Phillips Place, located in SouthPark Charlotte NC, is redefining the art of shopping. Specialty retail, awesome apparel and upscale home furnishing shops as well as a theatre, are all housed in a Main Street setting. The park-like setting with incredible landscaping, park benches, spilling fountains and simply full of Old World charm. The magnificent shops are flanked by some of Charlotte's best restaurants including The Palm, Upstream and PF Changs. Dean & Deluca welcomes you into this complex with specialty foods, a coffee bar and the best wines. The 10-complex theatre is a great place … Continue reading...
How Does Your Charlotte NC Home for Sale Compare?
Any time supply is higher than demand, businesses start looking for a way to set themselves apart from the competition. Are you looking for similar houses, similar neighborhoods – or is the competition nationwide? By paying attention to homes that are selling nationwide, you can find out a lot about what buyers want, especially since Charlotte NC attracts buyers from all across the nation. If you have a Charlotte NC home for sale, you’re probably doing the same thing. What is the competition like, though? If your Charlotte NC home for sale is in a place similar to other areas from which … Continue reading...
Charlotte NC Historic MYERS PARK – The Duke Mansion
Colonial Revival architecture in North Carolina is exemplified in Charlotte's historic Myers Park. Built in 1915, the Duke Mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is simply a sight to behold. Many of our most elite social leaders have called Charlotte NC Myers Park- The Duke Mansion home and have contributed significantly to Charlotte's rich history. Southern Public Utilities' former president, Zebulon V. Taylor built 'Lynnwood' on 14 acres in Myers Park and called it home for four years. James B. Duke, founder of Duke Energy (formerly Southern Public Utilities) … Continue reading...
Are You Up for Selling Your OWN Real Estate?
As I’m sure you are aware, the real estate industry is experiencing one of its worst down markets in history—at least locally it is. The last thing you want to do is pay commission to a real estate agent, right? Not to mention the fact that you’re nearly positive you can sell your own home just fine without having had any experience in doing so—it’s EASY! Before sticking a “For Sale by Owner” sign up, however, you’ll need to make sure that you’re ready for the work and headaches entailed in doing so. Time. Yes, you absolutely can sell your real estate on your own without the help of an … Continue reading...
Questions and answers regarding short sales in Charlotte NC
Short Sale Q & A - This Process is Taking TOO Long, What is a Buyer to Do? From a short sale buyer: Q - I have had a purchase agreement on a short sale property since August 14th of 2009 and I still haven't received an answer from the bank. They keep telling us we will have an answer in approximately 1 week; then a month will go by and we still hear nothing. What can I do to help move this process along as the purchaser? A -First of all, you are incredibly patient! There are several things that could be wrong here but, unfortunately, you have no control of the situation--no way to … Continue reading...
Looking for Condos in the Charlotte NC Myers Park Area?
You couldn’t have selected a more beautiful area in the city to live! This is one of the most historic neighborhoods and is located close to everything Charlotte–restaurants, sports complexes, the city’s best shopping, the southeast’s largest major medical center, arts and entertainment. If you’re working in the Uptown Charlotte or the Charlotte NC SouthPark area, your days will be longer because your commute will be incredibly short! Enjoy a morning jog or walk along the Queens Road loop or visit the local Starbuck’s for coffee on your dash into Uptown! Take your lunch breaks and shop in … Continue reading...
Charlotte NC’s LYNX Light Rail System
Charlotte NC’s LYNX Light Rail System In keeping with Charlotte's cat theme (Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Bobcats, CATS [Charlotte Area Transit System]), the light rail, LYNX has become our new favorite means of transportation in the city! Connectivity is key (hence the name, LYNX) in getting the city's south end transported into the city during rush hours. Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) In November, 2007, the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) began operation of the 9.6-mile LYNX Blue Line light rail, after having been under construction since February, 2005. The LYNX fleet … Continue reading...
Foreclosure or Short Sale–What’s the Difference?
Losing your home to foreclosure is a painful event that continues to haunt you long after your home has gone back to the bank. Your credit score is severely affected and, regrettably, most people cannot be sure that they will remain safe from foreclosure because they haven't foreseen the "unexpected." Such events as serious illness, a major accident, divorce or job loss can happen to anyone at anytime. It’s a good idea to understand the available alternatives should such devistating events occur in your life. So, what IS the difference between a foreclosure and a short sale? Simply put, the … Continue reading...
3420 Maryhurst Charlotte NC 28226 – SOLD
4BR/3.1 BA Single-family Home $515,000 MLS# 948515 South Charlotte – Arboretum Area - Gorgeous ranch-and-half in prestigious Providence Springs. This custom Gene Harrington built, full-brick home is located on a beautiful, quiet cul-de-sac. The home has been meticulously maintained and certainly has the ‘WOW’ factor! The over-sized master suite features a large sitting area surrounded by large windows. There is a large walk-in closet and a luxurious, beautifully renovated master bath. The master bath includes tiled flooring and fully tiled double-sized shower with frameless glass … Continue reading...
4914 Kuykendall Road Charlotte NC 28270 – SOLD
**SOLD** 4 BR/3.1 BA Single-family Home $479,000 MLS# 2007465 *This stunning Hobart Smith home is priced over $100K below market value!* Ask about our trade-up program available to get you into this luxury home in prestigious South Charlotte today. Surrounded by gorgeous mature hardwoods and professional landscaping, this home offers MAIN LEVEL MASTER suite and formal areas, luxury appointments including gleaming hardwood floors (on main level, stairs and upstairs hallway), wrought iron stair railing, granite countertops, upgraded lighting, stainless and so much more! The … Continue reading...