotte NC:  No Vacancy?  Well check out these recent statistics:  we've gone from a 16.6% Uptown vacancy rate in 2005 to an UNDER 1% rate in 2008 Q2; we seem to be bursting at the seams!  Landlords in the Uptown area are confident, reflecting that they're getting a solid $30./square foot, a significant increase over last year.  Contractors & developers are also very confident and most are continuing to build.  Some builders/developers even some saying, "We just can't seem to build fast enough!"  What incredible news for our ever-changing banking center!   More office space is not expected in Uptown until 2009 when at least 3 more towers are expected...
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By Debe Maxwell, CRS, The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!
(Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310)
Selling Your Home, Part II Charlotte Realtor® Offers SELLER TIPS, Part II: De-Cluttering Are you undermining the value of your home? Whether your home is in great condition and well-built in a fabulous neighborhood, clutter can create a potential buyer's perception of a home that has not been properly maintained. Neglect, chaos, confusion and disorder are the things that come to mind when your home is not properly 'staged' by de-cluttering. After all, you're going to have to move this 'stuff' anyway so, why not get a head start on this task and make your home more 'sellable' in the process! De-clutter: I know that you've heard that de-cluttering is a must and let me tell you, IT IS! Start with the front yard and move through the home to the back! Take as long as you need as your home's...
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By Teresa Harris, Denver . Lake Norman . Charlotte
(Lake Real Estate, LLC)
  Charlotte the City of Many Cats . . . All Uptown! Charlotte has a theme going on . . .   Is your city or town stuck on a theme? It’s funny that Charlotte the Queen City of North Carolina seems to be stuck on a Cat theme! Case in point, both the transit system and professional ball teams use cat names.   The transit system that includes both city buses and light rail transit use CATS and Lynx respectively. I guess you could say that the cat theme really started when Charlotte decided to use an acronym for their name; Charlotte Area Transit System, CATS.   The newest of the cat theme came with the addition of Charlotte’s light rail transit named ~ Lynx. The Lynx is Charlotte’s $462.7 million, 9.6 mile long modern system that serves 15 stations. This is less than one year old, it opened ...
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By Debe Maxwell, CRS, The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!
(Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310)
Charlotte NC 5 Fabulous Things to Do, Part III Charlotte NC 5 Fabulous Things to Do, Part III "The Gateway to the New South," has more to do than even the native Charlotteans can get around to doing in a lifetime!  And, you know, there aren't many native Charlotteans around here either!  The Queen City has become a world-class city right before our very eyes!   Not only is the face of Charlotte ever-changing but, the faces IN the city are as well!  So, with the diverse cultural attractions, family attractions, nightlife and professional sports (which are just the tip of the iceberg), there is NEVER a dull moment in this fabulous city.  As a matter of fact, there is something for everyone here! Here are but, a few of the things that Charlotte has to offer both residents and visitors to ...
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By Brian Belcher, Charlotte Realtor
(RE/MAX Executive)
The area of south Charlotte known as Blakeney is about to become even more of a shopper's paradise. The popular shopping center is already home to the city's best Target (in my humble opinion), Old Navy, Marshalls/HomeGoods, Banana Republic, Harris Teeter, Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse, and Starbucks. Great eateries include 131 Main,Brixx Pizza, Salad Creations, McAlister's Deli, Chili's, Coldstone Creamery. Encore Bar & Bistro, and Five Guys (great fries!). Coming soon, directly across the street will be a new shopping center with Best Buy, PetSmart, Brilliant Sky Toys & Books, AT&T, DenimLounge, Just Fresh, Asian Fusion, Salsarita's Fresh Cantina, Winestore and Omaha Steaks. With Charlotte real estate expanding all the time, homeowners have plenty of options to beautify their new homes ...
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By Joan Inglis, Master Accredited Staging Professional, Home Staging, Model Merchandising, Interior Design
(Carolina Spaces, LLC www.CarolinaSpaces.com)
I am so proud that my chapter - Charlotte International Association of Home Staging Professionals Regional Chapter - has won the IAHSP Chapter Excellence Award for the Year 2008! Read a press release: http://carolinanewswire.com/news/News.cgi?database=001news.db&command=viewone&id=958&op=t It's been a lot of work and there is still a lot of work ahead for the remainder of 2008.  We've had many successful projects and many more are underway. I feel the key to our success can be summed up in one term: TEAM WORK!  I involve the chapter board of directors in major decision making and we hold seperate board meetings in addition to general chapter membership meetings.  We have a solid membership of dedicated, Accredited Staging Professionals (ASP®) and Accredited Staging Professional Masters ...
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By Judi Downing Real Estate Properties in Charlotte & Union Co
(Keller Williams Realty)
The quaint subdivision of Windsor Park will never be the same. ABC Extreme Makeover team came to Charlotte on July 28th to visit the King family. While the family was on vacation the ranch home was demolished and a new 2 story 5100 square foot home was built. For 1 week the East side of Charlotte was the center of attention. The home is located on Sudbury Rd in the Windsor Park Subdivision. Shuttle busses ran from Eastland Mall to take on people out to see the construction site. Of course the main road was blocked off. We all just wanted a chance to see the cast of Extreme Makeover. WSOC our local new station kept us updated daily of the progress. The famous "Move That Bus" was Monday 8/4 at 2:00pm. The episode will air sometime in October. During the process the Charlotte Realtors Asso...
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By Teresa Harris, Denver . Lake Norman . Charlotte
(Lake Real Estate, LLC)
  South21 Curb Service If you are new to the Charlotte area you have to make a trip to South21 Curb Service , it opened in 1955, and it truly is a local favorite by many Charlotteans. Not far from Ovens Auditorium and Independence Arena. It's traditional drive-in that you pull up beside a little stand with a menu and a microphone, park, roll down your window, and place your order. Soon, a carhop-type guy with the trademark South 21 black fedora hat and red jacket will deliver your food to your car. Their main staples are hamburgers, hamburger steak, fish, and chicken, all served with fries or onion rings! Their two most advertised entrees are the "Super Boy" deluxe burger, with all the traditional trimmings, and the "Fish-O-Burger" which is two pieces of Leviathan-sized fish piled onto ...
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By Brian Belcher, Charlotte Realtor
(RE/MAX Executive)
Getting around town is becoming increasingly more pleasant in Charlotte and it's surrounding areas. Of course the rising price of gas is prompting residents to experiment with carpooling and Charlotte's underated mass transit systems, which helps in decreasing traffic. (And who said we weren't ready for light rail? Seems like perfect timing to me.) The main reason for making the average 24.8 minute commute each morning more enjoyable is newly repaired roads. From Center City to areas like Indian Trail, main thoroughfares are getting serious face lifts. It's nice to know City Council is using our tax money wisely! The majority of Randolph Road, a main artery between downtown and neighborhoods such as Eastover, Elizabeth, and Cotswold, recently improved. New asphalt was laid over a speedy...
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