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Discover Charlotte | Old Charlotte

Homes for sale in historic Charlotte's Myers Park

Discover Charlotte | Old Charlotte If you’d like to live near Charlotte’s Uptown but, not in the direct shadow of the massive Charlotte skyscrapers, you have an incredibly wide range of options in terms of price, style and type of housing. Encircling Charlotte’s Center City, sometimes called Charlotte's surrounding urban neighborhoods, are some of the city's finest historic communities. These communities, Charlotte's historic streetcar suburbs, are sometimes known as “Old Charlotte" and compared to most cities, "Old Charlotte" really doesn’t look "old" at all! Myers Park and Eastover are … Continue reading...

Discover Charlotte | Uptown Wards

Four Wards Make Up Charlotte's Uptown Area

Discover Charlotte | Uptown Wards Originally political divisions of the city, Uptown Charlotte’s four Wards are now used to indicate the quadrants from a location and use standpoint. The central axis that determines the boundaries of each of the four Wards, is located at the intersection of Trade and Tryon Streets. Few newcomers to the area consider the maze of skyscrapers at Charlotte’s Center City to be identifiable as part of the Wards. Each Ward has its own distinct personality and land use as follows: First Ward -- Heavily residential but, also commercially the home to both the … Continue reading...

Discover Charlotte NC UPTOWN

Charlotte Uptown Skyline from The Trademark

Welcome to Uptown Charlotte North Carolina Charlotte NC is home to a multitude of cultural arts as well as two professional sports teams, the Carolina Panthers and the Charlotte Bobcats. Known for being one of the fastest growing center cities in America, Charlotte Uptown attracts residents of all ages. Upscale, upbeat Uptown restaurants abound, with world-renowned chefs “at every turn” even Johnson and Wales culinary school calls Charlotte, North Carolina home! Many professionals call Charlotte NC Uptown home to avoid traffic to and from the suburbs. Uptown is home to private as well as … Continue reading...

Charlotte, Rich in History and Economic Diversity

Charlotte's Rich History and Economic Diversity Make Charlotte One of the Most Desirable Places to Live in America. Charlotte was originally settled by the Scotch-Irish in the 1740's, as well as by a strong influence of German colonists who migrated south at about the same time. The Queen City's namesake was the German born Queen Charlotte, wife of England’s King George III, and Mecklenburg County was also named for her German birthplace. The Bank of America tower actually has a crown architecturally incorporated in its design in honor of the Queen! From its modest beginnings as a small … Continue reading...

Discover Phillips Place in SouthPark Charlotte NC

Discover Phillips Place Live/Work in SouthPark Charlotte NC Upscale Shopping, Dining and More If you're searching for an upscale, sophisticated shopping experience, you simply must visit Phillips Place in SouthPark Charlotte NC. Here you'll find specialty retail shops, unique boutiques, fabulous dining and a popular theatre, all in the park-like, Main Street setting. This charming Charlotte shopping, dining, living experience is like none other in the area. The magnificent shops are flanked by some of Charlotte's best restaurants including The Palm, Upstream and PF Changs. A … Continue reading...

Charlotte’s Partnership in Higher Education

Colleges and Universities in the Charlotte NC Region

Charlotte's Partnership in Higher Education In 1771, the first institution of higher learning that was established south of Virginia, was located right here in Charlotte, North Carolina. Today, higher education is as important in the affairs of the Charlotte Metro Region as business and government. This is especially visible in the partnership between the city’s colleges and universities and the community. The Charlotte Area Educational Consortium, formed in 1969, provides an opportunity for students to pursue courses within any of the member institutions for full credit and lists 23 member … Continue reading...

Charlotte Real Estate Agents | Buyers are Happier with Local Agents

Buyer Tips for Charlotte NC Homes for Sale

Buyers are Happier with Local Charlotte Real Estate Agents According to a recent study, buyers prefer to work with Charlotte real estate agents who live in the same area in which they would like to buy a home. Buyers are happier when they work with local agents because they believe the agents are: 1. Familiar with the neighborhood: They know the schools, zoning laws and understand the lifestyle which the buyer is seeking. For example, they can tell you the best places to shop and give you referrals to the best mechanics and home contractors. 2. Involved in the surrounding community: Agents … Continue reading...

Crack the Advertising Code of Charlotte Homes for Sale

Crack the advertising code words on Charlotte Real Estate listings

Crack the Advertising Code of Charlotte Homes for Sale. Real estate has a language all its own; and I don’t just mean phrases like Closing costs, short sales and foreclosures. What I’m talking about are buzz words used to advertise Charlotte homes for sale. When you understand the typical meaning of these code words, you’ll be better able to determine which Charlotte homes for sale are worth looking at in person. Cozy: Look at this home if you don’t mind a much smaller than average home. Rustic: If you want a home in the country (or one that looks like it should be in the country), … Continue reading...

Charlotte’s 47th Annual Festival in the Park – Dilworth/Myers Park

Things to Do in Charlotte NC - 47th Annual Festival in the Park What are you going to be doing September 23 - 25 in Charlotte NC? Mark your calendar for the festival that Charlotteans look forward to each year (and have since 1964)! The festival where we all congregate in the fall for the art, music, shopping and carnival-style food, is one of Charlotte's favorite events of the year. Charlotte's 47th annual FESTIVAL IN THE PARK is this month--beginning in just a couple of weeks! Festival in the Park is held at Freedom Park in the Dilworth/Myers Park area off of East Boulevard. Come one, … Continue reading...

Charlotte Real Estate Recovery Hinges on Job Creation – Ricoh Announces Expansion in Charlotte Metro Area

Ricoh Plans Immediate Expansion of Their Legal Document Management Services in Charlotte NC A leading provider of digital office equipment and advanced document management solutions, Richo, announced the opening of a new legal imaging and processing center in Uptown Charlotte. The center provides a full suite of document management services to the legal and corporate business communities in and around the Charlotte Metro area. With an additional 10-12 positions in the short term and 20 plus in the next 12 months, Ricoh is adding to Charlotte's real estate recovery. The new facility will … Continue reading...