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What are Those Blue Rocking Chairs Across the Queen City?

What are Those Blue Rocking Chairs Across the Queen City? The City of Charlotte’s Placemaking Program is making a mark on the city with an unusual but, delightful display to celebrate Charlotte’s 250 years. The newly-formed organization dropped 100 rocking chairs across the city today, to celebrate Charlotte’s 250th anniversary and to invite residents to collaborate in placemaking efforts. #RockWithCLT Sit and relax a bit in the new chairs and share ideas as to how to transform under-utilized public spaces into vibrant, useful places for all. The program’s mission is to … Continue reading...

Immaculate 3-Bedroom 2-Bath Unit in Walkable Dilworth Edge is Under Contract!

If you're thinking of selling your Charlotte home, let’s talk! As with everything in life, preparation is key and I will equip you with what you'll need to get you, as seamlessly as possible, through the home-selling process. Our list-to-sales price ratio is higher than the competition and our days on the market, fewer! Call or text (704) 491-3310 and let’s get started! What's my Charlotte home worth in 2019? Follow the link to complete the questionnaire and we'll do the research and get back to you. *References from any of our sellers are available … Continue reading...

SOUTHPARK NEWS – Major Phillips Place Face-Lift Approved by the City of Charlotte

SOUTHPARK NEWS - Major Phillips Place Face-Lift Approved by the City of Charlotte The City of Charlotte has approved a major revamp to transition the old Dean & DeLuca building and parking lot into a fabulous, new signature Restoration Hardware. Phillips Place (SouthPark) SouthPark’s Restoration Hardware at Phillips Place is currently housed in 8,850 square feet. With the completion of the newly planned building, Restoration Hardware will move into an enormous 39,000-square-foot showroom with an additional 4,600-square-foot second level restaurant & bar. Current … Continue reading...

365 Things to Do & Places to Go in Charlotte – Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

365 Things to Do & Places to Go in the Charlotte Metro Area - Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden January 28 – March 3, 2019ART & ORCHIDS: INVISIBLE LINKS Exhibition Open DailyJanuary 28 – 31; 9AM - 4PM.February 1 – March 3; 9AM - 5PM. COST: Free with Garden Admission or Free for Members This popular exhibition was created by students in Denver Botanic Gardens’ School of Botanical Art & Illustration, portraying plants for scientific purposes as well as to celebrate the beauty of the natural world. Experience, first-hand, the fascinating diversity of living … Continue reading...

What You Need to Know about the 2019 Mecklenburg County Tax Revaluation

Charlotte homeowners have been bracing for big increases in the tax value of their properties since our last revaluation was done during The Great Recession. So, as you can imagine, the revaluation of real property is going to be considerably more than the ‘normal’ increases since we went from them being performed during the lowest of lows to now, the highest of highs. Sales prices have continued to be on the rise, therefore our valuations are going to reflect that. Charlotte’s real estate market has boomed out of The Great Recession with some 70 new residents moving here each and … Continue reading...

DILWORTH OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, 1/27 – NOON – 2PM

What’s Not to Love about 1536 Ideal Way? There’s more that meets the eye of this one-of-a-kind home in Charlotte’s favorite neighborhood, Dilworth. This one is a must-see home on a great street in one of the best locations in the area - a stone’s throw from Freedom Park as well as East Boulevard. Here are a few things that you may have missed by just looking at the online photos: Enjoy the privacy of living on a short, quiet, blind alley with no through-traffic. The home is wired for fiber internet with access points on all 3 levels (main level office, upstairs loft and … Continue reading...

Things to Do & Places to Go in Charlotte | Midwood Smokehouse

Things to Do & Places to Go in Charlotte | Midwood Smokehouse Voted one of the top 50 barbecue establishments in the Unites States, Charlotte-born Midwood Smokehouse is ALWAYS busy! Once you sample their secret smoker prepared BBQ, you’ll understand why. Midwood Smokehouse is strongly rooted in the BBQ traditions of both the Carolinas and Texas. Pitmaster, Matt Barry sees to it that the BBQ traditions of both the Carolinas and Texas are in every dish. Serving a variety of Texas-style, slow-smoked barbecue, the pitmaster uses an all-wood smoker that burns hickory logs 24/7 - … Continue reading...

Things to Do & Places to Visit in Charlotte – Poppy’s Bagels & More

Things to Do & Places to Visit in Charlotte - Poppy's Bagels & More My hubby and I are fond of starting our Sunday mornings off with a bagel from Poppy’s Bagels & More. We have tried several local & chain bagel shops and Poppy's Bagels & More sits at the very top of our list of favorites. Poppy’s Bagels & More opened their doors in Charlotte’s popular Cotswold neighborhood in 2010. It is a small family-owned and run business. “Poppy”, after relocating to Charlotte from New York, missed the bagels from his hometown, so he sought to create the best bagel he … Continue reading...

Queen’s Feast | Charlotte Restaurant Week (Winter, 2019 – JAN 18 – 27)

Queen's Feast | Charlotte Restaurant Week (Winter, 2019 - JAN 18 - 27) Prix fixe specials are available for dinner only, January 18-27, 2019. Delectables from some of Charlotte's finest restaurants, from the freshest of sushi to the thickest of steaks at an unbelievable price, are available this week at 80 restaurants participating in the Queen's Feast (Charlotte Restaurant Week). Queen's Feast | Charlotte Restaurant Week (Winter, 2019 - JAN 18 - 27) For only $30 - $35, bring a friend, your family or simply treat yourself to three courses of culinary delights from … Continue reading...

Freedom Park, The Queen City’s Largest Park

Things to Do in Charlotte - Freedom Park (Myers Park | Dilworth Area) Freedom Park is located between the Myers Park and Dilworth neighborhoods just outside of Uptown Charlotte NC; this popular Mecklenburg County park has it all. There's something for everyone in this beautiful, expansive park... You'll find strollers, walkers & joggers nearly all hours of the day and night here. It's 'Puppy Paradise' and kid-friendly and so expansive that you can even find quiet time for visiting or reading a great book on a bench overlooking the gentle-flowing Sugar Creek that runs … Continue reading...